PATA Annual Meeting 2010

April 23 - 26, 2010

Borneo Convention Centre Kuching

Malaysia

Tours

POST TOUR PROGRAMME BY SARAWAK TOURISM BOARD

Kuching City Tour, 26 April 2010
Schedule of tour: Afternoon
Brief Itinerary:

Afternoon:
Pick up from hotel at 1430 pm. City tour will cover several landmarks of Sarawak which includes China Town, Sarawak Museum, Civic Center Tower, Gambier Street, Sarawak Craft Council, Old Court House, Main Bazaar, Kuching Waterfront

Evening:
Proceed to boat pontoon at Kuching Waterfront and onboard on the Sarawak River Cruise

After cruise, transfer back to hotel

TOUR DESCRIPTIONS:

Kuching City Tour - Discover the charms of this riverine city established by Sir James Brooke, the first White Rajah of Sarawak. See buildings dating back to the days of the White Rajahs, ancient Chinese temples and colorful markets displaying the produce that first brought traders to Borneo. A visit to Kuching will not be complete without making a stop at the Sarawak Museum. Completed in 1891, the museum has an excellent collection of Bornean ethnological and archaeological artifacts and is reputed to be the best in South East Asia.

Sarawak River Cruise - A cruise along the Sarawak River. Enjoy the various phases of the city and retrace the trip James Brooke made when he first arrived in Sarawak. You will sail past the Waterfront, Brooke Dockyard, the 100 year old Malay Kampung, Fort Margherita, Astana, Square Tower and the Industrial Estate. The constant changing of this living scenery gives you the best picture of the history and lifestyles in Kuching.

"PATA ANNUAL MEETING 2010 FRIENDLY GOLF GAME"
SARWAK GOLF CLUB
27 APRIL 2010           

TIME    EVENT        
630    "Registration at Club House
             - Sarawak Golf Club"        
745      Photo Session        
800      Tee Off (Short Gun Start)        
1300    Lunch at Club House        
1400    Prize Presentation        
1530    End of Program        

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POST TOUR PROGRAMME by Tropical Adventure

Tour 1 : Magic Maliau Basin, 5 days 4 nights

Maliau Basin is one of Malaysia’s finest remain wilderness destination yet to explored. The isolated and mysterious Maliau Basin, known as Sabah’s Lost World which contain of over 1800 species of flora including at least  6 species of pitcher plants and more than 80 species of orchid. The rare rafflesia tengku adlinli has been found in Maliau Basin. Endangered wildlife species such as the Sumatran Rhinocereous, Bangteng, Orang Utan and  Proboscls Monkey, other among the over 80 mammal species so far comfirmed included Borneo pygmy Elephant, Clouded Leopard and the Malayan Sun Bear

An impressive bird list comprising nearly 300 species has been recorded to date including the spectacular Bulwer’s Pheasant and Borneon Bristlehead. In addition to been an ideal place for research and environmental education, Maliau Basin is perfect for adventure jungle trekking, bird watching and night drives to spot nocturnal animals. This is the destination where you are totally separated from civilization. An experience of a lifetime

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Tour 2A: Magic Mount Kinabalu, 3 days 2 nights
(option 1: Climbers only)
Min : 2 pax and above

At 4101m, Mount KInabalu is the highest mountain in Borneo and highest between the Himlayas and Irian Jaya. Park Headquarters is already high enough to be pleasantly cool and typical montane forest grows around: well mark trails lead through the forest here. The Mountain Garden contains a variety of interesting plants including montane orchids and pitcher plants.

The main trail to the summit lead first to the LABAN RATA resthouse, set among stunted bushes at 3260m: Higher up, we soon come to a bare granite rock with hardly plant clawing at cracks. The early morning temperature here can go down to freezing. From the summit, there are good views over the city of Kota Kinabalu and northern Borneo. We will scurry back to the valley before the clouds come in and the afternoon storms begin.   

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Tour 2B: Magic Mount Kinabalu, 3 days 2 nights
(option 2: Non-climbers only)
Min : 2 pax and above

At 4101m, Mount KInabalu is the highest mountain in Borneo and highest between the Himlayas and Irian Jaya. Park Headquarters is already high enough to be pleasantly cool and typical montane forest grows around: well mark trails lead through the forest here. The Mountain Garden contains a variety of interesting plants including montane orchids and pitcher plants.

The main trail to the summit lead first to the LABAN RATA resthouse, set among stunted bushes at 3260m: Higher up, we soon come to a bare granite rock with hardly plant clawing at cracks. The early morning temperature here can go down to freezing. From the summit, there are good views over the city of Kota Kinabalu and northern Borneo. We will scurry back to the valley before the clouds come in and the afternoon storms begin.   

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Tour 3A: Magic Mulu, 2 days 1 nights (option A)

The limestone caves at Mulu are among the biggest and the most impressive in the world. Deer Cave is the biggest passage yet mapped: 120m high and the same wide for the most of it. 11/2 km length. Clearwater Cave contains one of the majors Underground River, plus passages adding up to 107 km, making it the longest cave system in Southern Asia. The four main caves have steps and paths, as well as electric lighting. In the evening, we will wait at the entrance of the Deer Cave, where thousands of bats emerge most evenings to hunt for insects over the forest.

