pakej sarawak

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Bismillahirrahmanirahim......

First of all thanks god that I have finished this assignment in the time given, my lecturer Puan

Suriati Johari for her guiding to do this assignment. The reason why I choose Sarawak for

this assignment is, first and mainly I like Sarawak a lot. They have plenty of attraction from

historical to nature, culture, city tour, adventure and many more. Not too much to say that

Sarawak has it all and is paradise for traveller. Furthermore, I have an experience there.

Also, I want to thanks my best friends Airy, Azura, Wan and Naim for their contribution and

helps. They help me a lot during the time I do this assignment. Thanks for their opinion,

helps, free foods, accompany me in my new house and for the best time we having together

to do this assignment. Not to forget, all my friends in Sarawak that also help me by giving

information and materials about Sarawak.

I hope Puan Suriati will enjoy reading this assignment.


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INTR U TION

Selamat datait Khazsuari a Travel & Tour.

Sarawak is known for its ri h tropi al landscape and mi ht rivers, as well as a cit that is

named after a cat!

Enjoy some tours that bring you to explore the Cat City of Kuching, the capital city of

Sarawak. You will also have the chance to see the magnificent Orang-Utans, gentle primates

of Southeast Asia, in the Semenggoh Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Center as well as visit the

amazing Mulu Caves, the largestin the world.

Here, we offering you various package including domestic and international for a fantastic

price. Also we havejust launch our new package or what we call it Sarawak The Nature

Paradise. This package will bring you to the whole Sarawak, enjoy their magnificent

National Park, the exotic flora and fauna, the colours of their various ethnic and the city

lifestyles.

This package willtake approximately 18 days and 17 nights.

Arap ke rindu ati maya bejalai.

Arapka likun dalam pejalai ngangai endur ti dituju.


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ABOUT SARAWAK

Sarawakis one oftwo Malaysian states on the island ofBorneo. Known as Bumi Kenyalang

("Land ofthe Hornbills"), itis situated on the north-west ofthe island. Itis the largest state in

Malaysia; the second largest, Sabah, lies to the northeast.

The administrative capital is Kuching which has a population of 579,900 (2006 census;

Kuching City South - 143,500; Kuching City North - 133,600; Padawan- 3rd Mile/ 7th Mile/

10th Mile - 302,800). Major cities and towns also include Si bu (pop. 254,000), Miri (pop.

263,000) and Bintulu (pop. 176,800). As of last census (December 31, 2006), the state

population was 2,357,500.

Geography

Having land area of 124,450 km spreading between latitude 0 50 and 5N and longitude

109 36 and 115 40 E, it makes up 37.5% of the land of Malaysia. Sarawak also contains

large tracts oftropical rain forest home to an abundance of plant and animal species.

Sarawak is currently divided into eleven Administrative Divisions: Kuching Division,

Samarahan Division, Sri Aman Division, Betong Division, Sarikei Division, Si bu Division,

Mukah Division, Kapit Division, Bintulu Division, Miri Division and Limbang Division.

The state stretches for some 750 km along the north east coastline ofBorneo, interrupted in

the north by about 150 km ofBrunei coast. Sarawakis separated from the Indonesian part of

Borneo (Kalimantan) by ranges of high hills and mountains that are part of the central

mountain range ofBorneo. These get higherto the north and culminate nearthe source ofthe


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Baram River with the steep MountBatu Lawi, Mount Mulu in the Park ofthe same name and

Mount Murud with the highest peakin Sarawak.

The major rivers from the south to the north include Sarawak River, the Lupar River, the

Sari bas River, the Rajang River with 563 km the longest river in Malaysia with the Baleh

River branch, the Baram River, the Limbang River that drains into the Brunei Bay as it

divides the two parts ofBrunei and the Trusan Riverthat also flows into the BruneiBay.The

Sarawak river 2459k2 in area and is the main river flowing through Kuching(the capital).

Sarawak can be divided into three natural regions. The coastal region is ratherlow lying flat

country with large extents of swamps and other wet environments. The hill region provides

most ofthe easily inhabited land. Most ofthe larger cities and towns have been built in this

region. As the swamps make up much of the coast, the ports of Kuching and Sibu have been

built some distance from the coast on rivers, while Bintulu and Miri are close to the coast at

the only places thatthe hills stretch rightto the China Sea. The third region is the mountain

region along the border and with the Kelabit and Murut highlands in the north.


