Magic Mulu Headhunters Trail

MAGIC MULU HEADHUNTERS’ TRAIL 5D4N

Price: Usd412 ex Miri Usd465 ex Kota Kinabalu   per person based on twin share staying at Benarat Lodge (Budget)

Price Usd463 ex Miri Usd516 ex Kota Kinabalu per person based on twin share staying at Royal Mulu Resort (Deluxe)

Price includes: all transfer in Mulu, airfare MYY-MZV-MYY or BKI-MZV-BKI,  entry permit and fees, accommodation of your choice either at DELUXE or BUDGET,  camp fees, meals (3B, 3L, 3D), excursion to Show Caves of Mulu and Pinnacles Climb,  and Nature Guide.

Not included: Alcoholic and soft drinks, porter fees, mattress rental and items not included.

Requirement for the trip: water bottle, raincoat, torchlight, insect repellent, towel, toilet and bath kit, a bed sheet, rucksack, 1 long sleeve shirt and pants, 2 pieces of T-shirt, hat and sun lotion.

Validity: till 30^th June 2010

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Itinerary:                                                                                                                                  

Day 1/Miri-Mulu

This morning we fly from Miri to Mulu on MH3630 ETD 0910hrs.  Upon arrival in Mulu, transfer to Benarat Lodge for lunch. We then proceed to visit the largest cave passage in the world – Deer Cave and Lang's Cave. The enormous chambers of Deer Cave are home to over 32 million bats! At dusk, we witness the amazing spectacle of these creatures emerging from the gaping mouth of the cave, as they head out into the forest in search of food.  We return late in the afternoon to Park HQ and transfer by van to Benarat Lodge.   (Meals included: 1 lunch, 1 dinner)

Day 2/Camp 5                                                                                                                                                           

This morning we go by boat to the source of the Clearwater River. We visit Wind and Clearwater Cave. We then have lunch at the Clearwater Spring. Hence we proceed by boat to Long Lutut. We trek through the lowland forest to camp 5 (3hrs trek) where we put overnight. Camp 5 is a very basic accommodation. It is possible to hire simple mats to sleep.    (Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)

Day 3/Pinnacles Climb

Early breakfast and we ascend Mt Api to the Pinnacles (1200m). As we climb the forest, big trees give way to bushes and rhododendrons. At the top there is a magnificent view across the Pinnacles and Brunei Bay. Packed lunch provided at the view point. We descend to Camp 5 for overnight.  (Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)

Day 4/Headhunters Trail                                                                                                                                              

This morning we follow the ancient path of the headhunters, crossing two rivers to meet the boat at Kuala Terikan. Descend down the river to the Iban longhouse. Here, we spend a night as guests of our Iban hosts. Please don't expect any comforts and be prepared for the fact that the living conditions in the longhouse are extremely basic – this night is designed to give you a first-hand experience of how the Iban people live and also provide an insight into their unique customs. We will be sleeping on the ground, on simple mats and it is highly recommended that you bring your own sleeping sheet. The Ibans are generally very reserved people unless, of course, they get on to their home-brewed rice wine! In the evening, share a glass of "Tuak" (rice wine) with the Ibans and join in their music and traditional dances. The white-men's version of the headhunters' dance is always the most amusing!. We stay overnight at the longhouse.  (Meals included: 1 breakfast,1 lunch, 1 dinner)

Day 5/ Limbang –Miri      

This morning we bade farewell to our Iban friends and continue our journey by boat to Medamit. From there we travel overland to Limbang airport where we will take the flight to Miri on MH3475 ETD 1115 ETA Miri 1145hrs  or continue your journey to Kota Kinabalu by express boat departing at 0830hrs daily in the morning  (Meals included: 1 breakfast)

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