7 Day special package Gunung Mulu and Niah

Arrive in Miri, Visit Tusan Beach

Stretch your legs upon arrival by walking the cliffs above Tusan Beach
Welcome to Malaysia! Get ready to explore the spectacular nature of the
country's Sarawak state on the island of Borneo. Your adventure begins by flying to
the coastal city of Miri, the second-largest city in Sarawak and a gateway to many
surrounding national parks.

Settle into your accommodation, then head to Tusan Beach, located a short drive
south along the coast. At this beautiful beach, you can sip on coconut milk and feel the
breeze of the South China Sea. Walk along the surrounding cliffs for panoramic views,
then wander down a path that brings you to the shore, where you can enjoy waves
splashing on your feet.
If you're visiting between September and December, you may have the chance to see
the unique "blue tear" phenomenon. Caused by a type of bioluminescent algae known
as dinoflagellates, the blue tear makes the sea shimmer with blue-green light at night
for an unforgettable sight!

Fly to Mulu, Explore Deer Cave & Lang Cave

Deer Cave is one of the world's largest cave passages
This morning you'll take a short domestic flight to Gunung Mulu National Park, known
for its rich biodiversity and karst features. The park is dominated by Gunung Mulu, a
7,795-foot (2,376 m) high sandstone pinnacle, and is also home to the Melinau
Limestone Formation. Begin your explorations at Deer Cave, one of the world's
largest cave passages, which can be reached by following a 2-mile (3 km) plank walk,
which passes through peat swamps, alluvial flats, and limestone outcrops. There is
much to see on the journey, including superb rainforest, jungle streams, and an ancient
Penan burial cave.
Next, head to nearby Lang Cave. This relatively small and well-lit cave offers good
opportunities to see some of its inhabitants, such as bats, swiftlets, and snakes.

Afterward, head to the Bat Observatory via a 2.5-mile (4 km) trail through the lush
forest. Twelve species of bats have been recorded within Deer Cave, including a large
colony of wrinkled-lipped bats.
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Explore Wind Cave & Clearwater Cave

Clearwater Cave can be reached on foot or by boat
Today you'll visit Clearwater Cave, one of Asia's longest caves, with a length of 66
miles (107 km). There are two ways of reaching Clearwater: hike along a 2.5-mile (4
km) nature trail or ride a longboat along the Melinau River, usually stopping off
at Wind Cave along the way. Wind Cave is home to many impressive stalactites,
stalagmites, flow rocks, helictites, and rock corals, some of which are illuminated in
the King's Room chamber.

Once you've taken some time to explore, follow a plank walk or take a boat to a picnic
area near the entrance of Clearwater Cave. After touring both caves, climb back down
the steps to the nearby picnic area, where you'll find a crystal-clear pool filled with
water. This is a great place to stop for a refreshing dip. If you're not up for a swim,
simply relax on the picnic benches and admire the rainforest scenery, watching the
swarms of butterflies that flutter around the river bank (keep an eye out for the bright-
green Rajah Brooke butterfly).

Free Day in Gunung Mulu National Park

Choose your own adventure today in Gunung Mulu National Park

Today you'll have a free day to explore the national park at your leisure. There are
many scenic options for hiking here, including the Kenyalang Loop, Paku Valley Loop,
and Botanical Heritage Loop trails. If you take the Paku Valley Loop trail, be sure to
take a few moments to sit by the Paku Waterfall, a small waterfall located in an
atmospheric grove. You could also take a short walk from the park headquarters to
reach the Tree Top Tower, where you can watch for colorful tropical birds perched in
the rainforest canopy.

Leisurely Canopy Walk, Fly to Miri

Day Trip to Niah National Park

Visit the impressive caves of Niah National Park on a day trip
Today you'll take a day trip to Niah National Park, which is located less than two hours
from Miri. Here you'll explore Niah Archaeological Museum, tour an Indigenous Iban
longhouse, and visit impressive caves such as Niah Cave and Painted Cave. Niah Cave
is located on the northern edge of a limestone mountain called Gunung Subis (Mount
Subis). The cave is an important prehistoric site and is home to the oldest recorded
human settlement in eastern Malaysia, dating back 40,000 years. The Painted Cave is
located in a smaller limestone structure and is home to rock paintings that are around
1,200 years old.
During the tour, you'll also learn how the caves are well-known for the swiftlets' nests
located on their ceilings. Sections of the cave ceiling are privately owned by collectors

who come to scrape off and harvest the nests twice a year, which are then used for
birds' nest soup and traditional medicine. Harvesters climb up a single pole to the cave
ceiling and scrape off the nests by candlelight.

Depart Miri

Take a morning stroll around Miri to finish the trip
It's time to depart Malaysian Borneo! If you have some extra time in Miri today, stroll
through the city streets or pick up some last-minute souvenirs to take home. Then,
prepare to say goodbye as you transfer to Miri Airport for your outbound flight. Have a
safe and comfortable journey home or to your next destination!