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HISTORY

The eastern seaboard ofBorneo had been charted (though never settled) by the Portuguese in

the early 16th century. The area oftoday's Sarawak was known to Portuguese cartographers

as Cerava. Sarawak had been a loosely governed territory under the control of the Brunei

Sultanate in the early 19th century, although for a brief time in the early 17th century

Sarawak was self-governed underits first and last Sultan, Sultan Tengah. During the reign of

Pangeran Indera Mahkota in 19th century, Sarawak was in chaos citation needed. Sultan

Omar Ali Saifuddin II (18271852), the Sultan ofBrunei, ordered Pangeran Muda Hashim in

1839 to restore order and it was during this time that James Brooke arrived in Sarawak.

Pangeran Muda Hashim initially requested assistance but James Brooke refused. In 1841,

James Brooke paid another visitto Sarawak and this time he agreed to assist. Pangeran Muda

Hashim signed a treaty in 1841 surrendering Sarawak and Sinian to James Brooke.

Thereafter, on 24 September 1841, Pangeran Muda Hashim bestowed the title Governor to

James Brooke. He effectively became the Rajah of Sarawak and founded the White Rajah

Dynasty of Sarawak, later extending his administration through an agreement with the Sultan

ofBrunei.

Brooke was appointed Rajah by the Sultan of Brunei on August 18, 1842; originally this

territory wasjustthe western end of later Sarawak, around Kuching. He ruled Sarawak until

his death in 1868. His nephew Charles Anthoni Johnson Brooke became Rajah after his

death; he was succeeded on his death in 1917 by his son, Charles Vyner Brooke, with a

provision that Charles should rule in consultation with his brotherBertram Brooke. The

territory was greatly expanded under the Brooke dynasty, mostly at the expense of areas

nominally under the control ofBrunei. In practice Brunei had only controlled strategic river


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and coastal forts in much of the lostterritory, and so most ofthe gain was atthe expense of

Muslim warlords and ofthe de facto independence oflocaltribes.

The Brooke dynasty ruled Sarawak for a hundred years and became famous as the "White

Rajahs", accorded a status within the British Empire similar to that of the rulers of Indian

princely states. In contrast to many other areas of the empire, however, the Brooke dynasty

was intent on a policy of paternalism to protect the indigenous population against

exploitation. They governed with the aid of the Muslim Malay and enlisted the Ibans and

other "Dayak" as a contingent militia. They also encouraged the immigration of Chinese

merchants but forbade the Chinese to settle outside oftowns in orderto minimize the impact

on the Dayak way of life. They also established the Sarawak Museum, the first museum in

Borneo.

In the early part of 1941 preparations were afootto introduce a new constitution, designed to

limit the power of the Rajah and give the people of Sarawak a greater say in government.

Despite this democratic intention, the draft constitution contained defects and improprieties,

not least by reason of a secret agreement drawn up between Charles VynerBrooke and his

top government officials, by which he was to be financially compensated forthis gesture out

oftreasury funds.

Japan invaded Sarawak and occupied the island of Borneo in 1941, occupying Miri on

December 16 and Kuching on December 24, and held it for the duration of World War II

until the area was secured by Australian forces in 1945. The Rajah, Charles VynerBrooke,

formally ceded sovereignty to the British Crown on July 1, 1946, under pressure from his

wife among others. In addition the British Government offered a healthy pension to sweeten

the negotiations. His nephew Anthony continued to claim sovereignty as Rajah of Sarawak.


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After the end of the Second World War, Anthony Brooke then opposed the cession of the

Rajah's territory to the British Crown, and was associated with anti-secessionist groups in

Sarawak. Anthony was banished from the country. He was allowed to return only seventeen

years later, when Sarawak became part of the Federation of Malaysia. Sarawak became a

British colony (formerly an independent state under British protection) in July 1946, but

Brooke's campaign continued. The Malays in particular resisted the cession to Britain,

dramatically assassinating the firstBritish governor.

Sarawak was officially granted independence on July 22, 1963, and was admitted into the

federation of Malaysia on September 16, 1963, to the initial opposition from parts of the

population. Sarawak was also a flashpoint during the Indonesian Confrontation between 1962

and 1966.


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ENVIRONMENT

Sarawak features vast areas of both lowland and highland rainforest. However, Sarawak has

been hit hard by the logging industry and the expansion of monoculture tree plantations and

oil palm plantations. Malaysia's deforestation rate is increasing fasterthan anywhere else in

the world. Statistics estimate Sarawak's primary forest has been depleted by around 50%.

