Mentawai Ranger Station Mulu River Bank Tubing
Category: Most Strenuous
This itinerary
starts at Limbang and ends in Mulu. This tour is in the
most strenuous category. A person must be extremely fit in order to
enjoy this adventure-oriented tour. The modes of transportation are 4WD,
and long boat. Activities are mountain biking, hiking, climbing and
caving.
Itinerary
Day 1:
Pick-up in the morning and leave Limbang by 4WD to a higher ground of the
junction to Stargate. From there, mountain biking begins up and
down several hills until you reach the river. Packed lunch by the river
side. The journey continues by river safari to Mentawai Ranger
Station. You may have to push the boat during dry season, which is
around the months of July till October. If you are not exhausted, one of
the activities you can try out is tubing (using the inner tube of the cars)
by the river bank. Overnight at the remote river station.
(Dinner)
Day 2:
After breakfast, continue your journey to hike along the famous
Headhunter’s Trail for 3 to 4 hours or about 11.3 km in total
distance. Upon reaching Camp 5, relax and enjoy viewing the scenery or
perhaps dip yourself at the crystal clear running water and have a
feeling of natural Jacuzzi. Overnight at Camp 5.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 3:
In the morning, proceed for the climb up Gunung Api to view the
spectacular Pinnacles of Mulu. This is the toughest part of the
journey. Allow 6 to 8 hours for the ascent and descent up the limestone
mountain. Enjoy viewing the fauna and flora while climbing. The best
view of the pinnacles is at the view point, about 1.2 km above sea
level. Overnight at Camp 5.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Raft Expedition
Mulu breathtaking Pinnacles
Day 4:
The journey starts again after breakfast with a hike to Kuala Litut
(~8.8 km in distance). On the 8th km, you have to cross a river by
grapping the rope. Prepare to get wet. A boat ride continues your
journey to Clearwater and Wind Caves. After exploring the caves, check
in to the park chalet at Mulu National Park. By 3 pm, proceed to
Deer and Lang Caves via a wooden plank walk path. By 6 pm, witness
millions of bats flying out for food. Overnight at Park Chalet.
(Breakfast & Lunch)
Day 5:
In the morning, check out of the park chalet and transfer to Mulu
airport for your next flight to Miri/Kuching/Kota Kinabalu. Tour
ends.
(No Meals)
Inclusive:
*
Tour and transfers as per itinerary
* Accommodation as per itinerary
* Meals as per itinerary
* Entrance fees & permit fees
* Experienced tour guide
Exclude:
*
Airfare into/out of Mulu/Limbang
* Items that are not mentioned in the above itinerary
* Porterage fees if required
Items to bring: Torch Light,
Rain Coat, Gloves, Sleeping Bag for Overnight, Coverall, Trekking Shoes with Good Grip,
Water Bottle, Insect Repellent, Carbide Lamp, Batteries, First Aids Kits, and STR
equipment will appropriate for adventure caving. Item of personal nature. Film recommended
using ASA 400/1000.
