EXPEDITION FACTSHEETS
This cave is a large system of mostly level pipe-like passages connecting
several chambers. The
cave has a number of entrances of which we use two; one on each side of the
mountain. This is a great cave in which to meet some of the cave dwellers
because the spaces are smaller. look out for bats, giant centipedes and big
spiders.
| Journey time | About 1 hour from Kuching |
| Meeting Place | D'Villagers (formerly Turnred) restaurant at Krokong. Coming from Kuching via MJC turn left at the junction with the Bau / Lundu road and then right at the lights just before entering Bau. After 7 km turn right signposted to Serikin and Tringgus. The restaurant is 100m on the left hand side. |
| Meeting Time: | 10:00 |
| Highlights |
Dramatic floor erosion |
| Tubes like huge water pipes running right through the mountain | |
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Birds nest collecting structures |
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Moonmilk |
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| Get close to the wildlife | |
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Large calcite deposits |
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| Food | Bidayuh style food at the D'Villagers restaurant. Food and soft drinks are included in the price (Full day expeditions only). Alcoholic drinks are to the individual guests account. |
| Easy | Intermediate | Hard | |
| Trekking time | 15 minutes mostly level ending in a steep path which climbs about 50 feet |
<10 minutes mostly up a steep
path |
20 minutes mostly up a steep
path |
| Difficult bits | Crossing a heavily eroded floor including some steep paths | A short rappel of about 30 feet into the cave | Two rappels each of about 30 feet |
| Caving time | 3.5 hours | 3.5 hours | 4 hours |
Two caves for the price of one on the beginners expedition! The first, which goes right through the mountain, is one of the larger systems which we go to. Our beginners expedition explores two chambers whilst the intermediate expedition goes into the heart of the mountain, through the area where birds nests are collected and then on to a river. The second cave is smaller with a deep river flowing from it. A great place for a swim to cool off.
| Journey time | About 1 hour 15 minutes from Kuching |
| Meeting Place | Ming Shen food court. About 55km out of Kuching and after the Jln Ensenggei turning turn right signed to Kampung Bunga. The food court is in the pasar. |
| Meeting Time |
10:00 |
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Highlights |
Archaeology Big chambers Underground streams Large calcite deposits Waterfalls (best after rain) A swim in a cave. |
| Food |
Either food in the open in the Kampung or at a Chinese restaurant on the way back to Kuching. Food and soft drinks are included in the price. Alcoholic drinks are to the individual guests account.
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| Easy | Intermediate | Hard | |
| Trekking time | 10 minutes level paths through pretty farmland ending in a 150' ascent up a wooden staircase | Same as for easy expeditions. |
n/a |
| Difficult bits | A
steep path about 30' down a rock face..
A squeeze through a narrow passage |
A steep path about 30' down a rock face. Climbing an ungerdround waterfall. A squeeze through a narrow passage. | n/a
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| Caving time | 3.5 hours | 3.5 hours | n/a |
On these expeditions we visit two smaller caves at the base of the mountain. In each there is a river running through the cave so there is plenty of water and mud and in both caves we enter and leave through different entrances. Both caves have beautiful chambers and plenty of wildlife. Please note that high water levels make these routes unsafe after heavy rain - in this event we will substitute an expedition in a higher cave.
| Journey time | About 1 hour from Kuching |
| Meeting Place | D'Villagers (formerly Turnred) restaurant at Krokong. Coming from Kuching via MJC turn left at the junction with the Bau / Lundu road and then right at the lights just before entering Bau. After 7 km turn right signposted to Serikin and Tringgus. The restaurant is 100m on the left hand side. |
| Meeting Time |
10:00 for full day, 09:00 and 14:00 for half day |
| Highlights |
Underground streams Stalagmites and stalagtites Lots of mud!
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| Food | For full day expeditions Bidayuh style food at the D'Villagers restaurant. Food and soft drinks are included in the price (Alcoholic drinks are to the individual guests account). Food is not included in the half day expedition. |
| Easy (half day) | Intermediate (full day) | Hard | |
| Trekking time | A short climb up a steep path | A 10
minute level walk followed by a short climb up a steep path |
n/a |
| Difficult bits |
Negotiating a 5' overhang (with help!) The mudslide |
A scramble down a rockfall Water chest deep |
n/a |
| Caving time | 1.5 hours | 3.5 hours | n/a |
Deep in the heart of Sarawak is a valley that can only be entered by going through a cave. The villagers have farmed in the valley for generations using the cave every day to get to and from work and we follow the same route up a path of notched Belian logs. There are several caves in the area; having entered through the first we will visit a second and leave the valley through a third. This expedition combines impressive caves, a glimpse of a unique way of life and jungle trekking through some very beautiful country
| Journey time | About 1 hour 10 minutes from Kuching |
| Meeting Place | The junction on the Borneo Heights Rd to Kampong Temurang |
| Meeting Time |
10:00 |
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Highlights |
Several caves Big chambers Large calcite deposits Enchanting countryside |
| Food |
Either food in the open in the Kampung or at a Chinese restaurant on the way back to Kuching. Food and soft drinks are included in the price. Alcoholic drinks are to the individual guests account.
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| Easy | Intermediate | Hard | |
| Trekking time | n/a | 10 minutes on level paths through pretty farmland ending in a 100' ascent up notched Belian logs. Within the valley up to 30 minutes along level paths | n/a |
| Difficult bits | n/a | Steep ascents and descents on the approaches to the caves | n/a
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| Caving time | n/a | 3.5 hours | n/a |
This is the largest documented cave system in the Kuching area with 6Km of surveyed passages and some very very large chambers. Inside the cave there are plenty of scrambles and short climbs but the way is often easy. This expedition is rated 'hard' because the approach takes about an hour over very difficult terrain but the destination makes it worthwhile!
| Journey time | About 1 hour from Kuching |
| Meeting Place | The turning to Kpg Sikog on the left hand side 20Km from Kuching on the Borneo Heights road after 10th mile, the Semenggoh sanctuary and the Hospital |
| Meeting Time |
10:00 |
| Highlights |
The biggest cave in the Kuching area Enormous chambers A surprise piece of history
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| Food | A meal at a Chinese restaurant nearby. Food and soft drinks are included in the price (Alcoholic drinks are to the individual guests account). |
| Easy | Intermediate | Hard | |
| Trekking time | n/a |
n/a |
About one hour on steep paths over difficult terrain |
| Difficult bits |
n/a |
n/a |
Several steep slopes to get down and one free climb of about 10 feet |
| Caving time | n/a |
4 hours |
One of the areas prettiest caves with one of the smallest entrances.
| Journey time | About 40 minutes from Kuching |
| Meeting Place | The bridge at the end of the side road running west from Siburan town centre. Turn off the Kuching / Serian road at the lights and keep going straight through the town and up the hill. |
| Meeting Time |
10:00 |
| Highlights |
Fabulous formations Stalactites and Stalagmites
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| Food | A meal at a Chinese restaurant nearby. Food and soft drinks are included in the price (Alcoholic drinks are to the individual guests account). |
| Easy | Intermediate | Hard | |
| Trekking time | n/a |
15
minutes trek along level paths followed by a 50 foot climb up a
steep slope |
n/a |
| Difficult bits |
n/a |
The exit is about 20 feet above the ground. An easy abseil
or simply a slide down a rope. |
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| Caving time | n/a |
3.5 hours |