General

Nanga Ukom Longhouse is a community of 36 families. The best way to experience the hospitality of Sarawak’s major tribe, the Ibans, is by taking a trip up to Batang Ai and stay for a few nights at one of the many longhouses there. This is a six hour drive out from Kuching to a jetty at Batang Ai with one or two hours boat ride to the longhouse, depending which one you opt to experience. The rule of thumb is that the further away from the city, the more traditional experience you would get. That also applies to the level of comfort. The further, the less comfort due to the access constraints which make it rather difficult to bring in modern comfortable home and living appliances. Expect to be sleeping on thin mattress, basic pillows and mosquito nets. Hot showers are a luxury, so expect a nice cool shower which is not so bad actually since during the day, it can be very hot and humid. So a cool shower is a pleasant welcome.

Itinerary
Hotel & Price
Inclusion & Exclusion
Itinerary

DATE VALIDITY: 31 December 2023

  1. OF PAX: Minimum 2 pax

DAY 1 – KUCHING|UKOM LONGHOUSE|SEMENGGOH ORANG UTAN (L/D)

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(B/L/D)

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 (B/L)

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.

Hotel & Price

PRICE PER PERSON IN MYR:

NO. OF PAX

2 PAX

4 PAX

6 PAX

8 PAX

10 PAX

12 PAX

PRICE

3100

1870

1560

1460

1350

1230

 

Inclusion & Exclusion

Inclusion:

  • English speaking guide
  • All return transfer (land and river)
  • Accommodation at parks
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Park entrance fee
  • Travel insurance

Exclusion:

  • 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.
  •  
  • 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

 NOTES

  • The above is Nett Rates under Seat in Coach Arrangement EXCEPT exclusive tours.

Recommended items to bring:

  • Good hiking Shoe (made in Malaysia rubber shoes is recommended)
  • Raincoat / Poncho
  • Hat
  • Insect repellent
  • Leech sock
  • Sunblock
  • Walking stick (if needed)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping mat
  • Mosquito net
  • Water bottle
  • Toiletries
  • Towel
  • Swimmer
  • Headlights/flashlights
  • Personal first aid kit
  • Dry bag packed to carry your personal items.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Price is subject to any surcharge including peak season surcharge / weekend / public holiday surcharge.
  4. Confirmation is subject to availability of both hotels / land transfer arrangements.
  5. Deposit of 50% is required upon booking confirmation and final payment to be paid in full one month before arrival.
  6. Change of travel date is allowed and must be made 2 weeks prior to check-in date and is subject to room availability.
  7. Cancellation procedure:
  8. Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be cancelled at any time by written notice by the person who made the booking.
  9. Please note the following:

If notice of cancellation is received by Star Travel more than 30 days prior to the guided holiday departure date, 20% will be retained along for Star Travel’s Cancellation Fee Waiver payment.

  1. 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.
  2. 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

Early return expenses are the guest’s responsibility. There is no refund for absence or early departure from a guided holiday.