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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 Longboat on the river
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 Upstream on the Temburong River
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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