Into the Heart of Borneo
An Expedition on the Mighty Rajang River on the new RV Orient Pandaw
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Rajang River Cruise - Nine Days on a Pandaw
If you would like to know more information about the river stops in this itinerary, please click on the underlined destinations.
10 February 2010: Sibu / Durin
Transfer from the airport to the ship moored at the Burung Apu Warf next to the Express Boat Terminal. Cast off in the evening cruising upstream towards the Durin Bridge.
11 February 2010: Kanowit River
Cruise up the Rajang River to Kanowit where, water levels permitting, we enter the Kanowit River and cruise deep into the jungle. On return to the Rajang River we continue upstream to Kapit.
12 February 2010: Kapit
Transfer to shore by our expedition boat the Pandaw Adventurer and visit visit to Fort Sylvia and Kapit Museum then walk through the bustling market at height of morning activity. Return to ship for lunch. After lunch travel back into Kapit and travel by minivan to one of the few survining original timber built longhouses to participate in the ceremonial miring or welcome ceremony.
13 February 2010: Baleh River
Explore with the Adventurer up to Baleh river 'Into the Heart of Borneo'. First stop is at Mujong village where we visit the local school (if open) and meet the children and teachers as well as local clinic. Bamboo cooked picnic lunch on a shaded beach in a tranquil setting. Return to ship after lunch.
14 February 2010: Pelagus Rapids and Jungle Trek
Jungle trek in the cool of the morning through strands of primary and secondary forest. Afternoon travel by Adventurer to the Pelagus Rapids and if water conditions permit the Adventurer will shoot them.
15 February 2010: Igan River
Arrive Sibu in the morning and Sail to Igan Bridge. Explore with the Adventurer up to Igan River Village to see sago processing. In the afternoon cruise to Sarikei and enjoy the lion dance performance in the evening.
16 February 2010: Sarikei and Sunset Mangrove cruise at the Delta
Jungle trek in the cool of the morning to see pepper plantation and waterfall. In the afternoon sail downriver into the delta where we meet the local tribesmen along with an excursion by long boat deep into the mangrove creeks. Cruise down the Semarik River and enjoy the sunset across the South China Sea.
17 February 2010: Rajang Village to Sibu
Morning walk to Rajang Village and see Melanau Culture. Sail back to Sibu.
18 February 2010: Sibu
All day disembarkation in Sibu. Passengers can disembark from 8am on the last day of the cruise. A transfer form the ship to Sibu airport is included in the price of your cruise, however, Pandaw MUST be notified at the time of booking confirmation of passengers' flight number and departure time. For those who wish to leave the ship in the afternoon, lunch can be provided if Pandaw are notified in advance.
Cruise Price Includes: Airport transfers from Sibu airport on dates of embarkation and disembarkation, entrance fees, guide services (English language), gratuities to crew, main meals, locally made beers and soft drinks, jugged coffee and selection of teas and tisanes, mineral water.
Cruise Price Excludes: International flights, laundry, all visa costs, fuel surcharges (see terms and conditions).
River Conditions Warning!
The Rajang River is unlike the other great rivers Pandaw navigates which have seasonal rises and falls of water level. On the Rajang water levels can change dramatically overnight at any time of year. A sudden rise can impede our progress upstream considerably. A sudden fall can result in our being unable to get into certain places or go as far upstream as we would hope. Either way itineraries are subject to sudden changes and passengers are asked to be flexible and patient. River cruising on the Rajang is a dramatic and exciting experience - not like cruising the controlled waterways of Europe or America. Note also this is our first season of operation in an area that has no tourism infrastructure at all. As a result local services and suppliers, like boats, buses and guides, can be erratic to say the least. Be prepared for this and it is all more the fun!
Registration Details
Embarkation is from 10.00am to 5.30pm