How about visiting Limbang, the historic north eastern town of Sarawak? Spend a day or more here to relax and catch up on sleep at a comfortable hotel. Visit the tamu(local markets), museum, historic landmarks or dine at the local coffeeshops. We personally suggest the fantastic Limbang Rojak and the Snowflake Ice Kacang (Frappé) shop on the outskirts of town. There is a war memorial built in 1963 to remind of the galiant efforts of the British Royal Marine 42 Commando and the Sarawak police Force, who defended and liberated Limbang during the 1962 Brunei Rebellions.
Limbang is also famous as the alternative entry into Mulu National Park. We have listed an rarely used program which takes you from historic Limbang to the mystical realm of Mulu Caves.
What do I get to do?
Hiking, swimming, visit show caves.
Adventure Rating and Remarks
4 (5 for Pinnacles). Expect to be cut off from civilisation!
Accommodation
Both packages below, Mulu Park Accomodation is the hostel (within the park). If so happens park accommodation not available, we will put you in the accommodations just outside the entrance of Mulu National Park. Mostly walking distance.
Camp 5 is shared dormitory
Itinerary and Rates (All rates in Malaysian Ringgit and per pax)
4 Days 3 Nights Walk to Mulu
Day 1 Limbang>Medamit>Mentawai>Kuala Terikan>Camp 5 (Lunch and Dinner)
7am Start land transport from Limbang to Medamit jetty, then a long boat trip upriver approximately 3 to 4 hrs. Travelling time may be shorter depending on the strength of the currents and the depth of the river. Beautiful sceneries align the river with nature sounds, stone outcrops, dangling vines, flowering trees and sudden flights of rare borneo birds as you whizz past their home and feeding ground.
Ocassionally at certain areas, you may have to help the boat men to push the boat if the water level is shallow. You will visit the Mentawai Ranger Station briefly for a break before continuing journey to Kuala Terikan where the famous Headhunter's trail begins! All 11.3 km of it! A pebbled path with intermittent plank and rope bridges built by the natives cut through the dense tropical rainforest and small rivers. You will reach Camp 5 approximately 4 hours, depending on fitness! The cool refreshing river at the end soothe your tired muscles!
Day 2 - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning, challenge yourself by climbing the Pinnacles. (Very good fitness required). Total time should be around 8 hours. Packed lunch at the view point. Return to Camp 5. Rest for the rest of the evening
Day 3 - Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast at 7 am, we hike for 8.8 km at Melinau trail to Kuala Litut. Allowing 3 hours to cover the trail. From Kuala Litut, we ride a boat to Wind and Clear Water caves. Packed lunch at the jetty. By 1:00 pm, we proceed to Mulu Park Station. Check into our room.
At 2:30 pm, we walk to the Lang and Deer caves. Witnessing the exodus of bats at dusk.
Day 4 - Breakfast
This morning we check out the park and check in the air port for Miri. Tour ends.
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Rate |
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2380 |
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| 2 |
1390 |
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| 3 |
1010 |
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| 4 |
830 |
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3 Days 2 Nights Walk To Mulu (excludes Day 3 Mulu Caves listed in 4D3N program above)
Day 1 - Lunch and Dinner
Day 2 - Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3 - Breakfast
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Rate |
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1880 |
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| 2 |
1020 |
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730 |
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590 |
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For additional comfort, you may add the following to the package:
A/C Standard with attached bathroom, Add:
1 pax RM60
2 pax RM20
3 pax RM15
4 pax RM20
A/C Deluxe room with attached bathroom, Add:
1 pax RM120
2 pax RM60
3 pax RM30
4 pax RM25
What does it include?
All transfers, meals as stated, entry permit and fees, pinnacles and camp fees, longboat expedition, meals as stated, and English speaking guide. (B-breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner).
What does it exclude?
Items not mentioned such as gratuity tips for the guide, insurance and cost of alcoholic drinks.
What do I need to wear/bring?
Please bring the following in addition to what you would normally pack:
- Waterproof jacket / raincoat/ poncho
- Trekking / off road sports shoes/ adidas kampung
- Leech socks
- Dry bag to keep any important items dry
- Sandals - strapped preferably
- Sunblock
- Hat
- Insect repellent
- Swimwear - good for hiking then straight into the river!
- Light pullover
- Long sleeved shirt
- Trousers
- Torchlight / headlamp with 2 sets of backup batteries - waterproof and able to take some knocking is best
- Snacks/Drinks - for in-between meals. There are few snack/drink choices at the park and expect higher rates.
Best time to visit
This tour can be run at any time during the year. If it's the rainy season, there will be more activities to do on the river. However, if it is raining on the day of your Pinnacles climb, the guide will be forced to cancel the trip.
Getting Here
Limbang is accessible by air daily from Miri, and Kuching airport. From Kuala Lumpur, you can choose to either fly via Malaysia Airlines (MAS) or AirAsia to Miri and hop on a connecting flight from Miri to Limbang. You also come via road from Brunei or Kota Kinabalu. There is now an express bus service from Kota Kinabalu. which takes approximately 5 hours. You can also arrive by boat from Labuan island.
Responsible Tourism practices
This is a true eco-adventure experience. Proceeds of this tour will directly and indirectly benefit the community of your guides. The men will also aid us as knowledgeable guides upriver and skilled boatmen to navigate us to our destinations.
All transportation used is locally owned and provided. The guides are slowly learning the value of eco-tourism and are ever slowly changing their ways of hunting to being nature guides.
All produce is purchased or planted locally. This tour enables these communities that depend on tourism to continue with their way of life.