After breakfast you
will travel 280 km by car, with a few stops along the
way. At Serian town, for refreshment and last minute
shopping, such as insect repellent or gifts for the
Ibans. You can also visit a fascinating native fruit
and vegetable market. 2nd stop includes a visit to
the pepper farm and a stop at a place where you can
observe plenty of wild orchids and also pitcher plants,
insect eating plants. The last stop will be at “Lanchau” a
small up country Chinese Village, where we will provide
the lunch. Here you can still observe barter trading
being held between the natives of Kalimantan, the Chinese
shop owners and the natives of Sarawak. After lunch
we proceed to the final stage of the journey, and arrive
at Lemanak or Skrang river. Here you will board native
longboats, and travel by boat (45 min.) further up
the beautiful river to arrive at Iban Longhouse. Upon
arrival the natives of the Iban tribe of the longhouse
will welcome you. You will be able to experience the
native’s daily activities. The dinner will be
provided by your guide, which will surprise you with
delicious dishes. After dinner the Iban woman will
display their handicrafts for sale. As a tourist, you
do not have to feel obliged to buy. During the evening
the Iban will perform war dances and will ask you to
join them to test their rice wine. Don’t be shy
to join them for dances and drinks, can be fun. After
the enjoyment, return to the guesthouse. Overnight
at the guesthouse or Iban Longhouse (*).
(*) Consisting of individual beds in a dormitory setting,
each bed has a mosquito net. There are primitive facilities
like shower and toilets). (Abf/Lch/Dnr)
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