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2 DAYS KAMPONG KIDING – THE LOST TRIBE

TOURCODE: KCH2DKKS / KCH2DKKP

JOINT TOUR (MIN. 2 PERSONS) / PRIVATE TOUR WITH DAILY DEPARTURES

KUCHING – KAMPONG KIDING – KUCHING

Days Tour Meals Overnight

Day 1

Kuching – Kampong Kiding Transfer to Borneo Highlands Trek to a waterfall and onwards to the mountain village Exploration of the village

-/ L /D Kampong Kiding

Day 2 Kampong Kiding – Kuching View the sunrise from a lookout point Trek back and transfer to Kuching

B/ L /- --

B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner

City Budget Category

KAMPONG KIDING

Village Homestay

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DETAILED ITINERARY

KAMPONG KIDING Kampong Kiding is a village located in the Borneo Highlands, which is home to natives of the Bidayuh tribe. As the village lies in the highlands, visitors must trek their way up through the Bornean rainforest. Kampong Kiding offers breath-taking panoramic views, especially during sunsets and sunrises. The area surrounding the village features nature at its best with beautiful waterfalls and lush vegetation. The villagers live a simple and calm life, mostly being farmers.

KUCHING – KAMPONG KIDING (-/L/D)

Day 1

Pick-up from Kuching city hotel for a 1 hour journey by air-conditioned vehicle to Borneo Highlands. From here you will start your breath-taking jungle trek (ascending) with your guide for about 2 hours. The journey will be very educational as you will be passing through exciting bamboo bridges and cultivated lands before you arrive at a small waterfall. Here a packed lunch is provided before you continue your trek to the village. Upon arrival at the mountain village Kampong Kiding you will be welcomed by the local Bidayuh folks (hill tribe). After a sumptuous tea break you will tour around this hill tribe village with your guide. Other activities include palm wine (Ijuk) extracting from wild sago palms (depending on seasons), learn about the daily activities of this tribe and take a stunning view of the mountain ranges from a view point.

Overnight at the village homestay (very simple accommodation).

Note: Basic accommodation with mosquito net, thin mattress, pillows and blanket provided.

Meals included: Lunch Dinner

KAMPONG KIDING – KUCHING (B/L/-)

Day 2

Early morning, take a short walk to view the sunrise (weather permitting) from the lookout point. After which, you will be served with a sumptuous local breakfast before you say good-bye to your hosts. Trek back to the foothill with easy pace with photo stops. Then transfer back to Kuching by air-conditioned vehicle with lunch en-route at local café along the way.

Meals included: Breakfast Lunch

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NOTE:

This tour can be combined with a visit of Semenggok Orang Utan Centre at an additional surcharge. Due to long hours of trekking under tropical climate conditions, this tour is very strenuous and one is

expected to have high fitness level and good stamina. Please travel light for the overnight at Kampong Kiding. Suitcases can be stored at your hotel in

Kuching. Due to primitive conditions in the village, be prepared for some discomfort. You will be provided with

mattress, mosquito net, pillow, blanket, clean linen and towel. Simple sanitary facilities with Asian-style squatting toilet are available.

SERVICES INCLUDED:

1 night accommodation in the village homestay with shared sanitary facilities Meals as stated in the programme B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner Transfers and tours with local English-speaking driver guides in air-conditioned vehicles Entrance fees and/or boat fees as stated in the programme Drinking water available on the vehicles Package includes GST 6% (Good and Service Tax)

SERVICES EXCLUDED:

Domestic airfare and/or International airfare to/from Malaysia (quoted separately, if requested) Optional tours Surcharges for other language guides Personal travel insurance Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage,

gratuities etc. Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme Drinks with meals Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the programme

WHAT TO BRING:

Backpack Loose-fitting summer clothing Swimwear Sun hat/ cap Sun block Insect repellent Personal toiletries Flat walking shoes with good grip Raincoat Torch or flashlight

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CONTACT INFORMATION OF HOTELS DURING YOUR STAY:

Kampong Kiding Village Homestay c/o Diethelm Travel (Sarawak) Sdn. Bhd Lot 257, 2nd Floor, Jalan Chan Chin Ann, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak Tel. (+60-82) 412 778, Fax (+60-82) 258 320

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