Mulu Caves Experience
Borneo- Gunung Mulu National Park
Pinnacles
in Mulu National Park
Gunung Mulu National Park
The jewel in Sarawak’ s crown
Sarawak’ s premier national park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of nature’ s most spectacular achievements and recently featured on David Attenborough’ s Planet Earth series. Lying deep below the forest canopy and under the watchful gaze of Gunung Mulu, one of the park’ s three mountains, are the world’ s largest limestone cave system. Its four show caves( Wind, Clearwater, Deer and Lang) are all accessible by wooden walkways and paths, with strategically positioned spotlights highlighting unique geological features including stalagmites and stalactites. Hang around until dusk and, if the weather is fine, you’ ll be treated to the bat exodus, when millions of bats stream and swoop out of Deer Cave in search of food. It’ s quite the performance! Get a bird’ s eye view of the dense vegetation, towering trees and tranquil rivers by stepping out on the gently swaying Mulu Canopy Skywalk, one of the world’ s longest tree-based canopy walks. Keen explorers can take a challenging trek to see the mystical Pinnacles, a series of jagged limestone karsts with razor-like peaks lying halfway up the slopes of Gunung Api.
Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa
5H Mulu National Park
Beautifully designed in the style of ethnic longhouses, this enchanting resort is elevated on stilts, connected by wooden walkways. After exploring the nearby Gunung Mulu National Park or the world famous Mulu Caves, relax in the spa, pool or on your private balcony overlooking the lush rainforest or river. Later, unwind at the bar before dining at the Marriott Café.
Getting there: Flights from Kota Kinabalu take an hour, while from Kuching the flight time is 1½ hours.
Best time to go: July-September are the driest and hottest months and October-January and May-June are the wettest, although cooling rains can be expected at any time, which bring the magic of the tropical rainforest to life.
Mulu Caves Experience
2nt escorted tour
DAY 1 Kota Kinabalu or Kuching / Mulu
Fly to Mulu, deep in the Borneo rainforest and transfer to your hotel. This afternoon, head to Gunung Mulu National Park and walk for around 45 minutes along a wooden boardwalk through riverine and lowland limestone forest to Lang Cave. Here, view beautiful stalagmites and stalactites before visiting Deer Cave. Head to the bat observatory platform and if weather permits, witness millions of bats as they emerge from the cave in spiralling black streams. After this incredible natural spectacle, return to the resort for dinner.
DAY 2 Mulu
Morning departure by longboat to visit a Penan Settlement, where you can learn about their formerly nomadic lifestyle and perhaps purchase handicrafts from the small market. Travel onwards by longboat to Wind Cave, where you can sometimes feel a slight breeze, hence the cave’ s name! Here also is the beautiful King’ s
2nt escorted tour from
£ 549pp
gigantic cave system • incredible bat exodus • rainforest walk
Chamber with its astonishing rock calcite formations. Continue on foot for ten minutes to Clearwater Springs for a short rest before climbing the 200 steps to Clearwater Cave, which is probably the most impressive of all the caves. Lunch is picnic style on the banks of Clearwater Spring after which you can enjoy a swim. After lunch, return to the resort for the afternoon at leisure.
DAY 3 Mulu / Kota Kinabalu or Kuching
At leisure before your flight to Kota Kinabalu or Kuching.
What you need to know:
Daily departures from Kota Kinabalu or Kuching. Minimum of two passengers.
In deluxe rooms at Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa.
Half board. Picnic lunch is also included on day 2.
The price shown includes return flights from Kota Kinabalu or Kuching, two nights accommodation, entrance fees, transfers and services of an English speaking guide.
Note: A good level of fitness is required for the tour especially on day 2 and is therefore, not recommended for the less mobile.
82 Borneo visit your local travel agent or call 08444 937 444