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walk right by. Reviewed by one traveller as 'awesome', Bako's 1½- to two-hour night
treks, when available, are not to be missed. Bring a torch (flashlight).
Tours
Park HQ does not have enough permanent staff to accompany individual visitors, so if
you'd like to hike with a guide, enquire at the boat terminal in Bako Bazaar or, better yet,
ask the National Park Booking Office in Kuching for the phone numbers of approved
guides. The park is very strict about allowing only certified guides (unlicensed guides and
the groups they're with are forced to leave). Kuching travel agencies charge about RM230
per person for a tour, including the boat ride.
Sleeping
Bako has developed a reputation for less-than-adequate accommodation but by the time
you read this, the new hostel should be open and at least some of the chalets upgraded.
There's a RM10 key deposit. Unlocked storage is available at park reception free of
charge.
In-park accommodation often fills up, especially from June to October, so if you'd like
to stay over book ahead:
» Online via http://ebooking.com.my
» By email (npbooking@sarawaknet.gov.my)
» By phone or in person through the National Park Booking Office in Kuching
» By phoning the park (only after 5pm Monday to Friday and on weekends and holidays)
Some travel agencies reserve blocks of rooms that they release a week ahead if their pack-
ages remain unsold, and individual travellers also sometimes cancel, so week-before and
last-minute vacancies are far from unknown.
Forest Hostel $
(dm RM15.90, 4-bed r RM42) The new hostel, made of concrete, will have a private bath-
room in each simply-furnished, three-bed room. Bring your own towel and a top sheet
(bottom sheets are provided).
HOSTEL
Forest Lodge Type 5 $$
(3-bed r RM106, 2-room chalet RM159) Each two-room (six-bed) chalet, two of which
are being upgraded, has one bathroom and one fridge. Fan-equipped.
CHALET
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