Iban Longhouse Experience – 2 Days

Morning, meet and greet from your hotel and depart on a 4 hours drive to the Lemanak River jetty, en-route a stop at Serian native market for a look at local produce and souvenirs. Before we proceed on visit the Chinese farmhouse where it is big on pepper and cocoa. Soon after lunch, onward journey to the river jetty and proceed by motorized longboat up river to the Lemanak Iban Longhouse.

Upon arrival at the longhouse, a warm welcoming by the villagers and followed by a tour of the longhouse, enjoy the livelihood of the longhouse folks working on mats weaving, baskets, handicrafts and mending fishing nets. After dinner, mingle and join in the natives by the ruai (verandah) of the longhouse an experience of the Iban cultures and lifestyle over a some tuak (rice wine) and the beautiful show of Ngajat (traditional dances) where visitors are most welcomed to join the fun.

Accommodation
Meals Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, witness the favorite pastimes of the natives on their skillful blowpipe demonstration and some folks with their ‘cock fighting’ activity. As we proceed for a nature jungle walk, a chance to learn about edible and medicinal plants. As most of the natives are still hunters, watch them set their traps for wild boar. Before departing the longhouse, bid farewell to the native folks, and transfer by longboat back to jetty and proceed back to Kuching.

Meals Breakfast & Lunch