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13 DAYS |
Sarawak & Kalimantan
The Heart of Borneo is known as Asia's last great rainforest. The Borneo rainforest is estimated to be around 130 million years old, making it one of the oldest in the world. Our journey starts from Sarawak, crossing the land border to West Kalimantan, and ends in Pontianak, the city situated on the equator line. Some of the highlights of this route include Gunung Mulu National Park, Bako National Park, Sg Utik Dayak Longhouse(award-winning), and Danau Sentarum National Park.
Travel Date: Year round Capacity: Min 6 pax
| [ Day 1 ] | Kuala Lumpur > Miri Morning, board the flight (2h 20m) to Miri. Miri is a stopover before catching the next day's flight to Mulu National Park. After breakfast, check into hotel and stay for 1 night. The rest of the day is free & easy. Suggest to visit Grand Old Lady at Petroleum Museum, and do handicraft shopping at Miri Handicraft Centre. Overnight at Miri. |
| [ Day 2 ] | Miri > Mulu Morning, board the flight (30min) to Mulu. After lunch, check into hotel and stay for 2 nights. At 2pm, meet at hotel lobby and visit Lang Cave and Deer Cave. Evening, to witness a spectacular exodus of about 2 million of bats leaving cave in search of food. After dinner is free & easy. Overnight at Mulu. |
| [ Day 3 ] | After breakfast, visit Wind Cave and Clearwater Cave. Clearwater cave is a Asia’s longest cave, measuring approximately 107 km. After lunch, at the end of the tour, get ready to enjoy a refreshing dip in a crystal-clear pool filled by water that flows out of the cave. For adventurers, Lagang Fastlane (easy caving) is available to join for an additional fee RM180 per pax (optional). After dinner is free & easy. Overnight at Mulu. |
| [ Day 4 ] | Mulu > Kuching Morning, board the flight (1h 30m) to Kuching. After breakfast, check into hotel and stay for 2 nights. After lunch, visit the second largest museum in Southeast Asia, the Borneo Cultures Museum. The building has a distinctive architectural design that showcases Sarawak’s unique traditional crafts and rich cultural heritage. The rest of the day is free & easy. Overnight at Kuching. |
| [ Day 5 ] | Kuching > Semenggoh Wildlife Centre > Gunugn Gading National Park After an early breakfast, take drive (40min) to Semenggoh Wildlife Centre to see Orangutan. After lunch, drive for 1h 30m to Gunung Gading National Park to see the Rafflesia, the world biggest flower. Need to check the blooming season of the Rafflesia before confirming! The rest of the day is free & easy. Overnight at Kuching. |
| [ Day 6 ] | Kuching > Bako National Park After breakfast, take a drive (30min) and a boat ride (20min) to Bako National Park. The park is famous for its variety of wildlife. After lunch, check into the lodge, stay for 2 nights. The rest of the day is free and easy. Suggest to stay around the lodge area to discover animals, if you are lucky. Overnight at Bako. |
| [ Day 7 ] | Bako National Park > Kuching After breakfast, go trekking at Telok Pandan Kecil and Telok Pandan Besar. At the end of both trails, enjoy a great view of the bay below. After lunch, relax at the lodge. At 3pm, return to Kuching, check into the hotel and stay for 1 night. The rest of the day is free & easy. Overnight at Kuching. |
| [ Day 8 ] | Kuching > Lubuk Atu > Sungai Utik (Kalimantan) Morning, take a long drive (7-8h) to cross the border from Malaysia to Kalimantan. Along the way, will stop for food at local market. Evening, visit Sungai Utik Dayak Longhouse. The Sungai Utik community is known for protecting their forest homeland. We will stay 1 night at the longhouse for a Dayak experience. Due to traffic uncertainty at the immigration border, please prepare some simple food in advance! Overnight at Sg Utik. |
| [ Day 9 ] | Sungai Utik > Danau Sentarum National Park After breakfast, take a drive and a boat ride to the wild wetland, Danau Sentarum National Park (The Heart of Borneo). The park boasts one of the world's most biodiverse lake systems. Go for an easy hiking to enjoy great view of the lake. After lunch, relax and enjoy wild swimming at Pulau Sepandan. Evening, take a board ride and drive to a small town, Putusibau. Check in hotel and stay 1 night. The rest of the day is free & easy. Overnight at Putusibau. |
| [ Day 10 ] | Putusibau > Pontianak Morning, is free & easy. Remember to enjoy famous Indonesia coffee for breakfast. After lunch, take long hour (14hr) overnight bus to Pontianak, the main city of West Kalimantan. Overnight on bus. |
| [ Day 11 ] | Early morning, arrive in Pontianak. After breakfast, check in hotel and stay for 2 nights. After lunch, visit the famous Mujahadin Grand Mosque. The rest of the day is free & easy. Overnight at Pontianak. |
| [ Day 12 ] | At 6:30 am, visit Pasar Flamboyan, a famous local market. After breakfast, visit Taman Khatulistiwa for the Equator Monument. The rest of the day is free & easy. Overnight at Pontianak. |
| [ Day 13 ] | Pontianak > Kuala Lumpur Leave for the airport to board the flight back to Kuala Lumpur. End of tour. Member can opt to extend their trip. |
PRICE DETAIL
Tour Fee Includes:
• Accommodation (a combination of hotel, longhouse, and homestay)
• Flight Miri > Mulu, Mulu > Kuching
• Land transport for travel between towns and cross-border between Malaysia and Kalimantan
• National park entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary
• Meals in Gunung Mulu National Park and from Day 8 to Day 10 in Kalimantan
Tour Fee Excludes:
• Malaysia and Kalimantan visa application fees
• Flight Kuala Lumpur > Miri, Pontianak > Kuala Lumpur. Once the trip is confirmed, IWTP will provide tour members with flight details for self-purchase online
• Meals (estimated at RM850)
• Tipping for the local guide
• Expenses during free time or optional activities
• International travel insurance
Payment Terms:
A non-refundable deposit of RM 6,000 is required to secure the booking (unless the tour is canceled by IWTP). The balance fee must be paid by the booking deadline or when the tour is fully booked.
Please review the terms and conditions regarding the cancellation policy before signing up.