Day 1 - Beijing to Kuching

We board our included international flight and transit Kuala Lumpur for Kuching where we are met and transferred to our centrally located hotel for check-in.

Hotel: Kuching Hilton

Day 2 - KUCHING – NANGA SUMPA LONGHOUSE. (B,L,D)

Depart by air-conditioned van for 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. Visit the colorful native market in Serian town where a variety of jungle produce such as edible ferns, bamboo shoots and unusual tropical fruit are on display. Visit a pepper garden and stop by to view wild orchids and several species of pitcher plants. Lunch en route. Upon arrival at the Batang Ai reservoir, proceed by longboat (1-2 hours) upriver to Nanga Sumpa. Settle in at Borneo Adventure’s award-winning lodge. After dinner proceed to the longhouse (pictured)across the river. Relax on the Ruai (common verandah) and spend time with the Iban people. Interact with the community; learn about their culture and enjoy some local rice wine. Overnight at the lodge.

Hotel: Nanga Sumpa Lodge

Day 3 - NANGA SUMPA TO LUBOK KASAI JUNGLE CAMP. (B,L,D)

Following breakfast, hike the jungle trails along the river and continue upriver by longboat. Our destination is the scenic Enseluai Waterfall. Option to visit a second Iban longhouse at Nanga Jambu. Time to relax, swim, explore the rainforest and have lunch or try fishing Iban-style. Then, proceed to the Lubok Kasai jungle camp. You can help the guides by gathering jungle produce like bamboo shoots or edible ferns for the evening meal. Orangutans occasionally are seen (at dusk or at dawn) in this area. Overnight at the Lubok Kasai jungle camp.

Hotel: Lubok Kasai Jungle Camp

Day 4 - LUBOK KASAI JUNGLE CAMP – NANGA SUMPA LONGHOUSE. (B,L,D)

In the morning, hike the beautiful rainforest in search of wildlife. Wildlife found in the area could include orangutans, pig-tailed macaques, hornbills and other variety of birds. There will be opportunities for swimming and relaxing before returning down river to the Borneo Adventure’s lodge. Dinner is served in the lodge with local delicacies to enhance the meal. Visit the longhouse in the evening. Woven blankets and handicrafts are available for display upon request and may be purchased directly from the longhouse people. Overnight at the lodge.

Hotel: Nanga Sumpa Lodge

Day 5 - NANGA SUMPA LONGHOUSE – KUCHING. (B,L) (B,L)

Following breakfast, depart down river by longboat, then overland. Lunch en route. Proceed to Kuching and drop off at Kuching Hilton for check in and overnight.

Hotel: Kuching Hilton

Day 6 - FREE DAY IN kUCHING

There is much to do in and around Kuching. Don't be surprised if you see statues of cats everywhere. "Kuching" literally means "cat", though the name almost certainly comes from the fruit typical of the area, "mata kuching", or "cats' eyes", a bit like a lychee. There is even a cat museum! You might enjoy just browsing the main bazaar and a visit to the Sarawak Museum, in its day said to be the best in South East Asia. Take a trip across or along the Sarawak river by sampan. If the tides are right a trip to Bako National Park can be very rewarding. On a peninsular close to town wildlife is readily seen. Or perhaps a trip to see the orang utans at Semangoh. Our guides will be able to advise you.

Hotel: Kuching Hilton

Day 7 - DEPART KUCHING FOR BEIJING VIA KUALA LUMPUR (B)

An early departure means you can be back in Beijing by 3pm.