Borneo

Brief Description of Itinerary A pleasant scenic coastal drive along Miri-Kuala Baram road from Miri takes 30 minutes which located near Kuala Baram Ferry Terminal. The farm has more than 1,000 salt and fresh water crocodiles in a 22 acres landscaped setting with natural breeding enclosure and perfectly man made sanctuary ponds specially carved out for the reptiles. Come & Experience the Mysterious World of Crocodiles!! After leaving the farm, you will visit one of the pottery shop at Miri-Kuala Baram road. The ethnic, modern and contemporary design ceramic pots, vases and handicrafts are being sold as a memorable souvenir. Things To Bring:  Wear comfortable walking shoes; Light clothing; Sarawak being in the tropics, it is advisable to dress light; Bring Camera for those unforgettable moments.

Tour Description First a 2 hr drive on bumpy tarmac from Miri. Stop for refreshments at the turnoff to Batu Niah - Ngoo’s Food Market - and see some of the natural produce on display. After arrival at Park Headquarters and check in to the chalet accommodation, which is large and spacious, it is time to start the 3 km plank walk to the main cave - about 1 hour each way. (Can be slippery when wet; easy walk when dry.) Take water; some drinks are also available along the way (sometimes!). Traders Cave comes first just before the main cave - it is a long low cave with old trading stalls made out of Belian wood (ironwood), some of them nearly 100 years old. Then the main cave with its little houses and shelters. Follow the marked route into the depths of the cave system (you need a torch which can also be hired for a pound!). It is basically a circular tour through the cave system and then head back to entrance, unless you want an extra hour’s walk to the Painted Cave, which is interesting but adds a lot of walking! Visit Rumah Chang Longhouse on the

Tour Description Niah is further down the road from Lambir Hills National Park. In the morning, take a one-and-a-half hour drive to Niah from Miri. On arrival, inspect the massive oval cave which housed Neolithic man. Observe modern man gather bird nests for the famous "bird nest soup" from the very top of the cave more than 200 feet up on bamboo poles. Overnight recommended at the Park Headquarters (private room) as otherwise, it is a 3 hour drive and a 3 hour walk all in one day, with little time for relaxation or sight-seeing. Please see 2D/1N Niah Caves Tour for more details.   General InformationThree hundred miles up the coast from Kuching, hidden in the forests of Miri are the Niah Caves and the surrounding park, spread over 3,140 hectares of peat swamp and dipterocarp forests and the massive limestone outcrops within which the caves are concealed.  The caves consist of one big cave (the Great Cave) and some smaller caves.  At the centre of the park, is Gunung Subis, 394 metres above sea level. FLORA AND FAUNA The limestone vegetation is predominantly represented by the Balsaminaceae and Begoniaceae species.  Peat swamp vegetation and dipterocarp forests dominate the

Tour Description The tour begins with a City Tour of Miri in the morning. Starts with a trip up Canada Hill to visit the Grand Old Lady of Miri - the first oil well to be drilled here and a fine panoramic view of the city seawards and to the south towards Mulu and Lambir Hills. Then a drive round the old town, a glimpse of the new "Fan City" civic centre, time to buy a few handicrafts or books if desired, before settling down to a fine multi-course buffet lunch at the Cafe Rosita in one of Miri's oldest 4-star hotels. After lunch continue to Lambir National Park, which is about a 30 minute drive, for an afternoon in the jungle! A beautifully preserved slice of primary jungle welcomes you as you walk beside a crystal clear little stream along to a large rock pool with 30 foot waterfall for a nice refreshing dip in the emerald waters. A chance also to climb the tree tower nearby and for further walks in the forest. Return to Miri for sundown. End of tour.   Lambir Hills National Park: General Information The Lambir Hills National Park, gazetted in 1975, covers an

Tour Description Starts with a trip up Canada Hill to visit the Grand Old Lady of Miri - the first oil well to be drilled here and a fine panoramic view of the city seawards and to the south towards Mulu and Lambir Hills. Then a drive round the old town, a glimpse of the new "Fan City" civic centre, time to buy a few handicrafts or books if desired, before settling down to a fine multi-course buffet lunch at the Cafe Rosita in one of Miri's oldest 4-star hotels. End of Tour.

