Day 1 | Fly Heathrow* to Kuala Lumpur.
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Day 2 | Connect in KL with onward flight to Kuching. Transfer to Holiday Inn Kuching.
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Day 3 | At leisure Kuching. Explore the busy streets and gracious colonial buildings, including the famous Sarawak Museum.
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Day 4 | Commence the 2 night Ulu Ai Tour. After a 4-hour drive arrive at Batang Ai dam. A boat ride across the lake and up the river through beautiful primary rainforest and dense jungle brings you to your ultimate destination, appearing through the trees as you round a bend in the river, Nanga Sumpa Longhouse. After dinner, you are invited to the longhouse to enjoy a glass or two of the famous rice wine with the chief and his tribe.
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Day 5 | Time to explore this beautiful area. Hike along the jungle trails by the river, discussed locally with your guide or relax on your verandah soaking up the atmosphere whilst the villagers go about their daily activities. After lunch, have a go at fishing Iban-style or swim in the river.
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Day 6 | After breakfast, return to Kuching, stopping en route for lunch, arriving late afternoon. Overnight Holiday inn Kuching.
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Day 7 | Fly Kuching/Miri/Mulu to commence Mulu Magic Tour. Fly from Miri to Mulu and transfer to Royal Mulu Resort. P.M. transfer to Park HQ and a 3 km plankwalk to Deer and Lang Caves. Witness the bat exodus before returning late evening to the resort.
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Day 8 | Boat trip to Wind Cave and walk to Clearwater cave. After picnic lunch by the natural pool visit a Penan settlement to see local crafts made by this semi-nomadic tribe before returning to resort.
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Day 9 | At leisure before flying back to Miri/Kuching and transfer to Holiday Inn Damai Beach.
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Day 10 | At leisure Damai Beach. The Holiday Inn Resort Damai Beach is ideally situated right on the beach and next door is the Sarawak Cultural Village, a living museum depicting the lifestyles of the State.
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Day 11 | At leisure Damai Beach. The Holiday Inn Resort Damai Beach is ideally situated right on the beach and next door is the Sarawak Cultural Village, a living museum depicting the lifestyles of the State.
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Day 12 | Fly Kuching to Kuala Lumpur to connect with non-stop flight to Heathrow.
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Day 13 | Arrive Heathrow.
*Manchester departures are also available.
N.B. daily departures are available for a small supplement.
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On this holiday you get to explore the jungles of Borneo, stay at a traditional longhouse and enjoy many of its natural wonders. At the end of the holiday you will have a few days to relax by the beach in Damai, one of the most beautiful on the Island.
