Day 1
Arrive
Miri airport late afternoon or evening. The short walk across the airport apron brings the
first taste and feel of the tropics - warm and fragrant (with just a whiff of aviation
fuel possibly!) - transfer to TreeTops Lodge Guest House -
wash, change, swim and adjourn to dinner venue. Dinner al fresco - crab, prawns, tofu,
squid (kalimares), with plentiful drinks of fresh coconut, beer or Soya bean.
Day 2
Wake up late - swim - large,
lazy breakfast. Explore surroundings. Visit beach.
City Tour to see the sights
and sounds of Miri, including the first oil wells on Canada Hill with its fine views over
the town and along the coast, visit the local markets and modern shopping Malls or spend
the time at your leisure. Buffet lunch at Cafe Rosita.
Day 3
Day trip to Lambir
National Park. About one hour's drive through the "back roads"; visit Iban
Longhouse, Agricultural college and palm-oil plantation on the way to Lambir. Jungle walk
(easy) 20 minutes - rock pools - swim and picnic. Self-guided. Return for sundown.
Day 4
& 5
Mulu visit - flight by
light aircraft (Twin Otter) of Malaysian Airlines on their Rural Air Service to Mulu
airfield, about 30 minutes flying time. Flights depart late morning and early afternoon
and are weather dependent, which is why we put this trip in the middle and not at the end!
In the mornings the airfield at Mulu is often covered in mist and fog and by early evening
the daily thunderstorm is usually in progress around the mountain!
Return flight is included
plus overnight accommodation at the Park Headquarters in twin-share "cabin" with
its own bathroom, or, as an extra option, you can stay at the "posh" Royal
Mulu Resort, whose package includes all guides, boat trips, meals and airport transfers.
(extra cost for this option is approximately £90 per person and must be booked in
advance).
Day 6
& 7
Trip to Niah Caves (self-guided) and
overnight at National Park chalets.
Day 8
to 14
Whilst staying at the TreeTops Lodge Guest House
as a base, the following day trips can be taken, depending on your preferences, the
holiday price includes everything except meals and drinks and where stated:
- Bario option fits in here, 3 days or 5 days,
instead of the local tours below. See Bario page for more details.
- Leave early by road to Kuala Baram for river boat to
Marudi. Overnight in small town hotel.
- Marudi: gateway to the Inland (Ulu) of Borneo and
market town for many of the tribes peoples. Visit to Longhouses and further up-river
exploration possible. 2 night trip.
- Day trip to Bungai beach - a totally undiscovered
and original coastal area next to an interesting bird sanctuary (Sibuti). Picnic
lunch on the beach.
- Day trip to Brunei (or extend overnight at additional
cost of about £15 ). Visit Jerudong Park (self-guided, open 5 p.m. to midnight,
Thursday-Sunday). Brunei's answer to Disney world, courtesy of the Sultan.
- Baram River visit and Crocodile farm.
Last
Night Farewell barbecue party.
Day 14
International flight back home ........................
Note: Above itinerary
not necessarily in the order below, as some arrangements are dependent on flight
schedules which vary, especially at weekends, and availability.