Itinerary Day 1: KOTA KINABALU / MBSC Depart overland from Kota Kinabalu to Maliau Basin via Keningau (approx. 155 km: 5 hours). Arrival at Maliau Basin Security Gate / Shell Maliau Basin Reception and Information Building (SMRIB). Short Tour and Briefing At SMRIB (gallery). Proceed overland To Maliau Basin Study Centre (MBSC) (approx. 27 km: 1 hour). Arrival at MBSC. Register and check In. Free and Easy. Dinner. Video show (30 Minutes). Rest and overnight at MBSC. (Lunch & Dinner) Day 2: OBSERVATION TOWER / SKY BRIDGE / NIGHT DRIVE Wake up by the call of the Borneon Gibbon as part of the morning chorus in the rainforest. Breakfast. Proceed to the Sky Bridge, the 4-storey Maliau Rim Observation Tower & visit Around Study Centre. Lunch. Free and Easy. Dinner. Night Drive or Night Walk in search of nocturnal animals (Dependent on Weather). Rest and overnight at MBSC. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Day 3: MSBC / DEPARTURE OUT Breakfast. Depart by road to Maliau Basin Security Gate. Depart overland back to Kota Kinabalu via Keningau. End of Tour (Breakfast & Lunch) DEGREE OF ADVENTURE: Easy LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS: Suitable for most people in reasonably good health. NOTE: Above excursion can be

Itinerary 0900 hr  -  Meet on arrival or at hotel. Proceed for a 30 to 40 minutes drive via the old Penampang-Papar road to the southwestern part of Kota Kinabalu to the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park (about 25 km from the city centre). The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park, which occupies an area of 280 acres is one of the largest wildlife parks in Malaysia. Currently, the Park has more than 100 species of tropical animals comprising mammals, birds and reptiles. The park consists of two components: zoological and botanical, as well as a Children's Zoo. You will be able to witness rare animals like the endangered pygmy elephants, gibbons, clouded leopard, civet cats, tarsiers and orang utans. 1100 hr - Catch the entertaining Animal Show at the Park's Amphitheater (except Friday). You will find the park useful as it will be able to provide ample information thus spreading the importance and awareness of Borneo's wildlife and nature. 1230 hr - From the Park, transfer to a nearby restaurant for lunch. After lunch, depart for Kota Klias, located approximately 112 km from Kota Kinabalu (or about 90 km from Lok Kawi Wildlife Park). The journey will pass small towns, paddy fields

Itinerary 0900 hr  -  Meet on arrival or at hotel. Proceed for a 30 to 40 minutes drive via the old Penampang-Papar road to the southwestern part of Kota Kinabalu to the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park (about 25 km from the city centre). The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park, which occupies an area of 280 acres is one of the largest wildlife parks in Malaysia. Currently, the Park has more than 100 species of tropical animals comprising mammals, birds and reptiles. The park consists of two components: zoological and botanical, as well as a Children's Zoo. You will be able to witness rare animals like the endangered pygmy elephants, gibbons, clouded leopard, civet cats, tarsiers and orang utans. 1100 hr - Catch the entertaining Animal Show at the Park's Amphitheater (except Friday). You will find the park useful as it will be able to provide ample information thus spreading the importance and awareness of Borneo's wildlife and nature. From the Park, transfer back to your hotel. 1230hr  -  End of Tour.   Note: The afternoon tour departs at 1330hrs, the itinerary is the same as the above itinerary except the Animal Show starts at 3.15 pm (except Friday).          Tour will

Itinerary 0900 hr  -  Meet on arrival or at hotel. Proceed for a 30 to 40 minutes drive via the old Penampang-Papar road to the southwestern part of Kota Kinabalu to the Lok Kawi Wildlife Park (about 25 km from the city centre). The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park, which occupies an area of 280 acres is one of the largest wildlife parks in Malaysia. Currently, the Park has more than 100 species of tropical animals comprising mammals, birds and reptiles. The park consists of two components: zoological and botanical, as well as a Children's Zoo. You will be able to witness rare animals like the endangered pygmy elephants, gibbons, clouded leopard, civet cats, tarsiers and orang utans. 1100 hr - Catch the entertaining Animal Show at the Park's Amphitheater (except Friday). You may also visit the Botanical Garden which is developed to highlight common plant species of the rainforest as well as some of the more unusual species such as pitcher plants (Note: Visitors may go jungle trekking along the botanical trail for the whole distance - paved trail 1.4 kilometers long - but for leisurely strolls, visitors are only advised to walk halfway along the trail). You will find

**0900 hr -  Depart from hotel for Kiulu River, located in the Tamparuli District. Journey will pass through the countryside offering views of paddy fields and villages. 1030 hr - On arrival, a briefing on the river, the various rapids, safety procedures will be conducted by the River Guide. After the briefing, all rafters will put on their rafting gears - lifejackets, helmets and collect their paddle. 1045 hr - Start rafting down 9km of the Kiulu River ( Grade 1 - 111 ). Enjoy the exhilarating ride down the White rapids and get to know the various points like Body Rafting, The Wall Rapid, Holy Smoke Rapid till the ending point. 1215 hr -  Arrive at the ending point. Change to dry clothing and enjoy a sumptous BBQ lunch by the Kiulu River. 1400 hr - Depart for your Hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Tour Ends.