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SUMBILING ECO VILLAGE – 3DAYS 2NIGHTS
Tour Code: SEV 05
Tour Name: Sumbiling Eco Village – 3 Days 2nights
Duration: 3days /2 nights
Day 1—Arrival into Sumbiling eco Village ( D)
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 Kampong Sumbiling Lam. A short walk into the forest will bring you to the Sumbiling Eco village. It is an eco friendly village surrounded by Rainforest & wild fruit tree. It has basic amenities like clean modern toilet, lighted by electricity at night, a kitchen to provide meals, herbal trail and hut for meals & relax. An eco tourism destination where local villager is involved. On arrival check into your tent and relax. Free flow of hot Tea & coffee with light snack will be serve. Afternoon activities will be collecting wild vegetable for dinner, fishing, and swimming (subject to River condition) or just relax and enjoy the peaceful environment. At night enjoy a local dinner with insect, frog providing background music. After dinner take a walk into the forest or visit a nearby Iban Longhouse to chit chat with villager. Back to Tent for overnight.
Day 2- Ulu Temburong National Park ( B/L/D)
Wake up by the chirping of wild birds & insect. Enjoy a morning breakfast surrounded by jungle. Relax before time for yet another adventure river trip by “Temuai”- local motorise Longboat to Ulu Temburong National Park. Upon arrival trek uphill with more than 1000 steps in the steaming jungle to reach the canopy walkway. Climb up 100 meters on aluminium structure to have a vast view of the pristine Rainforest of Temburong and back to river. Along the way back, stop by and trek into the rainforest to visit a waterfall. Then continue back to Sumbiling Eco Village for a Bamboo Chicken lunch. After lunch relax & take a rest and enjoy the environment. After dinner take a walk into the forest or visit a nearby Iban Longhouse to chit chat with villager. Back to Tent for overnight.
Day 3 – Motong River adventure (B/L)
Wake up by the chirping of wild birds & insect. Enjoy a morning breakfast surrounded by jungle.
Today, cross the Temburong River and trek with local villager to learn how the local villager use the Rainforest as their supermarket, discover jungle “grape look & taste alike”, Lychee, edible ginger fruit!, jungle natural shampoo! Herbs, medicinal plant and more. Learn about Mutong River ecology & how we can use it with care. Prepare to get wet to cross the Motong River. Do River trekking and use of inflatable tube to float along some part of Motong River. Enjoy the serene environment. Toward the end of Motong, brief jungle trek back to Sumbiling Eco Village.
Freshen up, lunch, check out camp and relax till time for check out and depart overland back to Bangar jetty and by taxi boat to Bandar Seri Begawan. Back with Fond memories of Sumbiling Eco village & Temburong. Tour End.
Itinerary
Day One Sumbiling Eco Village ( D)
1400 hr Meet at Bandar Jetty, Bandar Seri Begawan
1415 hr Depart via Water taxi Boat to Bangar, Temburong
1500 hr Arrive at Bangar, Temburong
1515 hr Depart via Bus to Sumbiling Eco Village
1545 hr Arrive at Sumbiling Eco Village with welcome drink, briefing & check in to your camp.
1630 hr Proceed with villager to collect vegetable for dinner.
1730 hr Back from village activities, Shower or swim( river permit) and get ready for dinner. .
1830 hr Dinner
2000 hr Night jungle walk to discover nocturnal wildlife like frog &firefly OR visit longhouse at night, chit chat, make friends with villager to learn about their lifestyle.
2130 hr Walk back to your camp.
2200 hr Night tea with snack. Get ready for a nice sleep.
2230 hr Light out.
Day Two Ulu Temburong National Park ( B/L/D)
0730 hr Breakfast & get ready for the day
0830 hr Briefing by Team leader on today activities.
0930 hr Depart to Ulu Temburong national park( UTNP) by Long boat called “ Temuai”
1015 hr Arrive at UTNP and proceed to Canopy walkway ( trekking into Rainforest)
1145 hr Back from trekking and proceed to water fall.
1230 hr Depart back to Sumbiling Eco Village ( “SEV”)
1315 hr Arrive back to “SEV” for shower, clean up and Lunch. Relax & Rest.
1830 hr Dinner
2000 hr Night jungle walk to discover nortunal wildlife like frog &firefly OR visit longhouse at night, chit chat, make friends with villager to learn about their lifestyle.
2130 hr Walk back to your camp.
2200 hr Night tea with snack. Get ready for a nice sleep.
2230 hr Light out.
Day 3- Motong River adventure ( B/L)
0630 hr Wake up to a great day!.
0730 hr Morning exercise
0800 hr Breakfast & get ready for the day
0900 hr Briefing by guide before crossing the Temburong River by Temuai (Local longboat)
Trek into the “Heart of Borneo” During your eco trek; learn how the local villager uses the forest as their supermarket. Our trek will include trek into “Simpur forest” ( Simpur are national flower of Brunei), “Bamboo Forest” “Wild fruit forest”, “Herb forest” and finally to Mutong River
Enjoy the beautiful sight of Mutong River with its Canopy
1000 hr Reach our jungle base camp for a break.
1030 hr Start River trek along Mutong River, we will use our life vest to float down part of the Pristine Mutong River, some part is covered with forest canopy
1200 noon Reach back to Sumbiling Eco Village & shower & freshen up.
1300 hr Enjoy a traditional lunch
1500 hr Depart for Bangar, for water taxi back to Kianggeh jetty , BSB
16:30 pm Arrive at Kianggeh 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.
Promotion Price: B$195/pax minimum 2 pax( local Brunei resident include expat
Child rates: Infant to 3 yrs FOC. 4-6- 50% & 7-11yrs old 75% of adult price with Min 2 adult paying.
Tour Includes: Full service Camping facilities,mattress,pillow, blanket, 6 meals( 2Breakfast, 2Lunch & 2Dinner),entrance fee, all transportation ex Kianggeh jetty,English Speaking Guide throughout and overnight with guest, Longboat Ride, and tours mentioned above.
Prefer Booking by email: info@borneoguide.com
Call: +673-8766796 Fax: +6732425738
If you are Travel agent or organiser fpr a group of 5 & above please contact us for special agent rate.
What to expect :
As an outdoor trip, itinerary and times indicated are subject to change without notice, as trips may be affected by rain, heat, high or low water levels in the river. Overnight 2-4 pax per tent, Modern toilet and shower facilities at camp site, Meals will be local cook local style consist of Chicken, Fish & vegetable. It is recommended that you bring your own high energy bar eg. mixed fruit bar for trekking. Hot water will be available for coffee or tea at Sumbiling Eco village.
Recommended to wear :
Light, easy to dry shorts & t shirts during trekking, light trekking shoes with good grip, a favourite cap to cover your head, face towel for those who sweat a lot.
Evening wear - light, easy to dry long pants, socks, light cotton long sleeve shirt and a pair of sandals or thongs.
Recommended to Bring :
Light rucksack, changes of clothes, sun lotion, hat, raincoat, camera, binoculars (only if you are bird watcher), small towel for the walk, towel + toiletries, swimsuit, insect repellent- non aerosol type, tiger balm will do. A small flashlight or head torch. A change of clothes and towel for use on return to Sumbiling Eco village.
Some snacks like energy bars e.g. mixed fruit bars, chocolate, sweets and drinks (any isotonic drink or packets of oral rehydration salts) in case you get hungry and thirsty en route.
Rules of the Rainforest:
Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints. Bring back nothing but memories
Please Don’t Bring: Suitcases, radios or loud sounding devices.
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