Sarawak

Brief Description Kuching, in Malay language means ‘Cat’. Situated at the mouth of the Sarawak river with a population of about 360,000 people is the first pleasant surprise for most visitors to Sarawak entering the State through Kuching International Airport. Kuching is the gateway to the land of hornbill or what was formerly known as the land of the White Rajah, Sir James Brooke or the land of the headhunters. Kuching City’s best historical reminders can be seen on the walking tour of Kuching. Situated within close proximity to each other are the Tua Pek Kong Temple, the Courthouse, the State Mosque, Square Tower, the General Post Office building, the Pavilion, the Sarawak Museum which is the finest in Southeast Asia, and Chinese History Museum and the Islamic Museum. A short boat ride across the Sarawak River brings one to the Fort Margherita, which is now a Police Museum. Of course, there is also the Satok Suspension Birdge and Malay villages, where house are built on stilts. Note: The city tour departs at 0900 hrs and 1400hrs, the itinerary is the same as the above itinerary. Things You Should Know:  Wear comfortable walking shoes; Light clothing; Sarawak being in the

Itinerary (Ex-Miri) Day 1: MIRI/MULU - Arrival at Mulu Airport from Miri. - Meet and transfer to Royal Mulu Resort. - Afternoon, proceed to Deer and Lang Caves. - Bats watching depends on weather condition. - Return to the Resort for overnight. (No Meals) Day 2: WIND & CLEARWATER CAVES - Breakfast at resort. - Depart by longboat to Wind Caves with 30 mins boat ride. - On the way, stop by the Penan Settlement. - Proceed by plank walk of 10 mins to Clearwater Caves. - Picnic lunch will be served at Clearwater Summer's Hut. - Return to resort for overnight. (Breakfast & Picnic Lunch) Day 3: MULU/MIRI - Breakfast at resort. - Free at own leisure. - Transfer to Mulu Airport for next destination. - End of tour. (Breakfast) Recommended Items to Bring: Torch light, Rain coat, Walking shoes with good grip, Water bottle, Swim wear, Slippers, Insect repellent, Sleeping bag, Items of Personal Nature.

Itinerary (Ex-Miri) Day 1: MIRI/MULU - Arrival at Mulu Airport from Miri. - Meet and transfer to Royal Mulu Resort. - Afternoon, proceed to Deer and Lang Caves. - Bats watching depends on weather condition. - Return to the Resort for overnight. (No Meals) Day 2: MULU/MIRI - Breakfast at resort. - Depart by longboat to Wind Caves with 30 mins boat ride. - On the way, stop by the Penan Settlement. - Proceed by plank walk of 10 mins to Clearwater Caves. - Picnic lunch will be served at Clearwater Summer's Hut. - Transfer to airport for next destination. - End of tour. (Breakfast & Picnic Lunch) Recommended Items to Bring: Torch light, Rain coat, Walking shoes with good grip, Water bottle, Swim wear, Slippers, Insect repellent, Sleeping bag, Items of Personal Nature.

Itinerary Day 1 0740 Meet at hotel lobby and transfer to Kota Kinabalu airport. Depart Kota Kinabalu for Mulu caves (journey will take approx. 1hour). If weather permitting, flight will offer a view of the islands of Kota Kinabalu and the pinnacles. On arrival, transfer to Royal Mulu Resort. In the afternoon, briefing by tour guide and depart to Deer Cave and Lang Cave. Marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites in these caves. In the late evening, watch the bats flying out of the caves in the millions. Overnight at Royal Mulu Resort. (Dinner) Day 2 After breakfast, depart by longboat to Wind Cave. Visit the tribal settlement of the Penan Tribe. Observe the livelihood of one of the tribes of Borneo. Proceed for a ten minutes walk to Clearwater Cave, explore one of the natural wonders of the world. Picnic lunch after visiting the caves. Return to the Royal Mulu Resort. Free at leisure. Overnight at Royal Mulu Resort. (Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner) Day 3 After breakfast, free at leisure till transfer to airport for flight to Kota Kinabalu. Meet on arrival and transfer to hotel. End of Tour (Breakfast) NOTE: There are 3 weekly Kota Kinabalu-Mulu direct

Itinerary Day 1 0740 Meet at hotel lobby and transfer to Kota Kinabalu airport. Depart Kota Kinabalu for Mulu caves (journey will take approx. 1hour). If weather permitting, flight will offer a view of the islands of Kota Kinabalu and the pinnacles. On arrival, transfer to Royal Mulu Resort. In the afternoon, briefing by tour guide and depart to Deer Cave and Lang Cave. Marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites in these caves. In the late evening, watch the bats flying out of the caves in the millions. Overnight at Royal Mulu Resort. (Dinner) Day 2 After breakfast, depart by longboat to Wind Cave. Visit the tribal settlement of the Penan Tribe. Observe the livelihood of one of the tribes of Borneo. Proceed for a ten minutes walk to Clearwater Cave, explore one of the natural wonders of the world. Picnic lunch after visiting the caves. Return to the Royal Mulu Resort to freshen up and pack for flight to Kota Kinabalu. Meet on arrival at Kota Kinabalu and transfer to hotel. End of Tour. (Breakfast) NOTE: There are 3 weekly Kota Kinabalu-Mulu direct flights, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. There is a need to transit via Miri on other

