Mulu Showcaves, Garden of Eden & Pinnicles 5D4N
From MYR
MYR1,438.00
- Duration: 5 Days (approx.)
- Location: Kuching, Sarawak
- Product code: P1ZXYJ
Day 1 Arrive Mulu National Park
Arrive Mulu airport, meet and transfer to the Mulu Park HQ for check in. Free at leisure. Overnight at your accommodation.
Day 2 Garden of Eden – Deer & Lang Caves (B, L)
After breakfast, at 0930 hrs enjoy a scenic 3 km plankwalk through primary rainforest to the entrance of Deer Cave. Deer Cave is the world’s largest cave passage. Its scale its awesome and you are in no doubt how huge it is when you arrive at the cave entrance. The entrance of the cave is 150 m wide and 120 m high. Nowhere in this massive cave is the roof less than 90 m high. The cave has a moon-like landscape and from one vantage point, a perfect profile of President Lincoln can be observed. Continue your adventure into this ancient enclosed “Garden of Eden” valley which can only be entered via Deer Cave. You will get muddy so bring old clothes, good walking shoes and extra pair of socks to get across the slippery rocks. From the Garden of Eden pool described above, climb, walk and swim up the Eden River to the walking trails that wind around the valley through a series of waterfalls and rock pools ideal for swimming. This secluded valley receives few visitors and is an ideal place for a picnic lunch, photography, exploring and enjoying the peace. Next to Deer Cave is Langs Cave. The stalactites and stalagmites inside this cave are representative of the very best limestone formations in the park. After viewing the two caves, proceed to the Bat Observatory outside Deer Cave. Most evenings at sundown, a spectacular exodus of about 2 million of bats can be observed as they leave the cave in search of food. Then trek back to the park HQ by torchlight. Overnight at your accommodation.
Note: NO SANDALS allowed, rubber shoes with good non slip soles can be purchased from the Park Shop- if available.
Heavy rainfall in the “Garden of Eden” area may mean cancellation of this tour at short notice. Ability to swim is essential. Bring your own torchlight.
Day 3 Wind & Clearwater Caves – Camp 5 (B, L, D)
After breakfast, at 0830 hrs proceed by longboat upriver to Wind Cave with its impressive ‘King’s Chamber’. Here, stalactites and stalagmites with delicate lace-like patterns are found. A short walk along a plankwalk next to the limestone cliff followed by a climb up approximately 250 concrete steps and you arrive at the entrance to Clearwater Cave. Like most caves in Mulu, Clearwater Cave provides a habitat for unique species of plants. One of these, the one-leafed plant can only be found at Mulu. Photo-sensitive algae grow on certain rocks and produce needle-like formations that point towards the source of light. Near Clearwater Cave there is a wonderful swimming area shaded by giant rainforest trees. Enjoy a simple picnic or packed lunch. After lunch proceed to Long Litut (1 hr boat ride). Start trekking to Camp 5 (3 hrs) through a mixed dipterocarp and riparian forest. Overnight at Camp 5 which offers basic dormitory accommodation with basic common toilet facilities.
Day 4 Gunung Api / Pinnacles (B, L, D)
Following breakfast, start to scale Gunung Api for the limestone pinnacles. The climb is very challenging and taxing and will take about 4-5 hours. Arrive at the Pinnacles’ viewpoint in time for a packed lunch. Descend back to Camp 5 and overnight.
Day 5 Camp 5 – Mulu Airport (B, L)
Depart Camp 5 and trek to Long Litut. Proceed downstream by longboat to Park HQ. Lunch enroute or at Park HQ. Transfer to Mulu airport for
departure flight.
Includes:
Mulu airport transfers, 2 nights stay at Mulu Park with breakfast, Entrance Fees, Garden of Eden walk, 4 Showcaves, Longboat transfers, 2 nights stay at Camp 5 (dormitory with bedding and mosquito nets provided), Pinnacles trek, meals as indicated (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch,
D = Dinner) and guiding on tours with an English-speaking guide. 6% Goods & Service Tax.
