PICNIC WITH THE PENAN

PICNIC WITH THE PENAN
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Penan Village
Jungle Trekking

Deep within the Baram region of northern Sarawak, the Penan communities welcome visitors to experience their forest lifestyle. A picnic with the Penan is more than just a meal in the forest, it is a cultural journey into the heart of Borneo’s rainforest, guided by the people who know it best. The Penan, one of Sarawak’s last nomadic hunter-gatherer groups, are guardians of the jungle, living in harmony with nature and understanding every sound, scent, and trail of the forest.

DAY 01 LONG AKAH / LONG KERONG

Meet your guide at Miri Airport. Morning twin otter flight into the Sarawak jungle. Transfer to 4 x 4 jeeps for a 2 hours journey, followed by a 1 and half hour by boat and 30 minutes walk to the first Penan village. Your guide will introduce you to all the key people in the Penan village. He will take you on a short tour of the village and ensure you get to know your local staff team. This is also a chance to acclimatize to the heat and humidity of the jungle, before you start trekking in earnest the following day. This evening will be your first night in this amazing environment. Overnight at Penan village.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Penan House

DAY 02 JUNGLE TREKKING / CAMP

After breakfast, trek to jungle camp one. Trekking through dense and stunning sections of rainforest, keep your eyes peeled for the amazing wealth of flora and fauna that surrounds you. You and your guides will follow century old hunting trails as well as carving out your own trails in the dense jungle. Make camp food cooked over fire. Sleep in hammocks / camping.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Jungle Camp

DAY 03 LONG KERONG

Trek back to the Penan village. In the Penan village there will be time to meet the traditional elders who will be more than happy to discuss their lives. The elders were all born in the forest when their families were still nomadic hunter gatherers, so will provide a truly unique insight into their history and way of life. You will start to learn how to spot animal tracks and bird calls, and as a result there is no doubt that you will start to become at one with the forest as you trek through an incredibly remote area. Overnight in the Penan village.

Free time: Go fishing and handicraft lesson

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Penan House

DAY 04 BACK TO MIRI

At 6:30am, depart from the village. Take a boat and continue by 4WD to the STOLport. Today is the last day of the expedition. Depending on when your flight is, you may choose to shop. Alternatively, you may choose to stay to discover more sites of Borneo, of which we will gladly point you in the right direction for this.

Meals: Breakfast only

Accommodation: -

Recommended items to bring: Good hiking shoe (Made in Malaysia Rubber Shoes is recommended), raincoat / poncho, hat, insect repellent, leech sock, sunblock, walking stick (if needed), water bottle, toiletries, towel, swimwear, headlight / flashlights, personal First Aid Kit, dry bag packed to carry your personal items and extra cash if you wish to do local purchase.

Recommended flight:

  • Friday – MY3610 (Miri / Long Akah) 1140 / 1255
  • Monday – MY3615 (Long Akah / Miri) 0940 / 1020

Package Includes: English speaking guide, local guide, porter, accommodation, transportation, meals as stated, local fee, community fee and travel insurance

Price per person

  • Group of 2 person : RM 4,750.00
  • Group of 3 person : RM 4,100.00
  • Group of 4 person : RM 3,450.00
  • Group of 5 person : RM 3,000.00
  • Group of 6 person : RM 2,780.00

*Booking in advance 1 month before arrival