3 Days 2 Nights Iban Longhouse
Travel through lush farmlands and rainforests, visit local markets, and cruise upriver to a traditional Iban longhouse. Immerse yourself in Iban culture—cook, dance, and sip tuak with the locals as you learn about their headhunting history. A perfect mix of culture, adventure, and nature awaits!
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- Begin your adventure by traveling through lush landscapes filled with farmlands and jungles. Enjoy a visit to a farmers' market and a simple lunch before heading to the jetty.
- Hop on a boat and journey upriver into the vibrant rainforest, where the sounds of insects, birds, and fish surround you.
- Arrive at the Longhouse, where you'll be warmly welcomed by the locals. Explore the longhouse, learn about its history and the tribal wars, with skulls hanging from the ceiling as a reminder of the Iban's headhunting past.
- Volunteer to join the Iban people in preparing dinner and learn their traditional culinary skills, adding your own spin to the meal.
- In the evening, enjoy a lively traditional dance, ‘ngajat’, and sip tuak (Iban rice wine) while listening to Iban music. Celebrate with the local community, sharing gifts that are distributed equally among everyone.
- Start your next day with breakfast at sunrise, then test your accuracy in a blowpipe competition. Next, enjoy a jungle walk through nearby plantations and orchards, before visiting Iban burial sites.
- Take a boat ride upstream for an exhilarating jungle trek, followed by a picnic lunch by the riverbank. Trek back to the longhouse for another boat ride.
- On the final day, enjoy breakfast before heading back to Kuching, filled with unforgettable memories of nature, wildlife, and Iban culture.