7D6N Sarawak-Brunei Highlights with Mulu UNESCO Tour


TOUR INFORMATION

TOUR CODE: ABSRW-FS05
DESCRIPTION: 7D6N SARAWAK-BRUNEI HIGHLIGHTS WITH MULU UNESCO TOUR
REGION: Sarawak
DURATION: 7 Days 6 Nights
MINIMUM: 2 Pax
AVAILABILITY: Daily
PICK UP POINT: Miri Airport
DROP OFF POINT: Kuching Airport
* All timings are estimated and for reference purposes only. Actual timing will be provided prior to your departure.

Tour highlights

  • Jam-packed tour with fun and exciting activities across Sarawak and Brunei 
  • Tour Kuching’s must-visit landmarks and historical places, such as the White Cat Statue and Kuching Waterfront 
  • Visit the Semenggoh Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to see rescued orangutans and watch them as they come out from the forest during feeding time 
  • Peek into the lives of Sarawakian indigenous tribes with an interactive and engaging visit to the award-winning Sarawak Cultural Village 
  • Visit Miri for a tour of the iconic landmarks, including Canada Hill and Grand Old Lady 
  • Explore Brunei and see the impressive architectures, such as the Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque and Nurul Iman Palace 
  • Reconnect with nature at Gunung Mulu National Park and visit the record-breaking show caves (Lang Cave and Deer Cave) 
  • Learn more about the nomadic Penan tribe and their way of living at Batu Bungan 

Sample itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival / Miri City Tour

  • Upon your arrival at Miri Airport, we will take you on a guided tour around the beautiful city.  
  • We will tour some of Miri's famous and fascinating landmarks, such as Canada Hill, the Petroleum Museum, the Grand Old Lady, and the Old Chinese Temple (WWII surviving building). 
  • You will also have the opportunity to do a little bit of shopping for souvenir at the local herbs shop, Kek Lapis Sarawak shop, Sarawak handicrafts shop, and tamu shop (local weekly market). 
  • Once the day tour is done, we will bring you to your hotel for check in where you are free to do your own leisure activity. 
Meals : Accommodation : 4-Star Miri City Hotel (Twin/Triple Sharing) Or Similar

Day 2 - Brunei City Day Trip

  • After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a 3-hour land drive to Brunei's capital city, Bandar Seri Begawan. 
  • At the capital city, you will see some of Brunei's most iconic mosques, such as the Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque (Brunei's largest mosque) and the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque (one of the most beautiful mosques in the Asia Pacific). 
  • Other tourist attractions in Brunei that we will be visiting include the Royal Regalia Museum, Kampung Ayer, Nurul Iman Palace, and Jerudong Park. 
  • In the afternoon, we will head over to a local restaurant for a delicious lunch. 
  • After a fantastic day touring Brunei, we will head back to the hotel for some well-deserved rest. 
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch Accommodation : 4-Star Miri City Hotel (Twin/Triple Sharing) Or Similar

Day 3 - (Flight) Miri to Mulu / Arrival at Mulu / Deer & Lang Caves

  • After breakfast, it's time to pack up your belongings and check out of the hotel for you flight to Mulu from Miri Airport. 
  • Upon your arrival at Mulu Airport, you will be taken for a short drive to your lodgings at Mulu National Park. 
  • At 1400hrs, a short safety training will be conducted before the tour to Mulu Exhibition Centre. You will be walking for 3km on the boardwalk leading to the entrance to the Deer and Lang Caves where can enjoy the greenery along the way. 
  • After exploring the caves, you can relax on the bat exodus platform and marvel at the incredible sight of two million bats emerging from the tunnel. 
  • After the tour is over, you will return to your lodging where you can relax and free to carry out activities at your leisure. 
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Mulu National Park (Longhouse/Garden Bungalow/Rainforest Lodge With Single/Twin/Triple Sharing Basis) Or Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa

Day 4 - Batu Bungan – Penan Settlement / Wind & Clearwater Caves

  • After breakfast at your lodging, you will take a boat excursion to the Batu Bungan Handicraft Centre, where you can meet with the nomadic Penan people. 
  • You will make your way to the Wind Cave to view the astonishing natural formations that can be found inside, after which you will proceed to the Clearwater Cave for yet another amazing cave adventure. 
  • Picnic lunches are served at the Clearwater Rest Hut, where you are treated to delicious meal and breathtaking scenery before returning back. 
  • We will make our way back to your lodging, where you will be free to do activites at your leisure. 
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation : Mulu National Park (Longhouse/Garden Bungalow/Rainforest Lodge With Single/Twin/Triple Sharing Basis) Or Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa

