Mulu Headhunter's Trail - 3 Days Trekking & Cultural Experience | La Vacanza Travel

Mulu Headhunter's Trail - 3 Days Trekking & Cultural Experience

Duration: 3 days
Destination: Malaysia, Sarawak, Gunung Mulu National Park
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  • 3 days
  • Gunung Mulu National Park
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

The trekking combines upriver travel, jungle trekking, caving the show caves and overnight stay at an Iban longhouse. The trail itself follows the route taken by Kayan headhunting parties who paddled up and trekking to where they launched headhunting raids against the people of the Limbang area. Headhunter’s Trail can also be done in reverse, starting from Limbang and ending up at the Park HQ.

Itinerary

Day 1: Journey to Camp 5 + Caving

Stop At: Clearwater / Wind Show Caves, Gunung Mulu National Park 98008 Malaysia
Upon arrival Mulu Airport, meet and greet by our friendly representative and after lunch, transfer by longboat to Clearwater cave jetty and caving the Clearwater and Wind show caves. The journey then continues by longboat to Long Litut and jungle trek for 3 hours to Camp 5. Dinner and overnight at Camp 5.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Overnight at Camp 5 dormitory

Day 2: The Trails & Longhouse Overnight

Stop At: Gunung Mulu National Park, Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak
Breakfast at Camp 5 and trekking starts from Camp 5 by following the trail to Kuala Terikan, a 4-5 hour trek. The journey then continues with a longboat for 3-4 hours (depending on boat engine and water level) to reach the longhouse in Mendalam River. Overnight at Iban longhouse.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:

• Lunch: Pack lunch

Accommodation included: Overnight at Iban tribe longhouse

Day 3: Journey End & Departure

Stop At: Limbang, Limbang, Sarawak
Breakfast at the longhouse and transfer by longboat down the river to Nanga Medamit, then by road to the town of Limbang. You'll be transferred to Limbang airport for flight back to Miri or next destination in the afternoon.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:


No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions
  • Boat and land transfer
  • Entrance fee
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Airport pickup and drop off (Mulu & Limbang airport only)
  • National Park fee
  • Guide fee
  • 2x Breakfast
  • 2x Dinner
  • 3x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 2 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Clearwater / Wind Show Caves

Exclusions
  • Travel insurance
  • Tip and gratuity
  • Airfare
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not recommended for child aged 4 and below
  • A large amount of walking is involved
  • English/Malay spoken guide. (Chinese spoken guide available for request)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Please do contact us if you prefer the trekking in reverse (Limbang to Mulu HQ)

Airports

  • Mulu Airport, Gunung Mulu National Park Malaysia
  • Limbang Airport, Limbang Malaysia


Departure Time

12:30 PM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 days


User's Reviews

paulima2017

29 Sep, 2023

Viel anstrengender als gedacht! Ebene 11km Wandern?! Kein Problem, dachte ich. Hitze, rutschiger Boden, Blutegel und Hindernisse wie umgefallene Bäume machen diese 11 km zur Herausforderung. Noch nie kamen mir 1000m so weit vor! Die letzten Kilometermarkierungen fehlen (oder wir haben sie übersehen... Insgesamt eine schöne Wanderung durch unberührte Wildnis, über spannende Hängebrücken auf den Spuren der Kopfjäger! Auch die Bootfahrten sind spannend und aufregend. Tipp: Wertsachen oder Elektronik zur Sicherheit in einen Drybag geben. bei uns ist eines von 4 Booten gekippt...

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