Malaysia's rates of deforestation are among the highest in Asia, jumping almost 86 percent

between the 1990-2000 period and 2000-2005. In total, Malaysia lost an average of

1,402 km 0.65 percent ofits forest area per year since 2000. By comparison, South East

Asian countries lost an average of 0.35% oftheir forest per annum during the 1990s.


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DEMOGRAPHICS

ETHNICS

Sarawak has more than 40 sub-ethnic groups, each with its own distinctlanguage, culture and

lifestyle. Cities and largertowns are populated predominantly by Malays, Melanaus, Chinese,

and a smaller percentage of Ibans and Bidayuhs who have migrated from their home-villages

for employment reasons. Sarawakis rather distinctive from the rest of Malaysia in thatthere

is only a small community of Indians living in the state.

Dayak Iban

Sea Dayaks (Iban) women from Rejang, Sarawak, wearing rattan corsets decorated with brass

rings and filigree adornments. The family adds to the corset dress as the girl ages and based

on her family's wealth.

The Ibans comprise the largest percentage (almost 34%) of Sarawak's population. Formerly

reputed to be the most formidable headhunters on the island ofBorneo, the Ibans oftoday are

a generous, hospitable and placid people]Because of their history as pirates and fishermen,

they were conventionally referred to as the "Sea Dayaks". The early Iban settlers who

migrated from Kalimantan (the Indonesian part ofBorneo south of Sarawak) via the Kapuas

River and crossed overthe Kelingkang range and set up home in the river valleys ofBatang

Ai, the Skrang River, Saribas, and the Rajang River. The Ibans dwellin longhouses, a stilted

structure comprising many rooms housing a whole community of families.


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An Iban longhouse may still display head trophies orantu pala. These suspended heads mark

a tribal victory and were a source of honor. The Dayak Iban ceased practicing headhunting in

the 1930s.

The Ibans are renowned for their Pua Kumbu (traditional Iban weavings), silver craft,

wooden carvings and bead work. Iban tattoos, which were originally symbols of bravery

among Iban warriors, have become amongstthe most distinctive in the world. The Ibans are

also famous for their tuak, a sweet rice wine which is served during big celebrations and

festive occasions.

The majority of Ibans currently practice Christianity. However, like most other ethnic groups

in Sarawak, they still observe many oftheirtraditional rituals and beliefs. Sarawak celebrates

colourful festivals such as the Gawai Dayak (harvest festival), Gawai Kenyalang (hornbill, or

the god of war festival), penuaian padi and Gawai Antu (festival ofthe dead).

Chinese

The Chinese first came to Sarawak as traders and explorers in the 6th century. Today, they

make up 26% of the population of Sarawak and consist of communities built from the

economic migrants ofthe 19th and early 20th centuries.

The first Chinese (Hakka) migrants worked as labourers in the gold mines at Bau or on

plantations. Through their clan associations, business acumen and work ethic, the Chinese

organised themselves economically and rapidly dominated commerce. Today, the Chinese are

amongst Sarawak's most prosperous ethnic groups.


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The Sarawak Chinese belong to a wide range of dialect groups, the most significant being

Hakka, Hokkien, Foochow, Teochew, Cantonese and Henghua. Hokkien, Hakka, Foochow

and Mandarin are the most widely spoken dialects. The Chinese maintain their ethnic heritage

and culture and celebrate allthe major cultural festivals, most notably Chinese New Year and

the Hungry Ghost Festival. The Sarawak Chinese are predominantly Buddhists and

Christians.

Malay

The Malays make up 21% of the population in Sarawak. Traditionally fishermen, these

seafaring people chose to form settlements on the banks of the many rivers of Sarawak.

Today, many Malays have migrated to the cities where they are heavily involved in the public

and private sectors and taken up various professions. Malay villages (kampungs) - a cluster of

wooden houses on stilts, many of which are still located by rivers on the outskirts of major

towns and cities, play home to traditional cottage industries. The Malays are famed for their

wood carvings, silver and brass craftings as well as traditional Malays textile weaving with

silver and gold thread (kain songket).

Malays are Muslim by religion, having been converted to the faith some 600 years ago with

the Islamification of the area. Their religion is reflected in their culture and art and Islamic

symbolism is evidentin local architecture - from homes to government buildings.


