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| The opportunities for an adventure in Sarawak are as numerous as they are diverse. | | | Most tour operators offer trips from half a day to up to two weeks which can take in jungle trekking, mountain climbing, caving, mountain biking or river safaris. Jungle trekking is available in most of the national parks, offering a close-up view of the amazing flora and fauna of Borneo. Treks are graded according to fitness level required and accommodation could be in a tent, chalet, hostel or longhouse. Adding an intriguing element to a bush walk is the Headhunters’ Trail in Gunung Mulu National Park. The five to six day trek takes you overland and by longboat to forests, caves, river rapids, and the spectacular Pinnacles, along a trail once favoured by local raiding parties of centuries past. | | | | | | A river safari is an unbeatable way of seeing the jungle from the relative comfort of a motor-propelled longboat. Again, river safaris can be anything from a few hours to a couple of weeks, and can be guided tours or do-it-yourself. A good introduction to river cruising is an organised river safari and there are many available through tour operators in Sarawak. Two starting points within easy reach of Kuching are the Skrang and Lemanak rivers. However, there is also ample opportunity and water to strike out on your own, or with a personal guide. The best place to start is the Visitors Information Centre in Kuching. Gunung Mulu National Park in the northeast has plenty of excitement both above and below ground, with a heady climb up the famous Pinnacles or subterranean explorations of some of the world’s most impressive caves. Mountain biking is taking off in Sarawak and trails of varying lengths are established in the Kuching area near Bau, at Gunung Mulu National Park and at the Hilton Batang Al Longhouse Resort. Contact the respective park’s headquarters or the Sarawak Tourist Association for more details. | | | | | | | Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo | Nature & Adventures |
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