8D7N DISCOVER THE RICH CULTURAL & NATURAL HERITAGE IN SARAWAK & BRUNEI

DAY 1

Upon arrival at Kuching International Airport, meet and greet by our friendly representative and proceed for Kuching City Tour. Kuching, the Capital of Sarawak, is a cosmopolitan city and this is reflected in the faces on the street. It's city centre is well preserved with ornate Chinese Temples, The Astana, City Tower, many fine examples of colonial-style architecture a beautiful waterfront and a number of interesting museums, including the famous Sarawak Museum & Cat Museum. Other places of interest include the famous landmark of the City, the Cat Monument, Market, Main Bazaar, China Town, Old State Mosque & etc. Dinner is provided. After dinner, transfer to City Hotel of your choice for check in and overnight.

DAY 2

Breakfast at the hotel, morning proceed to visit Sarawak Cultural Village. Popularly known as the 'Living Museum', the Village is a showcase of a kaleidoscope of Sarawak's cultures and traditions. On arrival, you will explore the 7 authentic replicas of ethnic houses. Chinese Farm house, Malay's Stilted House, Melanau Tall House, Penan Hut as well as Longhouses of the Iban, Bidayuh and Orang Ulu. Displayed in each house are the many artifacts made by the individual dwellers. Demonstration of arts and crafts like beadwork, wood and bamboo carvings, "Pua" weaving and straw weaving can be seen while touring the Village. You will also be entertained by the traditional dances of the various ethnic tribes of Sarawak at the Village theatre. Lunch is provided. After Lunch, proceed to visit Semenggoh Nature Reserve. Upon arrival at the reserve, you will be able to catch a glimpse of the Orang Utans during their feeding time. Spot their delicate nests watch their skilful movements at the treetops and also their interesting behaviour during feeding time. The guide will narrate to you the behaviour, emotion and characteristics of this special primate called Orang Utan, meaning 'Man of the Forest'. Continue journey to visit Sarawak Pottery Factory. You will be fascinated by the delicate and creative work involves by the skillful artists. This is a chance for you to get a typical Sarawak ceramic and native handicraft or "must buy items" to bring back as a souvenir or gifts for friends, family members or personal collection. Kuching is a good destination to shop for souvenir such as woodcarvings, "Pua Kumbu" with native design and Pepper products as well. Sarawak Bird's Nest Factory and Local Product Centre are also one of the famous souvenirs which can be found in Kuching. Dinner is provided. After dinner, transfer back to the hotel for overnight.

DAY 3

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for Bako National Park Tour. Bako National Park, established since 1957, is the oldest and one of the most popular national parks in Sarawak. Situated about 37 km from Kuching City, the excursion takes about one and a half-hour by land and boat. With an area about 2,728 hectares, it offers the perfect introduction to Sarawak's forest and wildlife. Unlike the other parks, visitors to Bako National Park are almost guaranteed to see wildlife such as long-tailed macaques, squirrels, white bearded pigs, silver leaf monkeys, etc. With 17 trails provided, ranging from 0.2 km to 5.75 km, you will almost find new experience in each different trail. You will be brought along the Teluk Paku trail. To spot the Proboscis monkey, species, which only can be found in Borneo Island, you will need to walk slowly, keep as quiet as possible, and listen out for sounds and movement along the way. In Bako National Park, you will also be able to view 7 different types of vegetations and forests from almost desert-like scrub or 'padang' to lowland dipterocarp forest. Take the trail to Teluk Pandan Kecil and you will find a lot of the carnivorous plants, pitcher plants, and you will also see the most famous rock formation at the end of the same trail. Lunch is provided. After tours, transfer back to Hotel of your choice. Dinner at local restaurant.

DAY 4

Breakfast at hotel & free at own leisure until transfer to Kuching International Airport for flight to Miri. Arrive Miri airport, Meet & transfer to Hotel of your choice for check in and overnight.

DAY 5

After breakfast, meet at hotel lobby & transfer to Sarawak / Brunei Border Sg 7. Then, heading to Kuala Belait where Brunei's oil & gas industry is centered. Along the way, you will find plenty of nodding donkeys pumping crude oil from hundred of meters below. Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital city of Brunei Darussalam is about 100 km from Seria and the tour in Bandar will include visit to Brunei National Museum , The Royal Regalia, the grand Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque and the skyline of Bandar Seri Begawan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, one of the most magnificent mosque in South East Asia and a replica of a 16th-century royal barge is moored in an adjoining lagoon. You will also be taken on a scenic boat ride to the world's largest water village "Kampung Ayer", the "Venice of the East". It is the world's largest water village with 30,000 people living in houses on stilts snaking along the banks of the Brunei River in the heart of Bandar Seri Bagawan, Istana Nurul Iman, which is the Sultan's Royal Palace and Jerudong Park – the Sultan's polo ground. Lunch will be provided at local restaurant. We shall return to Miri in the late afternoon with fond memories of Brunei Darussalam. Transfer back to Miri. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at Hotel of your choice.

DAY 6

After breakfast, transfer to Miri airport for flight to Mulu. Arrive Mulu Airport, meet and greet by our friendly representative and transfer to Royal Mulu Resort for check in. Lunch at resort. After lunch, meet at resort lobby and transfer to Mulu National Park headquarters. Upon registration and proceed on plank walk for 3 Km to reach Deer Cave & Lang Cave. After exploring the caves, proceed to bats observatory to observe bats flying out of caves entrance at late evening (Only confine to fine weather). Return journey on the same plank walk to park headquarters and transfer back to resort. Dinner with cultural show performance & overnight at resort.

DAY 7

Breakfast at resort and transfer by longboat proceed to Batu Bungan - Penan Settlement, to observe the tribe lifestyle and to select handicrafts on display for sale at Penan Settlement. Continue journey by longboat to Wind Cave and Clearwater Cave. Picnic lunch at Clearwater summer huts and later on you can enjoy swimming at Clearwater spring. . Late afternoon return transfer by longboat to resort. Dinner & overnight at resort.

DAY 8

Breakfast at resort & free at own leisure until transfer to Mulu airport for flight back to Miri.