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A REGENETERATIVE COMMUNITY IN BORNEO
A REGENETERATIVE COMMUNITY IN BORNEO
An all inclusive Bidayuh culinary experience
An all inclusive Bidayuh culinary experience
Unwind and immerse yourself in our Bidayuh culinary rainforest experience
Unwind and immerse yourself in our Bidayuh culinary rainforest experience
Unwind and immerse yourself in our Bidayuh culinary rainforest experience. From the moment you leave town, everything is taken care of, including transport from your location in Kuching town or the airport, guiding, meals and activities. All you need to do is arrive, slow down and let the rainforest unfold around you.
Immerse yourself in the quiet beauty of the rainforest through food, farming and traditional Bidayuh hospitality. Choose between a 2 day 1 night (2D1N) stay or a slower and more immersive 3 day 2 nights (3D2N) experience.
Your journey begins from your accommodation in Kuching or the airport, where you will be collected and transported toward the foothills of the Bengoh Dam region. As you move deeper into the landscape, the city fades and the jungle begins to open around you.
Along the way, you will follow a forest trail to Curtain and Susung Waterfall before sharing a traditional Bidayuh meal prepared in freshly cut bamboo over open fire using local ingredients and native cooking methods.
From there, the boat carries you deeper into the mountain range toward the Bidayuh village, where life moves communally around traditional farming, forest knowledge and wooden village homes. You will walk through regenerative hill farms growing rice, tropical fruits, herbs, vegetables and native ingredients that shape the local cuisine and way of life.
As the afternoon softens, your guide leads you along farmland and forest paths, crossing a suspended bridge to reach the homestead, a secluded rainforest retreat beside the river. Here, your room offers comfort, calm and protection from insects, allowing you to rest within the surrounding forest.
As evening approaches, ingredients gathered from local markets, farms and the surrounding landscape are prepared. Fish may be smoked over the flames while aromatic herbs, bamboo cooking and traditional techniques shape the evening meal. Dining is part of the rainforest itself, shared beside the river as the sun disappears into the jungle canopy.
Later, we gather around the fire to share stories before stepping into the forest on a guided night walk beneath the stars. After dark, the rainforest reveals another side of itself, alive with the movement and sound of insects, frogs and reptiles along the path.
During your stay, you may also follow the red river on a gentle guided walk, passing traditional hunting and foraging shelters before arriving at the red lagoon. Back at the homestead, the river invites you to swim, or you may choose from activities including kayaking, bamboo rafting and river fishing. Guests are also invited to plant a young tree sapling to help restore and protect the riverbanks for future generations.
2D1N: Day 1
2D1N: Day 1
9:30 Pick up from your hotel or the airport
10:30 Arrive at the dam and begin the journey by boat into the rainforest
11:00 Walk to Curtain and Susung Waterfall
12:30 Enjoy a traditional Bidayuh lunch at the waterfall, with local ingredients prepared in freshly cut bamboo over open fire
14:00 Continue by boat to the Bidayuh village and pass traditional wooden homes and explore communal village life
16:00 Walk through regenerative hill farms and rainforest trails while learning about local ingredients, tropical crops and traditional farming practices
17:00 Cross the suspended bridge to arrive at Ngapuh Homestead, a secluded rainforest retreat beside the river
18:00 Settle into your room and relax while dinner is prepared over fire using local farmed ingredients, native herbs and traditional cooking methods
19:00 Gather beside the river for a communal rainforest dining experience featuring smoked fish, bamboo cooking and seasonal Bidayuh dishes
19:30 Join a guided night walk beneath the stars and discover the sounds and movement of the rainforest after dark
2D1N: Day 2
2D1N: Day 2
08:00 Begin the morning with home cooked breakfast beside the river surrounded by the rainforest canopy
09:00 Take part in tree planting to support riverbank restoration and regenerative rainforest conservation
10:00 Follow a guided rainforest river walk along the red river, passing traditional hunting shelters and foraging huts while learning about edible plants
11:30 Walk to the Bidayuh village across the traditional suspended bridge
12:30 Share a relaxed Bidayuh lunch overlooking the surrounding rainforest hills and farmland
15:00 Board the boat for the return journey through the rainforest waterways
15:30 Arrive back at Bengoh Dam by boat
16:30 Return to Kuching
3D2N: Day 1
3D2N: Day 1
9:30 Pick up from your hotel or the airport and begin the journey toward the Bengoh Dam region
10:30 Arrive at the dam and travel by boat into the rainforest as the landscape opens into river, rock and jungle
12:30 Arrive at Ngapuh Homestead, settle into your room with private shower and toilet and take time to unwind
13:00 Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch using local and seasonal ingredients, served beside the river
14:00 Spend the afternoon swimming in the river, resting in the homestead and moving at the pace of the rainforest