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Tour 3B: Magic Mulu, 2 days 1 nights (option B)

The limestone caves at Mulu are among the biggest and the most impressive in the world. Deer Cave is the biggest passage yet mapped: 120m high and the same wide for the most of it. 11/2 km length. Clearwater Cave contains one of the major Underground River, plus passages adding up to 107 km, making it the longest cave system in Southern Asia. The four main caves have steps and paths, as well as electric lighting. In the evening, we will wait at the entrance of the Deer Cave, where thousands of bats emerge most evenings to hunt for insects over the forest.

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Tour 4: Magic Mulu Pinnacles, 4 days 3 nights

The limestones of Mulu are bedecked with sharp needles: the biggest and most impressive ‘The Pinnacles’, are on the north end of Gunung Api Mountain. To reach the Pinnacles, we go by boat beyond Clearwater Cave to Long Lutut. From Long Lutut, an easy 3-4 hour walk through virgin forests brings us to a Park hut on the bank of Melinau River where it leaves the Melinau Gorge. Next day, we climb over 1000m up the steep path to a viewpoint overlooking the Pinnacles. The steepest sections section have aluminum ladder for safety. If the weather is good, the four hour climb will be rewarded with wide view overlooking the forest of Brunei and the South China Sea.

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Tour 5A: Magic Niah & Lambir Waterfalls, 2 days 1 night (option A)

Birds nest soup contains real bird’s nests, made with saliva by swiftlets living in the darkness of the caves. Niah cave has for centuries been source of these nests, scrapped of from the wall and high roof by local people perched on frail bamboo scaffolding. Men lived here some 40000 years ago, and their boat shaped coffins and wall paintings can be seen in the Painted Cave.

The plankwalk leading to the caves passes through an area of undisturbed forest where many birds and pygmy squirrels – one of the world’ smallest mammals – can be seen. This is a very good trail for a walk at dawn. The summit of the limestone hill (Bukit Kasut) is a steep climb of 400m up a well-marked trail, while a further branch off the main plankwalk leads to an Iban Longhouse.

Lambir Hills has fine hill forests as well as the famous waterfalls. The main waterfall area can be crowded at week-end, but small trails lead to a little known but equally beautiful falls.

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Tour 5B: Magic Niah & Lambir Waterfalls, 2 days 1 night (option B)

Birds nest soup contains real bird’s nests, made with saliva by swiftlets living in the darkness of the caves. Niah cave has for centuries been source of these nests, scrapped of from the wall and high roof by local people perched on frail bamboo scaffolding. Men lived here some 40000 years ago, and their boat shaped coffins and wall paintings can be seen in the Painted Cave.

The plankwalk leading to the caves passes through an area of undisturbed forest where many birds and pygmy squirrels – one of the world’ smallest mammals – can be seen. This is a very good trail for a walk at dawn. The summit of the limestone hill (Bukit Kasut) is a steep climb of 400m up a well-marked trail, while a further branch off the main plankwalk leads to an Iban Longhouse.

Lambir Hills has fine hill forests as well as the famous waterfalls. The main waterfall area can be crowded at week-end, but small trails lead to a little known but equally beautiful falls.

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Tour 6: Magic Tenyok Rimba, 5 days 4 nights

Borneo is one of the last of the world wild places with its dense rainforests, tropical coastal island and mysterious jungle valleys. As such, it has become a rare place in the world today; somewhere you can still encounter a rich variety of colorful and endangered wildlife, amidst amazing natural scenery.  This trip to the Malaysian State of Sarawak takes you to see the last nomadic tribe of Borneo, ‘The Penan’. An added special highlight is a couple of nights spent at the Tenyok Rimba Rainforest Lodge in the pristine rainforest in Tenyok where you can go in search of the nocturnal creatures at the jungle. Tenyok Rainforest is still unexplored and is considered a real adventure destination, it I off beaten trek!.

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Tour 7: Magic Mulu Headhunter’s Trail, 5 days 4 nights

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POST TOUR PROGRAMME by Strait Central

Tour 1: Kuching Mulu Direct Package (3 days 2 nights)
Price per person    : RM799 Nett

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Tour 2: Longhouse Safari Batang Ai, SCA / KCH07 (3 days 2 nights)
Twin sharing    : RM1100 per person
Single        : RM1375 per person

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Tour 3: Semenggoh Orang Utan, SCH / KCH08 (Day trip: 3 hours)
Price per person    : RM70 (min 2 person)

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Tour 4: Jong’s Crocodile Farm, SCH / KCH09 (Day trip: 3 hours)
Price per person: RM85 (min 2 person)

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Tour 5: Matang Wildlife Centre, SCH / KCH10 (Day trip: 3 hours)
Price per person: RM90 (min 2 person)

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Tour 6: Bako National Park, SCH / KCH11 (Full day trip)
Price per person: RM240 (min 2 person)

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Tour 7: Gunung Gading National Park, SCH / KCH15 ( Full day trip)
Price per person: RM220 (min 2 person)

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Tour 8: Bau Fairy & Wind Caves, SCH / KCH16 (4 hours)
Price per person: RM115 (min 2 person)

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