Mulu World Heritage Area
Mulu World Heritage Area
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The forested mountains feature spectacular razor-edged pinnacles and hide one of the largest limestone cave systems in the world.
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- Noorlinah MSingapore, Singapore25 contributionsFantastic Mulu experience - highly recommendWe experienced two different cave journeys. The first was an intermediate level adventure in Lagang cave. The adventure cave requires some level of fitness. You will do some climbing (upper body strength as well as agility to balance between crevices and different rocky terrain), also some crawling (flat on your belly, army crawl) through narrow chambers - not for those who might feel claustrophobic. But if you have the agility and are comfortable with narrow spaces, Lagang cave is a good start to your adventure cave experience in Mulu. We were told other adventure caving experiences will be a lot tougher. So Lagang is level 1. The other cave experience was the Deer and Lang show caves. You walk through the park some 3ish km to reach the caves. Both caves offer different sights with their respective formations - e.g. jellyfish-like swirls in Lang and the epic algae covered walls of the Deer Cave. The Deer Cave is also home to millions of bats with Guano-filled cave floor producing a slight pungent smell. At dusk, the bats leave the Deer Cave and it's a sight to behold. Dubbed the Bat Exodus, it takes place between 5.30pm - 6.20pm, where millions of Bats take flight and leave the cave in search of food. You have to stay for this. It is quite a beautiful and meditative experience. Folks are requested to stay quiet when the Bats fly - hence the meditative quality. If it rains, the bats won’t leave the cave.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 25, 2024
- Ludmila KMoscow, Russia36 contributionsIn the heart of jungle. Place that we don’t want to leaveWonderful place that we visited 2 times already. Not many places like this are left on the Earth. You are surrounded by kilometres of real jungle forest, but at the same time it’s very convenient to explore it: there are various comfortable trails, dozens of interesting excursions that are offered. Rooms in the Lodge are vlean and have everything needed (AC, ventilator, hot water, teapot). Park staff is helpful, especially Byen, who helped us many times. Highly recommended!!!Visited November 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten November 24, 2024
- MaximilianSingapore, Singapore2,031 contributionsAmazing ParkThis UNESCO World Heritage site deserves its perfect 5-star rating as one of Borneo's most spectacular natural destinations. The park stands as a testament to the extraordinary beauty and diversity of Malaysia's natural heritage. The park's famous cave systems rank among the most impressive and extensive in the world. These vast underground chambers and passages offer visitors an unforgettable exploration experience, from the stunning Deer Cave to the intricate passages of Clearwater Cave. Daily operations run smoothly thanks to professional management and well-trained guides. The park's infrastructure strikes an ideal balance between preserving natural environments and providing comfortable access for visitors. Walkways and paths are well-maintained, making the natural wonders accessible while minimizing environmental impact. The rainforest canopy walks provide breathtaking perspectives of the ancient forest, while guided nature walks reveal the park's incredible biodiversity. From tiny orchids to fascinating insects and diverse bird life, every turn offers new discoveries. The park's facilities, including accommodation options and visitor centers, complement the natural experience without overwhelming it. Whether staying for a day trip or multiple nights, visitors find the amenities adequate and well-maintained. For nature enthusiasts, photographers, or anyone seeking to experience pristine rainforest and world-class cave systems, Gunung Mulu National Park offers an unparalleled adventure. It exemplifies conservation and tourism working in harmony to preserve and showcase natural wonders.Visited December 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten December 25, 2024
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Voyage54437161449
Malaysia1 contribution
Apr 2023
Finally made it to Mulu Caves after years of talking about it and it was more amazing than what we imagined! Took connecting MAS flights, KLIA-MIRI-Mulu so that we didn't have to deal with checking in luggage again at Miri. Stayed 3 nights at the lovely Marriott Mulu and booked our trips through them as well to save time. On our first evening, we saw multiple swarm of bats while chilling at the resort's pool! All four show caves were simply majestic in their own ways. Photos just can't capture the beauty of what we saw. The trails are well maintained and the caves were well lit. The 9 to 12 years old kids were equally entertained and did not even complained when we hiked over 21km to cover 3 places in one day. There were hardly any mosquitoes, thanks to the bats. The canopy walk was simply amazing though we only saw insects and lizards. Our guide said animals and birds only come out when the trees are fruiting.
Plan and book your tours in advance to avoid disappointment. Don't miss this place if you're in Borneo!
Plan and book your tours in advance to avoid disappointment. Don't miss this place if you're in Borneo!
Written April 11, 2023
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N Shakirah A
3 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Kudos to our guide named One and Nick, who guided us through base camp 1 till 4 and reaching the Mulu Mt. summit safely on 4th of June till 7th June. Also kudos to guide named Jonas and Kenneth who assist us twice climbing up Mulu Pinnacles view point on 9th & 10th June (1st day was raining heavily, so the hike was stopped after 80% of climbing.) A bit disappointed with a guide named I****l who should be guiding us to the clearwater cave tour on 8th June (we were a bit late, only manage to catch the last tour. But we arrived much earlier than our guide. However, once he arrived, He left us unguided, and for us to found out that he was with a group of foreigners. So, unprofessional of him treating locals differently.
Written June 20, 2022
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M Shaf
Melaka, Malaysia17 contributions
Aug 2022
The only missing part from previous visits (this is my 4th visit) is that the trail from Park HQ to Clear Water is no longer accessible at the last section connecting to the entrance of Wind Cave. So, it is not possible to hike on your own to Clear Water anymore for swimming (you could still take one of the package to Clear Water with 2 cave visits). Another thing I notice is that the number of bats (coming out of the main entrance of Lang Cave and Deer Cave) are much less than before (the weather was good). Previously I could see never ending snake-like streams streams of bats exodus (within the short window). Now only occasionally coming into view. Perhaps the bats prefer other entrances. Hopefully the Park monitors the population of the bats. Still a great place to visit/re-visit. New chalet accommodation units are good addition.
Written September 2, 2022
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CLEMENT T
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Dec 2021 • Family
While filming, I was almost killed by a falling rotten tree trunk on my way to Deer Cave on 17/12/2021 afternoon. The park management failed to ensure the safety of their visitors. There are so many rotten dead tree trunks still standing along the cemented path. I had reported the incident to the park office together with photos and my video clip to the manager, Mdm Lucy. Her only explanation was that presently the park is short of staff because of Covid Pendemic. Based on the video clip recorded, the tree trunk just landed few feet from me.
Written December 19, 2021
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Project25
Mumbai, India279 contributions
One of the most fun, challenging and traumatic trips of my life!
