General

Among one of the least visited places in Sarawak, the Bario Highlands are on top of the list of must-visit places on the island of Borneo. Where is this strange place located? What highlands is this?
Many may think Sarawak offers countless hectares of rainforest but bordering Kalimantan Indonesia in the north is the unique and intriguing Bario Highlands and this is my story.

I have heard so much about Bario over the years, especially from fellow Sarawakian friends telling me that I should visit this place and finally in late 2014, I was fortunate to make that trip there.

Before I go on, you should know that the Bario Highlands is home to the Kelabit people and Bario or “Bariew” means “the valley of the wind” in the Kelabit language.

The place has pleasant temperatures of 16-25 degrees Celsius throughout the year too.

Itinerary
Hotel & Price
Inclusion & Exclusion
Itinerary

DATE VALIDITY:31 December 2023

  1. OF PAX: Minimum 2 pax

DAY 1 – TRANSFER IN – BARIO NGIMAT AYU HOUSE (L/D)

Arrive Bario and transfer to NancyHarris Guesthouse and after Lunch explore Bario Valley which leads us to Ulung Palang Longhouse and other longhouses in Bario valley, IIWW monument, war plane wreckage, and Wind Chapel at the revival hill near the school here and perhaps visit the Penan settlement also. Dinner at NancyHarris Guest House.

DAY 2 – BATU RITUNG|PERUPUN – DEBPUR RIVER – PA’ UMOR VILLAGE (B/L/D)

Breakfast at the guesthouse before picking up by 4WD to Pa’Lungan village to visit Batu Ritung and Perupun. Short trek to Debpur River to board and experience the longboat ride back to Bario. Picnic lunch at the riverbank and try your hand on river fishing. Pick-up at Pa’Umor village to explore Bario discovery while a barbecue dinner awaits you at the guesthouse

DAY 3 – PRAYER MOUNTAIN – PENAN SETTLEMENT – SALT SPRING (B/L/D)

Weak up at wee hours before pick-up to Arur Dalan Village to trek up the Prayer Mountain to experience the sunrise panoramic view of rolling hills over Bario. Trek back and visit Penan tribe settlement before pickup back to homestay for brunch (total of 3 hours return trek). Pickup to trek head to salt spring to witness the Kelabit traditional way of producing mountain salt. Back to the guest house. Dinner and overnight,

DAY 4 – TRANSFER OUT – BARIO AIRPORT (B)

Breakfast before transferring to the airport for flight out.

Hotel & Price

PRICE PER PERSON IN MYR:

NO. OF PAX

2 PAX

4 PAX

6 PAX

8 PAX

PRICE

2450

1740

1605

1380

Inclusion & Exclusion

Inclusion:

  • English speaking guide
  • All return transfer (land and river)
  • Accommodation at The Ngimat Ayu House (TNAH) & Pa Lungan Homestay.
  • 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.