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EAST MALAYSIA EXPERIENCE 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS                                    

 

DAY 01 KUCHING

Arrive Kuching in the morning. Meet and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, proceed on a city tour which will take you to places of interest such as Tua Pek Kong Temple(the oldest Chinese Temple in Kuching), the old Gambier spice streets with their open market, the Malay village and the Muslim mosque, the Kuching waterfront with a recordered history of Sarawak and the Sarawak Museum(known to be the best museum in South East Asia). Overnight.

DAY 02 KUCHING – LONGHOUSE ADVENTURE

After breakfast you will travel 232 km by car, with a few stops along the way: the first at Serian town, where we will stop for refreshment. You may wish to make some last minute shopping, for insect repellent or for gift for the Iban at Serian. You can also visit a faschinating native fruit and vegetable market. The other stops include a visit to the pepper farm and a stop at a place where you can observe plenty of wild orchids and also pitcher plants, insect eating plants. The last stop will be at “Lanchau” a small up country Chinese Village, where we will provide the lunch. Here you can still observe barter trading being held between the natives of Kalimantan, the Chinese shop owners and the natives of Sarawak. After lunch we proceed to the  final stage of the journey, an arrive at Lemanak or Skrang river. Here you will board native longboats, and travel by boat (45 min.) further up the beautiful river to arrive at Iban Longhouse. Upon arrival you will be welcomed by the natives of the Iban tribe to the longhouse.  You will be able to experience the natives daily activities. The dinner will be provide by your guide which will surprise you with delicious dishes. After dinner the Iban woman will display their handicrafts for sale. As a tourist, you do not have to feel obliged to buy. During the evening the Iban will perform war dances and will ask you to join them to dance and test their rice wine. Don’t be shy to join them for dances and drinks, can be fun. After the enjoyment, return to the guesthouse. Overnight at the guesthouse or Iban Longhouse. (Consisting of individual beds in a dormitory setting, each bed has a mosquito net. There are proper shower and toilet facilities.) (Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

DAY 03 – LONGHOUSE – KUCHING

Breakfast at the guest house. Witness the pastime games of the Iban tribe and the demonstration on how to use the blow-pipe for hunting and ( subject to availability) cock fighting. Go on a nature walk and see how important the jungle is to the natives. Return to Kuching. Overnight at the hotel.(Breakfast & lunch)

DAY 04 – KUCHING – MIRI - MULU

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Mulu via Miri by early morning flight. Upon arrival, proceed to Mulu National Park which is famous for the largest cave passage in the world and a heaven for naturalist. Mulu park has 1500 species of flowering plants, 170 species of wild orchid and 67 species of animals, but sighting of these animals are not guaranteed. After lunch, which will be provided at park canteen, departure for Lang’s cave and Deer caves. Walk on a raised platform through a peat swamp forest . Next stop is at the Garden of Eden. In the evening if the weather permits, it will be possible to  watch a strange phenomenon at the mouth of the cave. Overnight Mulu hotel.(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

DAY 05 MULU – MIRI – KOTA KINABALU

Breakfast at the hotel. The day begin with a new exploration of Mulu caves and by boat to Clearwater cave. It is possible to swim at Clearwater spring, where a picnic lunch will be provided.  After lunch a new exploration will be done to the Cave of the Wind and a visit to a Penan tribe longhouse at Batu Bungan. Return to Mulu and proceed to the airport for flight to Kota Kinabalu. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight. (Breakfast & lunch)

DAY 06 – KOTA KINABALU NATIONAL PARK & PORING HOT SPRINGS

Breakfast at the hotel. At 0700 hrs, depart from  the hotel for a two and half hours drive to the Poring Hot Spring. Upon arrival, proceed to the Canopy plank walk via nature trails to observe the wildlife in the Canopy. Pack lunch will be served at Poring. After lunch, continue journey to the Kinabalu Park. At the park visit the Mountain Garden to see some of the park’s native plants. After the tour, return to Kota Kinabalu and to the hotel. Overnight.(Breakfast & lunch) 

DAY 07 – KOTA KINABALU ISLAND DAY TOUR

Breakfast in hotel. At 0900 hrs, meet our guide and transfer to the jetty for boat ride to one of island of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.  Upon arrival, bask in the sun on the clear white sandy beaches, swim and snorkel or explore the trails on the islands. Packed lunch will be provided and late afternoon transfer back to mainland. Overnight. (Breakfast & lunch)

DAY 08 – KOTA KINABALU – AIRPORT

After breakfast, Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.(Breakfast)

(optional, depends of flight schedule) proceed on the city tour. Some interesting places to visit are the highest point for a panoramic view of the Mount Kinabalu, an exclusive residential area, Likas Bay, the exterior of the Sabah Foundation Building, a Buddhist Temple, the State Museum, the State Mosque and the water village.

 

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