 
Tour code : B16 / B17
Type : Day Trip / Rafting Day Trip
Time : 0730 - 1700 hrs
Minimum : 2 persons
Departs daily at 0730
This is an introduction to Brunei’s unique wilderness rainforest region.
The Ulu Temburong National Park is protected and preserved for scientific research and low impact visitors. This day excursion is a short immersion in this amazing environment, for people with limited time.
An amazing snapshot to a environment that is well protected for all to see.
You will travel by local water taxi from Bandar through a network of rivers and channels around the back of Brunei Bay. You’ll pass by dense mangrove islands and possibly see wildlife that maybe enjoying the early morning sunrays along the way. The journey will continue you from Bangar, the regional capital of Temburong, to Batang Duri (the end of the road). After morning tea, travel upstream through the rapids of the Temburong River using traditional longboats, to the National Park entrance. At tree top level you can enjoy the panoramic view of the rainforest unfolding in front of you.
Enjoy a great lunch of local specialities beside the river, swim and relax, before returning back downstream by longboat or inflatable raft to Rainforest Lodge for afternoon tea and freshen up. Depart from our Terminal building, to Bangar to catch a water Taxi back to Bandar Seri Begawan.
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Depart BSB
> Water taxi from Residency jetty.
Arrive at Bangar Temburong.
Depart Bangar by vehicle for Batang Duri.
Arrive at Rainforest Lodge
> Morning Tea
> Introduction & Safety instruction
Depart by Longboat to Ulu Temburong National Park
Arrive at National Park Centre
> Registration
> Walk on elevated pathways to climb the Canopy Walkway
Lunch Beside the river.
> Swim and relax
Optional * rafting down stream
Depart to Rainforest Lodge.
Arrive at Rainforest Lodge – Batang Duri.
> Afternoon Tea & freshen up
Vehicle transfer to Bangar
Depart Bangar in water taxi to BSB
Arrive BSB
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We will provide:
- All meals and morning/afternoon teas
- All transport - road and river
- Lot’s of things to see and do
- A trained guide to describe the area and its wildlife.
- All safety equipment
- Rain-cape, in case of an afternoon storm
- Bunkroom style accomodation, with ceiling fans (when the generator is on)
- Beds, beddings, sheets, etc
What to Bring:
- Comfortable clothing that can get wet or dirty.
- A change of dry clothes for the trip home (optional)
- Lots of sun protection.
- Old shoes (that can get wet and dirty) with a good grip for walking over slippery ground.
- Swimmers and small towel
- Camera – plus lots of film
- An effective sun hat (preferably with chin strap)
- Some small snacks if you think you’ll get hungry on route (please don’t drop the wrappers).
- Plastic bags to waterproof your valuable items (e.g. camera) on the river trips
- Your favorite insect repellent
- Your sense of adventure
Please: Bring your clothes in a soft sports bag or rucksack – no suitcases in the jungle Please
Information:
- You will be in the outdoors all day. The environment may be effected by heat, cold, rain, and sun. The river could be high or low depending upon recent rain falls. The program may need to adjust to these conditions and the interests/abilities of your group. Our staff will advise you of the current conditions and whether these might alter your schedule, if necessary.
- Life jackets, helmets, other safety equipment and activity operating practices are all in line with recognized international standards.
- Temburong is remarkably free of biting insects and most people don’t use any insect repellent. But some people are more susceptible than others, so bring your favorite insect repellent that works for you.
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