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11-Day Sarawak Coastal and Interior Explorer
Explore Borneo’s Coastal & Interior regions
Authentic Cultural Experience
See Borneo Wildlife
Embark on an 11-day journey through Sarawak’s coastal and interior gems. Encounter the rare Proboscis monkey in Bako, explore a secluded National Park, and discover Borneo’s captivating caves and UNESCO World Heritage Areas. Beyond the typical tourist paths, immerse yourself in the cultures of the Iban, Coastal Malay, and Melanau people. This curated tour ensures you experience the essence of Sarawak’s coastal and interior wonders, including the iconic Mulu in the heart of Borneo.
Note: The standard length of this tour is 11 days. A shorter, customized version of this tour is available on request. Contact Us to find out more.
Tour Highlights
Explore Mulu National Park
Experience Authentic Borneo Iban & Coastal Malay Culture
Come close to crocodiles & a rare species of monkey
See one of the oldest churches in Sarawak
Visit Maludam National Park
Traditional meal in an Iban Longhouse
Explore 4 of Borneo’s stunning caves
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Itinerary
Trip Details
Price
Adult (13+): MYR 13,500
Children (3-12 years old extra bed): MYR 10,345
Single Supplement (non sharing room): MYR 1,300
- Minimum 2 Adults to guarantee departure
- Based on Twin Sharing Room basis
- Children Policy:
- 0-2 years old (Sharing Bed): 30% of Adult’s price
- 3 – 12 years old (Ex – Bed): 75% of Adult’s price
Departure Time
8 AM
Meeting Point
Kuching Airport or Hotel
Tour End
Mulu Airport
Availability
Year-round, Monday-Sunday
Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Group Size
2 to 8 persons
Included
- Transportation & English- speaking driver/guide
- Meal are provided as stated in the itinerary
- Twin sharing room:
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- 2 nights @ The Marian Boutique Lodging House , 2 stars, or similar
- 1 nights @ Maludam Hotel (basic accommodation)
- 1 nights @ Ulu Sarikei Longhouse (1-star hotel)
- 1 nights @ Sibu Kingwood Hotel 4-star hotel, or similar
- 2 nights @ Mukah Kingwood Hotel 3* or Similar
- 1 night @ Miri Imperial Palace Hotel, 4 stars or similar
- 2 nights @ Mulu Park Garden Bungalow
Domestic Flight
- MH3552 [1350(MKM) -1500(MYY) ]
- MH3632 [1220 (MYY) – 1250 (MZV)]
Not Included
- International flight to Borneo and domestic flight connection not stated (ie. To Kuching and from Mulu)
- Juices and alcoholic beverages
- Tourism tax MYR 10.00 per bed/room is applicable for foreigners or non-Malaysians, payable upon check-in
- Tip gratuity is at your discretion
- Camera & video fees at certain site visits
- Medical & travel insurance
- Hotel accommodation after the tour ends
- Any other items not in the tour itinerary
What to Bring
- Multiple sets of spare casual clothing, including long trousers and shorts, hat/cap, swimming costumes, sandals, and extra walking shoes.
- Personal care: small towel, toiletries, personal medication, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent.
- Camera and chargers, dry bag, torch/flashlight, and sunglasses.
- On day trips, bring snacks and extra mineral water.
- Passport with 6 months validity and spare pages (additional immigration check at Sarawak’s entry points) and travel insurance details.
Tour Staff
At different locations on this long trip, we use a combination of local guide, park guide and community guide who are most willing to share their knowledge of local culture and the remarkable diversity of local fauna and flora so that you will have plenty of information about your journey, and at the same time ensure safety and Great FUN in this beautiful island. One passionate local English Speaking guide will serve up to a maximum of 8 guests.
Good to Know
- Reservation required 3 days in advance
- Suitable for families and visitors of all ages
Important to Know
Options for departing Mulu are Mulu (MZV) – Kuching (KCH) on MASWings MH3753 (Dep 1455, Arr 1630) and Mulu (MZV – Kota Kinabalu (BKI) on MASWings MH3254 (Dep 1455, Arr 1645).
All tours are subject to weather conditions and may be amended without notice to suit the prevailing conditions at the time of tour.
This tour is available with minimum of 2 pax to go. Should you be only 1 person, we will wait for at least one other to join the tour to guarantee the departure.
What You'll Do
Arrive at the Kuching International Airport and transfer to your first hotel in Borneo. Spend the first day in Kuching, the “City of Cat,” exploring its historical quarters and museums at your own pace. The next day, visit Bako National Park, one of Borneo’s oldest national parks, by a 20-minute boat cruise to the Bako Peninsula where you can explore its forests and wildlife. Enjoy a day of trekking through the rainforest and spend the day spotting proboscis monkeys, wild boars, exotic birds, and snakes. Lunch is included at the park canteen.
