Our new Eco destination in Sumbiling, we called it Bukit Lutut expedition. It is a 3 days 2nights trek into the pristine rainforest of Bukit Lutut. In Malay language-- "Bukit" mean "Hill" and Lutut means "Kneel". Bukit Lutut is only about 469meter high but it can put a lot of stress into your kneel toward the peak where the gradient is more than 75 degree. That how the name Bukit Lutut come about. Because it is not an easy hill to climb not many people has been to the place. Now we at Sumbiling Eco Village like to share with you this beautiful Green Jewel with you. I grow up in Borneo, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu. During my childhood i play in this kind of environment but it lost to modernisation as i grow up, "Now" i found it here in Sumbiling, Temburong, Brunei. Enjoy the picture.
Early morning at Lutut Camp 1. our 1st night camp
Photo taken by a simple digital camera. auto setting. anybody can take it. However you need to be there to feel it.
I invite you all to experience with us this paradise
Earring anyone???. It is actually a jungle fruit taste like "Grape". we called jungle Grape
A game of "UNO" in the jungle
Our Team of porter. Only 469M why need porter. You need to be here to find out. Better prepare than regret later.
Start of the journey crossing the Temburong River by local Iban boat called "Temuai"
Dinner on 1st night. Amry ration type-- Canned food & steam rice
Another beautiful sight with crystal clear water
Trekking along the bank of Mutong River
Inai Water fall
Our team of happy trekker
You need to be there
Our guide preparing dinner for us
Giant ant--observe the peanut skin the ant carry-- more than 1 inch
Know what are they looking at???---- Frog!
Our Fish boy.. He can catch fish with bare hand at night, anybody like to try. we tried, all can not even get near to the fish
Take a break amoung those big tree
See how huge the base of this tree
Our friend want to measure how high the tree??
Checking on mobile network service. Now aday even in deep jungle also can call home and access to internet!
Beginning of the trek.
For those interested on this expedition, feel free to contact us for more information. below are the package that we work out. happy reading. Leslie---info@borneoguide.com
HASA INCENTIVES SDN BHD
(Tour Operator License KPSU/TDD/2002/2TO)
B1, 1st floor, block B, Warisan Mata Mata, and Gadong. Negara Brunei Darussalam
Tel: 673-8-766796/ 2425733 Fax: 673-2-425733 Email: info@borneoguide.com
Tour Code: BWN 21
Tour Name: Bukit Lutut Expedition
Duration: 3days2nights ( full board)
Day one Sumbiling Eco village / trek to camp 2 for overnight ( L/D)
2.00 pm meet at Kianggeh Jetty (Bandar Seri Begawan) and take a 45 minutes public boat ride to Bangar. Upon arrival to Bangar, a brief last minutes shopping to make sure you have enough battery for your camera, personal drinking water (100 plus), energy bar etc.
Then proceed by vehicle 20 minutes to Sumbiling Eco village. Tea & Briefing before starting expedition. Start trekking on gentle slope cover with secondary forest to Mutong River. Our track will involve criss crossing the pristine Mutong River. Be prepare to walk on wet shoes, you will be rewarded with beautiful sight of Mutong River, untouched primary Rainforest( one of the best in Borneo), hundred years old vine, huge tree, occasion Hornbill barking & many others. Some of the plant or insect are yet to be name by scientist! After a nice 2 hours trek we will reach Lutut Camp one. Here we will set up camp for overnight. Time for a evening bath by the Mutong River. After dinner,be entertain by an orchestrate of various frogs, crickets, cicadas and other nortunal insects. If weather permit, we will venture on Mutong River to look for frog& other night creature
Day Two Bukit Lutut Summit/ Lutut Camp 3 overnight ( B/L/D)
Wake up by the call of Gibbon follow by sweet melody created by our birdie friends. After breakfast, break camp and prepare another day with nature. After fully recharge, we will hike up to Bukit Lutut. As we move further into the thick rainforest,slope will be steeper & steeper, range 15-50 degree angle. On some section of track, you will need to use your hand to pull your body up. Occasionally Gibbon make their distinct call as if laughing at us. If you bring along a binocular, you might be able to see some birds & Gibbon. After about 3-4hr uphill trek we will reach Lutut Camp Two,our lunch station. If we reach early we climb ( 1 hr) straight to the peak of Bukit Lutut to have a view of Mulu National park, Limbang & Lawas of Malaysia. Back from Peak, stop for lunch before continue down to Mutong junction. Here onward, the journey down become more remote, expedition type where our ranger will cut through the way to make a path. after 1 hour or two we will reach Mutong River. Another hour or two trek on Mutong River will reach Lutut camp 3 for overnight camp. Free & leisure till time for dinner.Swimming , fishing are activities of the day at campsite. Night activities will be either exploring surrounding jungle for nortunal wildlife like frog. Along the River normally a lot of creature comes out at night.
Day Three Trek to Temburong River ( B/L)
As usual, wakeup call by Gibbon. Late break up of camp to maximize our time spend in this pristine rainforest. Trek & swim along Mutong river to Sumbiling Eco Village. Freshen up and have lunch before back to civilization.Transfer overland to Bangar and by boat back to Bandar Seri Begawan.
Expedition End.
2008/2009 price is B$375.00/pax based on minimum 4 pax to 12 pax. per group
For local Brunei resident /expat, please contact us for special rates. Email: info@borneoguide.com
Includes: Expedition leader/ guides, camp for overnight, all meals, land transfer in Temburong, and boat ride from Bandar Seri Begawan.
Highly Recommend you hire a porter to carry your staff to fully enjoy your trekking expedition
Excludes: Porter for carrying personal back pack( B$45/day max 10 kg or B$110 for whole 3days2nights trip) personal drinking water& Snack along the way.
What to expect :
As an outdoor trip, itinerary and times indicated is subject to change without notice, as trip may be affected by rain, heat, high or low water level in the river. Overnight in camp site max 4pax per tent, Covered site will be provided for answer nature call upon request. Meals will be serve with army type ration food such as canned curry chicken, baked bean, corned beef etc with rice. Recommend you bring your own high energy bar e.g mixed fruit bar during trekking Hot water will be available for coffee or Tea.
Recommended to wear :
Light longsleeve shirt & pant during trekking, shorts& t shirt during campsite, light trekking shoes with good grip. A favorite cap to cover your head. A face towel for those who sweat a lot
Evening, wear light, easy to dry long pants light cotton long sleeve shirt and a pair of sanders or tong.
Recommended to Bring :
A light rucksack, a water proof bag, ziplock type will do, 2 set of light cotton clothes- longsleeve& long pant,( 1 use during trekking, 1 use for sleeping), a short thouser for wear in campsite, 2-3 –t-shirt, 2-3 pair of thick sock, few underwear, a sandal to be use in campsite,sun lotion, hat, raincoat( disposable or pocho), camera, binoculars( if you are bird watcher only), Small towel for the walk, Towel + toiletries , Swimsuit , Insect repellent- non aerosol type tiger balm will do. A headlight or flashlight,
Some snacks like energy bar e.g mixed fruit bar, chocolate, sweet and drinks ( 100 plus or any isotonic drink) in case you get hungry and thirsty enroute.
IMPORTANT! Please limit your back pack to 5-7 kg, depend on your fitness, if more you might consider hire a porter to carry your stuff. B$110 for a 3days2night trip Max 10kg.
Rules of the Rainforest :
Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints .Bring back nothing but memories
Please Don’t Bring: Suitcase, radio or loud sounding devices.
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