3D2N UKOM LONGHOUSE
Description
Itinerary
Price
Hotel
Remarks
Description
Overview
The Ukom Longhouse, located in the Kelabit Highlands of Sarawak, Malaysia, is a traditional dwelling that exemplifies the communal living style of the Kelabit people. Longhouses are elongated structures that house multiple families under one roof, with each family occupying a section of the building. The Ukom Longhouse is particularly notable for its cultural and historical significance, showcasing the Kelabit way of life, their craftsmanship, and communal practices. Visitors to the Ukom Longhouse can experience the unique architecture, participate in cultural activities, and learn about the sustainable practices and traditions that have been preserved by the Kelabit community over generations.
Included/Excluded
- English speaking guide
- All return transfer (land and river
- Accommodation at parks
- Meals as per itinerary
- Park entrance fee
- Inclusion 8% SST
- All airfare, flight arrangements and airport tax
- Any entrance fees not mentioned above.
- Travel Insurance
- Any other services, meals and tour that are not mentioned above Video and camera fee.
- Tipping for driver
- Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay, cancellation, and weather conditions.
- Weekend, Public Holiday and Peak surcharge, early check-in, and late check-out arrangement
- Surcharge for vehicle usage between 2300 hrs – 0700 hrs
- Personal expenses like phone calls, laundry, room services, mini bars, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Local Tourism Tax and Government Fee – Payable directly to the hotel
Itinerary
Day 1 Kuching – Ukom Longhouse – Semenggoh Orang Utan (Lunch/Dinner)
- Depart hotel by van then proceed to the Semenggoh Orang utan to observe the semi-wild orangutans during feeding time.
- Over 20 rehabilitated and locally born orangutans roam this forest reserve and many still return for extra feeding at the stations.
- Continue for 5 hours to Batang Ai Terminal and continue by native longboat for 1 hour crossing the Batang Ai lake to reach the Longhouse.
- Pay a courtesy visit to the Headman before exploring the surroundings of the longhouses.
- While dinner is being cooked, take a dip at the cool Batang Ai River.
- In the evening, a traditional Iban style dinner, sitting on a mat, will be served at the Headman’s room, followed by an evening of native dances, merrymaking, mingling and talking with the Iban hosts.
- Once the evening is over, retire for the night in the Longhouse.
Day 2 Ukom Longhouse (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
- After breakfast, try your hands on the blowpipe.
- A guided nature walk gives you an opportunity to learn about some medicinal plants and agricultural activities of the community, followed by a bamboo picnic lunch by the river.
- After lunch you will return to the Longhouse for dinner and overnight giving you more opportunity to discuss and compare lifestyle, religion and political attitudes with the local people.
Day 3 Ukom Longhouse – Kuching
- After breakfast, bid farewell to the people and depart by longboat to the Batang Ai Terminal to continue your journey by road to Kuching.
- Lunch will be served along the way.
- Overnight at your hotel.
Price
THIS TABLE BELOW SHOWS COST PER PERSON
| NO OF PEOPLE | 2 People | 3 People | 4-6 People | 7-9 People | 10-12 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRICE | MYR 3510 | MYR 2550 | MYR 2270 | MYR 1950 | 1820 |
Hotel
THIS TABLE BELOW SHOWS COST PER PERSON
| City | Type Of Stay |
|---|---|
| Kuching | Ukom LongHouse |
Remarks
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Rates quoted strictly for minimum number of persons as per request above, if less or any reduce no of person the rate will be different.
- This is only a quotation. No reservation has been made until we receive your written acceptance of the quotation and deposit to secure the quotation rates.
- Price is subject to any surcharge including peak season surcharge / weekend / public holiday surcharge.
- Confirmation is subject to availability of both hotels / land transfer arrangements.
- Deposit of 50% is required upon booking confirmation and final payment to be paid in full one month before arrival.
- Change of travel date is allowed and must be made 2 weeks prior to check-in date and is subject to room availability.
- Cancellation procedure:
- Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be cancelled at any time by written notice by the person who made the booking.
- Please note the following:
- If full payment is not received one month prior to arrival date, Star Travel has the right to cancel your reservation. Star Travel will not be responsible for lost reservations.
- If a person in a party cancel and there is a room change caused by this cancellation (such as Twin to Single), charges for the new room type will be the responsibility of the remaining party.
| No of Days | Penalty |
| 30 days and over | 20% |
| 29 – 15 days | 30% |
| 14 – 8 days | 50% |
| 7- 1 days | 75% |
| Arrival day/ No Show | 100% |
- Illness or Absence
