Clearwater / Wind Show Caves

Clearwater / Wind Show Caves

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  • Morning S
    257 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good guide and boat people
    Great caves to visit( visited on 22nd Mar 24 Morning 8:45 am tour) and a dip in the clear river thereafter gives a refreshing experience. I didn't take a dip but many of the fellow tourists did. If you want to take a dip in water, please bring along your swimsuits. Great caves with a stunning clear water cave river and waterfall inside the caves. Must visit heritage site. The boat ride was also awesome! Very helpful and explanatory guide. They stop at a market first so if you want to buy hand crafted key chains, hand bags table mats etc. to support locals, you can.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written March 25, 2024
  • Hudsonmccraw
    Virginia Beach, Virginia3,935 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely worth seeing. An unforgettable experience.
    Coming to Mulu National Park is something every nature loving tourist owes themselves to visit. The Clearwater Cave and Cave of the Winds were just breathtakingly stunning, and totally worth the small fee to pay for a guide to take a group on a tour there. You can also swim in the Melinau River at the entrance of the caves. We were thrilled to have visited these caves, and commend it to others to enjoy the same experience we had.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 4, 2024
  • Liew C
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic
    Clearwater cave is the best cave ever. The cave itself is very beautiful, and you can see water flowing inside. What a magnificent view. The tour guide showed us the mini pinnacles and joked that we could show them to our friends even though we didn’t climb the main pinnacles. After touring the cave, we had a chance to swim in the crystal-clear water. The water is cool, and you can see fish swimming happily. The only regret is that we could only swim in the clear water for about 15 minutes. We really wish we could have stayed longer. The toilet is clean too, which is very rare in such a rural area, meaning that the management is truly fantastic.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written May 29, 2024
  • Neris29
    Singapore, Singapore244 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Most beautiful cave in Mulu
    In my opinion the Clearwater cave is the most beautiful cave in Mulu National Park. There is a long flight of about 200 stairs to climb to get to the cave, but don't let it put you off because it is actually not that bad. My 9 year son was able to do it without any real problem. Once inside, the guide will actually lead you to a part of the river in the cave where you can actually fill up your bottle with the cold natural mineral water. It was the most delicious water we have ever tasted. Clearwater cave is a must visit in Mulu.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 11, 2024
  • richa
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Bewitching experience not to be missed!!
    If you are a Speleology enthusiast with a knack to explore and adventure this is the place. Nestled in years old jungle where you can reach only by flight from major cities of Malaysia, this part of Borneo is intriguing enough and would call for your imagination as tour guides will tell you how caves have evolved over years. On one hand you will find Dear Cave which is home to a million bats whose "exodus" every evening will have tourists waiting with eyes set towards the sky, other one you will find Clearwater cave where longest 220 km underground river cuts through rocks gushing its way from gorge to merge with main river. Not to forget breathtaking marvels of nature - limestone formations - stalactites and stalagmites that's certainly worth kms of walk or few steep staircases. The 15 min boat ride would halt at a local market places where you can admire and buy handicrafts made by natives of this place. Thereafter boat will take you to WindShow cave after a short stair climb you would reach the mesmerizing wonders of limestone formation caused by erosion/corrosion etc. by seeping rainwater or growing vegetation (time to remember your school geography lessons :-)) Now time to experience another masterpiece - Clearwater Caves. The stairs from boat jetty (it was more of a picnic spot with people enjoying and taking a dip in refreshing water of the river) were steep so may not be advisable for seniors or heart patients. The main entrance of cave was adorned by few rock formation with some vegetative growth that was supposed to be very rare and not be found elsewhere. As you gradually make way inside you hear the gushing sound that was made by world's longest 220 km river. There are almost 2-3 levels to be covered by stairs that shows you how high the river had flown years back. The lighting system is well arranged to show you the way and has proper pathways/stairs that you can follow to find your way our even if you are left behind by your group :-) . The guides are well trained and licensed and we booked the tours from Mulu Park site at reasonable price. The group size is capped and better to make bookings in advanced. The cave tour is a guided one.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written September 17, 2024
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travelbugDelhi
New Delhi, India787 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
Clearwater - Fantastic experience...Lots & lots of stairs but really stunning ! The river looked so dark & mysterious flowing by till it disappeared into the rocks that I almost felt like getting in it & doing the adventure caving. One can swim in the emerald waters outside the Clearwater Cave.
Wind Cave is windy in spots which was welcome in the sticky humid weather.
The boat ride getting to the caves is lovely & part of the fun.
Written December 9, 2022
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Neris29
Singapore, Singapore244 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Family
In my opinion the Clearwater cave is the most beautiful cave in Mulu National Park. There is a long flight of about 200 stairs to climb to get to the cave, but don't let it put you off because it is actually not that bad. My 9 year son was able to do it without any real problem. Once inside, the guide will actually lead you to a part of the river in the cave where you can actually fill up your bottle with the cold natural mineral water. It was the most delicious water we have ever tasted. Clearwater cave is a must visit in Mulu.
Written August 11, 2024
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richa
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • Family
If you are a Speleology enthusiast with a knack to explore and adventure this is the place.
Nestled in years old jungle where you can reach only by flight from major cities of Malaysia, this part of Borneo is intriguing enough and would call for your imagination as tour guides will tell you how caves have evolved over years.
On one hand you will find Dear Cave which is home to a million bats whose "exodus" every evening will have tourists waiting with eyes set towards the sky, other one you will find Clearwater cave where longest 220 km underground river cuts through rocks gushing its way from gorge to merge with main river.
Not to forget breathtaking marvels of nature - limestone formations - stalactites and stalagmites that's certainly worth kms of walk or few steep staircases.
The 15 min boat ride would halt at a local market places where you can admire and buy handicrafts made by natives of this place. Thereafter boat will take you to WindShow cave after a short stair climb you would reach the mesmerizing wonders of limestone formation caused by erosion/corrosion etc. by seeping rainwater or growing vegetation (time to remember your school geography lessons :-))
Now time to experience another masterpiece - Clearwater Caves.
The stairs from boat jetty (it was more of a picnic spot with people enjoying and taking a dip in refreshing water of the river) were steep so may not be advisable for seniors or heart patients. The main entrance of cave was adorned by few rock formation with some vegetative growth that was supposed to be very rare and not be found elsewhere. As you gradually make way inside you hear the gushing sound that was made by world's longest 220 km river. There are almost 2-3 levels to be covered by stairs that shows you how high the river had flown years back. The lighting system is well arranged to show you the way and has proper pathways/stairs that you can follow to find your way our even if you are left behind by your group :-) . The guides are well trained and licensed and we booked the tours from Mulu Park site at reasonable price. The group size is capped and better to make bookings in advanced. The cave tour is a guided one.
Written September 17, 2024
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Morning S
257 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Solo
Great caves to visit( visited on 22nd Mar 24 Morning 8:45 am tour) and a dip in the clear river thereafter gives a refreshing experience.

