Saloma's Cozy Homestay: Orangutans & Bidayuh Culture
Immerse in Bidayuh culture, explore orangutans & indulge in delicious cuisine with Saloma.
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DURATION
2 days 1 night
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 9 guests
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Explore Borneo with Saloma - warm welcome & Bidayuh culture
This is perfect if you want a comfortable Borneo experience with an amazing host! Saloma's place is modern, and she makes exploring Bidayuh life easy and welcoming. She'll take you to see orangutans, introduce you to her village, and even take you on a jungle trek to a waterfall with a knowledgeable (and kinda funny) guide. Expect delicious food, fascinating stories, and a warm welcome that feels like visiting a friend.What to Expect:See orangutans up close at the Semenggoh Nature Reserve.Explore a Bidayuh village and learn about their unique way of life.Trek to a hidden waterfall with a guide who knows all the local plants.Savor delicious home-cooked Bidayuh meals.Chat with Saloma and learn her inspiring story.
What You’ll be Doing
Day 1:
Semenggoh Nature Reserve: Orangutan Feeding Time and Bidayuh Cultural ExperienceDay 2:
Jungle waterfall trek with nature's symphony.Show Details
What’s Included
Accommodation at Saloma villagestay in a typical Bidayuh open tree house
Transfer to & from Kuching hotels, (extra charges apply after 6PM from/to airport & pick up/drop off from/to outside Kuching – Bako, Damai etc.)
Meals are prepared with fresh organic ingredients from our farm.
Jungle adventure with an indigenous English-speaking guide.
An immersive experience in a Bidayuh village & longhouse.
Entrance fee & buggy transfer to visit the Semmengoh wildlife center to meet the Orang Utans.
Rainforest trek, waterfall swim, Bidayuh handicrafts & local primary boarding school visit.
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Where You’ll Sleep
Saloma's Village Homestay - Double Room
All Nights
Next Available Dates
Prices shown in USD
Select Time for 19 Apr 2024
Additional Information
Where we'll meet
Start Point
Free pick-up from The Waterfront Hotel, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Malaysia (The LimeTree Hotel, Jalan Abell, Malaysia)
- 07:55am
+1 other option
End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
Start & ends
- If Pick-up from The Waterfront Hotel, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Malaysia07:55AM on Day 1 - 01:00PM on Day 2
- If Pick-up from The Marian Boutique Lodging House, Wayang St, Malaysia07:50AM on Day 1 - 01:00PM on Day 2
Suitability / Accessibility
- Pet-Friendly
- Vegetarian food available
- Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)
Cancellation & other policies
- CancellationTo secure your spot, your host will turn away other guests. Because of this, cancellations aren't allowed.
From
S$ 224.22/person
4.9(57)
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Meet your host
Saloma, a Sarawak native, is a gracious host who loves to show her guests the best of the Bidayuh cultures and tradition. Through Saloma's Village Stay, with the income from tourism as well as the cultural exchange between her guests and locals, Saloma hopes to bring new opportunities for her home village of Sadir.
Experience: 11 years
Speaks: Fluent English, Bahasa
Acceptance rate: 86%
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Helpful Questions
What should I pack?
Drinking water
Hat
Long trousers & long sleeve top
Mosquito repellent
Raincoat
Sunblock
Sunglasses
Toiletries
Torch light
Towel
Trekking shoes (or trainers will do too)
Waterproof bag
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