Day 5 - Arrival / Kuching City Tour

  • After your delightful breakfast, you will be whisked away to Mulu Airport for your flight to Kuching. 
  • We will pick you up at Kuching Airport upon arrival before taking you on a guided tour around the city.  
  • Some of the iconic landmarks we will visit in Kuching includes the White Cat Statue, the Old Court House, the Post Office, the Square Tower, and the Tua Pek Kong Temple, which give you an interesting glimpse of the city and its rich history. 
  • After touring the city, you will head to the Kuching Waterfront to take a ride on the "Tambang", a local term for boat, across the river to the restaurant for your dinner. 
  • After your sumptuous dinner, check into your accommodation to get some much-needed rest before continuing your exciting sightseeing in Kuching the next day. 
Meals : Breakfast / Dinner Accommodation : 3-Star Kuching City Hotel (Twin/Triple Sharing) Or Similar

Day 6 - Semenggoh Wildlife Centre / Sarawak Cultural Village

  • We will pick you up after your hotel breakfast and take you on a 45-minute drive to Semenggoh Wildlife Center to see the semi-wild orangutans. 
  • Head over to the feeding platform using the electric buggy. Remember to enjoy the surrounding view of the jungle along the way! 
  • After seeing the orangutans, you will travel for 1 hour to the award-winning Sarawak Cultural Village. 
  • Upon arrival, you will head to the Cultural Village Café, where delectable Sarawakian Ethnic Lunch is served. 
  • After lunch, go on the tour around the living museum, where you will learn about the traditions and way of life of the 7 major ethnic groups in Sarawak. 
  • Before you leave, sit back and relax as you watch the fun and exciting cultural show in the theatre. 
  • After the show, you will return to your hotel for some free time. 
Meals : Breakfast / Lunch Accommodation : 3-Star Kuching City Hotel (Twin/Triple Sharing) Or Similar

Day 7 - Departure from Kuching International Airport

  • Enjoy some free time at your leisure before checking out of your hotel and transferring to Kuching International Airport for your departure flight.
Meals : Breakfast

This 7 Days 6 Nights tour will show you all the best of Sarawak and Brunei. From the rich cultures and history to the fantastic architecture and wonderous wildlife, both places offer travellers a fascinating glimpse of the island of Borneo and all of its charms.  

You will start the tour at Miri, where you will learn more about the city and its history of oil drilling before journeying to Brunei and getting to know the stunning mosques and elegant buildings, such as the Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque.   

During your nature immersion at Mulu National Park, you will get the chance to see unique geological formations at the show caves as you are surrounded by the beauty of the spectacular rainforest. For an interesting touch of culture, you will also meet with the nomadic indigenous people of the Penan tribe. To round off your trip, you will fly to Kuching, where a fun mix of wildlife and local tradition is waiting for you at the Semenggoh Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Sarawak Cultural Village. 

One of the things you can do in Miri is explore some of its most well-known locations, including Canada Hill for its breathtaking panoramic view of the entire city. You can also go to the nearby Miri Petroleum Museum to learn more about oil drilling, as well as the Grand Old Lady, the city's first oil well. You will pay a visit at the historic Tua Pek Kong Temple, Miri's oldest temple and one of the city's few structures to have survived bombardment during World War II.  

To conclude your day's excursion to Miri, you will visit the local shops where you can buy souvenirs to take home. We recommend buying Kek Lapis Sarawak and local handicrafts. 

You will be given a wonderful tour of Brunei that will take your breath away as you witness its stunning mosques, lavish homes, and other fascinating sights. You will see the Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, a marvel of Islamic architecture with four minarets and 29 golden domes. The mosque, which can accommodate up to 5,000 worshipers at a time, is the biggest in Brunei. Another mosque that you will visit is the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque. It is one of the country’s largest and oldest mosques, as well as one of the most stunning in Asia Pacific. 

The next stop on your trip is the Royal Regalia Museum, where you can view exhibits for the Silver Jubilee and the coronation of Brunei’s current ruler, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. After that, you will explore Kampung Ayer, also referred to as the "Venice of the East," which is the world's largest settlement on stilts and home to more than 30,000 people. 

A trip to Brunei is only complete with a visit to the Istana Nurul Iman, the biggest residential palace in the entire world. The building, whose name translates to "Palace of the Light of Faith," has 1,788 rooms, including a banquet hall that can hold 5,000 guests and a mosque that can hold 1,500 worshipers. The tour ends with stops at Jerudong Park, one of Southeast Asia's biggest and most expensive theme parks.

