3-Day Cross Border Trek To Indonesia & Remote Highland Village stay (H4)

Tour highlights:

• 3-Day:

• Step over the Sarawak border peg and trek into Indonesia

• Hike over two hills to explore a fascinating twin waterfalls

• Enjoy traditional lunch cooked in bamboo at the waterfalls

• Deep cultural experience with one night in Indonesia and one night in Sarawak

What sets this tour apart:

• 3-Day:
  Deep cultural experience in the Borneo interior with one night in Indonesia and one night in Sarawak on this multi day trekking trip in Borneo

What you’ll see or do:

• 3-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. Step over the border peg and 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. Option to teach children English with the use of posters in the evening after dinner.  Guests will stay overnight on the Indonesian side. The second day activity will be a hike over two hills to explore a fascinating twin waterfalls where you can enjoy your lunch in the beautiful jungle surroundings. A traditional lunch cooked in bamboo will be served (weather permitting).  Hike across the border and return to the Sarawak homestay for the second night before dusk 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. The third and final day activity will see more hiking downhill to another nearby village on the Sarawak side where lunch will be served after chilling out at another waterfall closeby.  In this village guests will visit homes that have collections of petrified wood before hiking downhill back to civilization!

Price (adult, child, senior): 

• 3- Day:

• Adults (13+): MYR 1158

• Children (7-12): MYR 579

Departure time: 

• 3-Day: 8:15 AM

Meeting point: 

• 3-Day: Hotel

Season: 

• 3-Day: Year-round

Day of week available: 

• 3-Day: Monday to Sunday

Tour duration: 

• 3-Day: 3 days, 2 nights

Fitness level required: 

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

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

Group size (minimum & maximum): 

• 3-Day: Minimum 2 adults max 8 adults

Included: 

• 3-Day:

• All meals ( Local village meal)

• Transport

• 2 nights in village accommodation (Basic Facilities)

• Local English speaking community guide

• A good time

Not included: 

• 3-Day: 

• Juices and alcoholic beverages

• Travel Insurance

What to bring: 

• 3-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): 

• 3-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:

• 3-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)