Day 01 – Kota Kinabalu
Transfer to hotel upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu. Afternoon enjoy a city tour visiting the highest point for a panoramic view of Kota Kinabalu – The Signal Hill, Likas Bay, the exterior of Sabah Foundation building, Buddhist Temple, State Museum and the State Mosque.
Day 02 – Kota Kinabalu – Kinabalu National Park – Kota Kinabalu (195 km) [B/L]
A full day excursion to Kinabalu National Park, the base of the highest mountain in Southeast Asia. Explore this botanist’s paradise with over a thousand species of orchids, numerous Rhododendrons, and pitcher plants as well as many species of birds. Enjoy a guided nature walk, the exhibition hall and a slide presentation.
Day 03 – Kota Kinabalu – Mulu (By air) [B/D]
Explore Mulu National Park home to the largest cave passage in the world is a paradise for naturalists. Mulu Park is known to have 1500 species of flowering plants, 170 species of wild orchids and 67 species of animals (sighting of animals is not guaranteed). In the afternoon, enjoy the 3 km raised plank walk to explore the Deer and Lang Caves – the largest cave passage in the world. Walk through the peat swamp forest, and if weather permits, be mesmerized by millions of bats which flying around the cave each evening.
Day 04 – Mulu – Kuching (By air)
[B/L]
Continue to explore Mulu caves with a boat ride to Clearwater Cave. Swim at a crystal-clear water pool. Visit the Wind Cave and thereafter proceed to Batu Bungan Penan Settlement, to observe the tribe lifestyle and
their handicraft heritage. Return to Mulu and proceed to the airport for your flight to Kuching.
**Note: Clearwater deck is undergoing renovation until the end of July. Cave tours (Wind & Clearwater Cave) will continue as usual and swimming will be allowed, but picnic activities will not be allowed due to space is not available. Lunch will be provided upon return to lodge/hotel.
Day 05 – Kuching [B]
Tour the City of Kuching viewing the Fort Margherita from the waterfront, (no public admission). Drive by many historical buildings, the South City Hall, the Square and Round Towers, the Colonial Courthouse and General Post Office. Visit Tua Pek Kong Temple – the oldest Chinese temple in Kuching. Enjoy the drive through Malay villages; explore the centre of the city passing through the colourful India Street and traditional shop-houses. If time permits, take a walk on the Waterfront with its outdoor cafes and watch sampans. plying the Sarawak River ferrying passengers from one side of the river to the other. In the afternoon explore on your own this quaint City.
Day 06 – Kuching – Semenggok Orang Utans – Longhouse (238 km – land journey) [B/L/D]
Visit the Semenggok Orang Utans Rehabilitation Centre that houses Orang Utans rescued from captivity, where they are nurtured and rehabilitated into their natural surroundings. Witness the feeding of the Orang Utans though sighting of these wild primates are not guaranteed. Enjoy a 4 ½ hrs journey to Batang Ai Dam passing rice fields, pepper plantations and local villages. Enjoy a boat journey for an Immersive overnight longhouse stay experience with the Ibans natives who were once fearsome headhunters of Borneo. Mingle and participate in their daily chores or go for a dip in the river. After dinner, get to know the Headman
of the longhouse over a glass of rice wine, and be entertained with their traditional dances, learn the Ngajat, a graceful Warrior’s Dance.
Day 07 – Iban Longhouse - Kuching (238 km – land journey) [B/L]
Wake up to the crows of the roosters. Try your hand at handling the blowpipe and witness native past time games. Depart for Kuching airport; departure flight time should be after 1700 hours or the city.
