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Group of travellers posing on the front steps of a stilted Sarawak longhouse during Saloma’s 3D2N village stay in Semenggoh, Kuching
Quiet long corridor lined with wooden side beds in a Kuching accommodation building, with lanterns set under the roof
Residents seated on the raised veranda of a Sarawak longhouse in Kuching, chatting in front of open doors and windows
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Group of travellers posing on the front steps of a stilted Sarawak longhouse during Saloma’s 3D2N village stay in Semenggoh, Kuching
Quiet long corridor lined with wooden side beds in a Kuching accommodation building, with lanterns set under the roof
Residents seated on the raised veranda of a Sarawak longhouse in Kuching, chatting in front of open doors and windows
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Group of travellers posing on the front steps of a stilted Sarawak longhouse during Saloma’s 3D2N village stay in Semenggoh, Kuching
Quiet long corridor lined with wooden side beds in a Kuching accommodation building, with lanterns set under the roof
Residents seated on the raised veranda of a Sarawak longhouse in Kuching, chatting in front of open doors and windows
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Longhouse & Local Food with a Photographer Guide

Capture hidden Borneo with James - expert guide & photographer.
Group size
Up to 6 guests
DURATION
8 hours
Booking type
Private trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 6 guests
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Photography adventure with local insights.
Love photography and want to capture the true soul of Borneo? This trip is for you! James, a local photographer and passionate foodie, knows all the hidden gems and the stories behind them. Get ready to discover bustling markets, colorful cacao plantations, and the incredible people and traditions of a longhouse. With James as your guide, you'll get insider access to amazing photos and the flavors of this unique place.What to ExpectCapture unique moments at the vibrant Serian Food Market.Discover the hidden beauty of a cacao plantation – a photographer's dream!Immerse yourself in the daily life of a longhouse community, getting insider access.Get expert photography tips from James throughout the day.Enjoy delicious local food for a true Borneo experience.

What’s Included

Lunch
Local guide

Who you’re supporting

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Where we'll meet

Start Point

Free pick-up from Anywhere in Kuching(Your hotel in Kuching)
  • 15 mins before selected timeslot

End Point

  • End at Start Point(s)

Start & Ends

Daily
09:00AM - 05:00PM

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)

Cancellation & other policies

  • Cancellation

    To secure your spot, your host will turn away other guests. Because of this, cancellations aren't allowed.

What to Pack

  • Bug repellent
  • Cash to purchase the customary token gift for the longhouse hosts (usually this costs 25-50RM per visitor)
  • Sunscreen
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Meet your host

James is a photographer in Sarawak who loves his food, so if you go with him for a longhouse visit, he will be taking you along for a journey to find the best shots and the best local food.
Experience: 16 years
Speaks: English, Bahasa, Chinese and conversational Iban.
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