By plane
If slogging through steep slopes between Bario and Bakelalan does not sound attractive to you, MASWings (http://www.maswings.com.my) flies between the two settlements on Thursdays departing Bario at 09:55, returning from Bakelalan at 10:30. Journey time is about 20 minutes and the fare is RM23 before taxes and surcharges.
Although several of the other settlements in the highlands have working airfields, there are no flights between them or with either Bario or Ba Kelalan. Flights are to Miri and Marudi.
On foot
The usual way to get from one village or longhouse to another is on foot. Some of the usual walking trails linking the various settlements are now doubling up as hiking trails by visitors. See the "Do" section below for details on the more popular hiking trails.
A few vehicles, mostly trucks and motorcycles have made their appearance in the highlands and you can try thumbing a lift from the friendly locals. These are generally used around the "urban centre" of Bario.