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.