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.

 

Mutong Eco Excursion - TEM 01











Tour Code:TEM 01

Tour Name: Sumbiling Excursion

Duration: 8 hours include  Lunch ( menu chicken, veg & fish), free flow coffee& Tea

Includes:

1)    Water Taxi to Bangar,Temburong

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

3)    English speaking  Guide,

4)    Eco trek to Mutong River & “Rivertrekking”

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 cross the Temburong River by Temuai and take a gentle Eco Trek into Mutong River, along the way learn jungle wild edible fruit and many other knowledge on rainforest, Enjoy a River trek along the pristine  Mutong river which cover by rainforest canopy. A nature paradise for you to discover!

 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 Bandar Jetty, Bandar Seri Begawan

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          Briefing by guide before crossing the Temburong river by Temuai

                        Begin jungle trek through open Heart of Borneo Reforestation project. During trek, learn how the local villager use the forest as their supermarket!. Our trek will include trek into “Simpur forest”, “Bamboo Forest” “Wild fruit forest”, “Herb forest” and finally to Mutong River

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mutong River covered by Rainforest canopy

10:45 am         Reach our jungle base camp for a break.

11:00 am         Start trekking back via the Mutong Stream, Expect to get real wet!  Use your  life vest to float down part of the Pristine Mutong River, some part is covered with forest canopy

12:30pm          Reach back to Sumbiling Eco Village for Lunch and fresher up

14:30 pm         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.

 

Recommended to wear      : 

Shorts, swimsuit cover with T – Shirt during trekking, good pair of walking shoes with a good  grip for walking on slippery river stone & jungle

 

What to Bring    :

Rucksack, a change of clothes,towel, extra pair of shoes or sandals, 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.

 

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Mutong Eco Camp- Tour code TEM 03




















Tour Code: TEM 03

Tour Name: Mutong Eco-Camp

Duration: 2days1 night

 

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.  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 & shower/changing rooms. Tour include trekking to Mutong River, Bamboo forest, Simpur Forest, Pitcher plant, Jungle grape, jungle Lychee, all sort of Herbs, visit Iban Long house, local lifestyle, traditional local meals, Night walk in search of nocturnal wildlife, team building etc A nature paradise for you to discover!

 

                                                                                   

Itinerary

 

Day One

 

1400 hr            Meet at Kianggeh Jetty, Bandar Seri Begawan

1415 hr            Depart via 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, check in to your camp, enjoy your afternoon tea in a relax surrounding. Team leader will brief you on this community Eco tourism project.

1830 hr            Welcome BBQ dinner with camp fire (weather permit)

2000 hr            Night walk include visit to local Iban Longhouse, learn about their lifestyle.

2130 hr            Back to Sumbiling eco village. Get ready to sleep.

2230 hr            Night out

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day Two

 

0730 hr            Breakfast & get ready for the day

0830 hr            Briefing by Team leader on today activities.

0900 hr            Depart to Mutong River. Explore the jungle as a supermarket to the local local villager.

0945 hr            Arrive at Mutong River. Use your life jacket to float down Mutong River to “Kebun Bapak”.

1130 hr            Back to River bank and take a short trek back to Sumbiling Eco Village.”SEV”

1200 hr            Arrive back to “SEV” for shower, clean up and Lunch

1400 hr            Break camp, pack up and get ready to depart.

1430 hr            Depart Sumbiling Eco village by vehicle to Bangar Jetty

1500 hr            Arrive at Bangar jetty and onward by boat to Bandar Seri Begawan

1600 hr            Arrive at Kianggeh Jetty, Bandar Seri Begawan. Tour end

 Tour Includes: Camping facilities, sleeping bag, 3 meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner), English Speaking Guide throughout, All River & Land transportation, Longboat Ride, and tours mentioned above.

Exclude: Personal Toiletries, tips for guide, etc

 

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 will be provided. Meals will be local cook local style consists of Chicken, Fish & vegetable. It is recommended that you bring your own high energy bar e.g. 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.

 

Sumbiling Eco Camp- Tour Code: TEM 04
















Tour Code: TEM 04

Tour Name: Sumbiling Eco-Camp

Duration: 2days1 night

 

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.  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 & shower/changing rooms. Tour include Visit to Ulu Temburong National park by Temuai longboat, visit Iban Long house, local lifestyle, traditional local meals, Night walk in search of nocturnal wildlife, team building etc a nature paradise for you to discover!

 

                                                                                   

Itinerary

 

Day One

 

1400 hr            Meet at Kianggeh Jetty, Bandar Seri Begawan

1415 hr            Depart via Boat to Bangar, Temburong

1500 hr            Arrive at Bangar, Temburong

1515 hr            Depart overland to Sumbiling Eco Village.

1545 hr            Arrive at Sumbiling Eco Village, check in to your camp, enjoy your afternoon tea in a relax surrounding. Team leader will brief you on this community Eco tourism project.

1830 hr            Welcome BBQ dinner with camp fire (weather permit)

2000 hr            Night walk include visit to local Iban Longhouse, learn about their lifestyle.

2130 hr            Back to Sumbiling eco village. Get ready to sleep.

2230 hr            Night out

 Day Two

 

0730 hr            Breakfast & get ready for the day

0830 hr            Briefing by Team leader on today activities.

0900 hr            Depart to Ulu Temburong national park (UTNP) by Long boat called “Temuai”

0945 hr            Arrive at UTNP and proceed to Canopy walkway (trekking into Rainforest)

1145 hr            Back from trekking and proceed to water fall.

1245 hr            Depart back to Sumbiling Eco Village (“SEV”)

1315 hr            Arrive back to “SEV” for shower, clean up and Lunch

1500 hr            Break camp, pack up and get ready to depart.

1530 hr            Depart Sumbiling Eco village by vehicle to Bangar Jetty

1600 hr            arrive at Bangar jetty and onward by boat to Bandar Seri Begawan

1700 hr            Arrive at Kianggeh Jetty, Bandar Seri Begawan. Tour end

Tour Includes: Full service Camping facilities, sleeping bag, 3 meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner), English Speaking Guide throughout and overnight with guest, All River & Land transportation, Longboat Ride, and tours mentioned above.

Exclude: Park fee (currently B$5/pax), personal Toiletries, tips for guide, etc

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 e.g. 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.

 

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Bukit Lutut expedition

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.



Lot of scenery like that during your trek in the River



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.