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Melanau

The Melanaus have been thought to be amongst the original settlers of Sarawak. Originally

from Mukah (the 10th Administrative Division as launched in March 2002), the Melanaus

traditionally lived in tall houses. Nowadays, they have adopted a Malay lifestyle, living in

kampong-type settlements. Traditionally, Melanaus were fishermen and still today, they are

reputed as some ofthe finest boat-builders and craftsmen.

While the Melanaus are ethnically different from the Malays, theirlifestyles and practices are

quite similar especially in the largertowns and cities where most Melanau have adopted the

Islamic faith.

The Melanaus were believed to originally worship spirits in a practice verging on paganism.

Today most of them are Muslim and some are Christians, though they still celebrate

traditional animist festivals such as the annual Kaul Festival.

Dayak Bidayuh

Concentrated mainly on the West end of Borneo, the Bidayuhs make up 10% of the

population in Sarawak are now most numerous in the hill counties ofBau and Serian, within

half an hour drive from Kuching.

Historically, as other tri bes were migrating into Sarawak and forming settlements

(particularly the Malays from the neighbouring archipelagos as they shore up along the

coastal areas and riversides) the peace-loving, meek-natured Bidayuhs retreated further

inland, hence earning them the name of "Land Dayaks n land owners". The word Bidayuh in

itself literally means "land people" in Biatah dialect. In Bau-Jagoi/Singai dialect, the


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pronunciation is "Bidoyoh" which also carry the same meaning.

The traditional community construction ofthe Bidayuh is the "baruk", a roundhouse that rises

about 1.5 metres off the ground. It serves as the granary and the meeting house for the

settlement's community. Longhouses were typical in the olden days, similar to that of the

Ibans.

Typical ofthe Sarawakindigenous groups, the Bidayuhs are well-known fortheir hospitality,

and are reputed to be the best makers of tuak, or rice wine. They also do arak tonok,some

kind of moonshine.

The Bidayuhs speak a number of different but related dialects. To some Bidayuhs they either

speak English (thanks to the British colonial era James Brooke) or Malay as their main

language. While some ofthem still practice traditional religions, the majority of modern-day

Bidayuhs have adopted the Christian faith.

Dayak Orang Ulu

The phrase Orang Ulu means upriver people and is a term used to collectively describe the

numerous tribes that live upriver in Sarawak's vast interior. Such groups include the major

Kayan and Kenyah tri bes, and the smaller neighbouring groups of the Kajang, Kejaman,

Punan, Ukit, and Penan. Nowadays, the definition also includes the down-rivertribes ofthe

Lun Bawang, Lun Dayeh(mean upriver/far upstream), Berawan, Saban as well as the plateau-

dwelling Kelabits. The various Orang Ulu groups together make up roughly 5.5% of

Sarawak's population. The Orang Ulu are artistic people with longhouses elaborately

decorated with murals and woodcarvings. They are also well-known for their intricate

beadwork and detailed tattoos. The Orang Ulu tri be can also be identified by their unique

music - distinctive sounds from their sape, a stringed instrument not unlike the mandolin.


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A vast majority of the Orang Ulu tri be are Christians but old traditional religions are still

practiced in some areas.

Some ofthe majortribes making up the Orang Ulu group include :

y Kayan

There are approximately 15,000 Kayans in Sarawak. The Kayan tribe builttheir longhouses

in the northern interiors of Sarawak midway on the Baram River, the upper Rejang River and

the lower Tubau River, and were traditionally headhunters. They are well known for their

boat making skills, which they carve from a single block of belian, the strongest of the

tropical hardwoods.

Although many Kayan have become Christians, some are still practise paganistic beliefs, but

these are very rare today

y Lun Bawang

The Lun Bawang are indigenous to the highlands of East Kalimantan, Brunei (Temburong

District), southwest of Sabah (Interior Division) and northern region of Sarawak (Limbang

Division).Lun Bawang people are traditionally agriculturalists and practise animal husbandry

such as rearing poultry, pigs and buffaloes. Lun Bawangs are also known to be hunters and

fishermen.

y Kelabit

With a population of approximately 3000, the Kelabit are inhabitants of Bario - a remote

plateau in the Sarawak Highlands, slightly over 1,200 meters above sea level. The Kelabits

form a tight-knit community and practise a generations-old form of agriculture. Famous for


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their rice-farming, they also cultivate a variety of other crops which are suited to the cooler

climate ofthe Highlands ofBario. The Kelabits are closely related to the Lun Bawang.

