Travelling in December/January
If visiting the Hilton Bantang Ai Longhouse, try to take light luggage if possible. There are a large number of steps to climb from the lake to the hotel, and it is rather a challenge to get a suitcase up the stairs. Trust me, I know! Comfortable walking shoes are essential, boots are helpful. Light slip on shoes (flip flops) are very useful on the boat trips in Bantang Ai National Park as you may well get very wet feet and will want to change in to dry walking shoes. As it is the rainy season, a waterproof jacket will come in handy. On boat trips, a waterproof poncho is even better as you can use it to cover your camera and bag.
