Upon arrival in Kuching, meet and transfer to the Merdeka Palace Hotel (Deluxe)
for check in and overnight.

Discover the charms of this riverine city established by Sir James Brooke, the first White Rajah of Sarawak. In the city center the buildings date back to the days of the White Rajahs. Old Chinese temples and colorful markets dot most every corner. Popular with locals as well as visitors is the mile long “waterfront” promenade. The shops along the Main Bazaar probably have the best collection of Bornean tribal carvings, handicrafts, antiques and souvenirs in the whole island of Borneo. A city of museums, the Sarawak museum completed in 1891, possibly is the best known. Kuching is clean and green. After lunch, depart for the Semengoh Wildlife Centre located a short drive from the centre of the city. Observe the feeding of orangutans requiring rehabilitation. Transfer back to the Merdeka Palace Hotel  (Deluxe) for overnight.

Drive about 35 minutes to Bako Village. From the village, take about a 25-minute boat ride (depending on the tide) to the park situated in a peninsula. Bako is one of the best places in Sarawak to see wildlife in a natural surrounding. The various types of animals that are commonly spotted at Bako include the proboscis monkeys, silver leaf monkeys, long tail macaques, wild boars, monitor lizards and numerous species of birds. Tropical rainforest ranges from mangrove to kerangas (heath forest), tropical swamp vegetation, cliff vegetation and beach vegetation. There are several trails inside the park depending on level of fitness and interest. There is a possibility to swim in the warm waters of the South China Sea by one of the secluded beaches. This is subject to sea and weather condition. After dinner go for a night walk. Stay overnight at the park chalet / hostel.

Following breakfast, depart for a final hike on one of the trails spotting rare migratory birds and searching for the rare and elusive proboscis monkey, a primate to be found only in Borneo. Return to Kuching mid-afternoon. (Schedule may depend on tide) Transfer to the Damai Beach Resort (Superior poolside) for check in and overnight.

Free at leisure for the whole day until time to depart the resort late afternoon (Around 1600hrs). Board a small boat and start your cruise to the mouth of the Salak River. You should be able to spot the elusive and rare schools of Irawaddy dolphins which are quite common in this area. As you continue your cruise along the Salak River, experience the lush mangrove forest.  And depending on the tide, you should be able to see the mudskippers, blue crabs, kingfishers and other birds and perhaps the odd small crocodiles. Occasionally, macaque and the proboscis monkeys may be seen. Your cruise will take you through Kampong Salak, a small and traditional Malay fishing village build on stilts. End your cruise at Kampong Samariang Batu. Transfer back to the Damai Beach Resort (Superior poolside) for overnight.

Free at leisure for the whole day. Continue overnight stay at
the Damai Beach Resort. (Superior Poolside)

Free at leisure until time to check out and drop off at
the airport to depart Kuching

This price includes:
-           Airport transfers
-           meals as per itinerary (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
-           all tours as per itinerary based on Seat In coach (joining basis)
-           all accommodation as per itinerary
-           English speaking guide on tour  
 
Price excludes:
Juices, Carbonated & Alcoholic beverages
Camera/Video fees
Gratuities for Guides and Drivers
Gratuities for baggage handling
Optional tours and activities are not included in the tour price
Other  incidentals or other  items not  mentioned above 
All domestic flights
Early Check   in/ Late Check  out
(Standard  check in time  is   after 1400hrs and  check out  time is   
before 1200noon, early  check in or late check  out is   
subject to   room  availability and surcharge  will be  imposed  by  hotel)  

Day 1 (B, L, D)       Kuching – Nanga Sumpa Lodge “Based on Private”

Depart by air-conditioned van for Batang Ai reservoir (4.5hrs). Journey through rural Sarawak and pass 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 (1-2hrs) upriver to Nanga Sumpa. Settle in at Borneo Adventure’s lodge. After dinner proceed to the longhouse 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. Stay overnight at the lodge.   

Day 2 (B, L, D)       Enseluai Waterfall – Nanga Sumpa Lodge

Following breakfast, hike the jungle trails along the river and continue upriver by longboat. Our destination is the scenic Enseluai Waterfall. Time to relax, swim, explore the rainforest and have lunch or try fishing Iban-style. Return to the lodge. Dinner is served in the lodge with local delicacies to enhance the meal. After dinner, visit the longhouse. Woven blankets and handicrafts are available for display upon request and may be purchased directly from the longhouse people. Continue overnight stay at the lodge.  

Day 3 (B, L)     Nanga Sumpa Lodge – Kuching – Merdeka Palace Hotel

Following breakfast, depart down river by longboat, then overland. Lunch is taken en route. Proceed to Kuching and transfer to the Merdeka Palace Hotel for check in and overnight.