Batang Ai Iban Longhouse Tour
(2Days/1Night)

Tour Code: KUC-60 Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night

Discover the unique customs and traditions of the Iban Tribe culture and admire the serene rainforest scenery.

Highlights:

• Marvel at the Beautiful, Lush Forest Scenery
• Experience the Amazing Traditions of the Iban Tribe
• Enjoy the Blowpipe and Cockfight Demonstrations

Tour Description:

Day 1 - Kuching / Batang Ai Iban Longhouse

Join us on an informative tour to the Batang Ai Iban Longhouse set amidst the backdrop of a majestic forest. As one of the largest tribes in Sarawak, this presents the perfect opportunity to have close-up encounters with the tribe. 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 a small town, Serian and later on Lachau for a delicious lunch. Upon our arrival at Batang Ai Dam, we will experience an upriver journey onboard a native boat towards an Iban Longhouse.

Settle in the longhouse as your guide will prepare you a native dinner and we will enjoy ceremoniously with a cup of rice wine, tuak, brewed by the natives. Enjoy your night with the rest of the longhouse folks in music and dance. 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.

As the evening winds down, gifts may be presented to the Iban and small tokens will be shared equally amongst all that are present. Simple, inexpensive gifts such as children’s books, cookies, candy, pencils are well liked and appreciated. Experience an overnight stay at the longhouse. A note of caution, however, dogs are a close part of the family and you may find yourself sleeping near one!

Day 2 - Batang Ai Iban Longhouse / Kuching

We will have a nice breakfast at the guest house before taking part in the exciting activity of blowpipe and cockfight demonstrations by the tribespeople. We will then proceed for a nature walk, visiting the native farms as well as their traditional Iban burial ground before travelling back down the river to catch the coach back to Kuching city. On your journey back, we will stop at a local cafe for lunch before proceeding to drop you back at your city hotel.

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
• One (1) Night's Accommodation
• Entrance Fees
• Meals: 1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner

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

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.