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ORANG UTAN QUEST
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the extended itinerary
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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