|
|
|
 |
 |
|
| |
 |
The fringes of the world’s most ancient rainforest in the North-West of Borneo is home to the Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort. A self-contained haven on a lake peninsula, the resort embraces its wild, untamed surrounding and integrates pure nature, Iban culture and rugged adventure with welcomed reminders of modern-day living.
|
The Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort offers a variety of activities and excursions for the holiday- makers. Discover the serenity of the Batang Ai Lake by pedalo or kayak. For an added thrill shoot the rapids on the longboat river safari. Experience the thrilling canopy walk as you take the guided nature walk with the resident naturalist to explore the surrounding rainforest. If you want to experience and savor more of nature, visit the Batang Ai National Park accessible only by longboat, where a 2-hour jungle trek takes you through the primary forest. Alternatively, arrange with your travel agent for a visit to the exotic Iban longhouses and discover the unique simplicity of a rich cultural heritage. |
 |
|
 |
For something more relaxing, enjoy the sunset cruise as you watch the fascinating sunset, take an early morning walk with the resident naturalist, fishing at the jetty, have a picnic by a waterfall or luxuriate by the poolside of the resort.
|
|
Adventure, travel and business can mix with satisfying results. The outdoor team - building - activity training center houses courses and training programs for pre-arranged groups. Three multi-purpose function rooms are available and can accommodate anything from 10 to 200 people.
|
 |
It is an unforgettable experience of a true holiday getaway. |
| Fact Sheet - Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort (Managed by hilton Kuching) |
| Location |
: |
Situated on a 20 ha shores of Batang Ai Lake. 275km from Kuching City.
|
| Address |
: |
c/o Hilton Kuching
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman
PO Box 2396
93748 Sarawak
EAST MALAYSIA
|
| Telephone |
: |
Hilton Kuching : +60 (0)82 248200
Resort : +60 (0)83 584388
|
| Fax |
: |
Hilton Kuching : +60 (0)82 428984
Resort : +60 (0)83 584399
|
| E-Mail |
: |
sales_kuching@hilton.com |
| Website |
: |
www.hilton.com |
| |
For reservations and general enquiries, please contact the Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort’s reservation desk at Hilton Kuching, telephone, +60 (0)82 248200, or fax +60 (0)82 428984.
|
| |
Transportation to Resort |
From |
Distance |
Hilton Kuching |
275km |
Time |
Via |
| 4 hrs |
Car or Coach |
(limousine/self drive/tour operator) |
|
|
| Depart from Hilton Kuching to Resort : |
8:00 am |
| Depart from Resort to Hilton Kuching : |
1:00 pm |
| Price |
(adult): RM 110.00 nett (return) minimum 2 pax
(child): RM 60.00 nett (return)
|
Private transfers can also be arranged at a minimum fee of RM 160.00 nett per person per way for a minimum of 2 persons. Additional pax is at RM 80.00 nett per trip. |
Guest Rooms |
| Total Number of rooms: |
100 Standard rooms & Suites
62 Twin Bed Rooms
38 Queen Bed Rooms
(26 Interconnecting Rooms)
|
| Total number of Blocks: |
11 Blocks |
(The shortest block has 4 rooms; the longest block has 18 rooms) |
| a) Number of Duplex Suites: |
12 Duplex Suites |
(Maximum 4 persons per suite regardless of age) |
| b) Number of Standard Rooms: |
88 Standard Rooms |
(Maximum 2 Adults & 2 Children per standard room regardless of age) |
| Check-in/Check-out Time : |
12:00 noon |
| |
Room Facilities |
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Private shower and toilet
- International Direct Dial Telephone
- Coffee/Tea maker
- A refrigerator
- remote control television in all rooms
- Common sitting area in every block
- Soft drink vending machines
|
All Duplex Suites have a private sitting room on the Ground Floor and private bedroom, with television on the First Floor. |
| |
Dinning / Entertainment / Facilities
|
- Bar/Lounge - “Wong Irup”
- Restaurant - “Nanga Mepi”
- Multi-purpose hall
- Karaoke facilities
- Swimming pool
- Various board games
- Tennis court and table tennis
- Internet Access
|
Excursions & Activities
|
| A host of activities and excursions can be arranged at the resort, guided jungle trekking and nature walks, longboat river cruises, waterfall and fishing trips. A detailed list of the activities and excursions is available.
The following excursions are also available and must be arranged prior to arrival at the resort.
-
Historical Site
All the forts in Sarawak were given a lady’s name, such as Fort Sylvia, Fort Lily, Fort Margherita and the Stalwart Fort Alice in Sri Aman (Simanggang) an hour and a half drive from the resort. While in Sri Aman town, do not miss the colourful native market.
-
Visits to oil palm, rubber, cocoa & pepper plantations.
Take an educational tour of the famous Sarawak Pepper gardens and learn how “black” and “white” pepper is processed. Palm oil, rubber, cocoa & pepper are the major agricultural products of Sarawak.
-
Visits to Batang Ai Hydro-electric power plant and fish hatchery.
Sarawak ’s first hydro-electric power plant and the local fish hatcheries can be visited by appointment. The State Fishery Department has turned the lake into a giant fish pond to cater for local and visiting ‘fishermen’.
-
Visits to nearby trading towns
All the small towns such as Engkilili, Lubok Antu, Betong and Sri Aman (old name Simanggang) are old Chinese settlements. You can come across interesting native wood carvings, textiles, basketry, etc. in some of the shops to enrich your art collection.
-
Skrang/Lemanak/Ulu Ai/ Engkari River Safaris
These rivers are running almost parallel to one another and into the Batang Lupar river. Together they form the Iban “territory” which was famous during the Brooke era. Today tourists get a chance to experience the Iban culture and traditions.
-
Longhouse Trips
Imagine a world where native tribal dwellings have been preserved. Traditional Iban longhouses are accessible from the resort. Please arrange with your handling agents for a visit to the longhouse.
|
Meeting Rooms & Packages
|
Meeting package (overnight full day or overnight half day)
Includes the following :
- Flipcharts, whiteboards and markers
- Overhead projector
- Carousel slide projector and screen
- Complimentary writing paper, pencils, mints and water
- Multi-System, VHS, VCR and TV Monitor
- Microphones
|
| Other Facilities |
- Activities desk
- Souvenir shop
|
| Safety Features |
- Smoke detectors
- Water sprinklers
- Stand-by generator set
- Hose reels and fire extinguishers in all guest corridors.
|
| * All prices above are subject to changes with or without prior notice |
For more information, please contact: Public Relations Department at tel: +60 (0)82 248 200 ext 4068, fax: +60 (0)82 428984, email PR.Kuching@hilton.com
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
