Sarawak Explorer
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Round -trip International airfare departing from LAX, SFO or NYC. Other departure cities are available
All land transfers and tours as mentioned in the itinerary. 8 nights accommodations based on double occupancy. Daily breakfast at hotels. 3 lunches and 1 dinner Sightseeing as per itinerary with modern air-conditioned motor coach Admission fees as per itinerary All ground transfers. Boat transfer to longhouse Professional English-speaking tour guide in each city. Airfare from Kuala Lumpur / Kuching / Singapore
All these are included in your price!
Accommodations
Kuala Lumpur: Impiana KLCCHotel
Kuching: Harbor View
Lemanak: Longhouse
Singapore: Bayview Hotel
Not included:
Airport taxes, Security fee and fuel surcharges.
Meals not stated above
Drinks consumption during meals
Personal items
Travel Insurance. We strongly recommend you purchase Travel Insurance, so that your travel investments are protected in the event of a sudden emergency and you will travel with "Peace of Mind".
Details
- Tour Operator
- Asia Classic Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2008
- Duration
- 11 Days
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA for Kuala Lumpur |
| Day 2 | En route | En Route |
| Day 3 | Kuala Lumpur | Arrive at Kuala Lumpur: You will be met and greeted at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and be transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. |
| Day 4 | Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Lumpur (B): Today you will take an interesting city tour which unveils the beauty and charm of the old and new Kuala Lumpur. First you will visit Masjid Jamek (Jamek Mosque), which is the oldest mosque in Kuala Lumpur. Then you will visit Tugu Negara or War Memorial where those who perished in the war were worshiped. Chinatown is full of good bargains and deals, foods and rich Chinese culture. You will visit the Thien Hou Temple. You will also pass the Moorish-styled Federal Court, the Railway station which is a striking piece of Mohammedan architecture,the Tudor styled Cricket Club and the Kings Palace. The last stop will be at the Handicraft center where you can see fine and splendid OE Jewelry making demonstrations. |
| Day 5 | Kuching | Kuala Lumpur / Kuching (B): After breakfast, you will take a flight to Kuching and be transferred to your hotel. Then you will take an half day city tour to get to know this Sarawak's capital. The tour includes Kuching's Chinatown, the Cat Statue (Kuching means "Cat" in Malay), the colorful Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, the Civic Center Viewing Platform and the world famous Sarawak Museum. Across river, visit either the unique Cat Museum or Fort Margherita, passing the magnificent State Mosque and the Astana, the former residence of the White Rajahs. Return via the golden-domed City Mosque and proceed on foot through Old Kuching, visiting the colorful Central Markets and heritage buildings of the White Rajah era, the Pavilion, the Square Tower, the Court House, the Charles Brooke Monument and the Post Office. |
| Day 6 | Semonggok Wildlife Center & Lemanak Longhouse | Semonggok Wildlife Center & Lemanak Longhouse (B/L/D): Today we will visit Semonggok Wild life Center - the best place in Sarawak to view semi-wild orang utans, who have been rescued from captivity and trained to survive in the surrounding forest reserve. The rehabilitated animals roam freely in the rain forest, and often return to the center at feeding time. Thanks to the successful breeding program at Semonggok there is a good possibility of experiencing one of the most heart-warming sights in Borneo - an orang utan mother with a young baby. The center is 30 minuts drive from Kuching and another 20 minuts on foot. Along the way you will pass by the ethno-botanical gardens, with their unique collection of rain-forest plants. Semengok also has a number of short collection of rain-forest plants. Then you will be driven through lush green countryside dotted with padi fields, pepper gardens and rubber plantations, and flanked by rugged jungle-clad mountains. Along the way, stop off at the Serian farmer's market, visit a pepper garden and view carnivorous pitcher plants. Stop for lunch at a roadside bazaar deep in Iban country. Arrive at Lemanak jetty mid-afternoon for a longboat ride up the Lemanak River, passing through typical Borneo countryside with an ancient longhouse tucked behind almost every bend in the river. Arrive at either Serubah or Nanga Kesit Longhouse and visit the "entire village under one roof." Tour the longhouse and enjoy a demonstration of blowpipe shooting. Accommodation at Longhouse. |
| Day 7 | Kuching | Lemanak - Kuching (B/L): Breakfast at the resort, followed by a short walk with the resort's residence naturalist. Depart for Kuching |
| Day 8 | Bako National Park | Bako National Park (B/L): Excursion to Bako's National Park. The small peninsular where the park is located is home to seven distinct rainforest ecosystems, giving it a remarkable diversity of animal and plant life. Bako's most famous residents are the bizarre proboscis monkeys, and it is also home to silvered langurs (leaf monkeys), long-tailed macaque monkeys, wild boar, flying squirrels and monitor lizards as well as hundreds of different bird species. Fascinating plant life includes mangroves, strangling figs, carnivorous pitcher plants and symbiotic ant plants. Unique geological features mark the coastline, including the famous Sea Stack, whilst well-marked trails lead to rugged jungle-covered hilltops and secluded beaches. Lunch at a local restaurant in the park. Transfer back to hotel in Kuching. |
| Day 9 | Singapore | Kuching / Singapore (B): Free and easy at hotel until pick-up transfer to airport for your flight to Singapore. Transfer to your hotel |
| Day 10 | Singapore | Singapore (B): Take a city tour that showcases the history , multi racial culture and lifestyle that is Singapore. See the city's colonial heritage as we drive around the Civic District past the Padang, the Cricket Club, parliament House, Supreme Court and City Hall. Stop at the Merlion Park for great view of Marina Bay and a picture-taking opportunity with the Merlion. A mythological creature that is part lion and part fish. The tour continues with a visit to the Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of the oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples on the island, built with donation from the early immigrant workers from China. Next drive past Chinatown to a local handicraft center to watch Asian craftsmanship. From there we proceed to the National Orchid Garden, located within the Singapore Botanic Garden, which boasts sprawling display of 60,000 orchid plants comprising 400 species and more than 2,000 hybrids. Our final stop at Little India will enthrall you with the scent of joss tocks, jasmine and spices. Rest of the day is free to explore Singapore on your own. |
| Day 11 | Return USA | Singapore / USA (B) : Transfer to the airport for your flight return home. |
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* Add $50 to upgrade to Holiday Inn.
* Add $80 to upgrade to Hilton Hotel
* For prices departing from other U.S. cities
* We strongly recommend that you purchase Travel Insurance so that your travel investments are protected in the event of a sudden emergency and you will travel with "Peace of Mind."
