BRUNEI TOUR ITINERARIES

Ulu Temburong National Park Overnight Tour

Tour Code: TMB ONNP

Duration - 2 Day/ 1 Night

This tour is an introduction to Brunei's unique wilderness rainforest region. The Ulu Temburong National Park is protected and preserved for the benefit of Borneo's wildlife, scientific research, and low impact visitors. Staying in the National Park allows visitors to truly experience this amazing primary rainforest when the natural inhabitants are most active; at dawn and dusk.

Trained local guides will help you experience this unique attraction, and learn the most from your immersion in a true primary rainforest.

The trip departs Bandar from the Jalan Residencey jetty at 14.00 hrs, arriving at Bangar at approximately 14.45 hrs, and getting to the accommodation in the National Park at 17.00 hrs. You will arrive back in Bandar Seri Begawan at around 16.15 hrs the following day.

Travel by local water taxi from Bandar through a network of rivers and channels around the back of Brunei Bay. Pass by dense mangrove islands and look for wildlife, including crocodiles, along the way. Afternoon tea, and briefing at a Bangar restaurant. Then transfer by vehicle to Batang Duri.

Ride further upstream against the rapids of the Temburong River this time in traditional longboats, to the National Park. Look for Hornbills, butterflies, Proboscis Monkeys, Macaques and other wildlife. See Durian and other fruiting trees. Swim, settle into accommodation, and enjoy the twilight from the walkways before dinner.

 

 

National Park accommodation is in four person bunkrooms in the newly completed centre. Facilities are simple, in keeping with the environmental values. Showers, hot water, walkways, open deck and dining room. Generator power at night. Meals are prepared by trained staff on site, and eaten in the open air dining facilities. Usually BBQ lunch and buffet dinner. Cereal, fruit and cooked food for breakfast.

 

 

 

 

Early next morning (up at 05.00 hrs!!) climb the 1200 steps to the Canopy Walkway, and enjoy the panoramic view of dawn -  from in and above the trees - as the jungle comes alive. Watch for birds, macaques and other wildlife.

River levels permitting, proceed further upstream on the Temburong River. Take a short walk along a jungle creek to a waterfall, visit observation tree houses and use Rapid Riders (heavy duty inflatable mattresses - optional extra charge Bn$15) to shoot the rapids on the downstream return to the National Park Centre.

Return downstream by longboat to Bangar restaurant for afternoon tea, and clean up. Visit a longouse if time permits (Bn$2 per person donatation required - bring small change). Return in the water taxi to Bandar Sen Begawan.

(life jackets, helmets and other safety equipment are provided. This programme involves early starts, walks on long and sometimes slippery pathways, bumpy boat rides, getting wet, and clambering about. It is, however, well within the capabilities of normally healthy people)

Price includes pick up from inner city hotels. (Includes Full Board)

Tour Code	Destination	Duration	Inclusions	1 Person	2 People	3 People
ONNP	Ulu Temburong 2 Day Tour	2 Day/ 1 Night	Full Board	$630	$395	$325

Prices per person in Australian Dollars and valid to 31 December 2010
Until further notice - increase rates by 20% due to world financial crisis Photographs courtesy of Intrepid Tours