Amazing Sarawak

9 days - from $1255

The Malaysian State of Sarawak on the island of Borneo is one of South East Asia’s best-kept secrets and a true adventurer’s paradise. Travelling by longboat on the waterways amidst the pristine rainforests of Gunung Mulu National Park, we explore some of the massive cave systems and attempt a climb of the amazing limestone Pinnacles. We also spend a night in a traditional longhouse as guests of the Iban people – they’re descendents of headhunters, who only last century had killed their enemies with blowpipes! These days the welcome is far more pleasant.

Highlights

• Culturally diverse Kuching
• Headhunters Trail trek - follow in the footsteps of Kayan warriors
• Sabah's capital Kota Kinabalu
• Stay with the descendents of Borneo’s legendary headhunters
• The bats and caves of Gunung Mulu National Park

Itinerary:

Day 1: Kota Kinabalu2: Limbang3: Iban Longhouse4: Headhunters Trail5-6: Mulu National Park7: Kuching8-9: Bako National Park - Kuching

What's It Like?

Gecko's adventures offer authentic experiences and a genuine alternative to backpacking. Our trips are designed for younger travelers on a budget but do include the entrance fees to the ‘must see’ sights while not wasting your money on unnecessary frills. Itineraries utilize public transport and basic twin share accommodations in small locally owned hotels, the occasional multi-share, or simply floor space in a jungle or village hut. Many trips involve some physical activity, the occasional long traveling day and you will need to carry your own bags. On camping trips, meals are freshly prepared by our camp cook, but expect to put up and take down your tent, and assist with camp chores. On all trips we only use local tour leaders who are passionate about their homeland. This is travel, grassroots style - basic but rewarding.

Included:

• Gecko’s expert English-speaking local tour guide throughout the tour, and local site guides at some sites.

• Overnight stay in a traditional longhouse as guests of the Iban people.

• Trek on the Headhunters Trail, with an overnight stay in a jungle hut.

• Longboat trip down the Melinau River to Mulu.

• Visit to Gunung Mulu National Park - Wind and Clearwater Caves and the bats of Deer Cave.

• Day trip to Bako National Park.

• Free time to explore Limbang and Kuching.

• Local flights from Mulu to Miri and Miri to Kuching.

• Ferry from Sabah to Sarawak.

International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure and airport taxes, visas, all other meals, all optional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature.