3 Days Nanga Sumpa Longhouse
Experience Sarawak’s rainforest and Iban culture on a three-day journey from Kuching. Travel to Nanga Sumpa by road and longboat, meet the local community, and visit a traditional longhouse. Stay at a jungle lodge and enjoy river journeys, jungle trekking, and opportunities to relax, swim, and experience authentic life in this remote region.
Day-to-Day Itinerary
Our journey to Batang Ai passes through scenic countryside consisting of quaint little towns, villages, paddy fields, pepper and oil palm plantations interspersed with secondary and virgin jungle. Leaving in the morning, we stop at Lachau Bazaar to browse the locally-run shops and small market. Our journey continues to Batang Ai Hydro Lake where we board a longboat and travel upriver to Nanga Sumpa, taking about two hours depending on the river conditions.
Upon arrival, we check-in to our lodge. In the evening we visit the Nanga Sumpa Longhouse. Here we relax on the ruai (veranda) with the local Iban ethnic minority learning about their culture and enjoying some local rice wine. Lunch is at a local restaurant. Dinner is at the lodge.
Overnight at Nanga Sumpa Lodge.
Set sail for the scenic Enseluai Waterfall for a refreshing dip in its pools. After breakfast, we hike along the jungle trails towards the river and then board a longboat to travel upriver. On the way, river conditions dependent, our boatmen demonstrate local fishing methods using a jala (throw net).
Upon arrival at Enseluai Waterfall, we have time to relax, swim or soak up the surrounding rainforest and here we enjoy a barbecue lunch. Afterwards, we return to the lodge and have free time to spend at our leisure. After dinner, we visit the Nanga Sumpa Longhouse to interact and learn more about the locals who reside here.
Overnight at Nanga Sumpa Lodge.
After breakfast, we depart by longboat downriver towards Batang Ai Jetty. Upon arrival, we transfer overland to Kuching arriving in the afternoon. Lunch is at a local restaurant.
Route
- Effective from 01st September 2017 onwards, a Tourism Tax of MYR10.00 per room per night will be levied directly to the non-Malaysian guests at the Hotel upon check-out;
- Child rate (age 4-11 years old): 50% off the adult rate for the tour as long as sharing room with parents on extra bed. Child aged 0-3 years old will be free of charge as long as extra bed is not required;
- Weather conditions and the water level of the local rivers may cause our guides to modify the tour for safety purposes. For example, some trekking activities are not possible during heavy rain or a thunderstorm. No refunds will be offered if the activities are cancelled, or boat transfer is delayed due to bad weather or river conditions;
- We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this tour; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant;
- We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the tour in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests;
- Guests traveling over and during local holidays may experience longer waiting times than normal, may see certain sites being closed down, and this program may be subject to supplementary charges;
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this;
- Tours and excursions often include obstacles of various kinds that may not make this excursion suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility;
- The protection of the country’s flora, fauna and its historical and cultural treasures is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles;
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us. Even when it is cloudy, the sun still has an immense power;
- All mentioned times, durations and stops are based on approximations and may change due to unforeseen circumstances, weather and traffic conditions beyond our control;
- Seat-in-coach tours operate daily with English-speaking guide or driver/guide except during peak season (July, August and September) when the tours operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only; minimum 2 pax required unless stated otherwise.
- Accommodation in Nanga Sumpa Lodge;
- Tours and transfers in private or sharing basis with licenced English-speaking guiding services / assistance or driver cum guide. Other languages are on request and are subject to availability;
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated;
- Boat transfer in Batang Ai;
- All meals as indicated in the programme;
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
- Personal expenses such as other meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours/ visits, unless otherwise stated;
- Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement;
- Any domestic / international airline tickets, airport taxes, visa fees, specific camera / video fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general pick-up / drop-off regions (such as airports, out-of-town resorts, ports, harbours and accommodation in surrounding towns);
- Any accommodation expenses of a personal nature. This includes (compulsory festive) meals and drinks, mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program;
- International travel and medical insurance coverage for customers;
- Voluntary carbon emission compensation: USD 1.50 per person per day.
This is one of our Sustainable Trails, an excursion that maximises positive impacts on local communities and minimises negative impacts on the environment in the following ways:
- Eat locally – Meals are cooked by local communities using delicious locally-sourced ingredients;
- Stay eco-friendly – Stay overnight at a traditional lodge for a low-impact experience that brings you closer to nature;
- Transport alternatively – Much of the tour is spent hiking, getting you up close and personal with nature;
- Empower viably – Local communities fully manage the longhouse stay, cultural experiences and meals through a community-based tourism model that benefits the wider local community.