We did the pinnacles trail in August 2010 as a couple travelling independently.
While the Jungle trek was an experience of a lifetime (meaning we will never-ever do it again!), the co-ordination, accommodation and information available about this trip were abysmal!
Physical Demands
We are both reasonably fit adults used to climbing, trekking and other outdoor sports on a fairly regular basis. We climbed Mt Kinabalu without too much difficulty earlier the same week.
In comparison, The Pinnacles climb is like an SAS training course!.
The steep ascent is extremely tough on the legs and the high humidity at around 35-40 degrees doesn’t help.
My partner was literally pouring sweat by the time we got to the top and it wasn’t possible to carry sufficient water to replace the lost fluids.
The first 1.9k of the 2.4k trek is straight up through the different layers of forest until you reach the bottom of the ‘climb’ section. It takes 2-3 hours and is relatively boring, the only thing to concentrate on being the agony in your thighs. We saw little (no) wildlife and the vegetation is pretty dull (one pitcher plant and some mushrooms – whoop).
We arrived at the bottom of the first latter by about 9am but if you don’t reach this point before 11, you have to turn back. A number of parties who attempted the walk on the same day as us had to turn back disappointed at this stage as they weren’t made aware before hand of the severity of the climb (most people just wouldn’t be able to do it) or the time it takes to reach the checkpoint.
The ladders section is completely different. Being just around 500m, it takes at least an hour but most parties will take around 2 hours.
It is a combination of 15 ladders which have been mounted onto the sheerest crags, ropes up scrambles and metal walkways over large drops.
We are experienced rock climbers and had no problem with the climb, In fact it was far easier than the walk up, but there are numerous dangers and safety equipment is far below European/US standards.
If it has rained, ladder rungs are slippery, as is the rock. Hand holds are sharp in places and we had a few bleeds. Those with a fear of heights should not attempt this climb.
Equipment is old and not particularly well maintained. Using a narrow metal bar to cross a 30ft drop onto sharp limestone in the wet is not recommended in most situations. Basically, don’t attempt this climb if you are not prepared for a certain amount of risk. There are certain points where if you lose your footing and come off, the chances look bleak. Rescues in an emergency would be impossible.
Once arrived at the Pinnacles, we had 45 minutes to lunch and recuperate before the walk down.
The view is OK if you are a fan of Karst formations, 5 minutes is enough and we probably wouldn’t have bothered with the trip if we had known that the view is no more expansive that the pics you have seen on the internet.
Getting down is another challenge, some say more difficult.
You need to climb down the vertical staircase backwards and be vary careful about where you put your feet. One stumble and your gone.
Some groups take 5 hours plus to get down, by which time its almost dark.
By the time we got to the bottom, by partner had almost passed out with dehydration as we were stupidly told to leave our water at the half way point. Don’t leave it all as you will need it at the top to rehydrate.
It was absolutely exhausting and the only thing to do at the end is dive in the very refreshing river – fully clothed of course as you will already be soaked wet through!
Accommodation
Camp 5 is a dive. As you would expect.
What we didn’t expect were rats running over our feet in the night!
The rooms are raised wooden platforms above the floor.
Make sure you take a mosquito net to keep the obvious and larger vermin out!
There was a hole in the wall next to our bed through which a rat came each night to inspect our bags for treats.
It ran over our feet and around past our heads a few times. We were really freaked out and didn’t sleep for the rest of the night. We had to go on ‘rat watch’ the next night to keep an eye out for the dirty beggar. This could be easily solved with a few planks of wood and would make the whole place a lot more sanitary.
The kitchen is pretty confusing as there are a lot of locals who use it to prepare food for the large groups who have paid for a catered trip. Its not really clear what you can and cant use so we just dived in and got told off a few times.
The pans are like something out of Harry Potter and there isn’t really a clean area to give your stuff a good wash, you just have to endure it for a few days.
Take plenty of snacks as coking hot meals isn’t easy.
The showers and loos are surprisingly nice but the best place for a wash is the river – our highlight of the camp 5 trip!.
Logistics and getting there.
Organising this trip was a total nightmare. We were booked ahead and the reception at Mulu knew we were doing Camp 5. When we asked about hiring our own guide they said we couldn’t do it and had to go with a group as they weren’t enough guides. Apparently you have to state upfront if you want your own guide which weren’t made aware of and were pretty miffed about.
So, we got put in a group with three other, very nice, people. It took reception 1.5 hours to co-ordinate this meaning that we set off for Clearwater quite late.
After Clearwater the boat trip upstream takes about an hour and if the river is low you have to get out and push – make sure you take some sandals which you can go in the river with –TEVA, Crocs etc – we didn’t and the river floor was very sharp and painful.
Once at the drop off, put your boots on and prepare for the 8km trek to camp 5. ts totally flat and there are a few Indiana Jones type bridges which are good for pictures, but otherwise its pretty dull unless you have a keen eye for birds. We didn’t see anything
Overall, this trip is ideal if:
- you have a passion for Limestone formations
- Are extremely fit and not scared of heights or climbing
- You want a real jungle experience and don’t mind being dirty, tired and wet.
Don’t attempt it if any one of the above doesn’t appeal to you.
We did the pinnacles trail in August 2010 as a couple travelling independently.
While the Jungle trek was an experience of a lifetime (meaning we will never-ever do it again!), the co-ordination, accommodation and information available about this trip were abysmal!
Physical Demands
We are both reasonably fit adults used to climbing, trekking and other outdoor sports on a fairly regular basis. We climbed Mt Kinabalu without too much difficulty earlier the same week.
In comparison, The Pinnacles climb is like an SAS training course!.
The steep ascent is extremely tough on the legs and the high humidity at around 35-40 degrees doesn’t help.
My partner was literally pouring sweat by the time we got to the top and it wasn’t possible to carry sufficient water to replace the lost fluids.
The first 1.9k of the 2.4k trek is straight up through the different layers of forest until you reach the bottom of the ‘climb’ section. It takes 2-3 hours and is relatively boring, the only thing to concentrate on being the agony in your thighs. We saw little (no) wildlife and the vegetation is pretty dull (one pitcher plant and some mushrooms – whoop).
We arrived at the bottom of the first latter by about 9am but if you don’t reach this point before 11, you have to turn back. A number of parties who attempted the walk on the same day as us had to turn back disappointed at this stage as they weren’t made aware before hand of the severity of the climb (most people just wouldn’t be able to do it) or the time it takes to reach the checkpoint.
