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MULU
CAVES & PINNACLES (ROYAL MULU)
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Code: |
MLS 30 |
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Routes: |
Mulu |
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Duration: |
5 Days |
Detail
Itinerary
Day 1 : (L,D*)
upon arrival Mulu Airport, transfer and check in
Royal Mulu Resort. At 15:00pm, meet at the resort
and you will be transferred to the Park Headquarters
where your guide will lead you to a 3km hike through
Mulu's amazing tropical rainforests. Discover Lang
Cave and its beautiful formation and walk through
the World's largest cave entrance, the massive Deer
Cave. Relax at the open-air observatory for an
opportunity to witness the phenomenon exodus of
millions of bats out of the caves, spiralling high
overhead and ascend to the sky where they will
search for food. Hike back to resort by 19:00m -
20:00pm.
Day 2 : (B,L,D*)
Breakfast, meet at the resort at 08:30am and your
guide will lead you to take a long boat that bring
you through the winding rivers to a tribal "Penan"
settlement. Continue up river to the enchanting Wind
Cave and Clearwater Caves of Mulu. The Wind Cave is
famous for the naturally "sculpted" column and
pillars of the King's Chamber while the Clearwater
Caves was formed by the waters of the 118km long
cave system. You may take a swim at the refreshing
Clearwater ! The highlight of the visit must be to
see the Rajah Brooke butterflies hovering around the
river and entrance of the caves. A most unique
sighting of nature well protected and conserved.
Return to the resort by boat and you should be at
the Resort by 13:00pm. Free at leisure. Optional :
Longhouse/River Cruise
Day 3 : (B,L,D*)
Breakfast, meet at the lobby (09:00am) and take 1.5
hours longboat to Kuala Berar or Long Litut. The 8km
trek is through beautiful rainforest and along the
Litut River to Melinau Camp (Camp 5), where you stay
overnight.
Day 4 : (B,L,D*)
The day begins with an early breakfast at 07:00am,
then begin the 2.4km step trek to the Pinnacles
viewpoint at 1,750m. Along this trail are many
orchids, pitcher plants and tiny Tree Shrews
foraging for food. Return to Camp 5 for a refreshing
swim and another overnight stay.
Day 5 : (B*)
After breakfast at 07:00am, back to Kuala Berar or
Long Litut for a leisurely longboat ride back to
resort.
*B : Breakfast, L : Lunch, D : Dinner
Package includes :
- 2 nights hotel at Royal Mulu Resort - twin sharing
(Standard or Deluxe) - (1 night for 4D/3N)
- 2 nights at Camp 5 (basic camp)
- 5D4N (4B/4L/4D) and 4D3N (3B/3L/3D)
- Return transfer Mulu Airport-resort
- Guided tour as per itinerary
Special notes :
- Rate valid from 01 Apr 06 - 31 Mar 07
- Minimum 2 persons
- A certain degree of fitness is required to make
this trip.
- Rates excluded return airfare (rates below
included airport tax) :
Miri - MYY-MZV-MYY - USD 60 (Fokker)/USD 51 (Twin
Otter)
Kota Kinabalu - BKI-MZV-BKI - USD 115 (Fokker)/USD
98 (Twin Otter)
Kuching - KCH-MZV-KCH - USD 134 |
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