Trek the Headhunter Trail

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Trek the Headhunter Trail

duration: 4 days

difficulty: Easy

group size: 10

experience: Beginner

Overview

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

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

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Accommodations

On day 1, for 1 day

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

On day 2, for 1 day

On day 3, for 1 day

Pricing

Included:

All meals

Transfers

Accommodation

Admission fees

Guide fees

Local guide

Excluded:

Alcoholic beverages

Flights

Visas

Travel insurance

Personal gear

Do not forget to arrange for the requisite passport, visa and travel insurance, if you are booking an international trip.

We try our best to ensure accurate and up-to-date guide information, but in some cases this may change due to emergencies or other unforeseen guide scheduling challenges. In any case, another highly-rated, certified guide with similar experience would lead your trip and you will be kept informed of any such case.