16th
July
2007
TOUR CODE:MBM 07 *DURATION:2D1N EXPLORE MIRI & NIAH
DAY 01:ARRIVAL/NIAH CAVE/ HOTELMeet and greet upon arrival at
Miri
Airport and procced for
Niah
National
Park.The
Caves are accessible via a raised plankwalk that winds through lowland forest vibrant with birds and butterflies. Apart from the Caves, visitors can explore several kilometres of forest trails to feel the richness of tropical rainforests, climb a 400m tall limestone ridge or visit an Iban longhouse located near the Park boundary. Visitors can also rent a boat or walk along the river from Park headquarters to Batu Niah town. Forty thousand years ago, the
Niah
Great
Cave sheltered human life. Here lies the oldest human remains in
Southeast Asia, along with many other relics of prehistoric man. Today the Cave is home only to bats, swiftlets and other specially adapted forms of life. However, a few locals still venture into the dark interior to collect guano (bird and bat droppings used as fertilizer) and bird’s nest.En route to local restaurant for lunch.After lunch,continue journey to hotel for check in.Overnight
.(L)
DAY 02:CITY TOUR/DEPARTURE0900 hrs,after breakfast at the hotel,proceed for Miri City Tour. Situated on the top of the Canada Hill, the Grand Old Lady is the first oil well in
Malaysia. It represents the petroleum history of Miri, which is almost a century old. This oil well is no longer in production and the Sarawak Government has declared it a protected historical site. There is an observatory platform where visitors can have an excellent view of Miri. Miri City Fan was built as part of the master plan for Miri to become a
Healthy
Resort
City. A unique fan-shaped park, it is a world-class urban civic park with the setting for sport, educational and cultural activities. It includes a promenade, an amphitheatre, a musical fountain, a library and cultural centre, and various ethnic gardens.. Tamu Muhibbah is the local market where fascinating products from the Sarawakian interior are sold and a place for the unusual.Visit this market and soak in the lively atmosphere of the natives..Miri Heritage Centre offers a wide variety of quality local handicrafts. It is overflowing with the products of nimble fingers: beadwork, pottery, woodcarving, basketry, mat making, hat making and textile crafts.Lunch at local restaurant.Transfer to Miri Apt for your departure flight..(B)
TOUR FARE PER PERSON
| ACCOMMODATION |
SINGLE |
TWIN |
TRIPLE |
CHILD |
| MARRIOT HOTEL |
RM 665.00 |
RM 428 P.PAX |
RM 389 P.PAX |
RM 320 P.PAX |
| MEGA HOTEL |
RM 605.00 |
RM 409 P.PAX |
RM 377 P.PAX |
RM 306 P.PAX |
| KINGWOOD HOTEL |
RM 518.00 |
RM 355 P.PAX |
RM 317 P.PAX |
RM 266 P.PAX |
INCLUSIVE:All transfers/Accommodation/Meals (1B1L)/Boat & Entrance Fees/GuideEXCLUDED:Any Airfare/Personal Expenses/Any alcoholic or other beverages/Guide tipping
ITEMS TO BRING:Good trekking shoes/water bottle/raincoat/torchlight/self medication/Personal Items
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