Excludes:
Air tickets to/from Mulu, other meals at Mulu Park, optional activities, alcoholic beverages, other items not mentioned.
Arrive Mulu airport, meet and transfer to the Mulu Park HQ for check in. Free at leisure. Overnight at your accommodation.
Day 2 Garden of Eden – Deer & Lang Caves (B, L)
After breakfast, at 0930 hrs enjoy a scenic 3 km plankwalk through primary rainforest to the entrance of Deer Cave. Deer Cave is the world’s largest cave passage. Its scale its awesome and you are in no doubt how huge it is when you arrive at the cave entrance. The entrance of the cave is 150 m wide and 120 m high. Nowhere in this massive cave is the roof less than 90 m high. The cave has a moon-like landscape and from one vantage point, a perfect profile of President Lincoln can be observed. Continue your adventure into this ancient enclosed “Garden of Eden” valley which can only be entered via Deer Cave. You will get muddy so bring old clothes, good walking shoes and extra pair of socks to get across the slippery rocks. From the Garden of Eden pool described above, climb, walk and swim up the Eden River to the walking trails that wind around the valley through a series of waterfalls and rock pools ideal for swimming. This secluded valley receives few visitors and is an ideal place for a picnic lunch, photography, exploring and enjoying the peace. Next to Deer Cave is Langs Cave. The stalactites and stalagmites inside this cave are representative of the very best limestone formations in the park. After viewing the two caves, proceed to the Bat Observatory outside Deer Cave. Most evenings at sundown, a spectacular exodus of about 2 million of bats can be observed as they leave the cave in search of food. Then trek back to the park HQ by torchlight. Overnight at your accommodation.
Note: NO SANDALS allowed, rubber shoes with good non slip soles can be purchased from the Park Shop- if available.
Heavy rainfall in the “Garden of Eden” area may mean cancellation of this tour at short notice. Ability to swim is essential. Bring your own torchlight.
Day 3 Wind & Clearwater Caves – Camp 5 (B, L, D)
After breakfast, at 0830 hrs proceed by longboat upriver to Wind Cave with its impressive ‘King’s Chamber’. Here, stalactites and stalagmites with delicate lace-like patterns are found. A short walk along a plankwalk next to the limestone cliff followed by a climb up approximately 250 concrete steps and you arrive at the entrance to Clearwater Cave. Like most caves in Mulu, Clearwater Cave provides a habitat for unique species of plants. One of these, the one-leafed plant can only be found at Mulu. Photo-sensitive algae grow on certain rocks and produce needle-like formations that point towards the source of light. Near Clearwater Cave there is a wonderful swimming area shaded by giant rainforest trees. Enjoy a simple picnic or packed lunch. After lunch proceed to Long Litut (1 hr boat ride). Start trekking to Camp 5 (3 hrs) through a mixed dipterocarp and riparian forest. Overnight at Camp 5 which offers basic dormitory accommodation with basic common toilet facilities.
Day 4 Gunung Api / Pinnacles (B, L, D)
Following breakfast, start to scale Gunung Api for the limestone pinnacles. The climb is very challenging and taxing and will take about 4-5 hours. Arrive at the Pinnacles’ viewpoint in time for a packed lunch. Descend back to Camp 5 and overnight.
Day 5 Camp 5 – Mulu Airport (B, L)
Depart Camp 5 and trek to Long Litut. Proceed downstream by longboat to Park HQ. Lunch enroute or at Park HQ. Transfer to Mulu airport for
departure flight.
Includes:
Mulu airport transfers, 2 nights stay at Mulu Park with breakfast, Entrance Fees, Garden of Eden walk, 4 Showcaves, Longboat transfers, 2 nights stay at Camp 5 (dormitory with bedding and mosquito nets provided), Pinnacles trek, meals as indicated (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch,
D = Dinner) and guiding on tours with an English-speaking guide. 6% Goods & Service Tax.
Excludes:
Air tickets to/from Mulu, other meals at Mulu Park, optional activities, alcoholic beverages, other items not mentioned.
