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| Cover the attractions of Kuching, one of the loveliest cities in Southeast Asia. On the City Tour, you will be taken to the two Sarawak Museums, old Kuching including the Gambir Spice Market and the Main Bazaar (great for bargain hunting), the new Waterfront, a Malay Village and a visit to the Tua Pek Kong, Kuching's oldest Chinese temple. | |||
| "See Sarawak in Half a
Day!" This award-winning living museum offers an excellent
introduction to Sarawak's cultural kaleidoscope. Replica buildings
represent every major ethnic group in Sarawak, and because they are
inhabited, visitors are given the unique opportunity of witnessing the
lifestyles of the different cultures. One may even sample their food!
The Village is 45 minutes' drive from Kuching and is located at Damai. | |||
| Longhouse visits may cover
day-trips to a Bidayuh longhouse or longer overnight journeys into
Lemanak, to experience the Iban way of life. In most cases, guesthouses
are built adjoining the longhouse to accommodate for visitors. This is to
minimise the impact of visitors on the daily goings-on of the longhouse.
One has also the option of staying at the 5-star luxury award-winning eco-friendly Hilton Batang Ai Resort. | |||
| Sarawak's oldest Park is situated 37 km from Kuching (30-minute car ride followed by 30 minute boat ride ), and its coastline consists of secluded beaches accessible by marked jungle trails. Several beaches are bound by cliffs carved by wave erosion into amazing psychedelic patterns. Bako is of particarly interest to botanists due to the variety of vegetation availa ble form the low-lying dipterocarp forest to the scub-like plants on the plateau. Aside from flora, amongst the fauna of Bako one may view the shy proboscis monkey, found only in Borneo, as well as long-tailed macaques, silver leaf monkeys and monitor lizards. | |||
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| The breathtaking Mulu Caves
have been a magnet to visitors. In the limestones beneath the lush forest
canopy lie the magnificent caves of Mulu, including the world's largest
cave passage (Deer Cave) , the world's largest natural chamber (Sarawak
Chamber) and the longest cave in Southeast Asia (Clearwater Cave). There
are 4 showcaves open to the public, and more adventurous cavers can be
guided by experts into less explored areas. NEW ! Rock-face for amateur rock climbers at the 3-star Royal Mulu Resort. Few resorts can boast of a swimming-pool nestled in the oldest rainforest the the world! A 2-day jungle trek to the Pinnacles, an area of razor-sharp limestone formations piercing 20 metres into the air is a challenge to the fitter visitors. | |||
| Niah is one of Sarawak's most important archaeological sites and its claim to fame is its role as one of the birthplace of civilisation in the region. Niah has a vast cave of swarming bats and swiftlets (collection of birds' nest takes place here), and is nestled in majestic rainforest. | |||
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Upper Baram River Adventure  |
The Baram is the largest river
in Northern Sarawak. The Upper Baram River Adventure begins at Long San, a
large longhouse that has become an important centre for religion,
education and health in the Baram. From Long San, the adventure continues
by longboat up perilous rapids to Long Mekaba, a village well known for
the musicality of its folk. Further upriver are the Penan settlements of
Long Jekitan, Long Tikan and Long Bi. Note : Medium to high adventure requiring above-average physical fitness. This adventure requires a minumum of 4 persons and 4 weeks' notice to organise. | ||
| The lovely Bario is home to
the Kelabits and the 'Tarawe Trail' or the 'Trail of Dreams' is arguably
the most enriching way of discovering the Highlands. On the trail, one may
relflect over the Megaliths, the only material evidence of an ancient
culture in Borneo. Little is known of the numerous dolmens and megaliths
scattered around the Highlands that embody the mystery and romance that is
Borneo. Note : Medium to high adventure requiring above-average physical fitness. |
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Kuching (Head Office) & Miri
Audry Wan Ullok, General Manager Stephanie Wan Ullok, Director Mary-Ann Chua, Sales & Operations Manager |
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