Highlights SABAH; SARAWAK; Mulu Caves; Kinabalu National Park Itinerary Day 1 Arrive Kota Kinabalu. Meet on arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA). Transfer to Accommodation. Free at Leisure. Overnight at a city hotel. ( No Meals ) Day 2 Meet on arrival and transfer to airport for flight to MULU (World Heritage Sites) Meet on arrival and transfer to accommodation. In the afternoon, briefing by the tour guide and proceed to Deer Cave and Lang Cave. In the late evening, watch the bats flying out of the caves in the millions. Overnight at the Park HQ. ( No Meals ) Day 3 After breakfast, depart by longboat to Wind Cave, en-route stop at the Penan Tribe, an opportunity to observe the livelihood of one of the tribes in Borneo. Proceed for a ten minute walk to Clearwater Cave. Picnic lunch after visiting the caves. Return to accommodation. Free at leisure. Overnight at the Park HQ. ( Lunch ) Day 4 After breakfast, transfer to Airport for flight to Kota Kinabalu. Meet on arrival and proceed for Kinabalu Park Tour ( World Heritage Site ). Arrive at Kinabalu Park, enjoy the cool and refreshing mountain air, if day is clear

General Information The other world famous venue for caves is Mulu National Park. Trek along the trail once taken by the legendary warriors on their head-hunting spree in days long gone, goes through the lowland forests and down mighty fast flowing rivers.  This is recommended for those with an unquenchable thirst for adventure and excitement.  Follow the headhunters trail and live out your fantasies in the rugged terrain of the Sarawak wilderness. Tour Description A visit here to see the "show caves" plus the long trek on the "Headhunters Trail" will take you through pristine jungle, along the unspoilt Melinau River via Longhouses (overnight). Trek all the way down river to Limbang in the 5th Division of Sarawak, from where it is a short flight back to Miri. The whole round trip lasts 5 days and is fully inclusive of guide, meals, accommodation and all fees. It is not for the faint-hearted though as this is a long, hard and hot journey with only basic accommodation on the way. Overnight stays in a hotel at Miri town. A full descriptive itinerary will be given once tour is booked.  

Tour Description To get away from the heat of the coastal area, from Miri, there is one of the most popular trips inland to the Bario Highlands. A 6-day excursion by light aircraft into and out of Bario (no roads!) where there is plenty of good trekking along proper paths to the surrounding longhouses and all in the cooler mountain air. This tour is for the true adventure seekers. Brief Bario Valley Tour Itinerary (6 Days / 5 Nights Full Board & Lodging) Day 1 - Arrive Miri (before midday). - Overnight at a Miri city hotel. Day 2 - Arrive Bario Airport 1030 am. - Transport to De Plateau Lodge. Unpack. - Monney transport pm to Bario Asal (Original Longhouse). - Walk to Arur Dalan longhouse. - Walk to Ramapuh A & B (don’t miss the dahlias outside the Church!). Day 3 - Early Start (7 am). - Walk to Pa Lungan, guided. (3 hrs). - Lunch and rest. - Return to Bario pm (3 hrs). Day 4 - Pa Berang Penan settlement (guided). - Overnight at Longhouse. Day 5 - Waterfall and Lunch. Return to Bario pm. Day 6 - Free early am; transfer to Airport by 10

Itinerary 1st Day  KUCHING/ LEMANAK LONGHOUSE  (Dinner)                                                Morning, pick up from your hotel for an overnight trip to Lemanak River Longhouse. Journey winds along the country road for 5 hours passing by pepper, rubber and cocoa plantations amidst green mountainous scenery with 3 stops along the way - first at a pepper plantation, secondly at Serian, a small town to buy some presents (Guide will advise) for the natives and lastly for lunch. Arrive at Lemanak boat jetty in mid afternoon where a motorized longboat await to take you upriver amidst overhanging foliage providing shed for the boat journey which takes about an hour to Serubah or Kesit Longhouse. There you will see among other things head trophies hanging from the rafters, antique Chinese jars and some 25 families living together under one roof in a 200-meter long longhouse. In the evening, after dinner, you will be welcomed with a costumed cultural dance performance amidst sips of rice wine. Overnight in the guesthouse. 2nd Day  LEMANAK  LONGHOUSE/JUNGLE CAMP SITE     (Breakfast / Lunch/ Dinner) After breakfast, join the longhouse folks with their demonstration of the blowpipe and cock fight. Take the jungle walk to the rubber and pepper plantations, see the animals

Itinerary Tour itinerary: 1st Day   KUALA LUMPUR / DAMAI / KUCHING Meet and greet at Kuching Airport to Holiday Inn Hotel/ Similar for overnite. 2nd Day   KUCHING/ LEMANAK LONGHOUSE   (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Morning, pick up from your hotel for an overnight trip to Lemanak River Longhouse. Journey winds along the country road for 5 hours passing by pepper, rubber and cocoa plantations amidst green mountainous scenery with 3 stops along the way - first at a pepper plantation, secondly at Serian, a small town to buy some presents (Guide will advise) for the natives and lastly for lunch. Arrive at Lemanak boat jetty in mid afternoon where a motorized longboat await to take you upriver amidst overhanging foliage providing shed for the boat journey which takes about an hour to Serubah or Kesit Longhouse. There you will see among other things head trophies hanging from the rafters, antique Chinese jars and some 25 families living together under one roof in a 200-meter long longhouse. In the evening, after dinner, you will be welcomed with a costumed cultural dance performance amidst sips of rice wine.  Overnight in the guesthouse. 3rd Day   LEMANAK LONGHOUSE/JUNGLE CAMP SITE     (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) After