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Transfer
from the Hotel to the jetty to board a public launch speedboat for an enjoyable
trip upriver. The journey takes 45 minutes cruising along the picturesque
Brunei River passing the Water Village on either side of the river, winding
through a fascinating landscape of dense jungle, mangrove, swamp and thick
Nipah palms. On arrival, disembark at Bangar town (Temburong district) Proceed
inland by car to rural area of Temburong include visit to Bukit Patoi rainforest,one
of the most accessible forest reserve with a wide range of lowland and majestic
rainforest trees(if you are lucky,you might see flying lizards,hornbills,gibbons,interesting
insects.Along the walk,you will also be guided to the local usage for plants
and herbs for medicinal or other practical uses.We then proceed to a local
Iban house, the home of the Iban tribes, headhunters not so long ago. Here
you will see the social aspects of their lifestyle. This tribe is learning
very fast the ways of modern civilization and one should not be surprised
to see their modern way of life. After the visit, back to Bangar town to
have refreshment before heading back to Bandar Seri Begawan then hotel.
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