Malaysia · Caving

4-Day Caving and Hiking Adventure in Gunung Mulu with Pinnacles

4 Days Round trip from Mulu Airport Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the spectacular late-afternoon bat exodus at the bats' observatory
  • 02 Explore Deer Cave, Lang Cave, Wind Cave, and Clearwater Cave
  • 03 Ride longboats to Batu Bungan, a Penan settlement in Sarawak
  • 04 Swim in the crystal-clear pool at Clearwater
  • 05 Ascend Gunung Api to view the magnificent Pinnacles
  • 06 Trek through the Borneo jungle to Long Litut

Embark on an adventurous journey through Gunung Mulu National Park, exploring its renowned caves, rainforest boardwalks, and jungle trails. Visit Deer Cave, Lang Cave, Wind Cave, and Clearwater Cave, watch the spectacular bat exodus in the late afternoon, and ride longboats to Batu Bungan, a Penan settlement in Sarawak. Swim in the crystal-clear waters at Clearwater and ascend Gunung Api to admire the magnificent Pinnacles while discovering the flora and insects of Borneo's isolated jungle.

Between 5 and 7 pm, if the weather is fine, you may be treated to the spectacular sight of a black cloud of free-tailed bats emerging from the cave entrance in search of food.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Mulu and Deer Cave, Lang Cave, and Bat Observatory

  • Arrive at Mulu Airport and meet your Malaysian tour guide.

  • Proceed to Deer Cave, reached by following a three-kilometre plank walk. On the way to the cave, you will see the great rainforest, jungle streams, and an ancient Penan burial cave. The Deer Cave visit is combined with Lang Cave, whose entrance is a short distance away. Lang Cave is the smallest show cave, but its rock formations are well worth seeing. These are made even more attractive by strategically positioned spotlights that highlight the stalactites and stalagmites.

  • Proceed to the bats' observatory to watch bats flying out of the cave entrance in the late afternoon. Between 5 and 7 pm, if the weather is fine, you may be treated to the spectacular sight of a black cloud of free-tailed bats emerging from the cave entrance in search of food.

  • Return by the same plank walk to the park headquarters.

2
Day 02

Batu Bungan, Wind Cave, and Clearwater Cave by Longboat

  • Have breakfast at Mulu and head by longboat to visit Batu Bungan, a Penan settlement in Sarawak, where you can observe the tribe's lifestyle and browse handicrafts on display for sale.

  • Proceed by longboat to Wind Cave and Clearwater Cave with your local Miri guide. A plank walk leads from the riverbank to the entrance of Wind Cave, so named because of the cool breezes that can be felt in the narrow parts of the cave. Wind Cave, which is part of the Clearwater system, has many impressive stalactites, stalagmites, flow rocks, helictites, and rock corals, some of which are illuminated in the King's Room.

  • Continue to Clearwater Cave, a fascinating cave with plank walks, paths, and small floating bridges that make this an easy and enjoyable experience.

  • A picnic lunch is served at the Clearwater summer hut, where there is a crystal-clear pool filled with water flowing out of the cave. This is an excellent swimming spot for you.

3
Day 03

Gunung Api Ascent and the Magnificent Pinnacles

  • After breakfast, ascend Gunung Api for 3 hours to view the magnificent Pinnacles. During the climb, you will see many species of plants and insects within the isolated jungles of Borneo.

Dinner and overnight at Camp 5 dormitory.

4
Day 04

Jungle Trek to Long Litut and Departure from Mulu

  • Have breakfast, followed by a jungle trek to Long Litut.

  • Transfer to the Clearwater summer hut for a picnic lunch.

  • Enjoy swimming in the clear water spring.

  • Transfer back by longboat and then continue to Mulu Airport.

Deer Cave, Clearwater Cave crystal-clear pool, Pinnacles on Gunung Api

Where this trip takes you

Deer Cave, Clearwater Cave crystal-clear pool, Pinnacles on Gunung Api

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Mulu Airport 1 city · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation as per itinerary

  • Guide fee

  • Airport pickup and drop-off (Mulu Airport only)

  • Dinner

  • Lunch

  • Breakfast

  • Entrance fees

  • National park fees

  • Boat transfer

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

  • Tourism tax

  • Airfare

  • Tips and gratuities

What to bring

  • Extra clothes

  • Torchlight

  • Insect repellent

  • Raincoat

  • Swimwear

  • Towel

  • Small backpack for carrying your own drinking bottle

  • Camera

  • Some snacks

  • Flip-flops

  • First aid kit

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Jalan Mulu Airport, Sarawak, Malaysia
Tour start
Mulu Airport, Sarawak, 98008 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Mulu Airport.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $275.00 — $440.00
Double Sharing $275.00 — $340.00

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