The ladders section is completely different. Being just around 500m, it takes at least an hour but most parties will take around 2 hours.
It is a combination of 15 ladders which have been mounted onto the sheerest crags, ropes up scrambles and metal walkways over large drops.
We are experienced rock climbers and had no problem with the climb, In fact it was far easier than the walk up, but there are numerous dangers and safety equipment is far below European/US standards.
If it has rained, ladder rungs are slippery, as is the rock. Hand holds are sharp in places and we had a few bleeds. Those with a fear of heights should not attempt this climb.
Equipment is old and not particularly well maintained. Using a narrow metal bar to cross a 30ft drop onto sharp limestone in the wet is not recommended in most situations. Basically, don’t attempt this climb if you are not prepared for a certain amount of risk. There are certain points where if you lose your footing and come off, the chances look bleak. Rescues in an emergency would be impossible.
Once arrived at the Pinnacles, we had 45 minutes to lunch and recuperate before the walk down.
The view is OK if you are a fan of Karst formations, 5 minutes is enough and we probably wouldn’t have bothered with the trip if we had known that the view is no more expansive that the pics you have seen on the internet.
Getting down is another challenge, some say more difficult.
You need to climb down the vertical staircase backwards and be vary careful about where you put your feet. One stumble and your gone.
Some groups take 5 hours plus to get down, by which time its almost dark.
By the time we got to the bottom, by partner had almost passed out with dehydration as we were stupidly told to leave our water at the half way point. Don’t leave it all as you will need it at the top to rehydrate.
It was absolutely exhausting and the only thing to do at the end is dive in the very refreshing river – fully clothed of course as you will already be soaked wet through!
Accommodation
Camp 5 is a dive. As you would expect.
What we didn’t expect were rats running over our feet in the night!
The rooms are raised wooden platforms above the floor.
Make sure you take a mosquito net to keep the obvious and larger vermin out!
There was a hole in the wall next to our bed through which a rat came each night to inspect our bags for treats.
It ran over our feet and around past our heads a few times. We were really freaked out and didn’t sleep for the rest of the night. We had to go on ‘rat watch’ the next night to keep an eye out for the dirty beggar. This could be easily solved with a few planks of wood and would make the whole place a lot more sanitary.
The kitchen is pretty confusing as there are a lot of locals who use it to prepare food for the large groups who have paid for a catered trip. Its not really clear what you can and cant use so we just dived in and got told off a few times.
The pans are like something out of Harry Potter and there isn’t really a clean area to give your stuff a good wash, you just have to endure it for a few days.
Take plenty of snacks as coking hot meals isn’t easy.
The showers and loos are surprisingly nice but the best place for a wash is the river – our highlight of the camp 5 trip!.
Logistics and getting there.
Organising this trip was a total nightmare. We were booked ahead and the reception at Mulu knew we were doing Camp 5. When we asked about hiring our own guide they said we couldn’t do it and had to go with a group as they weren’t enough guides. Apparently you have to state upfront if you want your own guide which weren’t made aware of and were pretty miffed about.
So, we got put in a group with three other, very nice, people. It took reception 1.5 hours to co-ordinate this meaning that we set off for Clearwater quite late.
After Clearwater the boat trip upstream takes about an hour and if the river is low you have to get out and push – make sure you take some sandals which you can go in the river with –TEVA, Crocs etc – we didn’t and the river floor was very sharp and painful.
Once at the drop off, put your boots on and prepare for the 8km trek to camp 5. ts totally flat and there are a few Indiana Jones type bridges which are good for pictures, but otherwise its pretty dull unless you have a keen eye for birds. We didn’t see anything
Overall, this trip is ideal if:
- you have a passion for Limestone formations
- Are extremely fit and not scared of heights or climbing
- You want a real jungle experience and don’t mind being dirty, tired and wet.
Don’t attempt it if any one of the above doesn’t appeal to you.
Written August 26, 2010
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
WeeKean
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia8 contributions
Oct 2010
I went to Mulu when I was in university and told myself I must go back again, so I did! This time, I took my husband and our two young children :)
The plane journey was pleasant. Mas Wing was new and clean. The flight was a great geographical lesson for our 6 years old child (meandering river, long houses, mountain etc)
At the airport, we took the park van to go into the park. The van was old but luckily, still functioning. It was RM6 per pax per journey (free for children). The van dropped us off at the park entrance. There were no one to help us with our luggage so my husband and I had to carry everything by ourselves (3 backpacks, a baby bag, a pram and a baby in the sling...) Fortunately, the journey wasn't long, just need to cross a lovely rope bridge and a little walk... For family traveling with young children/baby, it's advisable to pack your luggage sensibly :)
It's also advisable to book your room as early as possible if you wish to stay in the park (if you stay outside the park, you need to pay the entrance fee every time you enter the park, besides the transport costs)
Bring enough cash (RM only) They don't take credit card and there were no ATM.... this is the rainforest...
We only managed to get one night stay in the park despite the fact that I called about 2 months earlier. We had an air-con room, with 4 single beds and hot shower. The room was clean and tidy but a bit smelly. The toilet had a few bugs here and there.... this is the rainforest.... We pushed all beds together to make a large beds so that our 8 months old baby won't roll/crawl out the bed.
Be aware that there will be no electricity between 12pm to early morning. Bring extra layers in case it gets cold in the night. Bring own towels if you don't like a bit old towels.
I noticed that, there were more new buildings/construction in the HQ compared to my first visit. They were building a hall which I doubt whether the design/colour will blend well with nature but this is my personal view...
The cafe served good quality local food and fruits. We enjoyed the nasi lemak, roti canai, curry laksa, pancakes with banana, local vegetable and fruits. As almost everything were flown in, be prepared to pay more.... this is rainforest... in the middle of nowhere...
On the arrival day, as we checked in at the park HQ, we straight away booked our trip to Deer Cave and Langs Cave which departed at 2pm that afternoon. We had good lunch, and bought bottles of water from the cafe. We packed sustainable snacks for ourselves and the children :)
The walk was easy. It was 3km on nice plank walk path. You probably can bring your baby pram/stroller/pushchair (please check with the park HQ before doing so) but it can be quite noisy (the stroller rolling on the wooden deck...)
It was quite hot and humid so the walk can be quite challenging for young children. Our 6 years old did the walk with a little bit of help from some yummy snacks :) I carried our baby in the sling (BabyBjörn)... it was a good work out :)
We didn't see any wild life except some interesting bugs and flora. On my first visit, I saw super cute pygmy squirrel!
