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ULU TEMBURONG NATIONAL PARK (BANGAR LODGE) - Overnight Tour
Tour Code TMB-ONB
This is an introduction to Brunei’s unique wilderness
rainforest region, where numerous animals, birds and plant life thrive. This
overnight tour permits a comfortable pace, and an opportunity to see local
lifestyles. Accommodation in air conditioned, motel style rooms, with air
conditioned dining area, in Bangar town.
Take a local
water taxi from Bandar, departing at 14.00 hrs, through
a network of narrow channels and rivers, around the back of Brunei Bay. Pass by
dense mangrove islands and watch for wildlife along the way to Bangar, Temburong.
The
afternoon includes visiting a local longhouse with its mix of traditional
lifestyle and modern facilities, and a guided walk at the Batang Duri mini zoo,
to see some of the jungle’s secretive wildlife. Dinner in the comfort of an air
conditioned dining room.
Longboat on the river
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An early
start next morning allows travel by local longboat upstream, on the Temburong
River, with the early morning mist rising from the river and jungle canopy.
Animals and birds are more active at this time of the day. Look for Hornbills,
butterflies, Proboscis Monkeys, Macaques and other wildlife. See Durian and
other local fruiting trees.
At Ulu
Temburong National Park, explore the network of wooden walkways built above the
rainforest floor. Climb 1200 steps to the base of the 60 m Canopy Walkway
towers. Observe the jungle from in and above the trees. Watch the wildlife and
enjoy the panoramic view. Morning tea back at the river.
Upstream on the Temburong River
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River levels permitting, proceed further upstream on the Temburong River. Take a short walk
along a jungle creek to a waterfall, see observation tree houses. Return
downstream in the longboat or ride on Rapid Riders to the National Park centre.
Enjoy a
buffet lunch or local specialities beside the river. Swim, relax, or walk along
other pathways.
Travel downstream by longboat or Rapid Rider to Batang Duri, then vehicle
transfer to Bangar restaurant for afternoon tea, and a clean up. Visit the local
handicraft shops if time permits, and then board the water taxi to return to
Bandar Seri Begawan, where you will arrive at
approximately 16.15 hrs
Cost $A181.00 per person for minimum of two passengers
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