2-Day Cross Border Trek To Indonesia & Remote Highland Villagestay (H3)

Tour highlights:

• 2-Day:

• Trek across the border to visit one of the most remote villages in West Kalimantan, Indonesia 

• Visit the Indonesian village live with traditional multi-tiered timber houses

• Enjoy sumptuous dinner cooked in traditional Sarawak tribal style

• Chill out at the tanju to sip the best local brewed ‘tuak’ 

What sets this tour apart:

• 2-Day:

A cross border day trek into Indonesia West Kalimantan add a remote highland stay in Sarawak on this multi day trip in Borneo

What you’ll see or do:

• 2-Day:

Hike uphill for 90min to a remote Highland Bidayuh Community, 1,500 ft above sea level to see how the locals practice shifting cultivation. After checking in to the homestay, head off across the border and hike for an hour to one of the most remote villages in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan (no hassle of immigration or customs) where villagers live in very traditional multi-tiered houses and survive on farming.  Experience the warmth of these very friendly and simple villagers who seldom get to see foreigners coming to their village as the only access is by walking.  Watch how kids numbering about 60 of them pass their time playing football, spinning tops or swimming in the stream. Hike back across the border to the homestay on the Sarawak side for a sumptuous dinner cooked in traditional style. Chill out at the tanju or join the locals for a beer at their favorite village ‘pub’. Pass the night enjoying the best ‘tuak’ in the world specially brewed by the host himself. Your village experience continues the next day after breakfast with a hike to a waterfall at another nearby village 90 min away.  Have a tour of the village after lunch and visit homes with collections of petrified wood before hiking downhill back to civilization!

Price (adult, child, senior): 

• 2-Day:

• Adults (13+): MYR 689

• Children (7-12): MYR 344

Departure time: 

• 2-Day: 8:15 AM

Meeting point: 

• 2-Day: Hotel

Season: 

• 2-Day: Year-round

Day of week available: 

• 2-Day: Monday to Sunday

Tour duration: 

• 2-Day: 2 days, 1 night

Fitness level required: 

• 2-Day:  Moderate level for hilly climb. Guests with heart conditions are not recommended

Group size (minimum & maximum): 

• 2-Day: Minimum 2 adults max 8 adults

Included: 

• 2-Day:

• All meals ( Local village meal)

• Transport

• 1 night village in accommodation (Basic Facilities)

• Local English speaking community guide

• A good time 

Not included: 

• 2-Day: 

• Juices and alcoholic beverages

• Travel Insurance 

What to bring: 

• 2-Day:

• Medium size soft-sided rucksack with multiple sets of spare casual clothing, including long trousers and shorts for evening;

• Wear light comfortable clothes that dry easily; 

• Comfortable walking shoes;

• Sandals or pair of flip flops;

• Water bottle or bladder system;

• Sleeping bag (if you have them) for more comfort;

• Personal care: small towel, toiletries, personal medication, personal first aid kit,

sunscreen, mosquito repellent, extra tissues or toilet paper;

• Torch, raincoat or poncho, plastic bag to keep phone / cameras dry;

• Sun hat / cap and sunglasses; 

• Extra snacks and drinks for the trekking.

Tour staff (number, type): 

• 2-Day:

Our community guides are from the local villages and are most willing to share their knowledge of local culture, farming and hunting technique and the remarkable diversity of local fauna and flora so that you will have plenty of information about your journey in this beautiful nature area, and at the sametime ensure safety and Great FUN in this remote area! One passionate local English Speaking guide will serve up to a maximum of 8 guests.

Good to know:

• 2-Day: 

• Moderate level fitness for hilly climb. Guests with heart conditions are not recommended

• Age Restriction: All participants must be aged 7 and older

• Add-On Side trip: Bidayuh Longhouse RM 60 per pax; Semenggoh Orangutan RM 60 per pax (Side trip: Lunch not included)