TOUR EXTENSIONS

ADDITIONAL TOURS

Extend your adventure with any of the following add on tours. Please note that the tours available are not limited to the following. Should you have heard of anything which we have not listed below, just contact us and we will probably be able to include it for you. As mentioned in our Home Page, our tours are not only limited to leisurely sightseeing around Sabah and Sarawak, but also include the hard adventure type tours for those who are prepared to rough it a bit. Whether it be white water rafting, a climb to the summit of Mt. Kinabalu, a jungle trek to Mt. Trusmadi, jungle treks to stay in long houses with local tribes or mountain bike trips through areas of Borneo which are not so accessible by motor car or minibus, we can organise the tour for you.

If you enjoy diving, come with us to some of the most interesting diving in the region. We have trips to the Sipadan area off the East coast of Sabah in the Celebes Sea where the sea is teaming with marine life, or you can go wreck diving near Labuan off the North-West coast of Sabah in the South China Sea. Even if you have no previous diving experience, we can organise a tour for you which will provide you with an internationally recognised dive course, and then allow you enjoy the fabulous diving spots of Borneo. Diving may be organised as a tour on its own, or in conjunction with any of our regular tours. Alternatively, you can tailor a combined trip to suit your own requirements.

You will find our tour costs listed on the Tour Prices page of our web site. It is arranged generally by geographic areas and the closest major towns in those areas. All our tours are coded - simply look up the code to find the cost of that particular tour.

Additional tours you may wish to consider could include:

From Kuching

A Longhouse in Sarawak

Longhouse tours - stay overnight or take a day trip to a longhouse. We have tours which allow you to stay in separate accommodation near the village longhouse and yet participate in the day to day routine of longhouse life in the area close to Kuching on the Skrang River, or further afield in the Batang Ai region. A trip to the Skrang River Longhouses can be done in a day (Tour Code KCHSK1), or alternatively, allow extra time to stay in a longhouse overnight where you will be a guest of the tribal chief for a feast. Skrang River trips can be arranged for periods of up to 3 Days/2 Nights (Tour Code KCHSK3). On the longer trip, time will be spent on the second day up-river trekking in secondary rainforest or boating and experiencing the way of life in the interior.

Sarawak Museum - Kuching Sarawak Museum - Kuching

Kuching City Tour - Discover the charms of the city, as well as spending some time uncovering the past and pondering the future at the world famous Sarawak Museum, which is definitely one of the best museums in the whole of South-East Asia. See buildings dating back to the time of the white Rajahs, ancient Chinese temples and colourful markets displaying the produce which first brought the traders to Borneo. (Tour Code KCH1)

Boardwalk on a Bako Jungle Trail Boardwalk on a Bako Jungle Trail

Tours to National Parks in the vicinity of Kuching - Bako and Mount Gadang, Bako being the oldest National Park in Sarawak. Tours to Bako can be arranged from a half day (Tour Code KCHBK1) duration up to 4 Days/3 Nights (Tour Code KCHBK4).

A trip to Gunung Gadang will require a full day, and includes a trip to Semengoh Wildlife Centre and Pandan Beach. (Tour Code KCHGG1)

Take some time to visit Sarawak Cultural Village to obtain a first hand idea of the way of life in the villages and the longhouses of the region, together with an insight into the arts and crafts, including tribal dances of the various tribes. (Tour Code KCH2)

Travelling by Longboat up the Batang Ai

Spend a couple of days in the Batang Ai region of Sarawak exploring the wonderful scenery and taking in the diverse wildlife and vegetation. While you are there you could also visit a tribal village and spend the night in a longhouse, sharing life with the villagers (Tour Code BAI2), or alternatively, if an overnight stay in the longhouse is not quite what you have in mind, take a day trip up the river in a longboat to visit the Batang Ai National Park and also a longhouse or two, where you will also be able to share a meal and drinks with the villagers, and watch them perform local dances for your entertainment. (Tour Code BAI1)

Enjoying Longhouse
Hospitality - Ulu Ai Enjoying Longhouse Hospitality - Ulu Ai

Extended tours to Longhouses in the region are also available from Batang Ai, including Ulu Ai, which is recognised as one of the region's best examples of village based tourism. Longhouse tours in this region can be arranged for periods of up to 5 Days/4 Nights. (Tour Code KCHUL5) The lodge at Nanga Sumpa was made famous by Michael Palin (of Monty Python fame) in his trip around the Pacific Rim.