Meals: 1 Breakfast (D2), 1 Lunch (D2)
Accommodation: The Marian Boutique Lodging House , 2 stars
Drive along the Sarawak coastal way and immerse yourself in local culture and traditions as you visit a Chinese Temple and Malay fishing villages. We’ll take a 1-hour drive to Beliong jetty, where a traditional sampan boat will whisk you across the Samarahan River to Beliong Island, a hidden gem nestled amidst mangroves. Here, vibrant communities of Malays, Chinese, and Iban, along with the Beliong Temple, paint a picture of a once vibrant coastal settlement. As we continue northeastward, we’ll cross two significant rivers, one via a 1.48-km long bridge and the other on a unique 2.8-km car ferry crossing, before arriving at Kampung Hilir Maludam, a peaceful Malay fishing village, where we’ll check into a local hotel. Spend the rest of the afternoon experiencing the warm hospitality of the locals and exploring the quaint Malay fishing village. If it’s the time of the season, we will be able to watch jellyfish and dry fish processing in the local village during the kampong walking tour. Take part in a Malay traditional baking class in the neighborhood and learn age-old techniques to create delicious local delicacies. We then join a family dinner with our local host for a full experience of a traditional Malay fishing village.
Meals: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Accommodation: Maludam Hotel
Today, explore Maludam National Park for its iconic wildlife. After breakfast, take a 2-hour boat ride to discover Maludam National Park, where the iconic proboscis monkeys with their bulbous noses swing through the trees. Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive Red Banded Langur, a testament to the park’s biodiversity. After the cruise, you will do a 3-hour scenic overland journey to visit Ulu Sarikei Longhouse to meet your Iban longhouse host. Take part in local farm activities such as rubber tapping and pepper processing. Hike to a nearby waterfall and exchange stories with the longhouse folks over dinner. Sleep on a mattress under a mosquito net in the simple longhouse accommodation.
Meals: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Accommodation: Ulu Sarikei Longhouse
Drive to Sibu and try out some of the local favorite street food at a local hawker center. Join the Sibu Heritage Trail and visit the bustling Sibu market, one of the largest in Malaysia. Take a leisurely stroll on a beautiful esplanade alongside one of the longest rivers in Borneo; the Rajang River. Enjoy the modern town of Sibu in a local restaurant before settling into the comfort of Sibu Kingwood Hotel.
Meals: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Accommodation: Sibu Kingwood Hotel
Embark on an immersive journey along the Rajang River to Mukah, where time seems to have stood still. Cruise the Igan River and experience the Melanau way of life as the boat stops to pick up goods and passengers. Learn about the Melanau people’s customs, hierarchy, and craft in Kg Tellian. Go for a leisure boat cruise along the Tellian River to witness traditional cottage industries. End the day with a stroll on Kaul Beach and a seafood dinner. On the second day, Visit a local sago processing center, a cottage industry that produces sago pearls the traditional way. Visit the bustling fish market and witness how fishmongers prepare umai (raw fish). Visit other cottage industries in the area such as tebaloi (sago biscuit) making. Visit Lamin Dana Handicraft Center to learn and understand Melanau handicraft. Learn the art of batik printing using sago starch and nipah leaves craft making.
Meals: 2 Breakfast (D6 & D7), 2 Lunch (D6 & D7), 2 Dinner (D6 & D7)
Accommodation: Mukah Kingwood Hotel 3* or Similar
After an early breakfast, visit the bustling fish market and witness the Umai (raw fish) processing. If we are lucky, we may be able to sample one of the local “Bizarre Foods” in the market, ie, the wild sago worm (Siet). After an early lunch, transfer to Mukah airport for an early afternoon flight to Miri. Upon arrival, we drove into the city of Miri for a city tour of Miri. We then check in at a hotel and the rest of the day is free and easy, or take a walk to enjoy the sunset at the Coco Cabana waterfront.
Meals: 1 Breakfast & 2 Lunch
Accommodation: Miri Imperial Palace Hotel, 4 stars
Flight: MH3552 ( 1350-1500 ) MKM-MYY
The journey begins with a transfer from Miri airport for a domestic flight to Mulu. The extensive underground system in Mulu includes the spectacular and immense Sarawak Chamber which is the largest known natural cave chamber in the world. This is where you can also watch the spectacular bat flights in their pre-dawn cave exit. On day 2, visit Deer Cave and Clearwater Cave which are one of the largest single cave passages and one of the longest caves in the world respectively and ends with a picnic lunch at Clearwater summer huts. Experience Mulu’s natural wonders in this 3 Days 2 Nights stay at the Mulu National Park accommodation.
Meals: 2 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
Accommodation: Mulu National Park Chalet
Flight: MH3632 [1220 (MYY) – 1250 (MZV)]
Today the tour concludes. After breakfast you will be transferred to Mulu Airport.
Meals: – 1 Breakfast
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Good To Know
- We recommend guests bring your own refillable water bottles and avoid using one-off plastic water bottles.
- During our tours, we recycle wherever possible, and try to keep our waste as low as possible. We discourage the use of plastic bags, and suggest that you bring your own dry bag or small waterproof backpack.
- Check out OUR RESPONSIBLE TOURISM COMMITMENT.(opens in a new tab)
- Please do not take pieces of coral or other endangered plant life home as a souvenir.
See What Our Guests Are Saying
The most memorable part was arranged by Jerry Tao to attend the Remembrance Day celebrations on Labuan Island – an unexpected addition and very much appreciated. Some of the other highlights were visiting Bako National Park (seeing proboscis monkeys and wild boar plus the rock formations); the Orangutan Sanctuary and seeing a female and her baby; visiting the Niah Caves; the visit to Brunei and the visit with Jack Koh to Kinabalu Park. Learning the history & cultures of the areas we visited was a special treat.