The Langs Cave was as beautiful as I remembered. I didn't go into the Deer Cave as I knew that the bats dropping can be very very smelly, and I was worried that our 8 months old baby cannot hold her breath. I waited outside the cave, and enjoyed a little walk along the path. Our 6 years old enjoyed both caves very much.
Don't forget to bring your own torch light. A good torch will help you to enjoy the beauty of the nature in the caves. A good pair of trainers will help the walking too.
After about an hour or so of waiting, finally we saw the the amazing bat exodus. It was brilliant! Our viewing ended after about 30 minutes as the storm suddenly arrived.
The rainforest quickily became dark as the rain was pouring down. Luckily we had umbrella and rain coat for all of us. Even then, we were still soaking wet! I have to say, it was a great experience by itself. The plank walk path was dimly lit at some parts but there were parts were just pitch dark, only lit up by fire flies. Our 6 years old managed to complete the walk/run back without any fuss/complaint! She told us afterwards that that was one of the highlights for her!
So, besides your water, snacks, sun lotion, mosquitoes repellent/patches, and torch lights, don't forget to pack extra clothes, rain coat/rain cover/umbrella! This is the rainforest!
On the next morning, we went on the boat to visit the Wind Cave and Clearwater Cave. The boat ride was ok, with a few rubbish here and there. The Penan longhouse was a disappointment for us although our 6 years old loved the free range chicken (she is a city girl!)
I was a bit disappointed with Wind Cave as there were no wind that day :( Well, at least, I still have a lovely memory of the sweet wind blowing into the small tunnel in the cave on my first visit :) It was one of the best things I have ever experienced! Hope we will have better luck with wind next time!
The stairs leading up to Clearwater Cave was challenging for young children (and mother carrying baby) but we did it!
We were lucky as we shared the boat with another couple, and they agreed to stay a bit longer instead of rushing back to the HQ. We sat by the wooden stairs, put our feet into the water, and enjoyed a free and natural fish spa (fish nibbling our feet) My husband and our child swam and enjoyed the fresh cooling water. We packed a little snacks to enjoy at this beautiful setting.
We checked out that afternoon, and called the hotel van to take us to Royal Mulu Resort for our second/last night. We spent the rest of our time in the resort (may be I will write a review about this resort)
We would love to go back to Mulu National Park again when our children are older so that we can do the canopy walk, more trekking and may be more caving activities that have age limit.
I hope my review will help family with young children (and baby) to enjoy this beautiful place :)
The plane journey was pleasant. Mas Wing was new and clean. The flight was a great geographical lesson for our 6 years old child (meandering river, long houses, mountain etc)
At the airport, we took the park van to go into the park. The van was old but luckily, still functioning. It was RM6 per pax per journey (free for children). The van dropped us off at the park entrance. There were no one to help us with our luggage so my husband and I had to carry everything by ourselves (3 backpacks, a baby bag, a pram and a baby in the sling...) Fortunately, the journey wasn't long, just need to cross a lovely rope bridge and a little walk... For family traveling with young children/baby, it's advisable to pack your luggage sensibly :)
It's also advisable to book your room as early as possible if you wish to stay in the park (if you stay outside the park, you need to pay the entrance fee every time you enter the park, besides the transport costs)
Bring enough cash (RM only) They don't take credit card and there were no ATM.... this is the rainforest...
We only managed to get one night stay in the park despite the fact that I called about 2 months earlier. We had an air-con room, with 4 single beds and hot shower. The room was clean and tidy but a bit smelly. The toilet had a few bugs here and there.... this is the rainforest.... We pushed all beds together to make a large beds so that our 8 months old baby won't roll/crawl out the bed.
Be aware that there will be no electricity between 12pm to early morning. Bring extra layers in case it gets cold in the night. Bring own towels if you don't like a bit old towels.
I noticed that, there were more new buildings/construction in the HQ compared to my first visit. They were building a hall which I doubt whether the design/colour will blend well with nature but this is my personal view...
The cafe served good quality local food and fruits. We enjoyed the nasi lemak, roti canai, curry laksa, pancakes with banana, local vegetable and fruits. As almost everything were flown in, be prepared to pay more.... this is rainforest... in the middle of nowhere...
On the arrival day, as we checked in at the park HQ, we straight away booked our trip to Deer Cave and Langs Cave which departed at 2pm that afternoon. We had good lunch, and bought bottles of water from the cafe. We packed sustainable snacks for ourselves and the children :)
The walk was easy. It was 3km on nice plank walk path. You probably can bring your baby pram/stroller/pushchair (please check with the park HQ before doing so) but it can be quite noisy (the stroller rolling on the wooden deck...)
It was quite hot and humid so the walk can be quite challenging for young children. Our 6 years old did the walk with a little bit of help from some yummy snacks :) I carried our baby in the sling (BabyBjörn)... it was a good work out :)
We didn't see any wild life except some interesting bugs and flora. On my first visit, I saw super cute pygmy squirrel!
The Langs Cave was as beautiful as I remembered. I didn't go into the Deer Cave as I knew that the bats dropping can be very very smelly, and I was worried that our 8 months old baby cannot hold her breath. I waited outside the cave, and enjoyed a little walk along the path. Our 6 years old enjoyed both caves very much.
Don't forget to bring your own torch light. A good torch will help you to enjoy the beauty of the nature in the caves. A good pair of trainers will help the walking too.
After about an hour or so of waiting, finally we saw the the amazing bat exodus. It was brilliant! Our viewing ended after about 30 minutes as the storm suddenly arrived.
The rainforest quickily became dark as the rain was pouring down. Luckily we had umbrella and rain coat for all of us. Even then, we were still soaking wet! I have to say, it was a great experience by itself. The plank walk path was dimly lit at some parts but there were parts were just pitch dark, only lit up by fire flies. Our 6 years old managed to complete the walk/run back without any fuss/complaint! She told us afterwards that that was one of the highlights for her!
So, besides your water, snacks, sun lotion, mosquitoes repellent/patches, and torch lights, don't forget to pack extra clothes, rain coat/rain cover/umbrella! This is the rainforest!
On the next morning, we went on the boat to visit the Wind Cave and Clearwater Cave. The boat ride was ok, with a few rubbish here and there. The Penan longhouse was a disappointment for us although our 6 years old loved the free range chicken (she is a city girl!)
I was a bit disappointed with Wind Cave as there were no wind that day :( Well, at least, I still have a lovely memory of the sweet wind blowing into the small tunnel in the cave on my first visit :) It was one of the best things I have ever experienced! Hope we will have better luck with wind next time!
