Best of Sarawak - Total Holiday Options
Kuching - Total Holiday Options
Borneo
Flavors of Sarawak with Total Holiday Options
Flavors of Sarawak
Embark on an unforgettable 11-day, 10-night journey showcasing the very best of Borneo’s nature, culture, and adventure. This tour ventures deep into remote, untouched regions, offering breathtaking sights and authentic encounters with the natural world.
While a bit of comfort may be sacrificed, the reward is a rare opportunity to explore parts of Borneo few travellers ever experience. Accommodation is generally comfortable, though several nights are spent in rustic jungle lodges—some without air conditioning—immersing you fully in the environment. The itinerary is thoughtfully designed to be both compact and well-paced, suitable for travellers with average fitness levels.
Deal Includes:
- 10 nights accommodation
- Assistance and transfers by vehicles and boats
- Meals as specified (drinks are not included)
- English speaking local guides
- Sightseeing as specified
- Entrance fees
- One-way Economy Class airfare between Kuching - Mulu
- Bottled water while travelling
- All current applicable taxes except Malaysian Tourism Tax
- Malaysian Tourism Tax (RM10 per room per night at all accommodation) - payable directly to the hotels is additional
Travel Dates & Pricing
- From $3732 per person share twin. Based on select departure date of 05 Mar 26
- From $4105 per person share twin. Based on select departure dates of 02 Apr, 01 May, 04 Jun, 02 Jul, 06 Aug, 03 Sep, 01 Oct, 05 Nov & 01 Dec 26
- Ask us about Solo Traveller Pricing!
- International flights are additional
Itinerary
On arrival at Kuching International airport, meet your Tour Executive who will assist you and transfer to the hotel.
Stay three nights in Kuching.
After an early breakfast proceed to the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre to view orphaned or rescued semi-wild orangutans in a natural setting. Later in the afternoon continue to board the MV Equatorial for a 1 hour Sunset River cruise on the Sarawak River which is a wonderful way of observing Kuching City.
(B)
After an early breakfast, enjoy a short drive to Bako village and proceed by boat to the park headquarters and explore wildlife around the area.
Enjoy lunch at the canteen and then continue to the National Park. This Park is one of the best places in Sarawak to see wildlife in a natural setting and home of Borneo's endemic probosci’s monkeys, silvered langurs, long-tailed macaques, wild boar, monitor lizards and numerous species of birds. The Park also has an impressive range of mangrove to kerangas (heath forest), tropical swamp vegetation, cliff vegetation and beach vegetation.
(B, L)
Today after an early breakfast, drive to Batang Ai reservoir. Along the way
stop for lunch and stroll around the shops at Lachau Bazaar. Board a local longboat and travel upriver to the Iban village. The afternoon is yours, free to explore and in the evening visit Nanga Sumpa longhouse. Relax on the ruai (common veranda) and spend time with the Iban people. Interact with the community, learn about their culture, and enjoy some local rice wine. Stay two nights at Nanga Sumpa lodge.
(B, L, D)
Today after breakfast, hike the jungle trails along the river for about an hour to another longhouse, then Board a local longboat and travel upriver to the Enseluai waterfall. Relax, swim and enjoy the rainforest surroundings and a riverside BBQ lunch. Later return to the lodge and spend rest of the day at your leisure.
(B, L, D)
After breakfast head upriver to the Kasai Jungle Camp for an overnight stay.
Enjoy lunch at the riverside before heading into the forest with the local guides to ‘forage for your dinner’. Wild ferns, ginger shoots, bamboo shoots, bamboo containers – all the items that will play a part in your evening meal. In the afternoon, trek to look for orangutan and in the evening enjoy a sundowner “Tuaktail” (local wine spritzers) in the middle of the Borneo Rainforest.
(B, L, D)
Enjoy a morning walk and after breakfast, pack up, load the boats and head downriver to the jetty and travel back to Kuching. The remainder of the day is for you to explore the old colonial city centre of Kuching or just be at your leisure. Stay two nights in Kuching.
(B, L)
After an early breakfast, proceed to Bengoh, the starting point of your kayak adventure. Float down a river that meanders through spectacular limestone hills clad with tropical rainforest and punctuated with Class 1 to Class 2 rapids providing a thrilling water ride. Visit a friendly Bidayuh Village, have a swim in the cool refreshing mountain water and enjoy a light picnic lunch on the sandy riverbank.
(B, L)
Transfer to Kuching airport to board a flight to Mulu National Park. On arrival, transfer to your accommodation. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic 3 km plank walk through the primary rainforest to the entrance of the famous Deer Cave.
Later, visit the Lang’s Cave famous for the stalactites and stalagmites followed by Bat Observatory known for a spectacular exodus of about 2 million bats leaving the cave in search of food.
Return to the park accommodation and stay two nights in Mulu National Park.
(B)
Today, proceed by longboat upriver to Wind Cave famous for its impressive ‘King’s Chamber’, stalactites and stalagmites. Then head to Clearwater Cave, a habitat for unique species of plants. Enjoy a picnic lunch, swim, or relax before returning. The rest of the afternoon is free for your leisure and in the evening meet for the farewell dinner.
(B, L)
After breakfast, the tour finishes with a transfer to the Mulu airport where you board a flight for your onward journey.
(B)
B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner
Terms & Conditions
Prices are correct as at 27 Oct 25 • Prices are thereafter subject to change without notice until time of confirmation. Deposit of $500 per person required at the time of booking, the price mentioned is for low season and excludes festival dates where a surcharge may apply. The valid price will be provided at the time of quotation/booking. Prices are based on booking at least 60 days prior to commencement of tour. Prices are per person in NZ dollars for cash or cheque purchase only • Full payment is required at least 90 days prior to departure, unless otherwise requested. Malaysian Tourism Tax (RM10) per room per night is payable direct to all hotels. • Valid for travel commenced and completed as specified • Some surcharges and closeouts may apply. Where meals are included, this is food only, beverages are an extra cost. • Tours depart daily with a minimum of two passengers. • Advertised prices are per person share twin based on payment by cash or cheque. Credit card fees will apply • Amendment and cancellation fees apply • Accommodation is subject to availability. Accommodation upgrades are available. • Airfares are not included and are an additional cost • Please ask your House of Travel consultant for full details. Supplier Code: THO
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