Nature

Itinerary Rafflesia & Tambunan Tour Put on your trekking shoes as we head on to the Tambunan Rafflesia Rainforest Reserve for a rare glimpse of the world's largest flower, the Rafflesia. The forest trail will bring you through a protected tropical rainforest considered to be one of the finest and oldest in the world. Later, we will head towards Tambunan, a quaint little town seated in a valley of the Crocker Range. Breathtaking sights of terraced paddy fields on the foothills, buffaloes grazing, carefree children waving… This will certainly make the nature-loving traveller crave for more! This tour will take approximately 5 hours and departs in the morning from appointed resort lobbies Things You Should Bring: Extra clothing, insect repellant, camera, cash, etc.

Brief Description of Itinerary * Depart from your hotel by land to Niah National Park. * Driving for approximately 2 hours. * On arrival at the Park Register and then cross the Niah River by boat. * Take the 3 km plankwalk to explore the caves. * Return to the Park for lunch and drive to Lambir Hills National Park. * After registration trek to the 3rd waterfall for a refreshing swim. * Return to your hotel in the evening. Note: Tour inclusive of air conditioned coach, guide, all park entry fees and permit, boat transfers and lunch at local restaurant. Things To Bring:  Wear comfortable walking shoes; Light clothing; Sarawak being in the tropics, it is advisable to dress light; Insect repellant; Bring Camera for those unforgettable moments.

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

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