Flavors of Sarawak

Tour Type:
Small Group Journeys
Start:
Kuching
Duration:
11 Days / 10 Nights
End:
Mulu
Tour Code:
FOSAFD
Accom:
3 Star, 4 Star, 5 Star, Basic Comfort

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In 11 days, tour, you will experience the best of Borneo’s in terms of nature, culture, and adventure. This will take you to remote and untouched areas that offer the very best of sights and contact with the natural environment. You may have to compromise a bit of comfort, but you will be rewarded with the experience of travelling to parts of Borneo that few get to see. Accommodation is generally of a good standard but there are several nights in basic jungle lodges, some without air con. The program is compact but well-paced. Average fitness is required.

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DAY 1

Arrive Kuching

On arrival at the Kuching International airport, meet your Tour Executive who will assist you and transfer to the hotel. Stay three nights in Kuching.

    DAY 2

    Semenggoh Orang Utan Center & Sarawak River Sunset Cruise

    Today after having breakfast at the hotel. Travel to Semenggoh Wildlife Centre which is located 24 kilometres from the centre of Kuching, the centre provides an excellent opportunity to view semi-wild orangutans in a natural setting. The centre receives orphaned or rescued orangutans and trains them to survive in the wild. Over 20 orangutans live in forest within the nature reserve and they often return to the centre to receive supplemental feeding. The feeding area is set in a natural amphi-theatre where it is possible to observe the orangutans coming down from the surrounding forest for the food provided. In the evening walk to the Waterfront Promenade. Later, on board the MV Equatorial for a 1½ hours Sunset River cruise on the Sarawak River. This is a wonderful way of observing Kuching City and will give you a feel of how transportation to and from the city was in the days before the introduction of air travel and modern road vehicles. In the distance, Mount Serapi provides a stunning backdrop for the city.

    DAY 3

    Excursion to Bako National Park

    After an early breakfast, enjoy a short drive to Bako village and proceed by boat to the park headquarters and explore wildlife around the area. Enjoy lunch at the canteen and then continue to National Park. This Park is one of the best places in Sarawak to see wildlife in a natural setting and home of Borneo endemic proboscis monkeys, silvered langurs, long-tailed macaques, wild boar, monitor lizards and numerous species of birds. The Park also has an impressive range of mangrove to kerangas (heath forest), tropical swamp vegetation, cliff vegetation and beach vegetation.

    DAY 4

    Drive to Batang Ai reservoir. Later, board a local longboat and travel upriver to the Iban village.

    Today after an early breakfast drive to Batang Ai reservoir. Along the way stop for lunch and stroll around the shops at Lachau Bazaar. Board a local longboat and travel upriver to the Iban village.

    Arrive and check in to the Lodge and visit the Nanga Sumpa Longhouse

    Afternoon, free to explore and evening visit Nanga Sumpa longhouse. Relax on the ruai (common verandah) and spend time with the Iban people. Interact with the community, learn about their culture, and enjoy some local rice wine. Stay two nights at Nanga Sumpa lodge.

    DAY 5

    Excursion to Enseluai waterfall

    Today after breakfast, hike the jungle trails along the river for about an hour to another longhouse, then Board a local longboat and travel upriver to the Enseluai waterfall. Relax, swim and enjoy the rainforest surroundings and a riverside BBQ lunch. Later return to the lodge and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

    DAY 6

    Visit to Enseluai Waterfall and a short Rainforest Trek Trail

    Following breakfast hike the jungle trails along the river. Then continue upriver by longboat. Our destination is the scenic Enseluai waterfall. Arrive at the waterfall and have time to relax, swim and enjoy the rainforest surroundings. Enjoy a riverside BBQ lunch prepared by your Iban hosts. At 1330-1400 hours proceed by boat (approx. 15 mins) to the junction of the Delok and Lalang Rivers. Then trek for 1-2 hours along a rainforest trail through orangutan habitat

    Check in & Relax

    Check-in and spend rest of the day in leisure. After dinner spend a quiet evening or go for a night walk near the lodge and enjoy the tranquillity of the forest. Stay two nights at Lubok Kasai jungle camp.

    DAY 7

    Travel to Kuching

    Breakfast in the camp. 0830 hours travel downriver to the Batang Ai Lake jetty, arriving around 1030-1100 hours. Then travel overland back to Kuching with lunch enroute. Arrive in Kuching approx. 1630 hours and be dropped off at your hotel.

    Check - in & relax

    Check into the hotel and the remaining afternoon is free to relax.

    DAY 8

    Rainforest Kayaking

    After an early breakfast, proceed to Bengoh, the starting point of your kayak adventure. Float down a river that meanders through spectacular limestone hills clad with tropical rainforest and punctuated with Class 1 to Class 2 rapids providing a thrilling water ride. Visit a friendly Bidayuh Village, have a swim in the cool refreshing mountain water and enjoy a light picnic lunch on the sandy riverbank.

    DAY 9

    Transfer to airport to board a flight to Mulu National Park

    After breakfast, transfer to Kuching airport to board a flight to Mulu National Park.

    Check-in & visit Deer & Lang Caves

    On arrival transfer to your accommodation, afternoon enjoy a scenic 3 km plank walk through primary rainforest to the entrance of famous Deer Cave. Next visit to the Lang’s Cave famous for the stalactites and stalagmites followed by Bat Observatory known for a spectacular exodus of about 2 million bats leave the cave in search of food. Return to the park accommodation by torchlight.

    DAY 10

    Visit Clearwater & Wind Caves

    Today proceed by longboat upriver to Wind Cave famous for its impressive 'King's Chamber', stalactites and stalagmites. Then to Clearwater Cave, a habitat for unique species of plants. Enjoy a picnic lunch, swim or relax before returning. The rest of the afternoon is free at your leisure.

    DAY 11

    Transfer to board a flight to Kota Kinabalu

    Enjoy your breakfast and impressive Mulu Canopy Skywalk before you are transferred to board a flight to Kota Kinabalu.

    Inclusion


     10 Night’s Accommodation Jungle lodges and Camp Assistance and transfers by vehicle and boats Meals as specified English speaking local