FAQ 1: What is included in trip cost?

- Accommodation - Meals as mentioned in itinerary - English speaking local National Park Guide - Airport transfers - Daily Water - Porter fees

FAQ 2: What is excluded from trip cost?

- Flights - Visas - Personal travel insurance - Tips - Personal expenses - Tourism tax

FAQ 3: What is the best time to take this tour?

The best time to do this trail is during the dry season i.e., from March to October. The weather is drier, and the trails are less muddy and more accessible.

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Trek the Headhunter Trail

Malaysia

4 days

Difficulty:Easy

Trip Type:Comfort

Group size:10

Highlights

Trek the historical route taken by the feared Kayan headhunters who raided the people of the Limbang area. Paddle up the Melinau River to Melinau Gorge and ascend Mount Api, 1,200metres above sea level to view the Pinnacles.

Highlights:

- Witness the magnificent stalactites and stalagmites of Lang Cave and Dear Cave to see thousands of free-tailed bats at dusk

- Night trek through the jungle to see the more elusive creatures of the night like the luminescent fungi and glowing fireflies

- Spend a night in traditional open-air longhouses with the bare minimum facilities for an authentic experience of the local’s life

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Itinerary

Trek the Headhunter Trail

DAY 1

Arrive at Mulu National Park

Upon your arrival at Mulu Airport, meet the guide and receive a joint welcome in transfer to the hotel for check in.

Depending on time of arrival, head to the Hotel to check in or straight to the National Park for the afternoons activities. Take a 3-km elevated plank-walk to Lang Cave -the longest cave passage in the world (2,161m long) – which adjoins Deer Cave. Explore Lang Cave with its magnificent stalactites and stalagmites before proceeding to Deer Cave, where the biggest attraction is a colony of thousands of free-tailed bat. At dusk, witness an amazing spectacle of nature as thousands of these bats emerge from the cave in formation to forage for insects in the rainforest.

Experience night trekking through the jungle to the park headquarters. From luminescent fungi to blinking fireflies, the jungle comes alive at night time. This is a fabulous opportunity to view creatures not visible in daylight (Night Trekking option is available if staying in the national Park accomodation)

Afterwards, return to the hotel and spend the rest of the evening relaxing in tropical ambience.

Total trekking distance: 3km

Total trekking time: 3-4 hours

Meals: Dinner

DAY 2

Mulu National Park to Camp 5

DAY 3

Camp 5 to Longhouse

DAY 4

Longhouse to Limbang for departure

DAY 1

Arrive at Mulu National Park

DAY 2

Mulu National Park to Camp 5

DAY 3

Camp 5 to Longhouse

Trip Inclusions

All meals

All meals are provided as part of the tour package, which may include breakfast, lunch, or dinner on all days.

Transfers

Transportation between different destinations as part of the itinerary.

Accommodation

Lodging at various hotels, guesthouses, or other types of accommodation during the trip.

Admission fees

Entry fees for museums, parks, historical sites, and other attractions included in the trip.

Guide fees

Fees for a Guide required for your adventure.

Local guide

A knowledgeable guide to provide insights and information about the places visited.

What's not included

Alcoholic beverages

Costs for any alcoholic drinks consumed during the trip.

Flights

All the flight charges required for your adventure.

Visas

Required Visa fees for your travel.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance from a trusted provider for your adventure.

Personal gear

All the personal gear required for your adventure.

Accommodation

Day 1

You will be staying at the Mulu National Park on double occupancy basis.

Day 2

You will be staying at the Camp 5 dormitory on double occupancy basis.

Day 3

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You will be staying at the Medalam Long house dormitory on double occupancy basis.

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from $480 /person

Private groups

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What is included in trip cost?

What is excluded from trip cost?

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Departure Dates

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Private groups

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