Tanjung Datu National Park 3D2N

Tanjung Datu National Park 3D2N
From MYR MYR950.00
  • Duration: 55 Hours (approx.)
  • Product code: TD3
Day 1 Kuching – Sematan – Tanjung Datu National Park (L, D)
Tanjung Datu comprises a narrow strip of forested hills and stunning beaches with clear emerald green waters. Located at the southwestern tip of Sarawak, Tanjung Datu is one of Sarawak’s smallest national parks but it is perhaps the most beautiful.  A key attraction is its seclusion. The park’s remoteness means that the beaches are pristine and the rainforest intact.  The park is home to a variety of wildlife include Bornean gibbons, pig-tailed macaques, long-tailed macaque monkeys, silver-leaf monkeys, civet cats, bearded pigs, diverse birdlife and more. Green turtles also nest on the park’s beaches from April to September.

0900 hours – Pick-up from hotel in Kuching and proceed by road (approx. 2 hours) to the small coastal town of Sematan. Take a boat (approx. 60 mins) to Tanjung Datu National Park. Arrive at Tanjung Datu National Park HQ around 1330 hours, walk across the beach and settle in at the campsite. (If the tide is low or sea conditions prevent boat landings at the park HQ, arrive at the small bay of Telok Upas and walk 15 minutes to Park HQ.) The rest of the day is at your own leisure. Relax on the beach, hike the Telok Upas or Viewpoint trails, have a swim or visit the turtle hatchery. Enjoy dinner at the park HQ. After dark go on short night walk and search for wildlife such as wild boar, sambar deer, mouse deer, barking deer, civet cats and other nocturnal creatures. Return to the park HQ then take a stroll along the beach to see if any turtles have come ashore to nest. Please note turtle sightings are not guaranteed. Overnight at the camping shelters at the park HQ.

Day 2 Tanjung Datu National Park (B, L, D)
After breakfast, around 0800 hours go for a jungle trek along the Pasir Antu Laut trail. Enjoy the forest scenery along the 2.7 km trail and keep a look out for wildlife. Gibbons, banded langurs and hornbills are sometimes spotted on this trail. Midway along the trail you will come to a small stream. Take a short break before continuing through the pristine forest to Antu Laut beach. Have a swim at the beach before returning along the forest trail. Half way along the trail turn left onto a small track that leads to the main turtle beach. Huge boulders are found along the coast here where the rainforest runs right down to the beach. Admire the views before walking back along the beach to the park HQ arriving around 1300-1400 hours. Have a late lunch at the park HQ. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Go snorkelling near Telok Upas or alternatively go for another walk or relax on the beach. Dinner at the park HQ. After dinner go for a short night walk and search for nocturnal creatures. Overnight at the camping shelters at the park HQ.

Day 3 Tanjung Datu National Park – Sematan – Kuching (B, L)
After breakfast, free & easy, relax on the beach or go swimming. At 1100 hours board a boat and return to Sematan. Have lunch in a local restaurant / coffee shop in Sematan. Return to Kuching arriving late afternoon. Be dropped off at your hotel in Kuching.

Note:
This tour is available from April to September. Tanjung Datu is not accessible during the monsoon months owing to high seas. Some activities are subject to weather conditions and may be re-organised to best meet operational situations.
Includes    
Tours, transfers and activities as per itinerary above, 2 nights accommodation at campsite at Tanjung Datu, meals as indicated (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), park entry fees for Tanjung Datu, English speaking guide. 6% Government Service Tax.
Excludes    
Juices, carbonated and alcoholic drinks
Minimum    
2 adults per order
Note
If you are travelling with children, this tour is not recommended if you have a baby or toddler. However, children 5 and above will be able to participate and enjoy themselves. Shorter walks can be arranged for Day 2 if you are travelling with children.
Accommodation Note:
This tour is for those who are prepared to sacrifice hotel comforts to experience a remote and beautiful national park. It is not a luxury tour. Accommodation facilities at Tanjung Datu National Park are basic and consist of raised camping shelters. Mattresses, bedding and mosquito netting are provided. There are showers and flush toilets at the park HQ.