Enchanting Borneo

Upon arrival in Kuching (to arrive before 1100hrs), proceed with guided tour of the charming city. This tour will take you to the streets of Kuching showcasing the beauty of the city of unity and its heritage buildings, some dating back to more than a century old. Visit the Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, colourful local markets and spice shops. View the Astana from the waterfront. Continue to the Borneo Cultures Museum, the largest museum in Malaysia and the second largest in Southeast Asia. The museum displays artifacts relating to the history and cultural heritage of Sarawak’s local people, as well as others on Borneo Island.

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Explore Bako National Park, 16 square kilometers of primary forest and wildlife and its natural beauty of rocks and cliffs. There are 25 types of vegetation ranging from lush cliffs and lowland dipterocarp forests to almost desert-like scrubs on the upper plateau. Observe up close wild orchids, pitcher plants and look out for proboscis monkeys, bearded pigs, and hundreds of bird species. 

Morning flight to Mulu. Mulu National Park is home to the largest cave passage in the world, known to have 1500 species of flowering plants, 170 species of wild orchids and 67 species of animals (sighting of animals is not guaranteed). 

In the afternoon, enjoy the 3 km raised plank walk to explore the Deer and Lang Caves – the largest cave passage in the world. Walk through the peat swamp forest, and if the weather permits, be mesmerized by millions of bats which fly around the cave each evening.

Explore more of Mulu caves with a boat ride to Clearwater Cave. Swim at a crystal-clear water pool near the Clearwater Cave. Explore the Wind Cave and visit a Batu Bungan Penan native Settlement. 

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Kota Kinabalu. Transfer to your hotel on arrival. Free at leisure. 

Visit Kota Belud, home to the Cowboys of the East, the Bajau, a small sleepy town except during the native market day every Sunday. Visit to the Sumangkap Village, well known for its "Gong" making skill by its local artisan and Gombizau Honeybee Farm. Continue to the Bavanggazo Village- home to the Rungus people community. The Rungus natives are known for their beads and basket-weaving handicrafts. 

Before returning to Kota Kinabalu, enjoy the spectacular view of the northern most tip of Borneo, overlooking the South China Sea. The rest of the day in Kota Kinabalu is at leisure.

Enjoy an afternoon mangrove cruise with a 02hrs overland journey to Klias Forest Reserve, for the river cruise in search of wildlife. If you are lucky, catch the sight of the bizarre proboscis monkey “Nasalis Lavatus” or the fireflies in their natural habitat. ** Tour is subject to weather conditions. 

A full day excursion to Kinabalu National Park, the base of the highest mountain in Southeast Asia. Explore this botanist’s paradise, home to over 1500 species of orchids, 330 species of birds, 26 species of rhododendrons, ferns, pitcher plants and other vegetation. Enjoy the nature walk, the exhibition hall and a slide presentation. Return to Kota Kinabalu. 

Departure transfer to Kota Kinabalu Airport or extend your stay at the beach resort in Kota Kinabalu. 

Tour Ends.