Sarawak

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.