Mulu National Park
Miri, Mulu Caves (3 days / 2 nights)
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. It is also the largest national park, covering 52,865 hectares of primary rainforest, which is criss-crossed by fast flowing rivers and clear jungle streams. Mulu is dominated by three mountains - Gunung Mulu (2,376 m), Gunung Api (1,750 m) and Gunung Benarat (1,585 m). Yet many of Mulu's greatest attractions lie deep below the surface. Hidden underneath the forested slopes of these mountains is one of the largest limestone cave systems in the world.
Day 1: MIRI CITY TOUR - MULU NATIONAL PARK
Transfer from the Orient Pandaw to Sibu Airport and fly to Miri. Short tour to explore the local markets. As you walk among the stalls, be introduced to a variety of edible plants from the jungle displayed at this colourful market. A few streets further towards the city centre, discover the fish market and the Chinese Temple. Continue to Canada Hill, a limestone ridge overlooking Miri town. There, pay a respectful visit to the “Grand Old Lady”, the first oil well drilled by Shell far back in August 1910. Adjacent to it is the Petroleum museum with a good view of the city. Driving down to the seashore, share the secrets of success of the industrialists of Miri, as your guide points out at their magnificent villas. Following lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to Miri airport in order to catch th 30 minute flight to Mulu. Arrive into Mulu airport and transfer to Royal Mulu Resort for check in and free time.
Day 2: MULU CAVES
After breakfast, proceed by longboat upriver to Wind Cave with its impressive ‘King’s Chamber’. Here, stalactites and stalagmites with delicate lace-like patterns are found. A short walk along a plank walk suspended to the limestone cliff leads to Clearwater Cave. Like most caves in Mulu, Clearwater Cave is the habitat of unique species of plants. One of them, the one-leafed plant can only be found at Mulu; rare species of orchids and pitcher plants can be seen in many locations and photo-sensitive algae grow on certain rocks and have produced needle-like formations that point towards the source of light. Clearwater Cave has a wonderful swimming area shaded by giant rainforest trees.
Have a simple packed picnic lunch at the Clearwater shelter before returning to Park Headquarters. From here, take a scenic 3km plank walk through primary rainforest to the entrance of Deer Cave. Deer Cave has the world's largest cave entrance and is the largest single cave passage in the world - about 120 - 150 m in diameter, or it can fit St. Pauls' Cathedral under its massive archway. The cave has a moon-like landscape and from one vantage point, a perfect profile of President Lincoln can be observed. Most evenings at sundown, a spectacular exodus of about 2 million of bats can be observed as they leave the cave in search of food. Next to Deer Cave is Lang’s Cave. The stalactites and stalagmites inside this cave are representative of the very best limestone formations in the park. Trek back to the Park H.Q. by torchlight. Return to Royal Mulu Resort for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: DEPARTURE FROM MULU
Breakfast in hotel and free time until check out and transfer to Mulu airport for Miri. From Miri you can book own flightn to Kuching, KL, Singapore and other international flight hubs. It is also a short drive to Brunei with direct flights to Europe and Australia/
Rates include:
One way hotel to airport transfer, two nights accommodation at the Royal Mulu Resort in Executive Room and meals or packed lunches and excursions as per itinerary on Seat-In-Coach (SIC) basis, services of an English speaking guide. Domestic flight for Sibu /Miri /Mulu /Miri.
Package excludes:
Flights from Miri at end of tour, drinks consumption during meals, personal items such as laundry
Things to bring :
Walking shoes with good traction / Light clothing / Hat / Sun block / Insect repellent / Torch or flashlight / Small backpack or sling pack to put your things / Personal toiletries / Raincoat