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5 Day itinerary in Malaysia, Asia

Sarawak Explorer 5D/4N

Discover the ultimate Sarawak adventure with an immersive Bamba travel tour in Borneo's heartland. Explore lush rainforests, visit vibrant traditional Iban longhouses, and cruise down the serene Batang Ai Lake. Witness exotic wildlife and savor authentic tribal cuisine. Perfect for nature lovers and... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Kota Kinabalu

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Adventure

Nature & Adventure

Wildlife

Explorer Trips

Nature & Wildlife

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Admire stunning wildlife in Bako National Park

2

See karst landscapes in Gunung Mulu

3

Visit the melting pot of Kuching

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: Kota Kinabalu - Mulu, Malaysia

Duration: 5 Days

Departure Time: 11:00


Kota Kinabalu - Flight to Mulu


You will be picked up at your downtown hotel in the morning and transferred to the airport for your flight to Mulu National Park, one of the greatest in Asia! Upon arrival you will be met by your professional guide and transferred to the national park for the night. Mulu is home to the world’s oldest rainforests and has extensive subterranean cave networks, many of which are yet to be explored. In the afternoon, you will explore the Deer and Lang Caves with your guide by walking along the boardwalks. Millions of bats inhabit these caves and fly out at dusk in an amazing exodus performance resembling a cloud of black dust (weather permitting). Choose to participate in an optional night walk this evening. Ask your guide for details. Overnight in a longhouse room.

Day 2

place Day 2: Mulu, Malaysia

Day 2: Mulu, Malaysia


Mulu Clearwater & Wind Caves (B)


Have an early breakfast today and then meet at 8:30am this morning at the park headquarters to join a tour to the fascinating Clearwater and Wind Caves containing several million-years old incredible limestone structures and home to Asia’s longest subterranean river. Visit both caves and then go for a refreshing swim in the river before going back to headquarters. In the afternoon you can take a look at the visitor center or take one of the self-guided trails on your own to explore. There is also the longest canopy walk in the world and night walks  that you can arrange through Mulu reception. Overnight in Mulu.


After an early breakfast, join a tour to the fascinating Clearwater and Wind Caves, home to Asia’s longest subterranean river, then go for a refreshing swim in the river. After, head to the visitor center or take one of the self-guided trails on your own to explore. Overnight in Mulu.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

place Day 3: Mulu - Kuching, Malaysia

Day 3: Mulu - Kuching, Malaysia


Mulu Free Morning - Flight to Kuching (B)


Today after breakfast enjoy the morning at leisure to take another self-guided trail in the National Park before heading  back to headquarters and being transferred to the airport for your flight to the pleasant colonial town of Kuching, the capital of Sarawak. Kuching is arguably one of the most enjoyable cities in Borneo. On arrival, you will be transferred to your new accommodation for check-in, and enjoy a free afternoon to explore the city on your own and take a short walk from your hotel to the riverfront. Overnight in Kuching.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

place Day 4: Kuching, Malaysia

Day 4: Kuching, Malaysia


Bako National Park Day Trip (B)


Have an early breakfast at your hotel and then meet your guide this morning for a transfer to the Bako Jetty and a boat to the Bako National Park, the oldest in Sarawak. The park boasts abundant wildlife, diverse flora and beautiful beaches with huge rocky headlands and sea stacks formed by millions of years of erosion. Spend the day on a walking excursion with your guide to explore this pristine national park. If weather permits, you will walk over the headland to the Telok Pandan Beach for a short swim. Depending on the tides, you will take a boat back to the Bako Jetty in the afternoon and transfer to Kuching for your last night. Enjoy a free night to go out for dinner on your own and taste local cuisine like the famous Sarawak Laksa dish. Overnight in Kuching.


NOTE:


Before saying goodbye to your guide please inform him of your departure time tomorrow.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

place Day 5: Kuching, Malaysia

Day 5: Kuching, Malaysia


Kuching Airport Drop-off (B)


Today you will have breakfast at your hotel and then check out of your hotel at 11:00am. You will be transferred to the airport as per the timing of your flight. You may leave your luggage in storage at the hotel if you wish to further explore the town before departing. We wish you safe travels onwards.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Breakfast (4)

Transport expand_less

  • *Pick-up, Kuching airport drop off, flights
  • *Kota Kinabalu downtown hotel pick-up
  • *Kuching airport drop-off
  • *Flights (Kota Kinabalu - Mulu - Kuching) with 20kg luggage allowance

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  • *Fees and taxes
  • *All entrance fees mentioned in the program
  • *Malaysian tourism accommodation tax 

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  • *Other meals / drinks
  • *Tips for guide
  • *Personal expenses
  • *Travel insurance

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