Annah Rais Bidayuh Cooking with Free Bamboo Rafting Experience (Day Tour)

Discover Bidayuh Culture Through Food, River Adventure & Village Life

Step into Annah Rais Longhouse, where time slows and traditions come alive. Here, you are welcomed into the heart of Bidayuh life—gliding gently down a jungle river on a bamboo raft before awakening your senses in a hands-on cooking experience guided by age-old wisdom. Fragrant herbs, fire-kissed bamboo, and stories passed down through generations come together in this magical journey, offering a rare blend of culture, flavor, and gentle adventure that feels worlds away from modern life—yet deeply connected to the soul of Borneo.

Immerse yourself in authentic Bidayuh culture with a hands-on Annah Rais Longhouse Cooking Class and Bamboo Rafting Experience. This unique Sarawak day tour is perfect for travelers seeking cultural immersion, local food experiences, and soft adventure in Borneo.

Tour Highlights

• Hands-on Bidayuh cooking class in a traditional longhouse
• Learn to prepare 3 authentic Sarawak dishes
• Complimentary 40-minute bamboo rafting experience
• Welcome drink of traditional rice wine (tuak)
• Cook and enjoy your own lunch
• Visit an authentic Bidayuh longhouse village
• Small-group cultural experience

Sample Cooking Class Menu (3 Dishes)

Guests will learn to prepare three traditional Bidayuh dishes, such as:

• Bamboo Fish or Bamboo Chicken (Manok Pansoh / Ikan Pansoh)
  Fresh meat cooked inside bamboo with herbs and native spices
• Kerabu Paku (Jungle Fern Salad)
  Local fern tossed with lime, chili, shrimp paste, and aromatics
• Steamed Tapioca with Palm Sugar & Coconut Milk (Dessert)

Optional & Seasonal Dishes (Subject to Availability)

• Grilled chicken with native spices
• Stir-fried Cangkuk Manis (sweet leaves) with eggs
• Ginger flower salad
• Dayak eggplant stir-fried with anchovies
• Jungle fern stir-fried with prawns
• Other traditional village selections

(Menus may vary based on season and ingredient availability.)

Why Choose This Experience?

You leave Annah Rais not just with photographs and a digital recipe book, but with stories, flavors, and memories that linger long after the journey ends. From drifting along a jungle river to cooking and sharing a meal rooted in centuries-old traditions, this is the kind of rare, soul-enriching experience that feels truly earned. Thoughtfully crafted, deeply authentic, and rich in human connection, this unforgettable day in Sarawak is worth every moment—and every penny—for travelers seeking something genuinely meaningful beyond the ordinary.