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An extra day will give you a bit more time to spend in Indonesia. Your first night will be in a homestay in Kalimantan, learning more about the local way of life, and getting to meet the entire family of the house. On your way back to Malaysia, you will get a chance to see twin waterfalls and take a more leisurely trek back, taking in the hills and valleys.
Tags: Hiking, Culture & Sightseeing, Nature Walks, Mountain Hikes, Waterfall Visits
What's included
What's included
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Village Homestay - Standard Room (Shared)
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Meals
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Cooking class
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Farm visit
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Local Guide
Where You'll Meet
Where You'll Meet
Your host provides free pick up from:
- Anywhere in Kuching
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What You'll Do
What You'll Do
Day 1: Kuching - Remote Indonesian Village
Today you will explore the authentic culture of the local villages!
- 10:00 am - Arrive at the village at the base of a mountain range. Take an exciting "ojek" (motorbike) roller coaster ride up to a remote Highland Bidayuh Community, 1,500 feet above the sea level. On the way to see how the locals practice shifting cultivation.
- 11:00 am - Start hiking across the border to visit a friendly Indonesian Bidayuh Village (no hassle of Immigration or Customs).
- 02:00 pm - Reach the remote Indonesian village and greet by the village hosts. Explore the authentic village houses to mix with the native and the surrounding scenery.
- 06:00 pm - Local native cook dinner and local rice wine.
- 08:00 pm - Guests have the option to enjoy a closer relationship with local Indonesian villagers through conducting English lesson to the locals with language posters provided.
- Enjoy an overnight stay in the Indonesian village.
Day 2: Local Indonesian Village - Sarawak
Today you will visit beautiful twin waterfalls and enjoy lunch by its surrounding!!
- 08:15 am - Enjoy a local breakfast at the "Tanju" (Patio).
- 09:00 am - Hike to explore fascinating twin waterfalls where you can enjoy your lunch in the beautiful jungle surrounding.
- 02:00 pm - Come back across the border and return to the Sarawak village.
- Harvesting of both cultivated and wild vegetables will be demonstrated and the collection is brought back to cook for dinner.
- 06:00 pm - Local native cook dinner and local rice wine.
- Overnight stay at the Sarawak Bidayuh Village on the Malaysian side.
Day 3: Sarawak - Kuching
Today you will take a tour of cocoa, pepper and vegetable farms!!
- 08:15 am - Have a local breakfast.
- 09:00 am - Enjoy a tour of cocoa, pepper, and vegetable farms.
- 12:00 pm - Return to the Sarawak village for lunch.
- 02:00 pm - Get another "ojek" ride back downhill to civilization!
- 03:00 pm - Drive out from the Bidayuh village to return to Kuching.
This is a sample itinerary and may be weather-dependent.
Meet your host
Meet your host
Paradesa Borneo is a relatively young company with an active imagination. They are great at conjuring up new ways to enable travellers to see Borneo in a different light.
9 years experience
Basic English
Community-Based
Cancellation & Rescheduling
Cancellation & Rescheduling
Cancellation Policy
Cancel for free 7 days before your trip starts.
Cancellations after such date will not be eligible for refunds as Paradesa Borneo would have paid for your trip’s logistics already.
In the Event of a Government Lockdown
If there is a government lockdown that prevent you from going on your trip,
you may get a full refund via Seek Sophie credits or reschedule at no additional costs.
Otherwise, we would do our best to help you reschedule in other cases.
Read our full policy here.
Helpful Questions from Our Community
What should I pack?
Basic first aid items (ibuprofen, bandaids, gauze, antiseptic)
Clothing (i.e. long trousers, long sleeves top as it gets cold at night, short sleeves top for daytime)
Hiking boots (trainers will do)
Long socks
Mosquito repellant
Raincoat or waterproof jacket
Sandals
Sunhat
Sunscreen
Torch/headlamp
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