Tour 11D10N Sarawak Coastal And Interior Explorer

Guide

At different locations on this long trip, we use a combination of local guide, park guide and community guide who are most willing to share their knowledge of local culture and the remarkable diversity of local fauna and flora so that you will have plenty of information about your journey, and at the same time ensure safety and Great FUN in this beautiful island. One passionate local English Speaking guide will serve up to a maximum of 8 guests.

Meals

Meals are provided as stated in the itinerary

Insurance

Excluded Medical / Travel Insurance

Accommodation

Accommodation is provided as stated

Flights

Excluded International Flight Connection to Borneo

Transport

All transport included as per itinerary mentioned

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Day 1 Day 1-2: Kuching
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1-2: Kuching

Arrive at the Kuching International Airport and transfer to your first hotel in Borneo. Spend the first day in Kuching, the "City of Cat," exploring its historical quarters and museums at your own pace.

The next day, visit Bako National Park, one of Borneo’s oldest national parks, by a 20-minute boat cruise to the Bako Peninsula where you can explore its forests and wildlife. Enjoy a day of trekking through the rainforest and spend the day spotting proboscis monkeys, wild boars, exotic birds, and snakes. Lunch is included at the park canteen.

Meals: 1 Breakfast (D2), 1 Lunch (D2)

Accommodation: Kuching Imperial Riverbank Hotel, 3 stars
Day 2 Day 3: Beliong - Maludam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Beliong - Maludam

Drive along the Sarawak coastal way and immerse yourself in local culture and traditions as you visit a Chinese Temple and Malay fishing villages. We’ll take a 1-hour drive to Beliong jetty, where a traditional sampan boat will whisk you across the Samarahan River to Beliong Island, a hidden gem nestled amidst mangroves. Here, vibrant communities of Malays, Chinese, and Iban, along with the Beliong Temple, paint a picture of a once vibrant coastal settlement. As we continue northeastward, we’ll cross two significant rivers, one via a 1.48-km long bridge and the other on a unique 2.8-km car ferry crossing, before arriving at Kampung Hilir Maludam, a peaceful Malay fishing village, where we’ll check into a local hotel. Spend the rest of the afternoon experiencing the warm hospitality of the locals and exploring the quaint Malay fishing village. If it’s the time of the season, we will be able to watch jellyfish and dry fish processing in the local village during the kampong walking tour. Take part in a Malay traditional baking class in the neighborhood and learn age-old techniques to create delicious local delicacies. We then join a family dinner with our local host for a full experience of a traditional Malay fishing village.

Meals: B L D

Accommodation: Maludam Hotel
Day 3 Day 4: Maludam National Park - Sarikei Longhouse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Maludam National Park - Sarikei Longhouse

Today, explore Maludam National Park for its iconic wildlife. After breakfast, take a 2-hour boat ride to discover Maludam National Park, where the iconic proboscis monkeys with their bulbous noses swing through the trees. Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive Red Banded Langur, a testament to the park’s biodiversity. After the cruise, you will do a 3-hour scenic overland journey to visit Ulu Sarikei Longhouse to meet your Iban longhouse host. Take part in local farm activities such as rubber tapping and pepper processing. Hike to a nearby waterfall and exchange stories with the longhouse folks over dinner. Sleep on a mattress under a mosquito net in the simple longhouse accommodation.

Meals: B L D

Accommodation: Ulu Sarikei Longhouse
Day 4 Day 5: Sibu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Sibu

Drive to Sibu and try out some of the local favorite street food at a local hawker center. Join the Sibu Heritage Trail and visit the bustling Sibu market, one of the largest in Malaysia. Take a leisurely stroll on a beautiful esplanade alongside one of the longest rivers in Borneo; the Rajang River. Enjoy the modern town of Sibu in a local restaurant before settling into the comfort of Sibu Kingwood Hotel.

Meals: B L D

Accommodation: Sibu Kingwood Hotel
Day 5 Day 6-7: Mukah
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6-7: Mukah

Embark on an immersive journey along the Rajang River to Mukah, where time seems to have stood still. Cruise the Igan River and experience the Melanau way of life as the boat stops to pick up goods and passengers. Learn about the Melanau people’s customs, hierarchy, and craft in Kg Tellian. Go for a leisure boat cruise along the Tellian River to witness traditional cottage industries. End the day with a stroll on Kaul Beach and a seafood dinner. On the second day, Visit a local sago processing center, a cottage industry that produces sago pearls the traditional way. Visit the bustling fish market and witness how fishmongers prepare umai (raw fish). Visit other cottage industries in the area such as tebaloi (sago biscuit) making. Visit Lamin Dana Handicraft Center to learn and understand Melanau handicraft. Learn the art of batik printing using sago starch and nipah leaves craft making.

Meals: 2 Breakfast (D6 & D7), 2 Lunch (D6 & D7), 2 Dinner (D6 & D7)

Accommodation: Mukah Kingwood Hotel 3* or Similar
Day 6 Day 8: Miri
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Miri

After an early breakfast, visit the bustling fish market and witness the Umai (raw fish) processing. If we are lucky, we may be able to sample one of the local “Bizarre Foods” in the market, ie, the wild sago worm (Siet). After an early lunch, transfer to Mukah airport for an early afternoon flight to Miri. Upon arrival, we drove into the city of Miri for a city tour of Miri. We then check in at a hotel and the rest of the day is free and easy, or take a walk to enjoy the sunset at the Coco Cabana waterfront.

Meals: 1 Breakfast & 2 Lunch

Accommodation: Miri Imperial Palace Hotel, 4 stars

Flight: MH3552 ( 1350-1500 ) MKM-MYY | Subject may change depends on flight availbilty.
Day 7 Day 9-10: Mulu National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9-10: Mulu National Park

The journey begins with a transfer from Miri airport for a domestic flight to Mulu. The extensive underground system in Mulu includes the spectacular and immense Sarawak Chamber which is the largest known natural cave chamber in the world. This is where you can also watch the spectacular bat flights in their pre-dawn cave exit. On day 2, visit Deer Cave and Clearwater Cave which are one of the largest single cave passages and one of the longest caves in the world respectively and ends with a picnic lunch at Clearwater summer huts. Experience Mulu’s natural wonders in this 3 Days 2 Nights stay at the Mulu National Park accommodation.

Meals: 2 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

Flight: MH3632 [1220 (MYY) – 1250 (MZV)]

Accommodation: Mulu National Park Chalet
Day 8 Day 11: Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Departure

Today concludes the tour. After breakfast, you will be transferred to Mulu Airport for your departure.

Meals: B

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11D10N Sarawak Coastal And Interior Explorer

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Itinerary of your trip 11D10N Sarawak Coastal And Interior Explorer

Day 1-2: Kuching

Day 3: Beliong - Maludam

Day 4: Maludam National Park - Sarikei Longhouse

Day 5: Sibu

Day 6-7: Mukah

Day 8: Miri

Day 9-10: Mulu National Park

Day 11: Departure

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