BORNEO / SARAWAK
5 DAYS MOUNT MURUD ADVENTURE CLIMB – THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN SARAWAK TOURCODE: MYY5DMMP PRIVATE TOUR WITH DAILY DEPARTURES
BA’KELALAN – LEPO BUNGA – CHURCH CAMP – BA’KELALAN
Days Tour Meals Overnight Ba’Kelalan Arrival – Lepo Bunga Day 1 Arrival in Ba‟Kelalan and transfer to homestay -/ L /D Lepo Bunga 4-wheel-drive ride to Lepo Bunga Lepo Bunga Church Camp Day 2 – B/ L /D Church Camp Trek via Batu Linanit to Church Camp Mount Murud Summit Day 3 Trek up to Mount Murud summit and return to Church B/ L /D Church Camp Camp Church Camp – Ba’Kelalan Day 4 B/ L /D Ba‟Kelalan Descend and return to Ba‟Kelalan Departure Day 4 Ba’Kelalan B/ - /- -- Transfer to airport B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner
City Budget Category LEPO BUNGA Jungle shelter
CHURCH CAMP Hut
BA’KELALAN Homestay
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DETAILED ITINERARY
MOUNT MURUD Mount Murud is Sarawak's highest mountain with a height of 2,423 metres above sea level. The mountain is considered a holy place in the spiritual belief of the natives, as well as for many evangelical Christians. Every year hundreds of Christian pilgrims will climb up the mountain in order to be closer to God. The trek starts from Ba'Kelalan, which is a group of nine villages and lies about 900 metres above sea level at the Indonesian border in the northern highlands of Sarawak. The villagers belong to the Lun Bawang tribe, one of the Orang Ulu ethnicities. This hidden paradise offers visitors a great blend of unique culture and nature with stunning scenery and a fresh mountain breeze.
BA’KELALAN ARRIVAL – LEPO BUNGA (-/L/D)
Day 1 Meet on arrival at Ba‟Kelalan and transfer to a homestay. While the host family will prepare lunch for you, you have time to get ready your backpack with your necessities for the upcoming 3 days‟ trek. After lunch, we will drive by 4-wheel-drive for about 1 hour along a deserted logging road to Lepo Bunga jungle shelter (1,300 metres above sea level). Upon arrival at Lepo Bunga, learn a few jungle survival tricks from your guide and assist your guide to find some firewood for the preparation of your dinner.
Overnight at Lepo Bunga jungle shelter (very simple accommodation).
Note: Very basic wooden jungle shelter. Guests need to bring their own sleeping bag, as there are no beds or mattresses provided.
Meals included: Lunch Dinner
LEPO BUNGA – CHURCH CAMP (B/L/D) Day 2 After an early breakfast you will start todays 5-6 hours trek. First trek up to Batu Linanit (2,250 metres above sea level), a mountain on the northern flank of Mount Murud. Here you will take a rest to enjoy the panoramic view. If weather permits, you might even see Mount Mulu and the sacred Batu Lawi mountains from here. Proceed to Church Camp (2,135 metres above sea level), the largest evangelical mountain church in Malaysia and a pilgrimage site for evangelical Christians. A very simple camp that can house up to 1,500 people was built to accommodate the pilgrims. Dinner will be cooked by your guide at the Church Camp.
Overnight at Church Camp (very simple accommodation).
Note: Very basic accommodation in simple huts at Church Camp. Guests need to bring their own sleeping bag, as there are no beds or mattresses provided.
Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
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MOUNT MURUD SUMMIT (B/L/D)
Day 3 After breakfast, ascend to the summit of Mount Murud, the highest mountain in Sarawak (2,423 metres above sea level). Trekking time is approximately 3-4 hours, depending on your fitness. Just before you reach the summit, you will pass through a very different type of vegetation, the so called mossy forest. You will also see carnivorous pitcher plants. Amongst them there is even one that is endemic to Mount Murud‟s summit area (nepenthes murudensis). Take a rest at the summit and enjoy the breath-taking view. On a clear day your view stretches all the way to Brunei and Kalimantan/ Indonesia. Return to Church Camp for dinner.
Overnight at Church Camp (very simple accommodation).
Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
CHURCH CAMP – BA’KELALAN (B/L/D) Day 4 After breakfast, we trek for about 4 hours back to Lepo Bunga and make our way back from there to the homestay at Ba‟Kelalan by 4-wheel-drive. You may wander around to take in the beautiful scenery of Ba‟Kelalan or just relax at the homestay and enjoy the hospitality of your Lun Bawang hosts.
Overnight at Ba‟Kelalan homestay (simple accommodation).
Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
BA’KELALAN DEPARTURE (B/-/-) Day 5 After breakfast, bid farewell to your host family before heading to the airport for the flight to your next destination.
Meals included: Breakfast
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NOTE:
MASwings currently flies three times a week from Miri via Lawas to Ba‟Kelalan and vice versa. The flights are operated on Twin Otter aircrafts and luggage allowance on these flights is limited (please refer to your flight ticket for exact information). If you overnight in Miri before and after this 5 days tour, your suitcases can be stored at your hotel in Miri. In case you just transit in Miri on the way to Ba‟Kelalan and on the way from Ba‟Kelalan to your next destination, we can arrange a representative of Diethelm Travel to meet you during your transit in Miri and store the luggage for you (not included in the package; charges depend on size and weight of luggage). Even if the package is booked on private basis, transfers & activities in the homestay may be on shared basis in order to minimise impacts on the natural environment or if other circumstances require so. Due to tough trekking for long hours, this tour is very strenuous and one is expected to have very high fitness level and good stamina. We advise guests to bring some high-energy snacks for the trekking. Due to very basic living conditions at Lepo Bunga jungle shelter and Church Camp, be prepared for some discomfort. Simple toilet facilities are available. Guests have to bring their own towels and sleeping bag, as there are no mattresses or beds provided. Rooms at the homestay are private twin-share rooms. Toilets and bathrooms (dip & splash method) are on shared basis.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
1 night accommodation at a jungle shelter with shared toilet facilities 2 nights accommodation in a hut at Church Camp with shared toilet facilities 1 night accommodation in shared twin room at a homestay with shared common sanitary facilities Meals as stated in the programme B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner Transfers and tours with local English-speaking driver guides Entrance fees and/or boat fees as stated in the programme Package includes GST 6% (Good and Service Tax)
SERVICES EXCLUDED:
Domestic airfare and/or International airfare to/from Malaysia (quoted separately, if requested) Optional tours Surcharges for other language guides Personal travel insurance Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc. Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme Drinks with meals Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the programme
WHAT TO BRING:
Backpack Loose-fitting summer clothing Long pants and long-sleeve shirt for the cool nights Sun hat/ cap Sun block
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Insect repellent Personal toiletries Flat walking shoes with good grip Raincoat Torch or flashlight Sleeping bag Towel Energy food & drinks Refillable drinking bottles Leech socks (optional; the species of leeches that do occur occasionally cause harmless bites)
CONTACT INFORMATION OF HOTELS DURING YOUR STAY:
Jungle shelter/ Lepo Bunga & c/o Diethelm Travel (Sarawak) Sdn. Bhd Hut/ Church Camp & Lot 257, 2nd Floor, Jalan Chan Chin Ann, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak Homestay/ Ba‟Kelalan Tel. (+60-82) 412 778, Fax (+60-82) 258 320
“JOURNEYS OF A LIFETIME”
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