As you travel to Mulu, you will experience the breathtaking beauty of its lush nature and unforgettable adventure across the unique geological formations. Numerous caverns in Gunung Mulu National Park hold impressive world records, including the longest cave in Southeast Asia (Clearwater Cave) and one of the largest cave passages in the entire world (Deer Cave). 

If you are a nature lover, the nature park is a wonderful place to visit, thanks to the lush rainforest and teeming biodiversity. Here, you will also have the chance to learn more about the nomadic Penan tribe and their way of life before the end of the tour. 

A beautiful urban aesthetic that embraces both modern designs and the city's traditional charms can be found in City of Cats, Kuching. Learn more about the city and its history at several iconic landmarks, including the White Cat Statue, Old Court House, Post Office, Square Tower, and Tua Pek Kong Temple—remember to take that Instaworthy photos while you are here! 

You'll also pay a visit to the Semenggoh Orangutan Rehabilitation Center, where you can see orangutans enjoying themselves in a setting that closely resembles their natural habitat as they are nurtured to health and readapt to jungle life. Then, to round out your trip to Kuching, we will take you to the acclaimed living museum known as Sarawak Cultural Village. You can fully experience Sarawak's rich cultural diversity and the native tribes' way of life here. 

Meals 06 Breakfasts, 04 Lunch, 03 Dinner 
Inclusion Meals as Stated, Airport Return Transfer, Overland Return Transfer, Tour Return Transfer, Boat Return Transfer, Local English-speaking Guide, Entrance Fees As Per Itinerary 
Accomodation

06 Nights’ Accommodation With: 
a. 02 Nights’ Stay At 4-star Miri City Hotel (Twin/Triple Sharing) Or Similar 
b. 02 Nights’ Stay At Mulu National Park (Longhouse/Garden Bungalow/Rainforest Lodge With Single/Twin/Triple Sharing Basis) Or 02 Nights’ Stay At Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa 
c. 02 Nights’ Stay At 3-star Kuching City Hotel (Twin/Triple Sharing) Or Similar

Exclusion Air Fares Not Mentioned, Personal Expenses, Travel Insurance, Optional Tippings, Malaysian Tourism Tax (Pay Direct To Hotel Upon Check-In At RM10/Room/Night And Applicable For Foreigner Only), Any Items / Activities Not Mentioned  
  • Comfortable cotton T-shirts 
  • Long pants or shorts 
  • Good walking shoes 
  • Camera 
  • Drinking water 
  • Sun hat 
  • Torchlight 
  • Sunblock lotion 
  • Insect repellent  
  • MYR currency note 
  • Disposable raincoat 
  • Swim wear (modest) 
  • A pair of flat sandals 
  • Personal toiletries, medication and other items of personal use 
  • Waterproof backpack or covering contents with large plastic bags 
  • Please take note: All clients who enter Mulu National Park must bring along their Passport / ID Cards to present it to the park management office upon check-in & registration. 
  • This package is based on join-in basis of shared guide and transport vehicle. Private Guide or Tour is available upon request at a reasonable fee. Please inform us when making the bookings. 
  • Activities are subject to weather conditions, and may be re-organised to best meet operational situations. 
  • Amazing Borneo Tours reserves the right to alter routes, timetables, itineraries and accommodation reserved should conditions beyond our control render it necessary. 
  • Departure time is approximate and varies from different hotels due to traffic conditions, please reconfirm with our staffs. Should the transport be delayed, please call the relevant telephone number as stated on the voucher before making alternative arrangements. 
  • Tipping is like giving a hug. Although it's never expected, it's always very much appreciated. 

The information below acts as a guideline & subject to change without prior notice.

Flights below operate daily (except MH3630, which flies every Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)

Arrival Flight Information

AIRCRAFT TYPE      SECTOR           FLIGHT           ETD             ETA      
ATR72-500
SARAWAK
(INTERNAL)
MYY/MZV MH3630 0930 hrs 1000 hrs
ATR72-500
SARAWAK
(INTERNAL)
MYY/MZV MH3632 1215 hrs 1245 hrs

MH - Malaysia Airlines

Departure Flight Information

AIRCRAFT TYPE      SECTOR           FLIGHT           ETD             ETA      
ATR72-500
SARAWAK
(INTERNAL)
MZV/KCH MH3753 1310 hrs 1450 hrs

MH - Malaysia Airlines

Note for Flight Rate valid till the end of 2023
(price subject to change without prior notice)

  • MYY MZV KCH @ MYR 520/pax

Please consult with your sales rep. to confirm the ticket rate.

(last updated: 28 March 2023)