SARAWAK TOURS

Headhunters Trail Trek

Tour Code: MZV6A

Duration - 5 Days/4 Nights

Day 1

Upon arrival at Mulu airport, you will transfer to your accommodation. After lunch proceed to visit the Deer Cave & Lang's Cave. In the afternoon, take a scenic 3km boardwalk through primary rainforest to the entrance of Deer Cave. The Deer Cave has the world's largest cave entrance and is the largest single cave passage in the world - about 120 to 150 m in diameter. It is so large that it can fit St. Paul's Cathedral in London, under its massive archway. The cave has a moon-like landscape and from one vantage point, a perfect profile of President Lincoln can be observed.

Most evenings at dusk, a spectacular exodus of about 2 million of bats can be observed as they leave the cave in search of food. Next to Deer Cave is Lang's Cave. The stalactites and stalagmites inside this cave are representative of the very best limestone formations in the park. Trek back to the Park HQ by torchlight.

Return to your accommodation. (Lunch and Dinner included)

Day 2

After breakfast, depart up-river by longboat and stop at the Clearwater and the Wind caves on the way. After visiting the caves, continue on to Long Litut by longboat which is approximately 1.5 hours further upstream. After lunch, trek to Camp 5 which is a further 2.5 to 3 hours away through a mixed dipterocarp and riparian forest. The travel time estimated depends on the water level in the river. Overnight at Camp 5. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Day 3

After breakfast, stroll the surrounding jungle on the headhunter's trail. Return to Camp 5 for lunch. Later in the afternoon, proceed to Melinau Gorge which is about 1 hour away, although not advisable in bad weather. Overnight at Camp 5 again.

Alternatively, hike to the Mulu Limestone Pinnacles at an elevation of 1175 metres. The climb takes about 3-4 hours for a physically fit person. Pitcher plants and orchids line the way. Arrive at the pinnacles' viewpoint in time for a packed picnic lunch. Descend back to Camp 5 for overnight stay. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Day 4

Trek to Kuala Terikan - about 5 hours of walking. Proceed down river by boat to Rumah Penghulu Sigah or Rumah Bala Lasong, which are both Iban longhouses. The journey takes about 2 to 3 hours - again depending on the water level. Overnight in the longhouse. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Day 5

Depart Rumah Penghulu Sigah or Rumah Bala Lasong by boat for the 1.5 hour trip to Nanga Medamit. From there, proceed to the town of Limbang Town (about an hour away) by van. You will be dropped off at Limbang airport in the early afternoon for your flight to Miri. (Breakfast and Lunch included)

Tour Code	Destination	Duration	Inclusions	1 Person	2 People	3 People
MZV6A	Headhunters Trail	5 Days/4 Nights	Full Board	$1,835	$1,043	$1,043

Prices per person in Australian Dollars and valid to 31 December 2010
flights to Mulu and from Limbang to Miri are not included
Photographs courtesy of Phil Youdale, Forestry Sarawak, Penny Favilla (Rumah Bala Lasong) and Sarawak Tourism