6D/5N Mulu + Pinnacles Adventure Package

Gunung Mulu National Park is one of Nature's most spectacular achievements and the 'jewel in the crown' of Sarawak's expanding network of national parks.

The Park is not the easiest place to get to. A maze of rivers and floodland lie between it and the coast. The boating services up the rivers have become less than reliable. Hence, a flight in a small Fokker 50 operated by MAS Wings departing from Miri, Malaysia's oil town is the most reliable way to experience Mulu.The yearly rainfall for the region is over 5 metres and this combined with limestone geology leads to the creation of caves of phenomenal dimensions. Although Mulu is synonymous with caves, the 'Mulu experience' is not limited to underground attractions; above ground there is plenty to see and do. The park is covered in rich primary rainforest and offers a whole range of nature-based activities. There are some excellent jungle treks and mountain hikes including the challenging trek to view the Pinnacles - 45 metre high, razor sharp limestone spikes that sit majestically on the slopes of Gunung Api. This dramatic stone forest is found half-way up Gunung Api which is the highest limestone mountain in Malaysia. The walk is steep the whole way up and fairly physically demanding but the scenery is good with views across to the famous Pinnacles.This tour will also take you through lowland forest in a remote area known as the 'Headhunters Trail' where in years gone by, the Kayan warriors used this route as they made their way through the jungle to invade the homeland of the Murut. Along the way your guide may show you an old head hunters skull from a cave beside the trail,You will also visit a Penan settlement, an ethnic tribe to observe their tribal lifestyle and view their handicrafts. While the Penan men hunt and gather, the Penan women would make baskets and mats to be bartered for basic needs.

Finally an experience that is very worthwhile - stay overnight in a longhouse!

Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE MIRI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - MULU NATIONAL PARK (D)
Upon arrival, meet and greet by our friendly representative and then transferred to Royal Mulu Resort for check in.After that, the rest of the day will be free at own leisure.

Day 2

MULU NATIONAL PARK (B, D)
After breakfast, free at own leisure.
In the afternoon, meet at resort lobby where we will proceed to the Mulu National Park Headquarters for registration and then hike a 3km plankwalk to reach Deer Cave & Lang Cave. Deer Cave is thought to be the largest cave passage in the world – it is 2 kms in length and never less than 90 metres high and wide. The main chamber is 174 metres wide and 122 metres high. It has some magnificent waterfalls tumbling through cracks in the cave. Explore Lang Cave which is a small cave but it has spectacular array of stalactites and stalagmites with patterns and shapes of colors.After exploring the caves, we proceed to a bat observatory to observe bats flying out of caves entrances in various formation for their nightly insect feast in the evening subject to fine weather. Twelve species of bat call Deer Cave (Gua Rusa) home. This includes an estimated three million wrinkled lip bats.After which enjoy a dinner with a cultural show performance.Overnight at Mulu National Park.

Day 3

MULU NATIONAL PARK (B, L, D)
After breakfast we proceed to Batu Bungan Penan Settlement by longboat to observe the tribal lifestyle of Penan community, an ethnic tribe. Traditionally nomadic, most of the 10-12,000 Penan now live in settled communities, but continue to rely on the forest for their existence. Some still live largely nomadically.Later we continue to Wind Cave and Clearwater Cave. Wind Cave, which is part of the Clearwater Cave system, has many impressive stalactites, stalagmites and rock corals while Clearwater Cave measuring about 107km is the longest cave in Asia.A picnic lunch will be provided while you can relax and swim at the Clearwater spring.After lunch, we will take a longboat ride to Long Litut and then trek the jungle for 3 hours to Camp 5.Dinner and overnight at Camp 5 (Dormitory).

Day 4

MULU NATIONAL PARK (B, L, D)
After breakfast, we will proceed for a 3-4 hour climb ascending Gunung Api to view the razor-edge Pinnacles from the Peak. During the climb, you will encounter many spectacular species of plants and insects within the virgin jungle of Borneo. Enjoy the magnificent view of the Pinnacles upon reaching the observatory point. Pack lunch will be served.After lunch, we will descend back for dinner and overnight at Camp 5.

Day 5

MULU NATIONAL PARK (B, L, D)
After breakfast, we proceed to a jungle trek to Kuala Terikan which is a 5-hour walk (113 km) through an isolated area of Borneo. The Headhunter Trail got its name from the its historical role as the route headhunting Kayan war parties took to attack Murut longhouse and Chinese farmers along the Limbang River a century ago. They paddled their war canoes up the Melinau River to the Melinau Gorge, then dragged them 3 km overland to the headwaters of the Terikan River, a tributary of the Limbang.There is a chance that you will encounter more wildlife such as giant porcupine, wild boar or macaques along this trail.At Kuala Terikan, board a longboat to take you downstream Terikan and Medalam Rivers to a local longhouse.
Overnight in a longhouse.

Day 6

DEPART MULU NATIONAL PARK (B)
After breakfast, we will be transferred by longboat to Nanga Medamit. From there, we will travel by road to the town of Limbang.In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Limbang Airport for your flight back to Miri.



Price

Hotel				Room Type
Royal Mulu Resort (4*)				Deluxe
Camp 5				Dormitory
Long House				Dormitory
	Single	Twin	Child + bed		Child no bed
Price	3040	2840	2750		2670

Stay:  3* Resort (2 nts), Camp 5 (2 nts), Longhouse (1 nt)

Meals: 5 Breakfast, 3 Lunches & 5 Dinners

Transport: Flights Miri-Mulu & Limbang-Miri, Airport and boat transfers

RM 2,840 One Person