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4D3N Off-the-Beaten-Path Sarawak Journey

This 4-day journey takes you deep into Sarawak’s hidden corners – from coastal villages and remote national parks to authentic Iban longhouses – for an experience few travellers ever see.

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An Off-the-Beaten-Path Sarawak Journey

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights

Day 1 – Beliong Island & Kampong Maludam (L/D)

  • Morning: Hotel pick-up at 8:00am for a scenic coastal drive to Beliong Jetty. Cross the Samarahan River by traditional sampan to Beliong Island, where Malay, Chinese and Iban cultures meet. Visit a village temple, stroll through a local market, and experience daily life in the community.
  • Midday: Continue the journey across bridges and ferries, with lunch served at a local café along the way.
  • Late Afternoon & Evening: Arrive at Kampong Maludam, a Malay fishing village. Check in, explore the settlement on foot, join a pastry-making demonstration, and enjoy a traditional home-cooked dinner with a local family.

Accommodation: Hotel Maludam (1-star)

Day 2 – Maludam National Park & Iban Heartland (B/L/D)

  • Morning: After breakfast, embark on a 2-hour boat ride into Maludam National Park. Search for proboscis monkeys and the rare red banded langur while learning about the park’s mangrove and peat swamp ecosystems.
  • Afternoon: Drive to Betong (approx. 2 hrs) to visit a traditional Iban longhouse in Matop. Explore the longhouse, view heirlooms such as skulls and artifacts, and hear stories about Iban culture. Continue to Sri Aman (approx. 2 hrs).
  • Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant before checking into your hotel in Sri Aman, at the heart of Iban country.

Accommodation: Sri Simanggang Hotel (3-star) or similar

Day 3 – River Journey & Banting Longhouse (B/L/D)

  • Morning: Take a shallow-draft longboat for an adventurous ride through crocodile-inhabited waters. If conditions allow, witness the dramatic tidal bore phenomenon unique to this river.
  • Afternoon: Visit Banting, a historic Iban settlement known for rice farming. Explore the 1859 Anglican Church – one of Sarawak’s oldest – and observe life in remote longhouses. Stop by the small village school serving the local children.
  • Evening: Dinner with your longhouse hosts, including fresh river shrimp. Overnight at Banting Longhouse, sleeping on simple mattresses on the floor for an authentic experience.

Accommodation: Banting Longhouse (basic, authentic stay)

Day 4 – Fort Lily & Return to Kuching (B)

  • Morning: Breakfast and farewell to your hosts before returning by longboat to Lingga. Stop in Sri Aman to visit Fort Lily, a Brooke-era stronghold with insights into Sarawak’s colonial history.
  • Midday: Overland transfer to Kuching (approx. 5 hrs) with a stop at a local market for lunch.
  • Late Afternoon: Arrive at your Kuching hotel around 3:00–4:00pm.

Included

  • 1 night at Hotel Maludam (1-star)
  • 1 night at Sri Simanggang Hotel (3-star) or similar
  • 1 night at Banting Longhouse (basic)
  • English-speaking guide
  • Accommodations & meals as stated (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  • Luggage transfers
  • Rain ponchos
  • Drinks & snacks during rides
  • Entrance fees

Important Notes & Disclaimer

Please note that itineraries may be subject to change due to weather, sea conditions, road conditions, or other operational factors beyond our control. While every effort will be made to adhere to the planned schedule, no guarantee can be given that all activities will proceed as described.

Exclusions

The following are not included in the price unless otherwise stated:

  • Tourist tax (RM 10 per room per night, payable locally)
  • Travel insurance
  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages

Prices

All prices are subject to change without prior notice due to government policies or unforeseen circumstances.

Liability

We cannot accept responsibility or liability for delays, changes, or cancellations caused by acts of God, weather, traffic, airport conditions, strikes, or other unforeseen events. Additional expenses or loss of vacation time incurred as a result remain the client’s responsibility. We reserve the right to alter routes, amend arrangements, or cancel itineraries if necessary, always with the client’s best interest in mind.

Please read our Terms and Conditions.

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