At Ulu Ai, the accommodation is in a separate lodge to the village Longhouse, which provides simple, clean lodging with Western style toilets, mosquito netting, mattresses and clean linen. The meals are prepared in the lodge and feature fresh jungle vegetables and other local delicacies. Activities during your stay in the area include trekking or travelling by longboat up the river, visiting the longhouse and surrounding farms and participating in the daily activities of the Iban people.

From Miri

The Grand Old Lady on Canada Hill Grand Old Lady on Canada Hill

Miri City Tour - A tour of the city will take the native market where you will be able to walk amongst the stalls and be introduced to a variety of edible plants from the jungle. A few streets further towards the city, visit the local fish market and the Chinese Temple. See the "Grand Old Lady" which is the first oil well which was spudded on Canada Hill, a limestone hill overlooking the city, in August 1910. You will also make a stop at Taman Selera, a popular spot on the coast of the South China Sea, and take a stroll along the beach before returning to your hotel (or the airport). (Tour Code MYY1)

For those with more time to spare while in Miri, continue on to Lambir Hill National Park, where you can enjoy lunch by one of the many cooling waterfalls and follow trails through the forest to discover why this is known as one of the richest rainforests in the world. (Tour Code MYY2)

Inside the Deer Cave - Mulu

Mulu Caves - It goes without saying that any tour of Mulu should also include the popular tourist Caves - the Clearwater and Wind Caves, and the Deer and Lang Caves. The stalactites and stalagmites in the Lang Cave are some of the best to be found in Mulu National Park. The exodus of bats in search of food from the Deer Cave at sunset each evening makes a late afternoon visit to the Deer Cave a high priority on the list of "must do's". The entry to the Deer Cave is the largest of any cave in the world - St. Paul's Cathedral would fit comfortably under its archway. (Tour Code MZV1)

Bats leaving the Deer Cave at Sunset

The visit to the Wind Cave necessitates a trip up the river by longboat. In the Wind Cave can be found the impressive "King's Chamber", and some wonderful examples of stalactites and stalagmites exhibiting delicate lace like patterns. Clearwater Cave nearby is the home of a unique species of plant - the one leafed plant. Close to Clearwater Cave is a wonderful swimming area which is nicely shaded by giant rainforest trees, where you will be able to enjoy a lunch break. (Tour Code MZV2)

Treks May Involve Getting Wet! Treks will involve getting wet!

Further trips from Mulu, for those who are reasonably fit, can include Melinau Gorge - 3 Days/2 Nights which will involve longboat trips on the river, overland trekking and camping. (Tour Code MZVA3)

The Pinnacles near Mulu

Other trekking trips include the walk to Mulu Summit 4 Days/3 Nights the main feature of which is the walk to the summit of Mt Mulu (Tour Code MZVA4); the walk to the Pinnacles 3 Days/2 Nights - which are a weathered limestone rock formations which you will more than likely see on your flight into Mulu. The first day of the trip follows the same route as the trip to Melinau Gorge, while the second day is spent on a very energy sapping climb to the Pinnacles and back. (Tour Code MZVA5)

For the speleologists out there, we also offer some cave explorations to the Sarawak Chamber, which is the world's largest natural chamber; and a link between the Clearwater and Wind Caves which will include some swimming in underground river systems. Clearwater Cave is the longest cave in South-East Asia, and at 107 km, is the eighth longest cave system in the world.

For all adventure trips such as the trekking and caving, you will be required to bring some of your own gear, such as sleeping bags, a good pair of gardening gloves (for good grip and protection against rough surfaces), a torch and small backpack. For caving trips, you will be provided with lamps and helmets. You will be issued with a comprehensive list of requirements on booking with us.

Niah Caves - The caves are located close to the coast a couple of hours South of Miri, and are the site of the earliest habitation by man in South-East Asia. Some remnants of the habitation can still be seen. The caves also support bird nest collectors who collect the edible white birds nests formed by swiftlets which live in the cave, and which are used in the famous Chinese dish - "birds nest soup". A trip to the caves will take the best part of a day (Tour Code MYY3), and can also be taken with an overnight stay in the area (accommodation in a Park Hostel with dormitory style accommodation) which will enable you to see the spectacle of millions of bats departing the caves for their nightly feed. (Tour Code MYY4)

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Additional photographs on this page are courtesy of Sarawak Tourism Board (Longhouse and Pinnacles), and Borneo Adventure (Longhouse and river crossing)