Aiman Batang Ai Adventure
(3Days/2Nights)

Tour Code: KUC-63 Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

Explore the unique traditions of the Iban culture and be entranced by the enchanting beauty of the lush rainforest surroundings.

Highlights:

• Discover Fascinating Facts About the Pepper Plantations
• Immerse Yourself in One of the World’s Oldest Rainforests
• Experience the Fascinating Iban Culture

Tour Description:

Day 1 – Kuching / Batang Ai

We will journey to Batang Ai, set amidst the backdrop of a majestic forest. Keep your eyes peeled on your surroundings as the journey will take you past the countryside; dotted with paddy fields, roadside kampungs, tropical jungles, pepper plantations and farms. We will also be stopping by the Liew Farm which grows much of their own needs and for income. As you stroll along the edge of well-kept plantations, you will be able to admire the main attraction that would be the pepper vines and loofah vegetables. You can even purchase packets of guaranteed fresh pepper if you so wish. We will then move on to our next pit stop, the small town of Lachau for a delicious lunch before continuing our journey. Upon our arrival at Batang Ai Dam, we will experience an upriver journey as we are ferried across to the AIMAN Batang Ai Longhouse Resort, nestled at the edge of one of the world’s oldest rainforests. You are left to explore the beautiful surroundings at your own leisure.

Day 2 – Batang Ai Iban Longhouse

We will kick-start the day with a nice breakfast at the guest house before we begin the day’s adventures with an upriver journey, aboard a native boat along the Batang Ai Lake. The famous Ibans were once the most fearsome pirates and headhunters but now live harmoniously as farmers, fishing and hunting in the surrounding jungles. The highlight of the tour would be the traditional welcome with maidens in ceremonial regalia and the performance of the traditional Ngajat dance upon arrival at the longhouse.

Discover the importance of the longhouse in the life and times of the Sarawakian Land Dayaks (Bidayuh) and really connect with the indigenous people. Admire their simplistic lifestyle and their ingenious methods of making the best of whatever nature provides them—winnowing, basket weaving and rice pounding—to get by. Be adventurous and explore the longhouse; take a peek at the human skulls kept at the “head-house”, or more commonly known as “baruk”—the most unique and important structure of the Bidayuh. Away from urbanisation, this feels like a different epoch but may foster a deeper appreciation for the simple way of life. Enjoy your time here as you are served with a cup of rice wine, tuak, brewed by the natives and get ready to take part in the exciting activity of using the blowpipe and be amazed by cockfight demonstrations by the tribespeople.

To appease our hunger, we will take a boat ride to enjoy a picnic lunch on the riverbanks. Learn the traditional way of cooking using bamboo and BBQ over stone pits. Discover what type of bamboo to collect and how to prepare the food for cooking in the bamboo containers as well as the stone pits and meat for grilling. After your appetite has been satisfied, we will return to the resort for the day.

Day 3 – Batang Ai / Kuching

Start the day off with a delicious breakfast and a quick checkout before heading back to the city. There will be a stop for lunch en route to the city

Cancellation Policy:

Please refer to our refunds policy under Terms of Use section.

Pick-Up Time:

• 8:00 am to 8:30 am

What's Included:

• English-Speaking Guide
• Return Transfer
• Land and Boat Transfers
• Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches
• Two (2) Nights' Accommodation at AIMAN Batang Ai Longhouse Resort

What's Not Included:

• Any Items Not Mentioned
• Rates Do Not Include Travel, Repatriation and PA Insurance
• Gratuities (Optional)

Additional Information:

• Minimum two (2) pax for the confirmation of tour
• Transfer duration above are estimated and subject to traffic and weather condition, and not inclusive of any sightseeings
• Accommodations are subject to availability. Please check with Adventoro Customer service (Call / Whatsapp +6010 468 8011)
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing
• Please bring insect repellent, a change of clothes, sunscreen lotion or sun hat and your camera at your own risk
• Should you like to bring gifts for the people at the longhouse, biscuits, books, toys and dolls are highly appreciated
• Please adhere to strict pick-up time punctuality. Tour operators may forfeit tours for travellers if no-show during stipulated time
• Registered name of the traveller must be corresponding with photograph documentation (Example: Passport). Tour operators reserve the right to reject if registered traveller fails to provide photographed documentation of their own
• Note: Starting from 1st September 2017, a tourism tax of RM10 per room per night will be imposed on non-Malaysian tourists for all types of hotels and accommodations. This is payable to the hotel upon check-out

Pick-Up Location(s)

Refer to the map below to see a list of pick up location(s) that are available for you to choose from. You can select your desired pick up location when you book the tour.

List of Location(s):

Pick up is also available for other location(s) under the vicinity of Kuching. For more information, please contact Adventoro's concierge service.