Tripology

Hotel

You arrive in Kuching where your guide will meet you and transfer you to the Kuching Hilton.

Sightseeing

Today you will discover the charms of this riverine city established by Sir James Brooke. Here you will see buildings dating back to the days of the White Rajahs, ancient Chinese temples and colorful markets displaying the produce that first brought traders to Borneo. Then you will go to Sarawak Museum.

Hotel

Overnight at Kuching Hilton. (B).

Sightseeing

In the morning, depart for Batang Ai Resort.

Food and Dining

Lunch enroute (Local Restaurant).

Hotel

Upon arrival, check-in and the rest of the day is free at own leisure. Overnight Batang Ai Resort. (B,L,D).

Bus

Depart Batang Ai Resort by longboat early morning and ride across Batang Ai Lake (1hr) into the Ai River.

Hiking

Register at the Batang Ai National Park Headquarters. Meet your park ranger and start hiking (2 to 3 hours) on one of the National Park trails in search of wildlife. The park is home of the Orang Utans & gibbons, hornbills and other great birds. Hike back to Tibu Longhouse for a late lunch.

Hotel

Retrace your journey back to Batang Ai Resort. Overnight Batang Ai Resort. (B,L,D).

Commercial Flight

Early morning, return to Kuching to catch the late morning flight to Mulu, Sarawak's largest national park.

Sightseeing

From the Park HQ, take a scenic 3km plankwalk through primary rainforest to the entrance of Deer Cave. Next to Deer Cave is Lang's Cave.

Hotel

Return to your hotel or lodge by torchlight. Overnight at the Royal Mulu Resort. (B,D).

Shopping

In the morning, proceed by longboat upriver to Wind Cave with its impressive Kings Chamber. A short walk along a plank walk suspended to the limestone cliff leads to Clearwater Cave.

Relaxation

Enjoy a simple picnic or packed lunch, swim, relax and explore the caves before returning to the hotel. (B,L,D).

Commercial Flight

Depart for flight bound for Kota Kinabalu.

Hotel

Upon arrival, met and transfer to the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort for overnight stay. (B).

Sightseeing

Day at leisure. A highly recommended optional excurion is a train journey on the North Borneo Railway through small kampungs, padi fields and mangrove forest.

Hotel

Overnight at the Tanjung Aru Resort. (B).

Sightseeing

In the morning, visit the Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary to watch the feeding of orang utans and see a video presentation of their rehabilitation programme. Proceed to Sukau for lunch and a short briefing on the Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary.

River or Barge Cruise

In the afternoon, go on a river cruise down the Menanggul River in search of proboscis monkeys, birds and other wildlife. Return at dusk for dinner.

Hotel

Overnight at the Kinabatangan Riverside lodge. (B,L,D).

Sightseeing

After breakfast, take a second boat trip for birdwatching and viewing wildlife at the Ox Bow Lake nearby. Trek the lush riverine forest along the lake and then return to the lodge for breakfast. Proceed overland to Gomantong Caves.

River or Barge Cruise

In the afternoon, venture on another river cruise down the Menanggul River and along the Kinabatangan river. Return to the lodge at dusk. Evening at leisure.

Hotel

Overnight at the Kinabatangan Riverside lodge. (B,L,D).

After breakfast, depart overland to Sandakan for transfer to airport for flight back to Kota Kinabalu.

Hotel

Upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu airport, met and transfer to the Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Resort for overnight stay. (B).

Sightseeing

Depart in the early morning for a 2-hr journey through breathtaking scenery to Kinabalu Park. Take a guided nature walk with the Park's naturalist and your nature tour guide.

Food and Dining

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Sightseeing

In the afternoon, explore the mountain garden with your guide before returning to Kota Kinabalu. (B,L)

Departure (B).