Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre & Annah Rais Longhouse Tour

Tour Code: KUC-40 Duration: Approx 5 Hours

Seek for an in-depth understanding of the “People of the Forest” as well as the native Bidayuh people in a tour that will bring you closer to all things Sarawak.

Highlights:

• Visit the Incredible Orang Utans at the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre
• Try Spotting Exotic Birds at the Green Sanctuary
• Explore Annah Rais Longhouse and Get to Know the Bidayuh People
• Explore the Unique “Head-House”

Tour Description:

On this tour, we will visit the Semenggoh Orang Utan Centre to observe and learn more about the incredible Orang Utan. These endangered great apes are our closest relatives, sharing almost 97% of our human DNA. Aside from watching them delightfully tucking into their daily meals during feeding hours, take a short trek into the jungle where you will get a chance to observe these playful primates in their element. If you are lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of female orangutans nursing their child with love and care, not unlike our mothers when we were younger.

Next, we will visit the Bidayuh Land Dayak Longhouse (Annah Rais). As one of the largest tribes in Sarawak, this presents the perfect opportunity to have close-up encounters with the tribe. The Bidayuh people are known for their prowess with bamboo so much so that they are affectionately called the ‘Engineers of Bamboo’. Built on the same site as the original longhouse, the Annah Rais Longhouse and its two-century-old legacy stand firm today, supported by an uncountable number of bamboo stems. Upon arrival, we will be greeted ceremoniously with a cup of rice wine by the natives before proceeding to tour the place and even observe a demonstration on the workings and usage of a blowpipe.

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.

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
• Entrance Fees
• Return Transfer

What's Not Included:

• Any Items Not Mentioned
• Rates Do Not Include Travel, Repatriation, and PA Insurance

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
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing
• Child prices apply for children of ages 3 to 12. A minimum of two (2) adult tickets are required to be eligible for child ticket prices
• 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.