Malaysia - Follow the Ape Trail


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Malaysian Borneo is adventure with animals, jungle cruises, and gorgeous scenery. If you are looking for an adventure and a unique experience, this tour is perfect.


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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Kuching

 
Welcome to Kuching.
Bus

Pick-up from hotel lobby at 0830 hrs and proceed to Batang Ai reservoir (41/2 hours). Journey through rural Sarawak, passing pepper gardens, cocoa and rubber plantation. En-route, a few stops will be made.

Sightseeing

Visit the colourful native market in Serian town. Visit a pepper garden and stop by to view wild orchids and several species of pitcher plants. Lunch en route.

Hiking

Upon arrival at the Batang Ai reservoir, transfer for 1 hour by longboat to Nanga Jelia, a trekking starting point. Hike about 20 minutes to the jungle lodge.

Relaxation

There will be time for relaxing and swimming later in the day.

Sightseeing

Following dinner, join your guide for a jungle walk.

Hotel

Overnight at the Borneo Adventure Lodge.


Day 2 - Malaysia

 
Hiking

After morning breakfast, trek for about 6 hours to Pantu Mong. Lunch en route.

Camping

Set camp and gather jungle produce like bamboo shoots or edible ferns for the evening meal.

Food and Dining

Dinner and overnight in Jungle Camp ridge.


Day 3 - Malaysia

 
Hiking

Hiking from Gintung Sesuar to Keladan Pengirup Ai. Lunch along the way. Continue journey to Sg. Mawang.

Camping

Upon arrival, set camp and gather jungle produce for the evening meal.

Food and Dining

Dinner and overnight at Jungle Camp along riverbank.


Day 4 - Malaysia

 
Hiking

Trekking from Sg. Mawang to Nanga Sumpa Longhouse. Trek along Mawang River towards the Delok River. Lunch en route.

Hotel

Settle in at Borneo Adventure's jungle lodge.

Sightseeing

After dinner proceed to the longhouse across the river.


Day 5 - Malaysia

 
Bus

Following breakfast, depart down river by longboat, then overland. Lunch en route.

Proceed to Kuching airport directly or drop-off at Kuching hotel.


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