3D2N Mulu National Park
The show caves
Boat jetty at clearwater cave
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There is a lot to love about Mulu National Park, a stunning tropical rainforest park, home to the Melinau river and dotted with immense caves and striking karst formations. Join us on a 3D2N adventure to Deer & Lang's cave, watch as over 3 million bats soar out of the caves at sunset, take a longboat trip up the Melinau river to the Penan settlement and market at Batu Bungan, discover geological treasures in Wind & Clearwater cave and take a refreshing dip in clearwater pool. Choose to experience the rainforest after dark by joining a night walk or test your fear of heights on the 25m high canopy walk through the treetops.
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Itinerary
day 1: deer & lang's cave + bat exodus
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Day 1:
Pick up from Mulu airport and transfer to your accommodation in Mulu National Park. If you arrive before your room is ready, there is luggage storage available at Park HQ. Have lunch at the cafe in the park (at own cost) and explore the surrounding area if time permits. At 2.15pm, meet your guide at Park HQ and join a 3km walk through the rainforest boardwalk to reach the entrance to Deer cave. A powerful underground river once flowed through this limestone mountain, dissolving and eroding the limestone and leaving a cave passage up to 148m high as well as a perfect profile of President Lincoln in a rock formation within the cave. The sheer size of the cave is awe-inspiring and has to be seen to be fully appreciated! |
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From Deer cave, your guide will take you on to Lang’s cave. Whilst not as large as Deer’s cave, Lang’s cave has some of the most spectacular stalactites and stalagmites in Mulu National Park. After visiting both caves, make your way over to the bat observatory to witness the mass bat exodus around 5.30pm. 12 species of bats have been recorded in the caves, including 2.5 - 3.5 million wrinkle lipped bats. As the sun moves towards the horizon, bat hawks gather on the cliff face awaiting the mass exodus. Most days, the bats will leave between 5.30 - 6.30pm but on some days, they don’t leave at all and you may need to return the following evening and try again - such is nature! After the bat exodus, return to Park Headquarters via the 3km boardwalk trail with a chance to spot nocturnal critters along the way, arriving back around 7 - 7.30pm
Meals - No meals included today but a la carte meals are available in both Mulu Cafe within the park or Good Luck cafe on the left just outside the park entrance. |
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day 2: wind & clearwater cave + optional night walk
Clearwater cave
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Day 2:
Meet your guide at Park HQ around 9am and board your traditional longboat for a 20min journey up the Melinau river to Wind cave, making a stop at a Penan handicraft market along the way. On arrival at Wind cave, explore the “King’s Chamber” and forest of stalagmites & stalactites within the cave and learn more about the formation of these incredible geological features. Return to your longboat and continue a few minutes up river to Clearwater jetty. From there, climb 200 steps to reach the main entrance to Clearwater cave system. At 227km long, it’s one of the longest cave systems in the world and home to more of the incredible geological features Mulu is famous for. After visiting both caves, enjoy a simple picnic by the river and take a refreshing dip in clearwater pool. Enjoy another 20min longboat ride back to Park HQ, passing by Penan settlements along the way and arrive back at Park HQ around 1pm. In the afternoon, you can choose to relax at your accommodation, explore the park at your own leisure or join an optional guided tour. Meals - Breakfast & simple picnic lunch |
Optional add-ons (chargeable): Night walk or Fast Lane cave (departs daily at 2pm, pre-booking essential)
Optional self-guided activities (free): Botanical trail (1.5 - 3km), Tree top tower for birdwatching, Paku Loop trek (8km), Paku Waterfall trek 3km each way
day 3: optional canopy walk
Day 3:
Spend the morning at your own leisure exploring the multiple trails in the park before your departure flight to Mulu, Miri or Kota Kinabalu (B)
Spend the morning at your own leisure exploring the multiple trails in the park before your departure flight to Mulu, Miri or Kota Kinabalu (B)
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Optional add-on: The Mulu canopy walk is a 420 metre walkway, suspended 25 metres above the forest floor and is one of the longest tree based canopy walks in the world. As you walk across the treetops, you get a unique "bird's-eye" view of the rainforest and river below. Since not everyone is a fan of heights, this activity is optional. Slots for the Canopy Walk are however very limited and require advance booking, please advise us at the time of booking if you would like to join.
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Accommodation
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Our 3D2N Mulu National Park package is inclusive of accommodation within Mulu National Park. Guests opting for a private room will be accommodated in one of the following air-conditioned private rooms:
Dorm beds are also available in a simple fan-cooled 14-bed mixed dormitory. Daily breakfast is included together with your picnic lunch on day 2, the park cafe is open for other meals as needed and there are a few local restaurants you can explore just outside the park - just ask your guide for recommendations. |
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Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa
Guests looking for a little more luxury or simply the chance to swim between cave tours can request an upgrade to Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa located a few minutes drive away from the park entrance.
The 5-star Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa features stunning views and well-appointed rooms resting on raised wooden walkways. Every room comes with luxury bedding and a private balcony with picturesque views. Please inform us at the time of booking if you would like to upgrade. |
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Pricing
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3D2N Mulu Show caves - per person
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Optional add-ons / upgrades
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Groups & families - please contact us for pricing
Prices are per person and based on a minimum of 2 people per trip.
Solo departures are subject to 100% surcharge. Solo travellers are welcome to join our existing departures, drop us an email to check out which dates are available.
Our tours are run on a small-group join-in basis with a maximum of 8 people per guide, private tours are available upon request.
* High season surcharges may apply at Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa during periods of peak occupancy
Prices are valid until 31st Dec 2025
Prices are per person and based on a minimum of 2 people per trip.
Solo departures are subject to 100% surcharge. Solo travellers are welcome to join our existing departures, drop us an email to check out which dates are available.
Our tours are run on a small-group join-in basis with a maximum of 8 people per guide, private tours are available upon request.
* High season surcharges may apply at Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa during periods of peak occupancy
Prices are valid until 31st Dec 2025
Additional info
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getting here
Mulu National Park is only accessible via MAS Wings flight from Kuching, Miri or Kota Kinabalu. Please check flights are running on your preferred dates & route by visiting MAS Wings prior to making your booking or contact us for assistance. Due to safety reasons, flights to and from Mulu are occasionally delayed or cancelled due to bad weather. In the event that MAS Wings cancels your flight due to weather, you will need to pay for any additional accommodation expenses incurred, MAS Wings will only cover your hotel if the plane is cancelled due to technical reasons.
who is this trip suitable for?
This trip is suitable for physically active visitors of all ages except the optional canopy walk which is restricted to visitors aged 7 and above. Access to Deer & Lang's cave is via a 3km long boardwalk from Park HQ, the total distance walked on this day will be around 8km on flat terrain. Access to Wind & Clearwater caves is by boat followed by a fairly steep 200 step staircase.
What to pack
Mulu is a very small place and there are no supermarkets, pharmacies or ATMs, there is a small convenience store to pick up snacks for trekking and a basic clinic in case of medical emergencies. Please bring all medications that you need with you and remember to bring some cash.
For all cave visits, please wear non-slip closed footwear (i.e trainers or hiking shoes) and pack the following:
For all cave visits, please wear non-slip closed footwear (i.e trainers or hiking shoes) and pack the following:
- Torch (+ spare batteries)
- Water bottle
- Raincoat
- Snacks
- Insect repellent
To bookEmail- [email protected]
Hotline- (+60) 01112658581 |
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