ORANG UTAN QUEST - extended itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in the state capital of Sarawak. Be met and transfer to the 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 Proceed into a journey through rural Sarawak, passing pepper gardens, cocoa and rubber plantations. Along the way,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
jetty, proceed by longboat and ride across Batang Ai Lake (1 hr) into the upper reaches of the Ai River. Very soon you will be shooting up choppy rapids ( 1 hr or more depending on the water level) as the river narrows
under overhanging trees. Settle in at our lodge. After dinner walk over to the longhouse, share the evening with the Iban people. Berandau (dialogue) on the ruai (covered veranda) with your Iban hosts.This is a very small community completely dependent on basic agriculture. (B,L,D)

Day 3 After an early breakfast we will enter briefly into the Batang Ai National Park. Walk through a secondary mixed dipterocarp forest, crossing a few creeks. Today¹s climb is strenuous and if fortunate will encounter Orang
Utan, pig tail macaques, leaf monkeys and hornbills. Additionally, more orang utan nests can be seen along the way. After that, proceed on a hike (about 6 ­7 hours) to Kerangan Maloh. Upon arrival at Kerangan Maloh, set
camp and overnight . (B,L,D)

Day 4 After breakfast, proceed with the journey and a short but strenuous climb up to Kaki Seligi.This is traditional one of the old trails used by local Iban hunters. Upon arrival at Kaki Seligi set up camp. A short distance from here is a cliff with ³salt leaking from the walls². This salt lick is where the orang utans normally congregate. This trail is also quite narrow and slippery and since it is under shade, there is an interesting moss forest. Overnight camp (B,L,D)

Day 5 Following breakfast, depart Kaki Seligi for a short climb and then walk along a ridge to Ginting Sesuar. Many wild sago palm can be seen in the area as well as wildlife. Set up camp for the night. (B,L,D)

Day 6 After breakfast, hike from Genting Sesuar, ascending slowly and going through virgin forest to Keladan Pengirup. This is one of the traditional ³pusaka² forests of the Ibans, that is, a forest where it is taboo to fell
any tree. Huge trees as high as 100 meters¹ in height can be seen . Lunch along the way. Continue the journey down hill to Sg. Mawang a scenic area with many water falls. Overnight camp (B,L,D)

Day 7 Following breakfast , hike for 3 hrs from Sg. Mawang to Nanga Sumpa Longhouse. The trail will follow the banks of the Sungai Mawang - you may need to walk in the water. Settle in at our jungle lodge. 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 to the longhouse. Woven blankets and handicrafts are available for display upon request and may be purchased directly from the longhouse people. Overnight lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 8 Following breakfast, depart down river by longboat, then overland. Lunch en route. Proceed to Kuching. Overnight hotel (B,L)

Day 9 Depart or extend stay. (B)

Price guide : ex-Kuching £1081 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