3 Days Mulu Cave Discovery
This three-day journey uncovers some of the world’s most impressive cave systems in Gunung Mulu National Park. Explore marvellous caverns, view dramatic rock formations, and witness the spectacular bat exodus at dusk. Travel by longboat along the Melinau River, visit a local Penan market, and enjoy time amid nature.
Day-to-Day Itinerary
Discover Mulu National Park’s Deer Cave and Lang Cave which are two distinctly different caves situated in the park’s southern hill area. Upon arrival at Mulu Airport, we are welcomed by our guide and transferred to Mulu National Park.
In the afternoon, we start our adventure with the Deer and Lang Cave tour. We are required to arrive at least 10 minutes ahead of the daily tours departing from the Park headquarters at 2pm or 2.30 pm, before trekking to Lang Cave. Despite being the smallest out of the four other show caves in the park, Lang Cave has a spectacular array of stalactites, stalagmites and rim stone pools. In contrast, overwhelming Deer Cave is the biggest show cave at Mulu and one of the largest cave passages in the world. A powerful underground river once flowed through this area dissolving and eroding the limestone to form a stream passage cave and our tour is timed to coincide with the bat exodus. Afterwards we return to our hotel.
Overnight at Mulu Park HQ or Mulu Marriott Resort.
Explore Wind Cave, famed for its impressive caverns and unusual limestone formations with its ‘King’s Room’ filled with stalagmites and stalactites that look like polished chandeliers and candlesticks, before proceeding to Clearwater Cave where the river beneath travels a subterranean route over a huge distance. Daily tours leave from the park headquarters at 8.45 am and 9.15 am and we cruise up the Melinau River in a longboat and visit the Penan Longhouse Market on the way (closed on Sundays).
After experiencing the cool air that travels down Wind Cave, we take a short walk along the river to Clearwater Cave past giant logs thrown high on the banks – evidence of this mighty underground river. Swimming is not permitted in the cave, however, we can enjoy a dip in the crystal clear waters outside the cave where the river emerges from the cliff face. We enjoy a packed lunch at the Clearwater rest hut before returning to the park in the late afternoon.
Please note: The pathway to Wind and Clearwater Caves, via Moonmilk Cave, has been closed due to rock falls.
Overnight at Mulu Park HQ or Mulu Marriott Resort.
After breakfast at the hotel, we have free time to spend at our leisure until we depart for Mulu Airport for our departure flight.
Route
- Private Tour will provide private guide and boat only, other services will still be in sharing basis;
- Effective from 01st September 2017 onwards, a Tourism Tax of MYR10.00 per room per night will be levied directly to the non-Malaysian guests at the Hotel upon check-out;
- Private tours only with Private English speaking guide and boat transfer. Land transfers are still in sharing basis;
- Single Supplement refers as single room surcharge. Private Tour package rate for 1 Pax travelling is already inclusive of Single Supplement;
- Child under 12 years old: 95% of adult rate based on respective pax range;
- We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this tour; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant;
- We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the tour in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests;
- Guests traveling over and during local holidays may experience longer waiting times than normal, may see certain sites being closed down, and this program may be subject to supplementary charges;
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this;
- Tours and excursions often include obstacles of various kinds that may not make this excursion suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility;
- The protection of the country’s flora, fauna and its historical and cultural treasures is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles;
- Please ensure that you bring torch light, insect repellent, raincoat, walking shoes, glove, swim wear, sunglasses, a hat / cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us. Even when it is cloudy, the sun still has an immense power;
- All mentioned times, durations and stops are based on approximations and may change due to unforeseen circumstances, weather and traffic conditions beyond our control.
- Accommodation at Mulu Park HQ (Park Chalet) or Mulu Marriott Resort (Deluxe);
- Tours and transfers in sharing basis with English-speaking guiding services / assistance or driver cum guide;
- All meals as indicated in the programme (Breakfast & dinner at hotel and packed lunch for Clearwater Tour);
- Mulu National Park entrance fees;
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
- Personal expenses such as other meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours/ visits, unless otherwise stated;
- Any domestic / international airline tickets, airport taxes, visa fees, specific camera / video fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general pick-up / drop-off regions (such as airports, out-of-town resorts, ports, harbours and accommodation in surrounding towns);
- Any accommodation expenses of a personal nature. This includes (compulsory festive) meals and drinks, mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the programme;
- International travel and medical insurance coverage for customers;
- Voluntary carbon emission compensation: USD 1.50 per person per day.