The stairs leading up to Clearwater Cave was challenging for young children (and mother carrying baby) but we did it!
We were lucky as we shared the boat with another couple, and they agreed to stay a bit longer instead of rushing back to the HQ. We sat by the wooden stairs, put our feet into the water, and enjoyed a free and natural fish spa (fish nibbling our feet) My husband and our child swam and enjoyed the fresh cooling water. We packed a little snacks to enjoy at this beautiful setting.
We checked out that afternoon, and called the hotel van to take us to Royal Mulu Resort for our second/last night. We spent the rest of our time in the resort (may be I will write a review about this resort)
We would love to go back to Mulu National Park again when our children are older so that we can do the canopy walk, more trekking and may be more caving activities that have age limit.
I hope my review will help family with young children (and baby) to enjoy this beautiful place :)
Written March 6, 2011
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
nilingzi
Singapore, Singapore53 contributions
Apr 2011
Extremely fun for the outdoorsy type, extreme torture for couch potatoes.
It's a kind of trip where you will only do once so you have to do proper planning prior embarking on this adventourous trip. Our group of 6 (made out of 4 late 20s/early 30s, a triathlete and a marathon runner) made our bookings close to a year prior to our trip. We travelled mid April 2011. We have been advised by many climbers to make the booking as early as possible to avoid dissapointment. A guide will be assigned to you and he/she will meet you on the day you leave Park HQ for Camp 5 or will meet you at Camp 5 itself. Our guide, Susan, was wonderful and so patient with us as we peppered her with questions about the climb. We also got a porter, Tegong, who helped us lug our food supplies. We were advised to prepare 3 litres bottles for you to carry up the Pinnacles.
Getting to Camp 5
We packed lunches before the boat ride. You have to take a boat ride up Clearwater River for approximately 45 minutes until you reach the drop off point. It would be good to be equipped with comfortable hiking sandals (Tevas, Soloman etc) here as you will be proceeding with your 8.8km immediately.
During the wet season, expect lots of mud and leeches. Get a good leach repellant. Our group found that MosiGuard worked wonders with the creatures. Watch where you step as the ground gets rockier nearer to the Camp. I tripped over a fairly small rock and broke my toenail clean in half. Take a lunch break near the river at about 5.5km right after a bridge. There is a small sitting area there to rest.
Camp 5
Reasonably clean with dry toilets/bathrooms and wonderful cold rushing river where you can take baths in. You will be assigned to a communal room with mats on raised platforms. It is advisable you bring your own sleeping bag. We cooked our meals in the communal kitchen with guides who cooked for those who catered food for their trips. Guides there are friendly and were really nice to us. Do not disregard the fact that every single thing there was brought in through foot. So do not assume you can use the salt,sugar, oil etc in the kitchen if it was placed in a corner. Carry your own condiments if you require it during cooking. If in doubt, ask.
We had no problems in cooking wonderful complete meals including soups (pic attached) for 6 people along with coffee/tea for after dinner. Cooking/eating utensils available for shared use. Water is boiled by the guides for all guests to use. Lights out by 9.30ish. Use this water to refill your bottles for the hike up.
Rooms are reasonably clean for a wooden lodge. Be thankful you don't have to pitch tents. We brought small chunks of mosquito coil to keep out the mossies but kept those in a tin container to elimiate the risk of burning something. Mossie tents can be rented at the camp along.
Pinnacles
Our journey started at 6am and we packed lunch. We all wore longish pants and I wore long sleeves as we already knew that this is not a walk in a park. If you do not reach the first ladder by 11am, you have to turn back. It gets dark in the forrest really fast. The first 1.9km trek was mostly going up on a sharp incline with rocks and tree roots everywhere. A pair of gloves are handy to grab onto things. We saw lots of plants and insects as well. We all thought the pillow worm was endearing.
A friend and I usually do not eat alot of breakfast made a mistake of eating more than usual in anticipation of the calorie burning hike. We felt like puking halfway through due to the steep climb. With your 3 litres of water, it is no easy climb. Halfway up the mountain, you guide will let you know where to put HALF of the water supply for the trip down.
After the 1st ladder, you will have to start using your upperbody strength to pull yourself up almost vertical rock walls or inch along metal rods placed across lime-stone crevasse. This is not a journey for those with the fear of heights. There is not much of a safe environment for you to operate in. This is a World Heritage Site and very minimal things have been put in place for the climb in order not to destroy unnecessarily. We understood the risks before proceeding.
The triathlete and marathon runner in our group found the climb to be slightly challenging but did not have to take as many breaks as the rest of us. I found that to compete the 2nd part of the climb, you should be of a minimum height requirement. I am 160cm but i found certain parts of the climb quite challenging as I couldn't quite reach the ladder rung or foothold. My teammate had to boost me over certain areas or let me know where my foot will land if I let go of a handhold.
The view looks the same as in any postcard of the Mulu Karst formations but it is the sense of being able to see it yourself that makes the difference, especially after climbing 3 hours. We took an hour up there having lunch and prepared to climb back down. It took us 6 hours to reach Camp.
Climbing down is more treacherous as limestones, loose pebbles and roots are slippery. With the exeception of the ironmen, the rest of us started to fill the burn in our legs from the contast pressure of trying to prevent ourselves from pitching forward. It started to rain halfway down and we were thankful for our ponchos. It was a good break as we sat down on rock outcroppings while we waited for the rain to stop and break out the energy bars. Almost the entire journey down, I had to fnd handholds to keep my balance as my hiking shoes lost traction. Going down backwards on ladders and iron handholds can be quite scary. Susan told us that we had to keep in mind how to get back down when we climbed up.We all headed to the river to soak our feet once we got back down to relax and numb our aching muscles.
In a nutshell, only attempt this is you are more than 160cm, willing to take risks, fine with heights, reasonably fit, trained for this kind of hikes, don't mind the creepy-crawlies, mud, sleeping in the jungle and roughing it out. You will enjoy every minute of this.
It's a kind of trip where you will only do once so you have to do proper planning prior embarking on this adventourous trip. Our group of 6 (made out of 4 late 20s/early 30s, a triathlete and a marathon runner) made our bookings close to a year prior to our trip. We travelled mid April 2011. We have been advised by many climbers to make the booking as early as possible to avoid dissapointment. A guide will be assigned to you and he/she will meet you on the day you leave Park HQ for Camp 5 or will meet you at Camp 5 itself. Our guide, Susan, was wonderful and so patient with us as we peppered her with questions about the climb. We also got a porter, Tegong, who helped us lug our food supplies. We were advised to prepare 3 litres bottles for you to carry up the Pinnacles.
