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Bario Valley Trek
Bario in Kelabit Highlands lies at an elevation of 1000
metres, well above the steamy jungle covered coastal plain. The mountain
surrounding this highland reaches up to over 2000 metres, which make for
chilly evenings. The Kelabit people are among Borneo's best rice
farmers, the fragrant 'highland rice' is much sought.
Bario is a staging point for highland treks and mountain
expeditions. Sarawak's highest peak, Gunung Murud (2454 m) lies within a
three-day hike of Bario. Hike at the highlands and meet the hill tribes, Lun
Bawang and Kelabit. Visit their longhouse and experience the real life of the
highlanders.
It is customary to leave a contribution to the household or
village, and it is also a good idea to bring gifts (i.e., food, tobacco, rice,
salt, etc) to give the village headman/host when you first arrive.
The highlands lie in the centre of the mountainous region of
Borneo, on the border of Sarawak and Kalimantan, and the montane basin is found
between two taller mountain ranges (the Tambu Range, in Sarawak and Apo Duat
Range, in Kalimantan).
This place is also a favourite optional trip for those keen on
jungle trekking; with no roads in or out of Bario, you have to go as everyone
else does - on foot! The cooler climate and hilly landscape combined with the
friendliness of the people make this a memorable trip.
Indeed, one of Sarawak's best-kept secrets that offers lots of
adventure to the nature seekers.
The only access to Bario is by air on MAS. Bario’s airstrip is
very small and because of its position, flights are often cancelled because of
mist and clouds. Plane connections are with Miri and Marudi.
Day 01
Meet on arrival at
Bario airport and transfer to our lodge. After lunch we will explore Bario
Valley which brings us to the interesting settlement Ulung Palang long house and
the surrounding area. We will return to our lodge for dinner and overnight.
(Lunch / Dinner)
Day 02
After breakfast, we
will trek for approximately 2 hours to Pa Umor observing the pitcher plants
along the way to a Kelabit Longhouse. Lunch at Pa Umor, visit the Batu Narit
Megalithic rock and the salt lick before we return to our lodge. (Breakfast /
Lunch / Dinner)
Day 03
After breakfast,
transfer to Bario flight for our flight. (Breakfast)
Tour includes:
2 nights accommodation, meals as mentioned, tax, all transfers
All itineraries are subject to change without prior notice.
Prices for-
Malaysian
Trekking Adventures
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