The Rejang River is of course the region's main highway, linking the entire hinterland with the main gateway Sibu. Travelling by boat up the Rejang River is one of Sarawak's main attractions and this is one of the best ways to get a taste of the state's interesting hinterland.
Regular express boats leave Sibu upriver to Kapit, often stopping in towns along the way like Song and Kanowit. The journey takes between two-and-a-half to three-an-a-half hours depending on the number of stops. See Sibu page on where to take ferry.
From Kapit, one express boat leaves at around 9am for Belaga. Express boats are used only if there is enough water in the river. Otherwise, smaller boats are used. The journey, which passes through the Pelagus Rapids, may take up to four hours.
To go further upriver beyond Belaga, such as to the Bakun area, travellers may have to hire their own boats.
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