Bario
Lying at an altitude of about 3,500 feet above sea level in the north-eastern corner of Sarawak is the famous Bario Highland, a Kelabit territory, one of the minority Orang Ulu tribes of Sarawak. Bario means ‘Wind’ in Kelabit language. (the correct pronunciation is ‘Bariew’).
It is affectionately known as the ‘land of a hundred handshakes’as this is how friendly locals will greet you as you wander around the community.
Bario proper is the gateway to the Kelabit highlands, thanks to its airport and a small network of roads leading to some of the nearby villages. About thirteen villages are located in & around Bario area and Kampung Bario Asal is the first. This is a must-visit longhouse where one can see the ancient timbers of the unique kitchen darkened by the constant smoke of generations of cooking fires.
Most of the area’s accommodation is found in and around Bario, and it is the main starting point for treks throughout the area. One can go kayaking or immerse in the historical tales of the monoliths that dot the area. The place has incredible organic food such as the famous Bario rice and pineapple. One of their annual events is the internationally known Bario Food Festival also known as ‘Pesta Nukenen’, held in July each year.
For the really adventurous; Bario is either the starting or the ending of the arduous 5/4N Bario-Ba’kelalan jungle trekking adventure.
TIPS: It can get quite chilly in the evening so bring a sweater. Hot water supply is a luxury. Travel light (15kg per person) as you will be weighed in together with your luggage before boarding your flight. Confirm your return journey at the airport upon arrival if you hold a return ticket.
Getting There
You have two options:
Daily flight departure from Miri to Bario via MASWings Twin Otter & about 45mins flight OR
By 4WD will take you on rugged logging road along the terrains from Miri to the Highlands & journey approximately 10-14hrs journey (depends on the road condition & weather).
Bario | 峇里奥
著名的峇里奥（Bario）高原位于砂拉越东北角科拉毕境内，海拔约3,500尺，是一个乌鲁人的部落。“Bario”源于科拉毕语“Bariew”，意思是“风”。
峇里奥被誉为“友善土地”，意思是当地社群非常友善热情，欢迎各地访客的莅临。
峇里奥是前往科拉毕高原的必经之处，主要因为这里有机场和简单的道路系统，可以通往邻近村庄。本区共有13个村子，历史最悠久的是甘榜峇里奥阿萨，是务必参观的长屋。长屋的厨房是木制的，板墙油黑发亮，是长年累月炊烟熏染的结果。
峇里奥地区不难找到住宿的地点，欲前往各处游览和远征也很便利。您可以划独木舟，或者透过聆听和了解当地的巨石文化。峇里奥也盛产有机食物，比如著名的峇里奥米和黄梨。每年7月举行的“峇里奥美食节”是当地的常年活动，也是一项国际级盛会。
探险爱好者喜欢到峇里奥和巴卡拉兰进行5天4夜的森林远征探险活动，而峇里奥通常作为起点或终点。
注：当地入夜后相当寒冷，建议准备御寒衣物。全天有热水供应。随身行李每人15公斤，航班起飞前连人带行李一起称重。如果已经买了回程机票，请在抵达机场时进行确认。
到达那里
有2个选项：
– 每日有航班从美里飞往巴里奥，搭乘飞翼航空的双水獭型飞机，航程需时45分钟。
– 或者搭乘四轮驱动车从美里出发，沿着崎岖的木山路行车，全程耗时10至14小时，胥视天气和路况而定。
Source: sarawaktourism.com