Getting to Camp 5
We packed lunches before the boat ride. You have to take a boat ride up Clearwater River for approximately 45 minutes until you reach the drop off point. It would be good to be equipped with comfortable hiking sandals (Tevas, Soloman etc) here as you will be proceeding with your 8.8km immediately.
During the wet season, expect lots of mud and leeches. Get a good leach repellant. Our group found that MosiGuard worked wonders with the creatures. Watch where you step as the ground gets rockier nearer to the Camp. I tripped over a fairly small rock and broke my toenail clean in half. Take a lunch break near the river at about 5.5km right after a bridge. There is a small sitting area there to rest.
Camp 5
Reasonably clean with dry toilets/bathrooms and wonderful cold rushing river where you can take baths in. You will be assigned to a communal room with mats on raised platforms. It is advisable you bring your own sleeping bag. We cooked our meals in the communal kitchen with guides who cooked for those who catered food for their trips. Guides there are friendly and were really nice to us. Do not disregard the fact that every single thing there was brought in through foot. So do not assume you can use the salt,sugar, oil etc in the kitchen if it was placed in a corner. Carry your own condiments if you require it during cooking. If in doubt, ask.
We had no problems in cooking wonderful complete meals including soups (pic attached) for 6 people along with coffee/tea for after dinner. Cooking/eating utensils available for shared use. Water is boiled by the guides for all guests to use. Lights out by 9.30ish. Use this water to refill your bottles for the hike up.
Rooms are reasonably clean for a wooden lodge. Be thankful you don't have to pitch tents. We brought small chunks of mosquito coil to keep out the mossies but kept those in a tin container to elimiate the risk of burning something. Mossie tents can be rented at the camp along.
Pinnacles
Our journey started at 6am and we packed lunch. We all wore longish pants and I wore long sleeves as we already knew that this is not a walk in a park. If you do not reach the first ladder by 11am, you have to turn back. It gets dark in the forrest really fast. The first 1.9km trek was mostly going up on a sharp incline with rocks and tree roots everywhere. A pair of gloves are handy to grab onto things. We saw lots of plants and insects as well. We all thought the pillow worm was endearing.
A friend and I usually do not eat alot of breakfast made a mistake of eating more than usual in anticipation of the calorie burning hike. We felt like puking halfway through due to the steep climb. With your 3 litres of water, it is no easy climb. Halfway up the mountain, you guide will let you know where to put HALF of the water supply for the trip down.
After the 1st ladder, you will have to start using your upperbody strength to pull yourself up almost vertical rock walls or inch along metal rods placed across lime-stone crevasse. This is not a journey for those with the fear of heights. There is not much of a safe environment for you to operate in. This is a World Heritage Site and very minimal things have been put in place for the climb in order not to destroy unnecessarily. We understood the risks before proceeding.
The triathlete and marathon runner in our group found the climb to be slightly challenging but did not have to take as many breaks as the rest of us. I found that to compete the 2nd part of the climb, you should be of a minimum height requirement. I am 160cm but i found certain parts of the climb quite challenging as I couldn't quite reach the ladder rung or foothold. My teammate had to boost me over certain areas or let me know where my foot will land if I let go of a handhold.
The view looks the same as in any postcard of the Mulu Karst formations but it is the sense of being able to see it yourself that makes the difference, especially after climbing 3 hours. We took an hour up there having lunch and prepared to climb back down. It took us 6 hours to reach Camp.
Climbing down is more treacherous as limestones, loose pebbles and roots are slippery. With the exeception of the ironmen, the rest of us started to fill the burn in our legs from the contast pressure of trying to prevent ourselves from pitching forward. It started to rain halfway down and we were thankful for our ponchos. It was a good break as we sat down on rock outcroppings while we waited for the rain to stop and break out the energy bars. Almost the entire journey down, I had to fnd handholds to keep my balance as my hiking shoes lost traction. Going down backwards on ladders and iron handholds can be quite scary. Susan told us that we had to keep in mind how to get back down when we climbed up.We all headed to the river to soak our feet once we got back down to relax and numb our aching muscles.
In a nutshell, only attempt this is you are more than 160cm, willing to take risks, fine with heights, reasonably fit, trained for this kind of hikes, don't mind the creepy-crawlies, mud, sleeping in the jungle and roughing it out. You will enjoy every minute of this.
Written May 13, 2011
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Genevieve123456
Cairns, Australia48 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Outstanding! The rainforest was beautiful. We didn’t see too much big wildlife but it didn’t matter too much as the small wildlife was weird and totally wonderful. We saw so many interesting insects and even some snakes.
Written December 31, 2019
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BecBacon
London, UK96 contributions
Apr 2013 • Couples
Mulu park is incredible and if you want to experience Malaysian rainforests then by far the best place to do it!
Getting there is easy - flights run by Air Asia go from Kuching or Miri most days of the week.
There are two accomodation options - Royal Mulu Park (run by Marriott) which is more expensive but more luxury, or the Park HQ. Park HQ has private bungalows, long house rooms and a hostel for backpackers. The bungalows are spacious, relatively basic but comfortable and with good air con and a decent shower room (although hot water is limited at times)
Book early! They are well managed, clean and comfortable if a little basic.
There is no tv and wifi is only available at the restaurant area and it is incredibly slow and unreliable.
There is a restaurant on site (local dishes, slightly pricey and very basic) and a small shop which sells crisps and sweets. Bring your own snack bars and supplies if planning long treks as supplies there are quite limited and food, while nice, is quite local and not to everyone's taste and portions are very small.
Bottled water available. The restaurant also has canned drinks and beer available.
The HQ runs different trips (must book early for the adventure caving and any guided tours)
We did the canopy skywalk - interesting, walking alongside tree canopies.
Long langsaat - a boat trip takes you along the river, and the views are amazing, after visiting a long house and village you continue along a small tributary into the rainforest where you then stop and trek for ten minutes along a river reaching a secluded waterfall where you can swim.
Deer cave walk is also amazing, but be warned it is quite difficult inside the cave (they don't warn you about the amount of climbing up rocks etc that is involved)
The caves are incredible and worth visiting, particularly the bat exodus.
The night walk is also amazing as they take you right into the jungle and you see so many insects and creepy night creatures.
One fault is that they don't warn you about the level of walking ability. Proper walking shoes are a necessity, as is suncream for boat trips, and deet for mosquitoes- none of which is sold there. The walking is often through the rainforest, with no boardwalks, and you are literally scrambling over tree roots etc. anyone of average fitness will be fine in the humid heat if prepared with proper shoes, a rucksack, water etc.
