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RE: Australians Driving in Malaysia

by kilbar 28 May 2012

Drove Miri to Niah Caves - really easy, great roads. Agree with westwood - except for KL, likely no problems. (I reckon even KL would…
RE: 12 days in Borneo, Malaysia

by udina 26 May 2012

12 days might be not enought time for everything on your list. I`d leave Tunku Abdul Rahman N.P. out with so few days, because it is not…
12 days in Borneo, Malaysia

by sebastianbk 25 May 2012

Hey Lonely Planet'ers, I am going to South East Asia this summer and Borneo will be one of my destinations. I am flying to Kota Kinabalu…
RE: Niah Caves and Pinnacle - Gunung Mulu from 13 Jul 2012 to 22 Jul 2012

by rusntn 25 May 2012

I arrive at AM of 18 July and leave after 12.00 on 20Jul. My aim is only Pinnacle, so it's OK and I don't need 2 nights at Camp. I don't…
RE: Niah Caves and Pinnacle - Gunung Mulu from 13 Jul 2012 to 22 Jul 2012

by greenmango 24 May 2012

Mulu Pinnacles is a very steep climb. If you go up slowly you should be OK. Coming down can be hard on the legs especially the knees.…
RE: Niah Caves and Pinnacle - Gunung Mulu from 13 Jul 2012 to 22 Jul 2012

by rusntn 24 May 2012

Thanks greenmango. I'm free from 14 July to 17July, so if you said 3 nights is too long, I'll make it less. However, I already bought…
RE: Niah Caves and Pinnacle - Gunung Mulu from 13 Jul 2012 to 22 Jul 2012

by greenmango 23 May 2012

Are you getting confused with Niah and Mulu? 3 nights in Niah is too long. And you dont need to go with a group to Niah. For Mulu it…
Niah Caves and Pinnacle - Gunung Mulu from 13 Jul 2012 to 22 Jul 2012

by rusntn 23 May 2012

Hi All My trip's schedule is 1. In Miri and visiting Niah Caves from 14 July 2012 to 17 July 2012 2. Visiting Pinnacle - Gunung Mulu…
4D3N MIRI > Niah/Mulu > Brunei day trip itinerary

by pilothans 20 May 2012

Hi fellow travelers, *my planned flight from KL-MIRI-KL* Depart from Kuala Lumpur LCCT (KUL) at 0715 (7:15 AM) and arrive in Miri Airp…
Re: Kuching to Kota Kinabalu...

by Konniandmatt 29 March 2012

Hello scottyheather: My wife and I, both 58 years old, backpacked from Kuching via Sibu, Rejang River, Miri, Mulu, Brunei, Kota Kinabalu,…
Re: How much time around Sarawak?

by aslanbelaga 23 March 2012

Day 1 Arrive Kuching Day 2 Sightseeing Kuching and area within. recommend Semmenggoh Orang Utan Sanctuary and Sarawak Cultural Village…
Re: Travelling to Malaysia for 4 weeks - how to divide the time

by aslanbelaga 21 March 2012

Iam from Sarawak, East Malaysia (Borneo) so naturally I suggest you allocate at least one week (or more) to tour this part of Malaysia…
Re: Looking for the right tour in Borneo

by aslanbelaga 21 March 2012

Iam from Sarawak, East Malaysia (Borneo) so naturally I suggest you allocate at least one week (or more) to tour this part of Malaysia…
RE: going north from Kuching

by saikunger 19 March 2012

Go inland along the Rejang river to Sibu, Kapit, perhaps Song, and Belaga. Really enjoyed Kapit and Belaga - you can easily spend a couple…
RE: going north from Kuching

by LoneDog 18 March 2012

Kapit for long houses. Then precious little between Sibu and Miri. In fact I would say there is less than precious little in Miri. However,…
RE: Travelling from Belaga to Miri

by RedApe 06 February 2012

I've never had an issue getting on buses at Niah junction...there are plenty and usually have a spot as the buses are the only way for…
RE: Borneo trip...hiking, snorkelling...

by RedApe 15 January 2012

One can "start" in either Kuching or KK...but if you want to make the trip more "one way" it would be best to begin or end in Tawau and…
Borneo & beyond - Jan onwards

by hologram_uk 31 December 2011

Hey I'm heading to Borneo in early January and it'd be great to meet someone or a group to travel with. I'd like to go to the Niah caves,…
RE: travelling in sabah and sarawak

by RedApe 27 December 2011

If you are willing to fly a bit you should be able to catch everything. Spend about 8 days in Sarawak and 6 days in Sabah. Day 1 - Bandar…
RE: Help with East Malaysia vacation

by alfredm 18 December 2011

#7: nothing wrong with Niah and in fact that huge cave is impressive. But you won't find there the stalagmite and stalactite rock formations…
RE: Backpacking around Malaysia

by RedApe 07 December 2011

I'd go to Mulu in Sarawak if you want to see a real bat emergence and spectacular caves. Overall the NP's in Sarawak and Sabah are better…
RE: Borneo help!

by RedApe 02 December 2011

From what you say the diving is clear from the daily budget. I'm still a bit confused -RM1200/10 days or RM$120/day...is that PER PERSON…
Re: Borneo help to itinerery

by RedApe 11 November 2011

15 Days isn't much...you might consider flying down to Tawau if you are keen on snorkeling...and then taking a taxi to Semporna...which…
RE: Sabah (and Sarawak) in 2,5 weeks

by RedApe 20 October 2011

You can see all the "show caves" at Mulu in a single overnight experience. Deer Cave and Lang's Cave with the bat emergence in the afternoon…
RE: traveling borneo's back-roads and rivers

by RedApe 20 October 2011

Great trip report...not many people go up the Baram...a pity...and fewer come back along the route you biked. I'll consider it for a future…