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ORANG UTAN QUEST

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Unlike everything else on this site this itinerary starts in Kuching, Sarawak. It combines well with other itineraries as the first part of longer itineraries which move into Sabah.

Day 1 Arrive in the state capital of Sarawak. Be met and transferred to 4 star hotel situated by the banks of the Sarawak River. Option to go on a short city orientation or to wander on own through the old streets of
Kuching. Overnight hotel

Day 2 Depart by air-conditioned van 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. Visit the colourful 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, transfer for 1 hour by longboat to Nanga Jelia, a trekking starting point. Hike about 20 minutes to the jungle lodge. There
will be time for relaxing and swimming later in the day. Following dinner, join your guide for a jungle walk. Civet cats can be spotted in these areas. Large toads, frogs and tortoises can also be found in the nearby stream.
Overnight Lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 3 After morning breakfast, trek for about 6 hours to Pantu Mong. Lunch en route. Set camp and gathering jungle produce like bamboo shoots or edible ferns for the evening meal. Dinner and overnight in Jungle Camp ridge. (B,L,D)

Day 4 Trekking from Gintung Sesuar to Keladan Pengirup Ai. Lunch along the way. Continue journey to Sg. Mawang. Upon arrival, set camp and gathering jungle produce for the evening meal. Dinner and overnight at Jungle Camp along riverbank. (B,L,D)

Day 5 Trekking from Sg. Mawang to Nanga Sumpa Longhouse. Trek along Mawang River towards the Delok River. Lunch en route. Settle in at jungle lodge. After dinner proceed to the longhouse across the river.
Overnight Lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 6 Following breakfast, depart down river by longboat, then overland. Lunch en route. Proceed to Kuching. Check in at Kuching hotel (B,L).

Day 7 Depart or extend stay (B)

Price guide : ex-Kuching £804 p.p. based on a minimum of two people inclusive of all transfers accommodation and meals as specified. Guide and support. Group rates on request

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