The bat cave walk (Eden valley) is quite difficult. Some of the others less so (take you along boardwalks), and they also run pro trekking walks with guides etc. and proper adventure caving (you need certs showing experience to do these)
It is absolutely beautiful there and I recommend it to anyone who wants to experience rainforest properly, and not just see touristy areas of Malaysia! It is relatively cheap and really, really amazing being in the heart of the rainforest like that!
Many people recommend Bako park over Mulu but having been to both I would not. Bako is lovely - it has more wildlife ie monkeys so definitely worth a visit, but a day is enough. Mulu needs several days. They walks in Mulu are much better (Bako is probably more tiring and less impressive when you reach the end, although it does have some great beaches) Mulu is far better run and much nicer, without losing the wildness of the place. The accomodation is far better and the food much more edible!
Getting there is easy - flights run by Air Asia go from Kuching or Miri most days of the week.
There are two accomodation options - Royal Mulu Park (run by Marriott) which is more expensive but more luxury, or the Park HQ. Park HQ has private bungalows, long house rooms and a hostel for backpackers. The bungalows are spacious, relatively basic but comfortable and with good air con and a decent shower room (although hot water is limited at times)
Book early! They are well managed, clean and comfortable if a little basic.
There is no tv and wifi is only available at the restaurant area and it is incredibly slow and unreliable.
There is a restaurant on site (local dishes, slightly pricey and very basic) and a small shop which sells crisps and sweets. Bring your own snack bars and supplies if planning long treks as supplies there are quite limited and food, while nice, is quite local and not to everyone's taste and portions are very small.
Bottled water available. The restaurant also has canned drinks and beer available.
The HQ runs different trips (must book early for the adventure caving and any guided tours)
We did the canopy skywalk - interesting, walking alongside tree canopies.
Long langsaat - a boat trip takes you along the river, and the views are amazing, after visiting a long house and village you continue along a small tributary into the rainforest where you then stop and trek for ten minutes along a river reaching a secluded waterfall where you can swim.
Deer cave walk is also amazing, but be warned it is quite difficult inside the cave (they don't warn you about the amount of climbing up rocks etc that is involved)
The caves are incredible and worth visiting, particularly the bat exodus.
The night walk is also amazing as they take you right into the jungle and you see so many insects and creepy night creatures.
One fault is that they don't warn you about the level of walking ability. Proper walking shoes are a necessity, as is suncream for boat trips, and deet for mosquitoes- none of which is sold there. The walking is often through the rainforest, with no boardwalks, and you are literally scrambling over tree roots etc. anyone of average fitness will be fine in the humid heat if prepared with proper shoes, a rucksack, water etc.
The bat cave walk (Eden valley) is quite difficult. Some of the others less so (take you along boardwalks), and they also run pro trekking walks with guides etc. and proper adventure caving (you need certs showing experience to do these)
It is absolutely beautiful there and I recommend it to anyone who wants to experience rainforest properly, and not just see touristy areas of Malaysia! It is relatively cheap and really, really amazing being in the heart of the rainforest like that!
Many people recommend Bako park over Mulu but having been to both I would not. Bako is lovely - it has more wildlife ie monkeys so definitely worth a visit, but a day is enough. Mulu needs several days. They walks in Mulu are much better (Bako is probably more tiring and less impressive when you reach the end, although it does have some great beaches) Mulu is far better run and much nicer, without losing the wildness of the place. The accomodation is far better and the food much more edible!
Written May 2, 2013
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AlexandJess
Canberra, Australia8 contributions
May 2012 • Solo
Spent 5 days in the park, and had a fantastic experience. All the guides were fantastic, i can't praise them enough. All the raised walkways can be done at any time (even at night), just sign out on the whiteboard next to the security desk when you come over the footbridge. We didn't see a single leech, and didn't get bitten by any mosquitoes.
We tried to book accommodation at the park headquarters, but couldn't get rooms (3 months in advance), so if you want to stay there book early. We stayed at the Royal Mulu Resort, which was terrible and extremely expensive.
We did the following walks/tours;
- The Valley Walk (Garden of Eden) - It was a big day, all up about 8 hours. You walk to Deer Cave visiting Langs Cave along the way. You leave the walkway at the end and then scrabble up the river to the other end of the cave to the Garden of Eden. The last bit of the hike to waterfall is steep in sections, but the waterfalls are very nice. You stop at the exit of Deer Cave on the way back to watch the bat exodus. They provide lunch.
- Clearwater/Wind Cave Connection - Very hard day physically. We did it the day after doing the Valley Walk, so were pretty exhausted. You enter in Wind Cave, then leave the walkway and scramble for a few hours to reach the Clearwater River, and then walk/swim/float down the river for a few kms to reach the entrance to the cave. There are 3 squeezes, so if you don't like tight spaces, don't do it. It is also very physically demanding, both lower body and upper body, and you'll need a decent level of fitness to do it. If you're not used to the humidity take lots of water, you'll sweat like crazy (we went through 3 litres each). Also, buy a set of gloves from the shop next to the cafe at the park headquarters, as you'll get very muddy and you will end putting your hand in bat crap. Take food with you, as you eat lunch underground. The river is stunning, crystal clear and in a large cavern. There are also some amazing stalagmite/stalactite formations. A big day, but so worth it!!
- Canopy Walk - Gives a good view of the rainforest canopy and a nice view of the Paku River.
- Night Walk - You'll a lot of insects, frogs and spiders. We didn't see a lot of mammals, but that could have been due to the massive storm that was rolling in. Also saw 2 pit vipers which was fantastic.
- Fast Lane - Nice cave, all on raised walkway. Not very demanding physically. Nice rainforest walk to get there. You'll go up river on a boat first (though you can walk there in about 30 mins from park HQ if you want to walk back after the tour instead of getting the boat)
- Moonmilk Cave - About an hour walk from the headquaters. You can do this whenever you like, just sign out at the security desk. When left in the afternoon and walked back a night. The stairs up to the cave entrance are very steep. The cave itself is small, takes about 3 minutes to walk through, where the path continues on towards Wind and Clearwater Caves.
- Paku Waterfall - Nice walk, but there was only a trickle coming out when we got there due to a lack of rain. However the next day it was apparently raging due to a big storm the night before, so it might be worth checking with the park HQ before you leave. You leave the raised walkway and walk on the ground for about 25mins.
