Borneo
Endeavour Borneo - Sarawak jungle
Endeavour Borneo - Sarawak jungle
Endeavour Borneo - 24th February to 3rd March 2025
Endeavour Borneo, set on in the Malaysian state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo, offers an unforgettable mix of culture and nature-based adventure experiences. Endeavour Borneo takes place along the remoter rivers and longhouses of the Batang Ai region of Sarawak using local Iban canoes. Clean rivers, jungle streams, refreshing waterfalls and undisturbed tracts of rainforest allow you to undertake Endeavour action in the remote jungle.
Exploration and jungle adventure, along the banks of the Lalang River - orangutans - stay in Iban longhouses - construct your own jungle camp and sleep under the stars - trekking deep into the jungle - successfully (hopefully) constructing bamboo rafts and rafting the natural jungle highways.
Learn to forage for food, search of paku (jungle ferns), bamboo shoots and other edible jungle products found near the river. Fish for prawns in the small streams or set up fish traps in the Delok River. Use traditional jala (throw nets) to fish whilst or be assigned to collect firewood. In the evening under the glow of palm oil lanterns its time to take to the archery range for some healthy competition, spiced up by going head to head with local Iban trackers.
Day 1 – Arrive in Borneo
A relaxed day with a tour of historic Kuching. Discover the charms of this riverine city established by Sir James Brooke, the first White Rajah of Sarawak. You will see buildings dating back to the days of the White Rajahs, ancient Chinese temples and shops displaying the produce that first brought traders to Borneo. A relaxed evening and welcome dinner.
Day 2 – Into the Jungle
Journey to the starting point for your jungle adventure. Board an Iban longboat and travel upriver to your first jungle lodge. Settle in to the jungle lodge before dinner, followed by a visit to the nearby Iban longhouse.
Day 3 to Day 6 - Jungle Run & River Race
Over the next few days, we adventurers work our way deeper into the jungle along old trails and at times hacking our way through the dense undergrowth. We stay initially in jungle lodges, but cross over and swim in rivers and pools. The lodges are surrounded by thick jungle, in an area that is inhabited by a thriving population of wild orangutans. Staying here offers the chance to spot local wildlife and enjoy the clear cooling waters of the adjacent Lalang River.
During the adventure we will also travel by local longboats on the upper Delok River, and adventurers will build their own rainforest camp for a few nights of jungle peace and tranquillity. Adventurers will also learn how the Iban survive at the fringes of the rainforest, fishing or foraging with the Iban to find food for lunch. Throw in some raft building and a glass or two of 'tuak' (rice wine) and you have yourself a Borneo Endeavour.
Day 7 - Kuching
Say goodbye to our Iban friends we return downriver and overland back to Kuching. No Endeavour adventure is complete without a final I Gala Dinner & Award Ceremony.
Day 8
Pick up from the hotel for a transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Pick-ups will take place at various times of the day.
Interested in our Borneo Sarawak jungle adventure?We will be delighted to have a chat should you have any questions.Send us an e-mail.Office: 01908 586809 Mobile: 07776347428
Price
£2,200
The fee for entering the Endeavour Borneo is payable per adventurer.
Remember that this covers the whole adventure, support and logistics together with the all inclusive lead up and cool down after the event.
(Please contact us for fee details and payment method.)
At Endeavour Series responsibility to the environment, the local population and charities, is core to our being. A portion of your fee is shared with the local Iban tribes and paid via the outreach of the regional Iban Long House. This helps with inter-tribal relations whilst bring a source of income and reason for the Iban to protect this pristine rainforest, and so protect the wildlife and Orangutan. However if you wish to raise additional charitable donations then hats off to you!
What's included
All transfers to and from the airport and to other transport hubs
Boat and bus journeys, and other transfers, including all tours.
Hotel accommodation in Kuching before the event
Accommodation in Kuching after the event (hotel to be advised.)
All basic meals including welcome cocktail party and awards dinner and meals during the adventure
Digital copies of all official photography
Water and food stops
Full medical support during the adventure
Medal, certificate and unique tech top
Basic insurance
Storage of non-race luggage during the event
Base Camp facilities
What is not included
Flights to Kuching
Essential trekkingand survival kit
Emergency and cancellation insurance