7 Day / 6 Night SARAWAK EXPLORER TOUR

This 7 Day tour will take you to the best that Sarawak has to offer.
Famous for it's long rivers, longhouses and headhunters, Sarawak has a very different 'feel' and offering than it's neighbouring state, Sabah.
From it's colonial past and the White Rajahs, to the vast caves at Mulu, there is so much diversity and an exciting mix of culture, religions and traditions.

$2,475 p.p. twin share. $1,402 children
Minimum 2 passengers.
Highlights: Semonggoh Orang Utan Centre - Metang Wildlife Park - Kuching City Tour - Bako National park - Sarawak Cultural Village - Miri Longhouse - Lambir Hills - Mulu National Park - Lang & Deer Caves - Wind & Clearwater Caves

Tours depart daily. This is small group 'soft adventure' with a Max. 6 travelling together.
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, tours, transfers, park entrance fees, domestic flights, English speaking guide.
Not included: Expenditure on personal items, park camera charges.

Day 1 Kuching: Semonggoh Orang Utan Centre / Matang Wildlife Park / City Tour

Morning departure for the Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Observe how orang utans are being rehabilitated to fend for themselves before being released into the wild. At the Matang Wildlife see how the authority deals with animals and wildlife. Return to Kuching city for city tour to see all the places of attraction around the historical city. The highlight of this tour will be a visit to the Sarawak Museum. Overnight Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza Hotel. (L/D)

Day 2 Kuching: Bako National Park

Depart to Bako Village and continue by a motorised boat along the coast to Bako National Park. Trek through mangrove forest to observe the mud skippers, blue fiddler crabs, proboscis monkey, various botanical delights and pitcher plants. Journey back to the jetty, then by boat to Boak Village and return by car to Kuching. Explore the city and shop for unique souvenirs and handicraft of Sarawak. Overnight Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza Hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 3 Kuching: Sarawak Cultural Village / Miri

A morning departure for the award winning Sarawak Cultural Village, a refreshing and unique "living museum" at the foothills of the legendary Mount Santubong. It has seven representative ethnic houses built according to authentic styles, replete with real, traditional artefacts and with natives residing and making handicrafts. A trip here will enable you to gain a comprehensive insight into the colourful traditions and cultures of the various races in Sarawak. From the air-conditioned theatre, watch daily live performances highlighting the many colourful dances of the people of Sarawak.

This afternoon, fly to Miri. Overnight Miri Marriott Resort & Spa. (B/L/D)

Day 4 Miri: Longhouse/Lambir Hill

A scenic countryside drive reaches a longhouse in which about 95 Iban families. Observe the Ibans as they go about their daily chores and farming the land for a living. Tour the longhouse and a cultural performance will be put on to welcome you.

At Lambir Hill National Park, take a leisurely walk under the dense canopy of the tropical rainforest. Certain species of birds, insects and animals may be sighted. At a waterfall, you can admire the nature, swim and relax with a picnic lunch.

At Miri, see the first oil well and oil town of Miri from Canada Hill. Overnight Miri Marriott Resort & Spa. (B/L/D)

Day 5 Miri/Mulu National Park : Lang & Deer Caves

This morning a short flight takes you to Mulu National Park. A guided 3km plank -walk through Mulu's amazing tropical rainforests ends at Lang Cave and its beautiful formations. Walk through the world's largest cave entrance; the massive Deer Cave and en route visit the canopy skyway and see the rainforest and wildlife 100 feet below you. Relax at the open-air observatory for an opportunity to witness the phenomenal exodus at millions of bats out of the caves spiralling high overhead as they ascend to the sky where they will search for food. Overnight Royal Mulu Resort. (B/L/D)

Day 6 Mulu National Park : Wind & Clearwater Caves

Your guide will lead you to take a long boat through the winding rivers to a tribal Penan settlement. Continue up river to the enchanting Wind & Clearwater Caves. The Wind cave is famous for the naturally sculpted column and pillars of the King's Chamber while the Clearwater Cave was formed by the waters of this 118 km long cave system. Take a dip in the cool waters. The highlight of the visit must be to see the Rajah Brooke Butterflies hovering around the river and entrance of the caves. A most unique sight of nature well protected and conserved. Overnight Royal Mulu Resort. (B/L/D)

Day 7 Mulu/Miri

At leisure until your transfer to Mulu airport for your departure flight to Miri or Kota Kinabalu (B)

ADDITIONAL CHARGES:

• Start BKI End KCH $97
• Start BWN End KCH $147

What to bring :   Raincoat, hat, insect repellent, sun block lotion, towel, drinking water, torch, toiletries & items of personal use. Use good walking shoes. Comfortable cotton T-shirt with long or short pant recommended.