We tried to book accommodation at the park headquarters, but couldn't get rooms (3 months in advance), so if you want to stay there book early. We stayed at the Royal Mulu Resort, which was terrible and extremely expensive.
We did the following walks/tours;
- The Valley Walk (Garden of Eden) - It was a big day, all up about 8 hours. You walk to Deer Cave visiting Langs Cave along the way. You leave the walkway at the end and then scrabble up the river to the other end of the cave to the Garden of Eden. The last bit of the hike to waterfall is steep in sections, but the waterfalls are very nice. You stop at the exit of Deer Cave on the way back to watch the bat exodus. They provide lunch.
- Clearwater/Wind Cave Connection - Very hard day physically. We did it the day after doing the Valley Walk, so were pretty exhausted. You enter in Wind Cave, then leave the walkway and scramble for a few hours to reach the Clearwater River, and then walk/swim/float down the river for a few kms to reach the entrance to the cave. There are 3 squeezes, so if you don't like tight spaces, don't do it. It is also very physically demanding, both lower body and upper body, and you'll need a decent level of fitness to do it. If you're not used to the humidity take lots of water, you'll sweat like crazy (we went through 3 litres each). Also, buy a set of gloves from the shop next to the cafe at the park headquarters, as you'll get very muddy and you will end putting your hand in bat crap. Take food with you, as you eat lunch underground. The river is stunning, crystal clear and in a large cavern. There are also some amazing stalagmite/stalactite formations. A big day, but so worth it!!
- Canopy Walk - Gives a good view of the rainforest canopy and a nice view of the Paku River.
- Night Walk - You'll a lot of insects, frogs and spiders. We didn't see a lot of mammals, but that could have been due to the massive storm that was rolling in. Also saw 2 pit vipers which was fantastic.
- Fast Lane - Nice cave, all on raised walkway. Not very demanding physically. Nice rainforest walk to get there. You'll go up river on a boat first (though you can walk there in about 30 mins from park HQ if you want to walk back after the tour instead of getting the boat)
- Moonmilk Cave - About an hour walk from the headquaters. You can do this whenever you like, just sign out at the security desk. When left in the afternoon and walked back a night. The stairs up to the cave entrance are very steep. The cave itself is small, takes about 3 minutes to walk through, where the path continues on towards Wind and Clearwater Caves.
- Paku Waterfall - Nice walk, but there was only a trickle coming out when we got there due to a lack of rain. However the next day it was apparently raging due to a big storm the night before, so it might be worth checking with the park HQ before you leave. You leave the raised walkway and walk on the ground for about 25mins.
Written June 21, 2012
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Please advice how to book day tour only and for 2 person, and how much per pax? We already booked the flight and Marriott hotel by ourselves ( from 31 /Mar to 02/Apr)
Written March 11, 2024
Le escursioni debbono essere prenotate in anticipo sul sito internet o posso scegliere e prenotarle direttamente quando arriveró lì? L'escursoone ai pinnacoli è davvero così terribile? Doversi portare dietro i pasti e la carta igienica non sembra il massimo!
Written February 28, 2018
Hi Stefania L,
when are you plan to come? i suggest you to book tours in advance from website to secure places, June until Oct is our peak season. For pinnacles, yes you may need to bring your own food to Camp 5 and you can cook there, kitchen and all utensils is provided but no need to bring toilet paper, as we have toilet in jungle complete with toilet paper.
Written April 2, 2018
- ESCURSION BOOKING -
Can I book the escursions when I'll arrive at the Mulu park? Or should the excursions be booked on the web site before?
Thanks a lot!
Written February 28, 2018
Best to book ahead. Then you can be sure not to miss anything you wanted.
Written November 14, 2018
Hello.
In January we will visit Mulu park. Our plane arrives 14:30 (2.30pm). On the same day we planned participating Deer and Lang cave tour but park HQ last tour starts top early. Are there any other tour guides, who could start some time later. There are 4 people in our group.
Written October 31, 2017
Hi Janar,
have you contacted the park? They are really helpful. I recommend you to get their help with your itinerary.
Written November 3, 2017
Hello, may I have the email address and contact nos. of Rainforest Lodge at the park HQ ?
Thank you
Written October 4, 2017
good morning. you can contact them through their official website
Written October 5, 2017
We are coming to mulu next April as part of a holiday tour, we are happy to walk the two miles to the entrance to deer cave, but do not want to go in, will the rest of our tour come out the same entrance and is there some where we can wait ?
Written August 27, 2017
Hi Judith,
Bats exodus is self guided if you doesn't want to join the Deer & Lang caves tour. Get the maps for Park upon your arrival and our team will be happy to assist you.
Written August 29, 2017
My wife and I are planning for a 5D4N trip in September to Gunung Mulu National Park. I understand there would be lots of walking and activities that require physical stamina. We are in the mid-seventies and generally in good health and fitted for our ages. Some of our old friends are not supportive of our trip plan. I would appreciate any comments and advice? Thanks!
Written April 3, 2017
Certain activities in the a park do require physical fitness, but then again, the signature activity like the Deer and Lang caves are magnificent, and yet reasonably effortless as most of the trail will be on the cement and plank walk. I would advice you to contact the park, to arrange for the activities most suitable with your physical fitness. They are quite responsive in their mail reply as of last year. During my trip last year, one of my tour was joined by another physical disabled tourist and it was overall fine for her. You may arrange something more customise to you and your partner with the park office, and they are very professional in advising what's the best.
The days of stay should tailor to the number of activities you will be able to join. Example: Lang and Deer caves can be done in one day. Mulu Pinnacle climb will need at least 3 nights.
Written April 4, 2017
Has anybody on this forum stayed in the bungalows inside the National Park, and do you recommend them? Does the power go off at midnight as in other places? Are they clean and comfortable, and importantly, air-conditioned? I am not looking for a Marriott 5 start experience - 3 star is ok.
Written October 18, 2016
Staying in the national park is worth it.Rooms are nice, spacious and clean. All tour starts from here, so u can get out of room when it's time
The canteen is also open quite late so u can enjoy food next door. We stayed there and had a good time
Written November 5, 2016
kerrywms
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Can i engage kitchen helpers to cook for us at Camp 5 while on the way to the pinnacle?
Written June 29, 2016
I think you will find this information from the Forestry Department office on site. It's Taman Negara Mulu, you can google it. They have access to locals and workers doing these tours.
Written July 18, 2016
or you may take the riverboat. drive to marudi and take a boat down to mulu (journey might take the whole day, 12 hours the most)
Written January 23, 2017
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