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Kota Kinabalu to Kuching, 7 days / 6 nights (SEA-MAL01)                                                                                  Itinerary l Prices l

This short tour of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo gives you glimpses into native cultures and styles of living (there is a one-night stay in an Iban longhouse) as well as exploring the natural wonders in Mulu and Miri, and sightseeing in Kuching city and a visit to the orang-utan sanctuary.

 

Duration 7Days /6Nights
Tour Type History, Arts & Crafts, Culture Tour, Sightseeing, Leisure Tour, Nature Tour
Destinations Kota Kinabaru, Mulu, Miri, Kuching , Semenggok Orang Utan, Longhouse
Starting Point: Kota Kinabalu

 

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Kota Kinabalu
Arrive at Kota Kinabalu, meet and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel, Kota Kinabalu.

Day 2: Kota Kinabalu  (Breakfast / Lunch)
Breakfast in the hotel.  Depart for a full day excursion to Kinabalu National Park at the base of the highest mountain in island Southeast Asia.  Mt Kinabalu is a botanist’s paradise with over a thousand species of orchids, numerous rhododendrons and pitcher plants as well as a large species of birds.  A park guide will take you on a nature walk this morning.  You will also visit the exhibition hall and watch a slide presentation on Kinabalu National Park and Mount Kinabalu.  Return to your hotel. Overnight at hotel, Kota Kinabalu. 

Day 3:Kota Kinabalu -Mulu (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
After breakfast transfer to airport for the flight to Mulu by MH2477 1210/1300 hrs (Non-stop flight BKI to Mulu is available only on Tues, Thu and Sat; other days’ flight has to be via Miri, MH 2801 BKI/MIRI, connect MH 2464 MIRI/MULU.) Arrive at Mulu National Park - home to the largest cave passage in the world and a paradise for naturalists.  Mulu Park is known to have 1500 species of wild orchids and 67 species of animals (sighting of animals are not guaranteed). After a quick lunch at the canteen, we start our journey to Lang’s Cave and Deer Cave, climb the pinnacles, trek through the deep jungle, and experience the longest tree-based canopy skywalk at 480m long. We will also explore the “Garden of Eden”.  Our journey back will be through Deer Cave.  We will rest until evening, and if weather permits, see a strange but natural phenomenon at the mouth of the cave. 
Overnight at hotel, Mulu.

Day 4: Mulu -Miri (Breakfast / Lunch)
Breakfast in the hotel.  We will continue our exploration of the Mulu caves. This morning proceed by boat to Clearwater Cave.  You may swim at the Clearwater spring where you will also have a picnic-style lunch.  After lunch, we will explore the Cave of the Winds, and then to a Penan tribe longhouse at Batu Bungan.  Return to Mulu and proceed to the airport.  Fly to Miri on MH2457 1535/1605 hours.  Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel, Miri. 

Day 5 : Miri - Kuching (Breakfast)
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight MH2801 0840/0940 hours to Kuching.  Transfer to your hotel.  Proceed on a city tour of Kuching in the afternoon.  Highlights on this tour are views of Fort Margherita from the waterfront, across the Sarawak River (no public admission), Tua Pek Kong Temple - the oldest Chinese temple in Kuching, the Charles Brooke Memorial, markets, riverfront and the world-famous Sarawak Museum reputed to be the best museum in Southeast Asia.  Overnight at hotel, Kuching.

Day 6 : Kuching-Semenggok Orang Utan-Longhouse (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Breakfast in the hotel.  Early morning departure to visit the Semonggok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre that houses the orang utan, honey bears and other protected species of wildlife rescued from captivity. These animals are carefully nurtured and rehabilitated into their natural surroundings. Witness the feeding of the orang-utan subject to the animals approaching the feeding platform. Depart for an overnight stay at a guesthouse located beside an Iban longhouse.  On arrival, the natives of the Iban tribe in the longhouse will welcome you. Ibans make up the largest group of natives in Sarawak and were once avid head-hunters.  Today, they are farmers and amongst the friendliest of people.  You are free to mingle with the longhouse dwellers and even try your hand at their daily chores or enjoy the serenity of the rainforest or go for a swim in the river. After dinner, meet the headman of the longhouse and be entertained by traditional dances.  Try the rice wine and participate in the graceful warrior’s dance, the ngajat. 
Overnight in a guesthouse (consists of individual beds with mosquito netting for each bed. There is proper shower and toilet facility).   

Day 7 :            Iban Longhouse-Kuching  - Departure (Breakfast / Lunch)
Breakfast in the longhouse. After that we will see a demonstration of the various pastime games played by the natives such as cock-fighting and blow-pipe competitions.  Departure to Kuching.  Lunch en route.  Proceed to Kuching airport.  (All outbound flights to be booked should be after 1600 hours.)


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PRICES ;
Tour Rates (Price Per Person in US Dollar)  

Overnight at
1 Pax
2 Pax
3-5 pax
6-9 Pax
Sgl.Suppl.
Superior Class (3*)

US$1,520

US$840

US$820

US$790

US$190

First Class (4*)

US$2,150

US$1,190

US$1,170

US$1,040

US$340

Deluxe Class (5*)

US$2,770

US$1,540

US$1,520

US$1,490

US$480


Note: The above rates are for Bed & Breakfast only and if you need meals arrangement, please see the surcharges below:
Half Board : US$ 35.00 / Person (Lunches)
Full Board : US$ 70.00 / Person (Lunches + Dinners)

Cost Inclusive:
-  All transfers and transportation in private air-con vehicle
- 06 nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- Sightseeing with station English speaking guide
-  All entrance fees

 

Cost Exclusive:
-   
Airfares & airport taxes
-   Tips and drinks
-   Meals as per itinerary (supplement to be added if meals are wanted)
-   Personal expenses
-   Insurance


Child Policy :
- For children under 12 years old No Extra Bed 60% of adult twin price
- For children under 12 years old Extra Bed 90% of adult twin price.
- For children 12 years old and over charge as per adult

 

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