16:00 Join a guided foraging experience around the homestead, gathering native ingredients for the evening meal
17:00 Relax as dinner is prepared over fire using locally sourced produce, seasonal ingredients and traditional cooking methods
18:00 Share a Bidayuh inspired dinner beside the fire, overlooking the river as evening settles into the forest
19:30 Step into the rainforest on a guided night walk to observe nocturnal wildlife beneath the stars
3D2N: Day 2
3D2N: Day 2
08:00 Begin the morning with a home cooked river side breakfast at Ngapuh Homestead, slow and fresh, surrounded by rainforest sounds and morning light on the water
09:30 Travel by boat deeper into the Bidayuh landscape, passing wooden riverside homes and observing daily village life unfolding along the river
10:00 Walk through regenerative hill farms and rainforest trails, learning how native ingredients, seasonal crops and traditional Bidayuh farming shape both food and land
11:15 Arrive at the waterfall trail and step into Curtain and Susung Waterfall for a short rainforest pause in cool water and dense jungle
12:30 Share a traditional Bidayuh lunch at the waterfall, cooked in bamboo over open fire using local ingredients and native cooking methods
14:00 Continue by boat back along the river toward Ngapuh Homestead as the forest shifts into late afternoon stillness
15:30 Arrive at Ngapuh Homestead and rest by the river, swim, sit quietly or simply slow down within the landscape
16:00 Join a guided foraging walk around the homestead, gathering native ingredients and learning their role in evening cooking
17:30 Begin preparing dinner over fire using freshly foraged and locally sourced ingredients, rooted in traditional Bidayuh cooking methods
18:30 Share a communal Bidayuh inspired dinner beside the river and fire, shaped by the land, the season and what has been gathered throughout the day
3D2N: Day 3
3D2N: Day 3
8:00 Begin the morning with breakfast at Ngapuh Homestead beside the river, fresh, local and prepared with seasonal ingredients
09:00 Set out on a guided rainforest river walk along the red river, learning about native ingredients, edible plants and traditional foraging paths, passing hunting and foraging shelters along the way
10:30 Take part in tree planting that supports riverbank regeneration and ongoing Bidayuh stewardship of the forest
11:30 Walk back to the Bidayuh village across the traditional suspended bridge, moving through farmland and village landscape
12:30 Enjoy a packed village lunch at the viewing platform overlooking rainforest and agricultural land, featuring local ingredients and Bidayuh inspired food traditions
15:00 Board the boat and begin the journey back through the rainforest waterways
15:30 Arrive at Bengoh Dam
16:30 Return to Kuching
Highlights
Highlights
If you’re looking to slow down, eat well and experience the rainforest through food, farming and fire cooking, the 2D1N inclusive Bidayuh culinary experience
homestead stay offers an intimate introduction to traditional Bidayuh culinary life in the jungle.
Guests often describe the experience as “food for the soul” not only because of the landscape, but because of the way meals are shared here. Ingredients come from surrounding farms, forest gardens and nearby rivers, prepared slowly using bamboo, fire and traditional cooking methods passed through generations.
The journey itself becomes part of the experience. You’ll travel deep into the rainforest by boat, cross suspension bridges and arrive at an off grid homestead built together with the local Bidayuh community. Hidden beside the river beneath the forest canopy, the homestead feels remote and deeply peaceful while still offering comfort, WiFi and ensuite bathrooms.
In just one night, you’ll experience a rich taste of rainforest life through food and community. Hike to waterfalls, swim in jungle rivers, learn traditional bamboo cooking techniques and discover how native ingredients, regenerative farming and forest knowledge continue to shape daily life in the Bidayuh highlands.
Your stay is guided by the local Bidayuh community and hosted by a British and Bidayuh couple who built the homestead together within the rainforest. You’ll walk ancestral land, share meals connected to the surrounding landscape and directly support local families, traditional farming and regenerative conservation efforts.
If you have more time, you may also enjoy the slower and more immersive 3D2N culinary experience.
What to Expect
What to Expect
Stay in a peaceful off grid rainforest homestead
Travel into the rainforest range by boat
Hike to waterfalls and swim in jungle rivers
Cross suspended bridges to reach the homestead
Share traditional Bidayuh meals beside the river
Experience bamboo cooking over open fire using local ingredients
Learn about regenerative hill farming and native rainforest ingredients
Guided walks across Bidayuh ancestral land
Night walks beneath the rainforest canopy
Wake up to freshly prepared home cooked breakfasts beside the river
Good to Know
Good to Know
All meals, activities, boat transfers, taxi pick up and local Bidayuh guiding are included
This is a private hosted experience
Suitable for guests with moderate fitness, including light hiking and suspension bridge crossings
Your stay directly supports local families, regenerative farming and rainforest conservation
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