HASA INCENTIVES SDN BHD
(Tour Operator License KPSU/TDD/2002/2TO)
B1, 1st floor, block B, Warisan Mata Mata, and Gadong. Negara Brunei Darussalam
Tel: 673-8-766796/ 2425733 Fax: 673-2-425733 Email: info@borneoguide.com
Tour Code: BWN 21
Tour Name: Bukit Lutut Expedition
Duration: 3days2nights ( full board)
Day one Sumbiling Eco village / Lutut camp 1 (D)
2.00 pm Meet at Kianggeh Jetty (Bandar Seri Begawan) and take a 45 minutes public boat ride to Bangar. Bangar provides a last opportunity to purchase camera batteries, personal drinking water (100 plus), energy bars etc.
Then proceed 20 mins by vehicle to Sumbiling Eco village. Welcome tea will be served upon arrival . Reorganize your backpack if you hire a porter to carry it. Make sure stuff inside your back pack is water proofed. Expedition leader will give briefing on Do & don’t before your Bukit Lutut Expedition start. 1st trekkers will need to cross the Temburong River by boat and begin trekking on a gentle slope covered with secondary forest to the Mutong River. Part of your trek is to walk across the Mutong River a couple of times. Expect to get wet. Water normally reach your kneel deep and sometimes reach your waist. You should be prepared to walk in wet shoes. You will be rewarded with the sight of the beautiful Mutong River, untouched primary rainforest (one of the best in Borneo), hundred year old vines, huge trees, occasional hornbills calling & many other delights. Some of the plants and insects are yet to be named by scientists! After a nice 1-2 hours trek we will reach Lutut Camp One before sunset.
Upon arrival, settle down with your camp. Bath & relax at the river. Guide and porter will prepare your dinner. You are welcome to help up in the cooking. Dinner will be simple, army ration type. Canned food, rice and noodle. Night activities will be Night walk along the river to search for nortunal creature like frog, insect etc. ( Weather permit)
Day Two Bukit Lutut Summit/ Lutut Camp 3 ( B/L/D)
Wake up by the sweet melody created by our birdie friends & Insect. After breakfast, break camp and prepare another day with nature. After fully recharge, we will hike up to Bukit Lutut. As we move further into the thick rainforest,slope will be steeper & steeper, range 15-50 degree angle. On some section of track, you will need to use your hand to pull your body up. Occasionally jungle wild birds make their distinct call as if laughing at us. If you bring along a binocular, you might be able to see some birds & Gibbon. After about 3 hrs uphill trek we will reach Lutut Camp Two. Here take a break before continue trek to the peak of Bukit Lutut to have a view of Mulu National park, Limbang & Lawas of Malaysia. Back from Peak, stop for lunch at Lutut camp 2. After lunch continue down to Mutong junction. Here onward, the journey down become more remote, expedition type where our ranger will cut through the way to make a path. after 1 hour or two we will reach Mutong River. Another hour or two trek on Mutong River will reach Lutut camp 3 for overnight . Free & leisure till time for dinner.Swimming , fishing are activities of the day at campsite. Night activities will be either exploring surrounding jungle for nortunal wildlife like frog, insect etc . ( weather permit).
Day Three Trek out to Temburong River ( B/L)
Wakeup by the sweet melody of birds and occasional call by Gibbon. Enjoy your 2nd morning at remote jungle. Today, relax enjoy your breakfast by the river bank. Maximize your time spend in this pristine rainforest. Easy River trek & swim along Mutong river to Sumbiling Eco Village. Freshen up and have lunch before back to civilization.Transfer overland to Bangar and by boat back to Bandar Seri Begawan.
Expedition End.
Itinerary
Day one Sumbiling Eco village / Lutut camp 1 (D)
2.00 pm Meet & greet at Kianggeh Jetty for boat to Bangar, Temburong
3.00 pm Arrive Bangar and depart by car/Van to Sumbiling Eco village
3.30 pm Arrive Sumbiling Eco village & repack/ reorganize backpack for porter.