The Kelabit are predominantly Christian, the Bario Highlands having been visited by

Christian missionaries many years ago.

y Kenyah

With the population about ~22,000, the Kenyah are inhabitant of Upper Belaga and upper

Baram. There are few findings on the exact origin of the Kenyah tri be. Their heartland

however, is Long San, along the Baram River and Belaga along Rajang River. Their culture

is very similarto that ofthe Kayan tribe with whom they live in close association. The typical

Kenyah village consists of only one longhouse and the people are mainly farmers, planting

rice in burntjungle clearings. With the rapid economic development, especially in timber

industry, many ofthem workin timber camps.

y Penan

The Penan are the only true nomadic people in Sarawak and are amongst the last of the

world's hunter-gatherers. The Penan make their home under the rainforest canopy, deep

within the vast expanse of Sarawak's virginjungle. Even today, the Penan continue to roam

the rainforest hunting wild boar and deer with blowpipes. The Penan are skilled weavers and

make high-quality rattan baskets and mats. The traditional Penan religion worships a supreme

god called Bungan. However, the increasing number who have abandoned the nomadic

lifestyle for settlementin longhouses have converted to Christianity.


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y Sebob/Chebob

One of the least known tribes in Sarawak and be found in upper Tinjar river. Sebob are the

first Tinjar settlers along the Tinjar river and it is said that the other tri bes came

later(migrated) The sebob/chebob tri bes occupies up to 6 six longhouse in Tinjar namely;

Long Loyang, Long Batan, Long Selapun, Long Pejawai,and Long Subeng.(Allthese names

come from small stream where they lived) Amongst the longhouses, Long Luyang is the

longest and most populated Sebob/Chebob settlement.It comprises almost 100 units. Most of

these people have migrated and found workin the cities.


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TOURISM IN SARAWAK

Sarawak The Land of Hornbill or Bumi Kenyalang in Malay are the largest state in

Malaysia and famous as itis a home for a thousand hornbill.

Sarawak notjust the biggest state in Malaysia. It is also a state that most divide into many

division and have longest riverin Malaysia, the biggest flower in the world and the biggest

butterflies in the world. Also the biggest cave in the world, the oldest and second largest

rainforest in the world after Amazon and the first human being in Southeast Asia can be

found in Sarawak. This show the uniqueness of Sarawak.

Tourism destination in Sarawak consist of nature-based and cultural centre such as Sarawak

Cultural Village. The most popular nature-based attraction among foreign and localtouristin

Kuching are Gua Angin, dan Gua Pari, Taman Ranchan, Sungai Cina, Taman Kubah Park,

Matang Wildlife Center and Pusat Semenggoh Orang Utan Rehibilation Center.

The most popular shooping destination are Indian Street and Carpenter Street and Gambier

Streetthatlocated near Kuching Waterfront. Besides that, there are many handicraft shopping

outlets such as Kraftangan Sarawak.

Kuching also have a lot of museum such as Sarawak Museum, Islamic Civilization Museum,

Chinese Museum, Iban Museum, Textiles Museum and Cat Museum.


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ITINERARY

Day 1

- Arrive Kuching International Airport, meet and transfer to Crowne Plaza Riverside or

similar class hotelin Kuching.

- Afternoon, proceed for Kuching City Tour.

- Places of interest include the giant Cat Monument, Sarawak's oldest Chinese Temple, the

umbrella shaped Civic Center, the cone shaped Catholic Cathedral, the historical Satok

Suspension Bridge, the Malay Village with stilted houses, the old Mosque with 5 domes

shaped like 5 golden onions, the multi-purpose Market, the spectacular Kuching Waterfront

and the renowned Sarawak Museum.

- Overnightin the hotel.

(No Meals)


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Day 2

- Breakfastin the hotel.

- Morning, proceed to visit Semenggoh, about half an hour drive away from Kuching. A 740

hectares sanctuary, it is home to some of Sarawak's totally protected wildlife especially the

Orang Utan.

- Upon arrival, take a brief hike through the Dipterocarp forestto the feeding site to catch a

glimpse of these unique "Wild Men ofBorneo" during feeding time while our tour guide

narrates to you their humane behavior, emotion and characteristics attributing to the mere

reason forthem being called Orang Utan meaning "Men ofthe Forest".

