Your trip begins with a 45-minute
speedboat ride from Bandar Seri
Begawan Eco Village , tucked away in a corner of Sumbiling Lama,
an Iban village, and fronting an upstream stretch of the Temburong River
Upon arrival, check-in and once
settled, relax for the rest of the afternoon. Depending on the weather and
river conditions, avail of our riverside hammocks nestled under shady trees for
you to tuck into your favourite novel or to just catch a lazy afternoon nap,
then take a refreshing dip in the river fronting the premises or a partially-submerged
rock bank (for a different experience!), a short walk away and just a bit
downstream. On certain days, marvel at the beautiful sunset as you savour the
last few moments in the water before getting ready for dinner.
Sit down to a hearty dinner amidst the
rising buzz of the surrounding wildlife. Once you have had your fill, let the
local villagers guide the way - they will take you to their longhouse where you
get to witness how they live their lives here, and even get to meet their
families and friends! Then proceed to a nearby forested area for an excursion
like no other - a night walk in the forest! You will see that the forest is
just as alive at night as it is in the day, thanks to the keen eye of the
locals. After the walk, return to the Eco Village
Arise to a new and exciting day, and
after breakfast, prepare for your excursion to the Ulu Temburong
National Park Borneo ,
the Park is home to a diverse species of flora and fauna, some yet to be
documented! Hardwood trees abound in these areas, and thanks to the nations
restrictions on logging as well as the fact that the entire southern half of
the district is designated forest reserve, these forest giants will remain
standing for many more years to come.
After a briefing by your guide, you
will proceed to board a temuai, a flat-based local longboat. Hands on the
inside of the boat, and prepare for the ride of your life, as the boatman
skillfully weaves his way across gushing rocky rapids, straight for the National
Park! During low water, to get the boat moving, you might even have to come out
of the longboat to push it along or even walk along dry rocky river
Upon arrival, briefly disembark to
register at Park HQ, then on to the start of a 385m ascending trek past virgin
rainforest with its majestic hardwood trees, naturally adapted to growth on
uneven ground. The ascent takes you up the ridge to the base of the Canopy
Walkway - a climb up presents the different strata of the rainforest below and
above the shady canopies, topped with a breathtaking vista of the surrounding
greenery. On the way back down the ridge, cross a suspension bridge before
returning to the boat, then head for a beautiful waterfall (seasonal) for a
cool dip. The way to the waterfall itself is picturesque, walking along a
pebble lined creek with crystal clear water flowing along. This
waterfall is also known for its
"free fish spa", where little fish nibble away the dead skin from
your feet - something people pay for elsewhere! Once done, resume heading
downstream towards the Eco
Village
After returning, freshen up and get
down to a hearty lunch, possibly with a treat in the form of wild vegetables
foraged from nearby! Some relax and photo time, and then time to pack up and
say good bye. Depart for Bangar, returning to BSB by speedboat, with fond
memories of your rainforest holiday, made possible by Sumbiling Eco
Village
Package Includes:
ü Guided forest night walk
ü Visit to Canopy Walkway, cross suspension bridge, return longboat ride
ü Visit to waterfall (if water conditions suitable)
ü Visit to Iban longhouse
ü English-speaking guide for Ulu Temburong National Park excursion
ü Ulu Temburong National Park entrance fee
ü Return speedboat fare BSB - Bangar (ex. Kianggeh Jetty only)
ü Return transfer Bangar - Sumbiling Eco Village
ü Use of Eco Village recreational facilities to be indicated by staff
ü Accommodation in camping tents
ü Dinner, breakfast, lunch, free flow of tea at Eco Village
ü Bamboo chicken at lunch for groups of >20pax.
ü Visit to Canopy Walkway, cross suspension bridge, return longboat ride
ü Visit to waterfall (if water conditions suitable)
ü Visit to Iban longhouse
ü English-speaking guide for Ulu Temburong National Park excursion
ü Ulu Temburong National Park entrance fee
ü Return speedboat fare BSB - Bangar (ex. Kianggeh Jetty only)
ü Return transfer Bangar - Sumbiling Eco Village
ü Use of Eco Village recreational facilities to be indicated by staff
ü Accommodation in camping tents
ü Dinner, breakfast, lunch, free flow of tea at Eco Village
ü Bamboo chicken at lunch for groups of >20pax.
