Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
that's suitable for the entire family. Fees include a helmet and a headlamp; bring closed
shoes, a first-aid kit and clothes you won't mind getting dirty in.
Keep in mind that adventure caving is not for everyone, and halfway into a cave pas-
sage is not the best time to discover that you suffer from claustrophobia, fear the dark or
simply don't like slithering in the mud with all sorts of unknown creepy crawlies.
Sarawak Chamber
(per person RM225; departure at 7am)
Measuring an incredible 700m long, 400m
wide and 70m high, this chamber - discovered in 1981 - has been called the world's
largest enclosed space. Don't count on seeing much, though - ordinary lights are no match
for the ocean of black emptiness, big enough to park 10 A380s lined up nose to tail. This
circuit is very demanding - getting to the cave and back involves six hours of trekking
(three hours each way) and moving around inside the cave requires some use of fixed
ropes. The whole route takes 10 to 15 hours.
ADVANCED CAVING
Clearwater Connection
(per person RM170)
This 4.8km, four- to eight-hour circuit starts at Wind Cave and heads
into the wilds of the vast Clearwater Cave system. There's a good bit of scrambling and
the route includes a 1.5km river section.
ADVANCED CAVING
Lagang Cave
(per person RM95)
Lots of stalagmites, stalactites and boulders, plus an ancient river bed.
No climbing. Takes two to four hours.
INTERMEDIATE CAVING
Racer Cave
(per person RM95; departure at 9am)
Has some rope-assisted sections that require a
bit of upper-body strength. Named after the non-dangerous cave racer snake, which dines
mainly on bats. Takes two to four hours.
INTERMEDIATE CAVING
Trekking & Climbing
Mulu offers some of the best and most accessible
jungle trekking
in Borneo. The forest
here is in excellent condition and there are routes for every level of fitness and skill.
Expect rain, leeches, slippery and treacherous conditions, and a very hot workout -
carry lots of water. Guides are required for overnights, except for the Headhunters' Trail.
Book well ahead. Don't even think of taking one of these treks if you've got asthma, or
heart or knee problems.
