Monday, October 27, 2008

Ulu Temburong National Park - TEM02







Tour Code: TEM 02

Tour Name: Ulu Temburong National Park (UTNP)

Duration: 9 hours include Lunch( menu chicken, veg & fish),morning/afternoon tea.

Includes:  

1)    All land & River Transportation Cost,

2)    Morning and Afternoon Tea, Lunch at Sumbiling Eco Village

3)    English Tour Guide, Ulu Temburong National Park entrance Fees

Description

Journey begins with an exciting river cruise from Bandar Seri Begawan to Bangar. Beginning the River Cruise takes us on the Brunei River passing through the famous Water Village known as the “Venice of the East” by early European. Boat cutting through River channel lined with dense mangrove rainforest and Nipal Palm same vegetation as those found in Amazon River.

 

Meet and greet by local guide at Bangar Jetty and transfer overland to Sumbiling Eco Village for Morning Tea. Sumbiling Eco Village is an Eco tourism project where local Community of Temburong is involved especially those from Kampong Sumbiling Lama & Batang Duri. It is situated by a calm beautiful Temburong River bank surrounded by rainforest & local exotic fruit trees. Facilities available are traditional Iban huts, jungle herbs trail, camp site, modern clean toilets & changing rooms. Later embark on a local Iban open motorised canoe called “Temuai” for an adventure boat ride to Ulu Temburong National Park.

At the Park, register and join a guided jungle walk on plank walkway with more than 1200steps to the Canopy walkway. Along the way, please take plenty of stop to enjoy the environment. Drink lot of water to hydrate yourself. Before you knew it you already reach the base of the Canopy Walkway. Climb up about 300 step up for a bird eye view of Rainforest canopy.

 

There after retreat back to Sumbiling eco village for lunch. Relax or take a dip by the Temburong River (subject to river condition) or participate in our activities. Nearing the end of our Eco-adventure, travel overland back to Bangar town, where a boat will be waiting to bring you on an exciting river cruise back to Bandar Seri Begawan with fond memories of Temburong.       Tour End                                                                                           

 

 

Itinerary

 

07:30am          Meet at hotel and transfer to Kianggeh jetty

08:00am          Depart via Boat to Bangar, Temburong

09:00am          Arrive at Bangar, Temburong

09:10am          Depart via Bus to Sumbiling Eco Village

09:40am          Arrive at Sumbiling Eco Village

                        Morning Tea

10:00am          Depart via Longboat to Ulu Temburong National Park

10:45am          Arrive at Ulu Temburong National Park

                        Begin hiking to the Canopy Walkway

                        Enjoying views of the Rainforest and its Canopy

12:00noon       Depart via Longboat to Ulu Temburong National Park

12:30pm          Lunch at Sumbiling Eco Village

                        Rest via the river or Have a quick dip

14:30pm          Depart for Bangar Jetty, Temburong

15:00pm          Depart for Bandar Jetty, Bandar Seri Begawan

16:00pm          Arrive at Bandar Jetty, Bandar Seri Begawan

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.

 

Be expected to have more adventure during low water level as there may be additional activities.

 

Insurance are highly recommended as this is an Eco - Adventure tour.

 

Recommended to wear      : 

Shorts, T - Shirt, old shoes or slippers advised for the longboat trip.

For the walk in the forest, long pants, socks, shirt and a pair of walking shoes with a good  grip for walking on slippery planks.

 

What to Bring    :

Rucksack, a change of clothes,towel, extra pair of shoes or sandal, sun lotion, hat, raincoat, camera, binoculars, Small towel for the walk, Towel + toiletries , Swimsuit , Insect repellent, Some snacks and drinks in case you get hungry and thirsty enroute.

 

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