Mongkos Traditional Bidayuh Longhouse

Tour Code: KUC-69 Duration: Approx 8 hours

Grab this opportunity to explore and discover more of Sarawak’s diverse ethnicities and cultural lifestyles by visiting the Mongkos Bidayuh Longhouse!

Highlights:

• Visit the Bidayuh’s Mongkos Village
• Learn More about the Bidayuh Culture and Traditions
• Swim with the Empurau Fish and Enjoy an Ethnic Lunch

Tour Description:

In the mood for an adventure? Curious and eager to learn more about Sarawak’s diverse culture? Strap on a good pair of walking shoes as your adventure begins with a 1.5 hours’ drive from your hotel in Kuching, heading towards Mongkos Longhouse; home to a thriving rural community. The unique longhouse is one of the last few remaining traditional Bidayuh Longhouse in Sarawak (the largest being Annah Rais Bidayuh Longhouse). These structures—made of bamboo and belian trees—are built on stilts and can support up to an astounding 100 families at a time.

Before entering the longhouse, you are required to perform a ritual known as “Mipis”—a ceremony to chase away wicked spirits. The ritual prevents the spirits from harming guests and is taken seriously by the Bidayuh people. Bizarre as it may seem, what comes next is even more intriguing; there will be a welcoming dance, performed with grace and precision born from frequent repetition. The cultural performance, as well as the ritual only, serves to provide you with an insight into the daily lives, culture and traditions of the Bidayuh people, who are also known as the Land Dayaks. After that, we will be given a tour of the longhouse, including a narration of the history of the Bidayuh people.

After meeting the locals and exchanging pleasantries, it is time for our next activity: swimming with Empurau fishes. Said to be one of the most expensive edible fishes in Malaysia, the Empurau is a freshwater fish that subsists on fallen fruits. Its beautiful facade and agile bodies make it a prized catch. Try keeping up with one and you’d find that the Empurau will be far beyond your reach. After a fun and exciting activity, you will be treated to an ethnic lunch; served with the typical Bidayuh grub and other intriguing dishes. Then, you will be transferred back to your hotel, signalling the end of an amazing tour.

Cancellation Policy:

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

Pick-Up Time:

• 7:30 am to 8:00 am

What's Included:

• English-Speaking Guide
• Return Transfers
• Land Transportation
• Entrance Fees
• One (1) Mineral Water
• Meals: Lunch

What's Not Included:

• Personal Expenses
• Gratuities, Travel Insurance
• Any Items Not Mentioned

Additional Information:

• Transfer duration above are estimated and subject to traffic and weather condition, and not inclusive of any sightseeings
• Price shown is for minimum 2 pax. Please check with Adventoro Customer service (Call / Whatsapp +6010 468 8011)
• Recommended to prepare own insect repellent, personal toiletries, hat, sunscreen, change of clothing and towel
• Wear good trekking shoes and comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pants
• Tipping is compulsory (RM 10/pax)
• 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.