I didn't take a dip but many of the fellow tourists did. If you want to take a dip in water, please bring along your swimsuits.

Great caves with a stunning clear water cave river and waterfall inside the caves. Must visit heritage site. The boat ride was also awesome!

Very helpful and explanatory guide.

They stop at a market first so if you want to buy hand crafted key chains, hand bags table mats etc. to support locals, you can.
Written March 25, 2024
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ChrisL_Singapore
Singapore21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Family
Really enjoyed the cave tours -- although it's 216 steep steps up to the entrance of Clearwater, followed by another 100 or so down to the floor of the cave. (And then, on your way back, 100 back up, and 216 back down. Our calves are still sore, three days later!)

Best part, though, was the chance to take a dip in the river at the end. You need it to get the sweat and grime off, but it's also just so relaxing and lovely to float and swim in the river just after it emerges from the mountain.

The boat ride to and fro is a lot of fun too. The stop at the village market is good enough, if predictable - some decent craftwork to purchase to support the locals.
Written April 7, 2018
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Jirka Kotek
Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic150 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019
As great as all other trails and showcaves in Mulu National Park. Nice boat ride to the caves and swimming in the river after is liek a dessert.
Written September 9, 2019
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Fokke Ven
Aalsmeer, The Netherlands37 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Friends
I have never seen these kind of caves before. One must be able to walk, climb stairs ( 250 steps) in order to see the inner part of the caves. it is a wonderfull world.
Written June 7, 2019
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bikerjoe15
Singapore, Singapore1,135 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Friends
Departed from Marriott Mulu Hotel via long tail boat upstream to Cave of the Winds and Clearwater Cave. Stopped at the Ranger office 1st to get security clearance before proceeding to a small local handicraft area to purchase locally made handicrafts and blowpipe tryouts (RM$1 for 2 arrows). River is quite shallow and the experienced boatman had to navigate from going aground. Local residential houses align the riverbanks. Gradient ascend up on wooden pathway to Cave of the Winds is relatively easy although alittle slippery due to moss. Natural formations within the cave were awesome. Cool breezes were felt at certain sections of the cave. Easy walk in the Caves of the Winds took about 45mins. After another 5mins boat ride (you can trek if you wish to), you will arrive at Clearwater Caves where you will be greeted with the cleanest and clearest section of the river (direct source of water from the cave although there was no waterfall in sight) and you can enjoy a dip in the water where the river fishes swim amongst you. A coffee and drink snack is provided pre-climb of the Clearwater Caves. Do not underestimate the 200+ steps of ascension to this cave. Steps are steep but there are handrails and pitch stops enroute. There are more uphill and downhill steps within the cave which are dark and slippery. A hat, good walking covered shoes and strong torch is highly recommended. Limestone formations are amazing. The discovery of this cave takes about 1 hour at a leisurely pace. Picnic lunch was provided for my package. Recommended to visit when in Mulu, how can anyone come here and not visit?

Note: An experienced licensed guide must be with you throughout the exploration.
Written May 11, 2019
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zuraida89
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia111 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Friends
Both caves have a lot of steps. I huffed and puffed...but it was worth it. There is a changing room / toilet at the picnic area leading to the clearwater cave
Written May 3, 2018
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Garry G
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam49 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Friends
Great trip with Roz .? We really enjoyed it though more information should be given re fitness levels required as we had several people who struggled going up several steep stair climbs - take water, a snack and torch . The swim at the end is quite refreshing. Really enjoyed the boat ride but the village we stop at could improve the quality of crafts on offer - the basket selection was good. A beautiful morning and well worth the money!
Written January 2, 2018
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