Package Excludes:
û Personal Toiletries
û Tips for guides and staff
û River rafting, which requires pre-booking and is chargeable
û River tubing commencing from beyond Eco Village waterfront
û Accommodation in basic rooms
û Bamboo chicken at lunch for groups of <20pax. Special request may be fulfilled at additional cost.
û Additional requests for products, services or amenities not expressly mentioned above.
û Personal Toiletries
û Tips for guides and staff
û River rafting, which requires pre-booking and is chargeable
û River tubing commencing from beyond Eco Village waterfront
û Accommodation in basic rooms
û Bamboo chicken at lunch for groups of <20pax. Special request may be fulfilled at additional cost.
û Additional requests for products, services or amenities not expressly mentioned above.
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Until 31 Dec 2012
TOUR COST:
B$185/pax(min 2 pax)
B$185/pax(min 2 pax)
DURATION:
2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT
2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT
OUTDOOR CONDITIONS:
Nightwalk - easy trek through muddy paths
and shallow streams with torch lights. National Park - moderately strenuous
385m ascending hike with a mix of wooden steps and tree root trails. Surfaces
might be muddy and slippery. Canopy Walkway consists of 6 towers joined by
bridges at least 40m above the base - one-way traffic, up through 1st tower,
down by 6th tower. Walking along shallow stream bed to waterfall.
* Weather
dependent
Rough Itinerary
DAY
1
14:00 Meet at Kianggeh jetty, BSB
Speedboat ride to Bangar town, Temburong
Speedboat ride to Bangar town, Temburong
16:00 Welcome
by local guide at Bangar jetty
Overland transfer toEco
Village
Overland transfer to
16:20 Arrive
at Eco Village
Light refreshments, briefing & check in to your
camp
16:50 Gather wild vegetables (for dinner) with a local
villager
17:30 Swim in river, before shower and get ready for
dinner
18:30 Dinner
20:00 Night forest walk.Visit longhouse
21:30 Walk back to Eco Village
22:00 Light refreshments. Prepare for nights
sleep
22:30 Lights out
DAY
2
08:00 Breakfast & get ready for the day (flexible)
08:00 Breakfast & get ready for the day (flexible)
10:15 Depart by motorised temuai to National Park
10:45 Arrive at National Park. Register at Park HQ
Begin trekking uphill to the Canopy Walkway
Begin trekking uphill to the Canopy Walkway
Trek down, cross suspension bridge,
depart National Park
Visit waterfall (if water conditions suitable)
Visit waterfall (if water conditions suitable)
13:30 Back to Eco
Village
Packing & Check-out from Eco Village
14:30 Overland transfer to Bangar.
Speedboat ride to BSB
16:00 Arrive at Kianggeh Jetty, BSB. End of tour
DISCLAIMER:
Timing subject to boat schedules and other factors.
Terms & Conditions
Package provision subject to guest's
acceptance of the following:
-
Provision of package is on a seat-in-coach basis. Cost based on Minimum
2 pax going .
Extra charges will be levied for
personal tours.
- The operator and its affiliates
exclude any liability for any discomfort, death or injury occurring within our
premises or on tours conducted resulting from guest's own negligence or from
circumstances, natural or otherwise, beyond reasonable foresight of the
operator.
- Guests are expected to show respect
for the natural environment by refraining from destruction or removal of flora,
fauna or other components, unless otherwise permitted, and with the knowledge
of the guides in attendance. Guests are also expected to strictly adhere to
safety regulations and directions from the guides at all times during the
duration of the tour.
- As an outdoor trip, itinerary and
times indicated are subject to change without notice, as trips may be affected
by rain, heat, high or low water levels in the river, and guests' fitness
levels which might affect speed of mobility.
- Meals are prepared in local style
and consist of chicken, fish & assorted vegetables, unless otherwise
pre-requested and agreed upon between operator and guest. Guests observing a
vegetarian regime, or other dietary preferences are to make their preferences
known at time of booking in order for suitable meals to be prepared, to the
best effort of the operator.
