Two great weeks in Borneo
Malaysia
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Jul 7 - Jul 20, 2023
Here are a few thoughts on our trip.
Overall the trip was well thought out and paced. Our dealings with Nick were professional and he imparted his local knowledge of the area to us very well.
Just some things of note:
Kuching - A Ranee Boutique suites - great location, room and attention to detail. The breakfast of Nasi Lamak was beautiful presented in a atmospheric space.
Saloma’s Homestay - a wonderful introduction to life in Sarawak. Family life, cuisine simple country space but with a true understanding of what travelers require eg drinking water dispenser.
Mukah - Kingwood hotel adequate, Lamina Dana….. Felix, was an enthusiastic guide loved the tours, boat trip, museum and walking around the village. A little strange going backwards and forwards to and from the hotel to the village for meals. Dining in a very large space with just ourselves eating and the staff looking on. We would have preferred staff joining us.
Very warm and friendly people.
Miri - informative and helpful drivers, hotel well located.
Mulu- activities and cave experiences excellent both days, homestay very basic, pleasant hosts. Would have liked them to provide drinking water rather than selling us plastic bottles which wasn’t very eco friendly.
Kiulu - picked up by driver and guide, lovely farm stay and environment but it was a long day travelling - an earlier departure from Mulu would have been preferred. Very well appointed bamboo house, wonderful warm village people who shared their life and family very generously. Meals were a highlight, well presented and varied.
Kinabatangan - river cruises and wildlife experiences were excellent - boatman / guide was exemplary and knowledgeable. Downside , food atrocious (often inedible) staff totally disinterested and the whole property rundown and requiring a thorough clean and maintenance. We strongly recommend an alternative in the area.
Sepilok - very nice accommodation staff extremely obliging and friendly, great location. Downside again no drinking water freely available, forced to buy plastic bottles of water.
Overall the tip lived up to our expectations…. Well done Nick.
Hotel Reviews
What a lovely space and family
Great people and location
Terrible accommodation.
Great location, just bring your own drinking water - they charge a lot for plastic water bottles
Activity Reviews
Hey Richard,
Thanks for your elaborate review and feedback. I am happy to know you had an overall great experience exploring both Sarawak and Sabah. I have passed on your feedback to all the local guides and suppliers - so it's much appreciated.
Kindest regards,
Nick