4.00 pm Prepare to cross Temburong River by Temuai and start trek to Lutut Camp 1
6.00 pm Arrive at Lutut Camp 1. Set up Camp & get ready for the evening
0730 pm Night activities- Fishing, BBQ, River trekking etc
10.00pm Good night
Day Two Bukit Lutut Summit/ Lutut Camp 3 ( B/L/D)
0700 am Wake up, breakfast
0830 am Depart Lutut Camp 1 to Lutut camp 2 with Guide & a porter. Other porter will go direct to Lutut Camp 3 to set up for the night.
1030 am Arrive at Lutut Camp 2. Ranger & a porter will get ready for our lunch.
1100 am Depart for final ascent to Bukit Lutut Peak.
1200 noon Arrive at Bukit Lutut peak
1230 pm Descent back to Lutut Camp 2 for lunch
1.00pm Depart Lutut Camp 2 for Keching Water fall
2.30 pm Arrive at Keching waterfall . Photo opportunity.
2.45 pm Continue trek along Mutong River to Lutut Camp 3
4.00 pm Arrive at Lutut Camp 3. Relax and enjoy the environment. Activities, swimming at “ Labok”, fishing, lay trap for wildlife, lay fishing net “ Jarat” etc
0700 pm Dinner ready, Camp fire, BBQ fish.. Night activities, night fishing, spotlighting wildlife etc
10.00 pm Call it a night for early sleeper.
Day Three Trek out to Temburong River ( B/L)
0900 am Depart Lutut camp 3
1100 am Arrive at Sumbiling Eco Village, shower, and enjoy a hot coffee & Tea.
Lunch at Sumbiling Eco Village
1.00 pm Depart overland back to Bangar and by boat back to Kianggeh jetty,BSB.
2.30 pm Arrive back to Kianggeh jetty. Back home with fond memories of Bukit Lutut Expedition.
Tour End
2008/2009 price is B$375.00/pax based on minimum 4 pax to 12 pax. per group
For local Brunei resident /expat, please contact us for special rates. Email: info@borneoguide.com
Includes: Expedition leader/ guides, camp for overnight, all meals, land transfer in Temburong, and boat ride from Bandar Seri Begawan.
Highly Recommend you hire a porter to carry your staff to fully enjoy your trekking expedition
Excludes: Porter for carrying personal back pack( B$45/day max 10 kg or B$110 for whole 3days2nights trip) personal drinking water& Snack along the way.
What to expect :
As an outdoor trip, itinerary and times indicated is subject to change without notice, as trip may be affected by rain, heat, high or low water level in the river. Overnight in camp site max 4pax per tent, Covered site will be provided for answer nature call upon request. Meals will be serve with army type ration food such as canned curry chicken, baked bean, corned beef etc with rice. Recommend you bring your own high energy bar e.g mixed fruit bar during trekking Hot water will be available for coffee or Tea.
Recommended to wear :
Light longsleeve shirt & pant during trekking, shorts& t shirt during campsite, light trekking shoes with good grip. A favorite cap to cover your head. A face towel for those who sweat a lot
Evening, wear light, easy to dry long pants light cotton long sleeve shirt and a pair of sanders or tong.
Recommended to Bring :
A light rucksack, a water proof bag, ziplock type will do, 2 set of light cotton clothes- longsleeve& long pant,( 1 use during trekking, 1 use for sleeping), a short thouser for wear in campsite, 2-3 –t-shirt, 2-3 pair of thick sock, few underwear, a sandal to be use in campsite,sun lotion, hat, raincoat( disposable or pocho), camera, binoculars( if you are bird watcher only), Small towel for the walk, Towel + toiletries , Swimsuit , Insect repellent- non aerosol type tiger balm will do. A headlight or flashlight,
Some snacks like energy bar e.g mixed fruit bar, chocolate, sweet and drinks ( 100 plus or any isotonic drink) in case you get hungry and thirsty enroute.
IMPORTANT! Please limit your back pack to 5-7 kg, depend on your fitness, if more you might consider hire a porter to carry your stuff. B$110 for a 3days2night trip Max 10kg.
Rules of the Rainforest :
Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints .Bring back nothing but memories
Please Don’t Bring: Suitcase, radio or loud sounding devices.