- Afterthe tour, visit a pottery factory before having lunch at a local eatery.

- Afternoon, continue with a visitto the Crocodile Farm, about 20mins drive away. Itis one

of Malaysia's biggest. About 2, 500 of these "men eaters" are well-kept behind protective

enclosures ranging from babies to a 40-year-old. On display is the growth process of

crocodile from preserved baby crocodiles at birth to the legendary white back King Killer

"Bujang Senang".

- Draw your attention to these strange reptiles having no tongue; perhaps the reason

attributing them to act upon advocated rather than speak back. They attack at full moon;

between high and low tides and some locals claim they only attack the indigenous people.

One thousand and one tales aboutthese only descendants ofthe Dinosaurs await you.

- Among the varied species on display are the Rhinoceros Hornbill, Argus Pheasant, Long

Tailed Macaque, Reticulated Python, Sambar Deer, Peacock, Borneo Sun Bear and Monitor

Lizard all placed within a compound surrounded by the tropical greens.


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- Return to the hotel via the same way.


(Breakfast & Lunch)


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Day 3


- Rest ofthe day, free atleisure.

(Breakfast)


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Day 4


- Morning, proceed to Bako National Park, 45mins drive from Kuching. Along the way, you

will usually sight the White Collar Kingfisher, the smallest of the Kingfisher species

sometimes as small as the size of yourthumb.

- Upon reaching the Bako boatterminal, embarkinto a motorized boat for a 20 minjourney

winding along the edge of South China Sea taking in sights ofthe scenic coastal mountainous

views before arriving at Telok Assam, site of the Park's headquarters. It is the Park's

regulation to register atthe Park's office.

- Next, browse through the Park's Information Center where a brief but comprehensive array

of pictures and maps aboutthe Park are on display.

- Checkinto the resthouse before having lunch.

- Afternoon, take a 2 hour return trek along Paku Trail, one of the 17 well planned trails

compressed in only an area of 2, 742 hectares but consisting of 25 types of vegetation, to

witness its rich abundance of flora and fauna.

- The mischievous long tailed macaques and bearded wild boars are common sights while the

tour guide assist you to trace the shy proboscis

during low tide. Return via the same way.

- Dinner and overnightin the resthouse.

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)


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Day 5

- After breakfast, take the long Lintang Trail (5-6 hours) to take in among the sights: pitcher

plants, Kerangas (dry land), ants plants, morning dew and the Dipterocarp trees.

- Packed lunch provided along the way.

- Return in the afternoon.

- Dinner and overnightin the resthouse.



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Day 6

- Early morning, take the Delima Trailto sightthe Proboscis Monkeys waking up.

- Return forlate breakfast.

- Rest before check out at 11:00am.

- Afterlunch, departBako for Kuching via the same way.

- Checkin at Crowne Plaza Riverside or similar class hotel.

- Afternoon, free atleisure.


(Breakfast & Lunch)


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Day 7


- Morning, proceed by land for 2 hours with a ferry crossing to visit Gunung Gading National

Park. Gazetted in 1983, consists of a rugged complex of mountains made up of several peaks

covering 4,106 hectares. The highest pointis Gunung Gading at 906 meters. These mountains

are a dominantin the whole (Lundu) region attributing to one ofits outstanding beauties.

- Upon arrival, take a brief walk (depends on the flower bloom) to witness the biggest flower

in the world, the spectacular RAFFLESIA locally called Tuan Mudae (bunga pakma) which

at full bloom stretches nearly one meter in width. Each bloomed flower will last only an

average of 5 days.

- Afterthe tour, have lunch at a nearby town, Lundu.

- Return to Kuching via the same way.


(Breakfast & Lunch)


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Day 8



(Breakfast)


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Day 9


- Morning, proceed for Lemanak River Adventure.

- Picked up from your hotel and driven through the country road for 5 hours passing by

pepper, rubber and cocoa plantations amidst green mountainous scenery with 3 stops along

the way - first at Serian, a small town to buy some presents (Guide will advise) for the

natives; secondly forlunch; lastly at a pepper garden.

- Arrive at Lemanak boatjetty in mid afternoon where a motorized longboat awaitto take you

upriver amidst overhanging foliage providing shed forthe boatjourney which takes about an

hourto Serubah Longhouse. There you will see among otherthings antique Chinesejars and

some 25 families living together under one roof in a 200-meterlong longhouse.

