Magic Mulu Headhunters 5D4N
Magic Headhunter’s Trail 5D
One of the best trek in Borneo!. When head-hunting was at its height, a hundred years ago, Kayan war parties from the Baram made their way through the Mulu area to attack the Murut longhouse and Chinese farmers along the Limbang River. Paddling their war canoes up the Melinau River to the Melinau Gorge, they dragged them 3km overland to the headwaters of the Terikan River. The “Kayan Road” a 4 m wide trail with poles laid acrossit to facilitate dragging the boats. Today we called “Headhunters’ Trail”.
Itinerary:
Day 1/ Miri-Mulu
This morning we fly from Miri to Mulu on MH3630 ETD 0910hrs on Mas Wing flight or MH3255 ex Kota Kinabalu ETD 1305hrs. At arrival in Mulu, transfer to Benarat Inn for lunch. For ex Kota Kinabalu we proceed straight from Mulu airport to Park HQ and take the plankwalk to visit Deer and Lang’s Cave ( 45 mins walk)
We then proceed to visit the largest cave passage in the world – Deer Cave and Lang’s Cave. The enormous chambers of Deer Cave are home to over 32 million bats! At dusk we witness the amazing spectacle of these creatures emerging from the gaping mouth of the cave, as they head out into the forest in search of food. We return late in the afternoon to Park HQ and transfer by van to Benarat Inn.
Meals included: 1 lunch, 1 dinner for Ex Miri and for Ex Kota Kinabalu 1 dinner
Day 2/Camp 5
Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Day 3/ Pinnacles Climb
Early breakfast and we ascend Mt Api to the Pinnacles (1200m). As we climb the forest of big trees give way to bushes and rhododendrons. At the top there is a magnificent view across the Pinnacles and Brunei Bay. Packed lunch provided at the view point. We descend to Camp 5 for overnight.
Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Day 4/Headhunters Trail
This morning we follow the ancient path of the headhunters, crossing two rivers to meet the boat at Kuala Terikan. Descend down the river to the Iban longhouse. Here, we spend a night as guests of our Iban hosts. Please don’t expect any comforts and be prepared for the fact that the living conditions in the longhouse are extremely basic – this night is designed to give you a first-hand taste of how the Iban people live and also provide an insight into their unique customs. We will be sleeping on the ground, on simple mats and it is highly recommended that you bring your own sleeping sheet. The Iban are generally very reserved people unless, of course, they get on to their home-brewed rice wine! In the evening, share a glass of “Tuak” (rice wine) with the Ibans and join in their music and traditional dances. The white-men’s version of the headhunters’ dance is always the most amusing!. We overnight at longhouse.
Meals included: 1 breakfast,1 lunch, 1 dinner.
Day 5/ Limbang –Miri
This morning we farewell our Iban friends and continue our journey by boat to Medamit. From there we travel overland to Limbang airport where we take the flight to Miri
Meals included: 1 breakfast
Requirement for the trip:
1. water bottle 2. raincoat 3. torchlight 4. waterbottle 5. towel and toilet and bath kit 6. a bed sheet 7. 1 long sleeved shirt and pant 8. 2 pcs of t-shirt 9. Sun Lotion 10. good trekking shoes 11. rucksack and no suitcase please
2.Tour Grading: moderate (4-5hrs trek) Climbing Pinnacles (3hrs ascend) Please note during raining day , the park Ranger might have to cancel the climbing trip due to safety reason.
3. Trek from Long Lutut to camp 5 ( 3hrs) Easy trek through lowland forest.
4. Trek from Camp 5 through headhunters’ trail is easy which takes about 4-5hrs to Kuala Terikan.
5. Stay overnight at longhouse accommodation is very basis.
**BENARAT LODGE occupancy for November & December 2011, & January & February 2012 are still available. Book Early!
Minimum Person: 2
Adult Price: MYR 1,399.00
Child Price: MYR 979.00
Duration: 5 Days
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