2-Day Iban Longhouse Cultural Experience in Sarawak with Homestay

2 Days Round trip from Sibu Airport Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Stay overnight in a traditional Iban Longhouse with local families
  • 02 Join a traditional Iban welcome ceremony and cultural dance performance
  • 03 Take part in a hands-on beadwork (manik) handicraft workshop
  • 04 Visit a local farm or plantation, subject to seasonal availability
  • 05 Experience authentic Iban daily activities and community hospitality

Experience the authentic lifestyle of the Iban community with a 2-day, 1-night stay at a traditional Iban Longhouse in Sarawak. Rather than a typical hotel stay, you will spend the night in a unique communal home where many Iban families live under one roof in separate rooms, offering a rare chance to experience their way of life, culture, and warm hospitality firsthand. The experience includes a traditional welcome ceremony, an authentic Iban cultural dance performance, and a traditional beadwork (manik) workshop, followed by a visit to a local farm or plantation and participation in traditional Iban activities.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Sibu
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Welcome to the Iban Longhouse

  • Pickup from the airport.

  • Transfer to the traditional Iban Longhouse.

  • Traditional welcome ceremony.

  • Traditional Iban dance performance.

  • Traditional beadwork (manik) handicraft workshop.

  • Dinner and overnight stay at the Iban Longhouse.

2
Day 02

Experience Iban Daily Life

  • Breakfast.

  • Visit a local farm or plantation, subject to seasonal availability.

  • Participate in traditional Iban activities.

  • Lunch.

  • Transfer to the airport.

  • End of tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Sibu Airport 1 city · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport pickup and drop-off transfer.

  • 1-night accommodation at the traditional Iban Longhouse.

  • Meals during the stay.

  • Traditional Iban cultural activities.

  • Traditional welcome ceremony.

  • Traditional dance performance.

  • Traditional beadwork (manik) handicraft workshop.

What's Not Included

  • Flight tickets.

  • Travel insurance.

  • Personal expenses.

  • Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

  • Tips and gratuities.

  • Any other expenses not stated under "Included".

What to bring

  • Insect repellent.

  • Comfortable clothing and suitable footwear.

  • Personal toiletries and other personal necessities.

Know before you go

  • Accommodation will be provided at a traditional Iban Longhouse, where guests will stay together with the local community. This is not a private guest room or hotel-style accommodation; guests will experience the authentic longhouse lifestyle surrounded by local residents.

  • Guests are advised to bring insect repellent, as the longhouse is located in a natural rural environment.

  • Comfortable clothing and suitable footwear are recommended for cultural and outdoor activities.

  • The visit to the farm or plantation is subject to seasonal availability and may vary depending on the harvesting period and local activities.

  • During the traditional beadwork (manik) workshop, guests will have the opportunity to create their own handmade items, such as bracelets, necklaces, or traditional decorative accessories, as a memorable souvenir of their Iban cultural experience.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Sibu Airport
Tour start
Sibu Airport
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Sibu Airport.

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