| 6
DAYS 5 NIGHTS KUCHING NATURE EXPEDITION PACKAGE
(Tour Code/CCH10) Valid
until 31/3/2010
| Day
1 | Upon
arrival at Kuching International Airport, meet and greet by our friendly representative
and proceed for KUCHING CITY & SHOPPING TOUR. Kuching, the Capital of Sarawak,
is a cosmopolitan city and this is reflected in the faces on the street. It's
city centre is well preserved with ornate Chinese Temples, The Astana, City Tower,
many fine examples of colonial-style architecture a beautiful waterfront and a
number of interesting museums, including the famous Sarawak Museum & Cat Museum.
Other places of interest include the famous landmark of the City, the Cat Monument,
Market, Main Bazaar, China Town, Old State Mosque & etc. Kuching is a good
destination to shop for souvenir such as woodcarvings, "Pua Kumbu" with
native design, Pepper products and Sarawak Pottery. Sarawak Bird's Nest Factory
and Local Product Centre are also one of the famous souvenirs which can be found
in Kuching. Dinner is provided. After dinner, transfer to City Hotel of your choice
for check in and overnight.
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2 | Breakfast
at the hotel, morning check out from the hotel and proceed for BAKO NATIONAL PARK
TOUR. Bako National Park, established since 1957, is the oldest and one of the
most popular national parks in Sarawak. Situated about 37 km from Kuching City,
the excursion takes about one and a half-hour by land and boat. With an area about
2,728 hectares, it offers the perfect introduction to Sarawak's forest and wildlife.
Unlike the other parks, visitors to Bako National Park are almost guaranteed to
see wildlife such as long-tailed macaques, squirrels, white bearded pigs, silver
leaf monkeys, etc. With 17 trails provided, ranging from 0.2 km to 5.75 km, you
will almost find new experience in each different trail. You will be brought along
the Teluk Paku trail. To spot the Proboscis monkey, species, which only can be
found in Borneo Island, you will need to walk slowly, keep as quiet as possible,
and listen out for sounds and movement along the way. In Bako National Park, you
will also be able to view 7 different types of vegetations and forests from almost
desert-like scrub or 'padang' to lowland dipterocarp forest. Take the trail to
Teluk Pandan Kecil and you will find a lot of the carnivorous plants, pitcher
plants, and you will also see the most famous rock formation at the end of the
same trail. Lunch & Dinner is provided. Check in and overnight at the Bako
national Park's Resthouse. Items
to bring : Light cotton clothing, flat shoe with good gripping soles, insect repellent,
sun block, hat, raincoat, swim wear & own drinking bottle.
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| Day
3 | After
breakfast at the Park Canteen, continue for jungle trekking to explore others
flora & fauna. Lunch and dinner is provided. Stay overnight at the Bako National's
Resthouse.
| | Day
4 | After
breakfast, check out and transfer to Resort of your choice for check in and overnight.
(Lunch enroute).
| | Day
5 | After
breakfast, morning will be proceed to visit SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE. Popularly
known as the 'Living Museum', the Village is a showcase of a kaleidoscope of Sarawak's
cultures and traditions. On arrival, you will explore the 7 authentic replicas
of ethnic houses. Chinese Farm House, Malay Stilted House, Melanau Tall House,
Penan Hut as well as Longhouse of the Iban, Bidayuh and Orang Ulu. Displayed in
each house are the many artifacts made by the individual dwellers. Demonstration
of arts and crafts like beadwork, wood and bamboo carvings, "Pua" weaving
and straw weaving can be seen while touring the Village. You will also be entertained
with 45 minutes of the traditional dances of the various ethnic tribes of Sarawak
at the Village theatre. After show, transfer back to the resort for overnight.
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| Day
6 | Breakfast
at the resort and free at leisure until check out from the resort and transfer
to Kuching International Airport for your departure flight.
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Package
inclusive : 01 night accommodation at City Hotel of your choice. 02
nights accommodation at Bako National Park's Resthouse. 02 nights accommodation
at Beach Resort of your choice. 05 Breakfast, 03 Lunches & 03 Dinner. Guided
Kuching City & Shopping Tour, 3 Days 2 Nights Bako National Park Tour &
Sarawak Cultural Village. (All guided tours are included of entrance fee) Airport
- Hotel - Bako - Resort - Airport return transfers. Experienced English / Mandarin
/ B.M. speaking guide.(RQ before arrival)
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Tour Fare Per Person / For Low Season Booking Only
| Hotel |
(2-3
persons) Rate per person |
(4
persons & above) Rate per person |
| Hilton
Kuching + Damai Puri Resort & Spa + Bako |
RM1385 |
RM1225 |
| Riverside
Majestic Hotel + Damai Puri Resort & Spa + Bako |
RM1285 |
RM1120 |
| Grand
Magherita Hotel + Damai Beach Resort + Bako | RM1245 |
RM1085 |
| Grand
Continental Hotel + Santubong Kuching Resort + Bako |
RM1125 |
RM960 | | Harbour
View Hotel + Santubong Kuching Resort + Bako | RM1110 | RM950 |
| *Child
100% for Twin Sharing with Adult. *Child with extra bed will be 95% of Adult
Rate. *Child without bed will be 70% of Adult Rate.
|
Service
Not Included: *Airfare & Airport Taxes. Suggested Tipping for
guide/driver @ min. RM 5 per pax per day. Optional Tour. Travel Insurance
& Personal MISC Expenses.
| Remarks
: Advisable to pack a light overnight bag for stay in longhouses, national
parks, jungle, beaches and caves.
Strictly for Malaysian, Indonesian, Bruneian
& Singaporean only. Sequence of the tour is subject to change. Package
rate subject to change without prior notice. S.O.T. = Suggest Optional Tour
is chargeable accordingly to the tour tariff). Rate for Hilton Kuching, Grand
Magherita Hotel, Riverside Majestic Hotel & Kuching Park Hotel & Santubong
Kuching Resort only valid until 31/12/09.
Peak season surcharge apply to
Hilton Kuching, Batang Ai Longhouse Resort, Grand Magherita Hotel & Riverside
Majestic Hotel from 01/07 - 31/08/09.
Peak season surcharge during Labour
day, Hari Gawai, RWMF, National day, Hari Raya, Christmas day, New Year day&
Chinese New Year. (31/04 - 02/05/09, 31 /05 - 03/06/09, 09 - 13/07/08,
30/08 - 02/09/09, 19/09 - 24/09/09, 20 - 31/12/09, 01 - 02/01/10 & 13 - 16/02/10)
Items
To Bring: Flat shoes with good gripping-soles, light cotton clothing, torch
light, Insect repellent, raincoat, towel, swim wear, own drinking bottle, personal
toiletries.
Bako
Accommodation Facilities:
Consists of chalet units, jungle lodges, hostel-style rooms (equipped with fresh
bed sheets, pillow cases, mattress, flush toilet, showers and electric kettle)
& Camping site upon request. | *If
you wish to book your own flight tickets , you can login to :- 1. www.airasia.com
or 2. www.mas.com.my Sarawak
Hotels & Resorts click here |