Mulu Headhunter's Trail - 3 Days Trekking & Cultural Experience
Overview
Available languages
72 hours
Mobile ticket
The trekking combines upriver travel, jungle trekking, caving the show caves and overnight stay at an Iban longhouse. The trail itself follows the route taken by Kayan headhunting parties who paddled up and trekking to where they launched headhunting raids against the people of the Limbang area. Headhunter’s Trail can also be done in reverse, starting from Limbang and ending up at the Park HQ.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for child aged 4 and below
A large amount of walking is involved
English/Malay spoken guide. (Chinese spoken guide available for request)
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Guide fee
Accommodation as per itinerary
Boat and land transfer
Airport pickup and drop off (Mulu & Limbang airport only)
Entrance fee
National Park fee
Travel insurance
Tip and gratuity
Airfare
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Journey to Camp 5 + Caving
Accommodations
Overnight at Camp 5 dormitory
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Clearwater / Wind Show Caves
Upon arrival Mulu Airport, meet and greet by our friendly representative and after lunch, transfer by longboat to Clearwater cave jetty and caving the Clearwater and Wind show caves. The journey then continues by longboat to Long Litut and jungle trek for 3 hours to Camp 5. Dinner and overnight at Camp 5.
The Trails & Longhouse Overnight
Accommodations
Overnight at Iban tribe longhouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Pack lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Gunung Mulu National Park
Breakfast at Camp 5 and trekking starts from Camp 5 by following the trail to Kuala Terikan, a 4-5 hour trek. The journey then continues with a longboat for 3-4 hours (depending on boat engine and water level) to reach the longhouse in Mendalam River. Overnight at Iban longhouse.
Journey End & Departure
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Limbang
Breakfast at the longhouse and transfer by longboat down the river to Nanga Medamit, then by road to the town of Limbang. You'll be transferred to Limbang airport for flight back to Miri or next destination in the afternoon.
Options
Standard rate
Pickup included
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wilderness Tour
paulima2017,
Sep 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Much more strenuous than I thought! 11km of hiking on flat ground?! No problem, I thought. Heat, slippery ground, leeches and obstacles such as fallen trees make these 11km a challenge. Never before did 1000m seem so far! The last kilometer markers are missing (or we missed them... All in all, a beautiful hike through untouched wilderness, over exciting suspension bridges in the footsteps of the headhunters! The boat trips are also exciting and thrilling. Tip: put valuables or electronics in a dry bag for safety. One of our 4 boats tipped over...
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