DAY 1: KUCHING HOTEL PICK-UP at 7.30 am (July – August), or 7.45 am (September – June)
Drop off at the Semenggoh Nature Reserve (30 min drive) to watch the Orang Utans feeding time at 09.00 am.
Drive up to Saloma Villagestay (1hr 15min) for an authentic Bidayuh lunch*.
After lunch/later in the afternoon, we will visit the original Bidayuh village and longhouse to experience how the natives live and witness traditions that have been passed down through generations. Here you will see how bamboo plays an integral part in their lives.
Visit the local Ala-resort Christian missionary primary boarding school (Sk. St Bernard, Sadir) and also the basket/mat weaver’s house*.
Night walk (Optional, weather dependent): After dinner, we will go for a short walk to see the creatures of the night. Fireflies with their blinking lights are always a favourite, even among locals. Afterwards, guest choice of mingling with the locals or free and easy time at our balcony surrounded by trees.
* All the food served is either grown locally on the family farm or collected/sourced from the jungle/wild.
DAY 2: WATERFALL TREK
After breakfast, we will trek to the waterfall hike (35 min) for a refreshing swim or just to marvel at mother nature’s creation. You will hear the beautiful symphonies of the forest & rivers, which are like music to the ears. Here, you will also be introduced to the local flora, wild herbs and their various uses. You will also get to see the beautiful colours of the jungle and blooming wildflowers.
Trek back to Saloma Villagestay for lunch before returning to Kuching.
The departure time is 1 pm, but can be flexible by prior arrangement.
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