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Heart of Borneo Highlands Eco Challenge Aims to Be an Ecotourism Adventure with a Difference A E Kota S A IN Kinabalu H Legend C H T U O Long Paʼ Siaʼ, Sabah National Parks & S Long Semadoh, Sarawak HIGHLANDS IN THE Road 4-Wheel Drive International Long Distance Long Pa’ Sia’ has a population of Reserves in Sarawak Long Semadoh has a population of HEART OF BORNEO Boundary Trekking around 800, the majority of whom are MALAYSIA around 1,850, the majority of whom Lundayeh. LABUAN are Lun Bawang. State Short Distance Legend : Trekking It is located 1,000m above sea level Boundary Sipitang Located at 914m above sea level on on the Maligan Highlands and the Maligan Highlands, it is the water Country Border adjacent to Payeh Maga, home to B Breakfast Plane source for Trusan River. It is adjacent State Border the Black Oriole, an endemic bird of Lawas to Payeh Maga, home to the Black Heart of Borneo Border Borneo. Lunch Oriole, an endemic bird of Borneo. L Bus SABAH Key economic activities are paddy Key economic activities are paddy planting and ecotourism. It is D Dinner planting and rearing of buffaloes. renowned for its diversity of orchid Long Pa' Sia' Renowned for its exquisite Adan species, as well as pitcher plants Rice, there are also heath forests that which can be found in abundance in contain many wild orchids and pitcher Long Pa’ Sia’ Kerangas Park and in BRUNEI Long Semadoh plants. forests around Ulu Padas. MALAYSIA Long Semadoh shares its boundary SARAWAK with Long Pa’ Sia’. Long Pa’ Sia’ shares its boundary Ba' Kelalan with Long Semadoh and Krayan Miri Induk (Indonesia). Long Bawan Bario Long Layu N Ba Siuk Pa Dalih Krayan Induk, Indonesia KALIMANTAN Baʼ Kelalan, Sarawak Bario, Sarawak South Krayan, Indonesia INDONESIA The Krayan Induk sub-district Things to Bring Ba’ Kelalan has a population of Bario has a population of around The sub-district of South Krayan consists of two customary lands, around 1,030, the majority of whom 1,200 people, the majority of whom consists of two customary lands, Krayan Hilir and Krayan Darat. It is are Lun Bawang. are Kelabit. Krayan Hulu and Krayan. There are part of the district of Nunukan, East ● Sleeping Bag (for overnight in the jungle only) ● Matches or Lighter twenty four villages and Six Kalimantan. More than 7,000 people Located at 970m above sea level on Located at 1,110m above sea level on settlement (s) in the area that live in the area distributed among 18 ● Sleeping Mat (for overnight in the jungle only) ● Backpack the Maligan Highlands, it is adjacent the Kelabit Highlands, it is adjacent to borders with Krayan Induk and Bario settlement. The largest ethnic group to Pulong Tau National Park and is Pulong Tau National Park and is the (Sarawak). About 2,400 people of in the area is the Lundayeh. No. Name ● Hammock (for overnight in the jungle only) ● Slippers or Flip Flops the access point to Krayan Induk in main water source for the Baram the Lundayeh and Sa’ban ethnic 1. Bako NP 13. Maludam NP The area is located at an elevation of (nights can be chilly) Kalimantan (Indonesia). River. groups live in the area, and a small 2. Batang Ai NP 14. Miri-Sibuti Coral Reefs NP ● Jacket ● Extra Batteries group of Punan people. about 914m above sea level. Key economic activities are paddy Key economic activities are paddy Mountains and hills give way to large 3. Bukit Mersing NP 15. Niah NP ● Light Clothing for Tropical Weather ● Snacks Enough for 5 - 6 Days planting and rearing of buffaloes. It is valleys where irrigated rice farming planting and tourism. It is renowned The average elevation of the area is 4. Bukit Tiban NP 16. Pelagus NP ● Trekking Shoes ● Toiletries also renowned for its exquisite Adan for its exquisite Adan Rice well-known 1,000m above sea level. The main was developed. Rice as well as apples – in fact, it is 5. Bungo Range NP 17. Pulong Tau NP as ‘Bario Rice’, Bario pineapples as economic activities are Irrigated and ● Trekking Stick ● Raincoat/Poncho/Small Umbrella the only local apple farm in Malaysia. well as natural spring salt. There are hill rice cultivation, and buffalo The main economic activity is rice 6. Gunong Mulu NP 18. Rajang Mangrove NP cultivation, especially the famous There are heath forests that contain heath forests that contain many wild rearing. The cultivation of vanilla Gunong Mulu NP Ext. 2 19 Santubong NP ● Leech Socks ● Large Plastic Bags (to protect bags) many wild orchids and pitcher plants. orchids and pitcher plants. plants was also started in this area. Adan Rice of the Highlands. Local people also raise buffaloes, produce 7. Gunung Buda NP 20. Sedilu NP The community here also extracts South Krayan is famous for the ● Socks ● Hat naturally-occurring springs to process Bario shares its boundary with abundance of local fruits (durian, salt, and trade across the border with Gunung Buda NP Ext. 1 21. Similajau NP Ba’ Kelalan (Sarawak). into salt. Krayan Induk, South Krayan and Ba’ maritam, mata kucing, and more) 8. Gunung Gading NP Similajau NP Ext. 1 ● Sarong ● Toilet Paper/Tissue Paper Kelalan. and Community-based ecotourism Ba’ Kelalan shares its boundary with business is developing. The area is known for the quality and 9. Kubah NP 22. Talang Satang NP ● Towel ● Camera Krayan Induk, Bario and Long Pa’ artistry of its handicrafts made of 10 Kuching Wetland NP various natural materials (bamboo, 23. Tanjung Datu NP Sia’. Along the Krayan River, there are 11. Lambir NP ● Water Bottle still areas of lowland forest habitat. rattan, reeds, etc). There is a famous 24. Ulu Sebuyau NP Heath forest areas can be found in Christian Theological School in 12. Loagan Bunut NP 25. Usun Apau NP ● Insect Repellent Paye Rungan and Paye Milau, both Kampung Baru. rich in unique biodiversity. ● Sunscreen ● Prescription Medication (if any) ● Torchlight/Headlamp ENVIRONMENT CARED FOR, Heart of Borneo About HOBHEC III TOURISM PROMOTED Highlands Eco Challenge III & Formadat The Heart of Borneo Highlands Eco Challenge aims to be an ecotourism adventure with a difference. True to the ‘eco’ in ecotourism, this event takes 27 June 10 July 2019 conservation of the Highlands seriously. It aims to promote the purity of the The Heart of Borneo Highlands Eco Challenge is organised by the Alliance Highlands in its history, nature and culture. of the Indigenous Peoples of the Highlands of Borneo, or FORMADAT. It is 7 Packages! an ecotourism adventure that relives history, culture and stewardship of There will be a limit to participant capacity, and each stage of the Eco nature. Challenges comes with activities that bring participants through the footsteps 5 Days 4 Nights to The event is limited to 50 participants only and each stage of the Eco of the ancestors of the Highland peoples and an appreciation of the wonders Challenge comes with activities that bring participants through the footsteps of the natural environment. 14 Days 13 Nights of the ancestors of the Highland peoples and an appreciation of the wonders of the natural environment. So the concept of treading lightly, “take nothing So the concept of treading lightly, “take nothing but photographs, leave but photographs, leave nothing but footprints”, is core to the organisers and nothing but footprints”, is core to the organisers and participants. participants. The idea to form a community forum was initiated in the year 2003 by late YB Dato’ Judson Sakai Tagal, Assistant Minister of Infrastructure Development and Communication, Sarawak. The inspiration had Enjoy early bird fees when you register before 30 April 2019! encouraged community of the Highlands of Borneo to come together and established FORMADAT in Long Bawan (Krayan) in October 2004. In the year 2011, FORMADAT has been officially registered in Sarawak and For more information: Sabah, Malaysia; and Krayan, Indonesia. www.facebook.com/hobecochallenge The highlands include the sub-districts of Krayan and South Krayan in North [email protected] Kalimantan; Bario, Ba’ Kelalan and Long Semadoh in Sarawak; and Long Pa’ Sia in Sabah. The purpose of FORMADAT is to encourage sustainable www.hobecochallenge.com development by means of community-based ecotourism, organic farming and agro-forestry, communication and information technology, and the preservation of cultural and natural heritage of the Highlands to benefit present and future generation. Organiser Partners & Supporters Winner of Equator Prize 2015 Minimum 2 participants per trail Limited to 50 participants only WARRIORS TRAIL (HoB001) HIGHLAND ADVENTURE (HoB002) CROSS-COUNTRY JOURNEY (HoB004) HIGHLAND DISCOVERY (HoB006) 14D 13N (27 June – 10 July) 10D 9N (27 June – 6 July) 11D 10N (30 June – 10 July) 5D4N (30 June – 4 July) Level: Strenuous Level: Strenuous Level: Strenuous Level: Strenuous KK - Long Pa’ Sia’ – Pa’ Melabid– Kayu Buda – Long Semadoh – Ba’ Kelalan – Long Bawan – Bario – Miri KK - Long Pa’ Sia’ – Pa’ Melabid – Kayu Buda – Long Semadoh – Ba’ Kelalan – Lawas – Miri Miri - Lawas – Long Semadoh – Ba’ Kelalan – Long Bawan – Long Layu – Bario - Miri Miri - Lawas – Long Semadoh – Ba’ Kelalan – Lawas - Miri RM5,650 RM4,950 RM4,150 RM2,850 Day 1 (D) Transfer from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Sabah to selected hotel. Evening Ice breaking dinner, Day 1 (D) Transfer from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Sabah to selected hotel. Evening Ice breaking dinner, Day 1 (B/L/D) Transfer from Miri Airport and check-in to a selected hotel in the city. Evening Ice breaking dinner, Day 1 (B/L/D) Transfer from Miri Airport and check-in to a selected hotel in the city. Evening Ice breaking dinner, safety briefing and itinerary run-through. Overnight in Kota Kinabalu. safety briefing and itinerary run-through. Overnight in Kota Kinabalu. safety briefing and itinerary run-through.
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