Iban Heartland
Into Iban Country – Bukit Sadok & Jungle Camping Adventure
Trek rainforest, camp in the jungle, and stay at Iban longhouse.
Tour Summary
Duration: 4D3N
Departs: Kuching
Ends: Kuching
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Tour Itinerary
Embark on an immersive journey into the heart of Iban country, combining rainforest trekking, jungle camping and an authentic longhouse experience. Travel to Bukit Sadok in Betong, a sacred mountain for the Ibans and begin your trek through rainforest and farmland before reaching a traditional Iban longhouse. Stay with a local family and experience their warm hospitality while enjoying meals prepared with local farm and jungle products. The adventure continues with an overnight jungle camping experience, followed by more exploration of the surrounding rainforest. Discover the daily life of the Iban community, join activities such as farming, fishing, or collecting wild jungle vegetables, and cool off at waterfalls surrounded by the beautiful rainforest scenery.
Included
- Transportation as per itinerary in air-conditioned vehicles on shared basis
- English-speaking guide as per itinerary
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
Excluded
- International and/or domestic flights
- Optional 4WD transport from the foothill to the longhouse and back
- Meals other than those stated in the itinerary
- Beverages
- Personal expenditure for souvenirs, laundry, sundry items, and similar
- Travel insurance
Additional information
- This is an authentic longhouse experience where guests are encouraged to immerse themselves in the daily life of the Iban community. Activities vary depending on the season and weather conditions and may include farming, fishing, hunting and collecting wild jungle vegetables.
- Some farms require a jungle trek to reach and may involve crossing streams or passing waterfalls.
- The optional 4WD transfer may not be possible during or directly after heavy rain due to road conditions. The surcharge is MYR 50 per person per way and can be paid directly to the guide or driver.
- Longhouse accommodation is very basic. Guests will sleep in the living room of an Iban family with a thin mattress, clean bed linen and mosquito net. Simple sanitary facilities are shared.
- For camping, hammocks are provided. A limited number of simple sleeping bags are available; guests may bring their own sleeping bag or a simple blanket/sheet.
- Bring trekking shoes or sandals that may get wet, slippers, light clothing, a towel, swimwear, toiletries, personal medication, a refillable water bottle, insect repellent, rain protection, sun protection and a torch light.
- For the trek between the foothill and longhouse, a small bag for essentials is recommended. The Iban will transport the rest of your belongings.
- If you would like to try speargun fishing, bring swimming goggles or a snorkelling/diving mask.