- In the evening, you have dinner followed by witnessing costumed cultural welcome dance

amidst sips of rice wine.

- Overnightin the guesthouse.



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Day 10

- After breakfast, witness blowpi pe demonstration before going for a briefjungle walk to

witness Iban graveyard, animals' trap, edible and medicinal plants.

- Embarkinto the longboatto go further upriver fishing along the way with lunch enroute

- Cooked in bamboo pots over bon fire along the bank ofthe crystal clear water of Skandis,

Lemanak's tributary.

- Return to Serubah in the afternoon.

- Overnightin the guesthouse.



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Day 11

- After breakfast, return to Kuching via the same way with lunch enroute.

- Arrive Kuching by mid afternoon.

- Directtransfer (1 hour) to Holiday Inn Resort Damai Lagoon.

- Overnightin the resort.

(Breakfast & Lunch)


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Day 12

- Breakfastin the resort.

- Visitto the nearby Sarawak Cultural Village.

- Observe the seven ethnic houses representative of the Malay, Chinese, the Penan and the

longhouses ofBidayuh, Iban, Orang Ulu and Melanau.

- The village is built on a 17-acre site and all houses are replete with traditional crafts, tools,

utensils and artifacts.

- You may browse around the village and observe the inhabitants display their skills in

making traditional handicrafts such as wood carving, pua weaving and bamboo carving.

- There will also be demonstrations on blow-pipe makings by the Penans, and sago refining.

- Later, enjoy a colourful cultural performance in the modern air-conditioned theater.


- Swim, relax ortake a beach stroll during yourleisure.

(Breakfast)


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Day 13



- Swim, relax ortake a beach stroll during yourleisure.

(Breakfast)


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Day 14


- Morning, pick up from Damai fortransferto the airport for flight (1 hr) to Mirito connect a

twin otter (25 mins) to Mulu.

- Enjoy the amazing views as you fly in between the valleys ofthe Mulu region.

- Towards the lastleg of your flight, look out for a bird's eye view ofthe famous Pinnacles.

- Upon arrival at Mulu Airport, met by your guide and transfer (10 mins) to Royal Mulu

Resort.



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Day 15


- Morning, enjoy a brief leisurely walk to explore the greens in the surroundings before

proceeding by boat (20 mins) forlunch at Park's canteen.

- After lunch, take the plankwalk (45 mins) through the peat swamp forest to explore Lang

Cave and Deer Cave.

- Evening, witness the bats' flight (depends on weather).

- Return to the resort via the same way in the night.


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Day 16


- Proceed by boat (30 mins) to explore Wind Cave and Clearwater Cave.

- Picnic lunch by the crystal clear water at Clearwater Spring.

- Swim or relax before leaving forthe airport for your flightto Miri.

- Upon arrivalin Miri, meet and transferto Miri hotel.


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Day 17


- Morning, proceed for a 30mins drive to visit Lambir National Park. The Park consists of a

chain of steep sandstone hills bound by rugged cliffs. The higher ridges and slopes (up to the

peak at 450m) are covered by heath forest while the lower slopes and valleys are dominated

by huge stands of mixed dipterocarp forest. The ground flora consists of an unusual variety of

palms, which give an exotic feelto the park. Plant enthusiasts will be interested to know that

Lambir Hills may well possess the most number of rich forest species.

- Wildlife such as the Bornean gi bbon, bearded pig and barking deer are found at Lambir

Hills. There are also more than a hundred birds species in the park.

- Lambir's numerous waterfalls attract many visitors from Miri and Brunei. A 40-meters tree

tower provides an excellent platform to view the diptreocarp forest and for bird watching.

- Afterlunch, trek, swim or relax before returning to

Miri for overnight.

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Day 18


- Free atleisure until pick up from the hotel for your departure flight home via Kuching/KL.

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NOTES

INCLUDES

* Transfers and tours as peritinerary

* 11 nights hotel accommodation (4 stars) based on twin sharing

* 6 nights dormitory style guesthouse

* Meals as specified

* English speaking Tourist Guide

* Land and rivertransportation

* Entrance fees and Permits

EXCLUDES

* International Airfare

* Beverages

* Insurance

* Personalincidentals

* Items not mentioned

NOTE:Above rate and itinerary sequence is subject to change depending on feasibility,

availability of spaces, feasibility, and accommodation, and/or your further

customisation.

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