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5
DAYS 4 NIGHTS KUCHING & DAMAI PACKAGE
(Tour Code/CCH07) Valid
until 31/3/2009
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1 | Arrival
Upon arrival at Kuching International Airport, meet and greet by our
friendly representative and transfer to Resort of your choice for check in .
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2 | Sarawak
Cultural Village - Kuching City Tour (B / L / D) Breakfast at the resort,
morning check out from the resort and proceed to visit SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE.
Popularly known as the 'Living Museum', the Village is a showcase of a kaleidoscope
of Sarawak's cultures and traditions. On arrival, you will explore the 7 authentic
replicas of ethnic houses. Chinese Farm House, Malay's Stilted House, Melanau
Tall House, Penan Hut as well as Longhouse of the Iban, Bidayuh and Orang Ulu.
Displayed in each house are the many artifacts made by the individual dwellers.
Demonstration of arts and crafts like beadwork, wood and bamboo carvings, "Pua"
weaving and straw weaving can be seen while touring the Village. You will also
be entertained with 45 minutes of the traditional dances of the various ethnic
tribes of Sarawak at the Village theatre. Lunch is provided. After lunch, proceed
for KUCHING CITY TOUR. Kuching, the Capital of Sarawak, is a cosmopolitan city
and this is reflected in the faces on the street. It's city centre is well preserved
with ornate Chinese Temples, The Astana, City Tower, many fine examples of colonial-style
architecture a beautiful waterfront and a number of interesting museums, including
the famous Sarawak Museum & Cat Museum. Other places of interest include the
famous landmark of the City, the Cat Monument, Market, Main Bazaar, China Town,
Old State Mosque & etc. Dinner is provided. After dinner, transfer to City
Hotel of your choice for check in and overnight.
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3 | Semenggoh
Nature Reserve - Crocodile Farm - Shopping Tour (B / L / D) Breakfast
at the hotel, morning proceed to visit SEMENGGOH NATURE RESERVE, travelling overland
(30min) followed by a brief hike through dipterocarp forest. Unlike in a Zoo,
the Orang Utans are set free in a 740 hectare forest reserve. Here, young Orang
Utans, who were either orphaned or rescued from captivity, are trained to survive
in the wild. Semenggoh is not set up as a tourist attraction but visitors are
most welcome. Upon arrival at the Semenggoh, you will be able to catch a glimpse
of the Orang Utans during their feeding time. Spot their delicate nest watch their
skilful movements at the tree tops and also their interesting behaviour during
feeding time. The guide will also narrate to you the behaviour, emotion and characteristics
of this special primate called Orang Utan, meaning 'Man of the Forest'. Continue
journey to visit CROCODILE FARM & MINI ZOO, the farm set amidst tropical fruit
trees and lush-greenery is a home to over 1,000 crocodiles. It serves as a perfect
sanctuary to these fearsome reptiles where they are kept in an enclosure designed
and built similar to the natural habitat of the reptiles. Apart from the crocodiles,
explore the farm where other fascinating animals such as the bear cats, civets,
deer, pythons & etc are found in the stated of Sarawak. Lunch is provided.
After lunch, proceed for SHOPPING TOUR. Kuching is a good destination to shop
for souvenir such as woodcarvings, "Pua Kumbu" with native design, Pepper
products and Sarawak Pottery. Sarawak Bird's Nest Factory and Local Product Centre
are also one of the famous souvenirs which can be found in Kuching. Dinner is
provided. After dinner, transfer back to the hotel for overnight.
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4 | Fairy
& Wind Cave - Sarawak River Cruise (B / L / D) Breakfast at the hotel,
morning proceed to visit FAIRY & WIND CAVE. Fairy Cave and Wind Cave are about
50 min drives from Kuching City. The Fairy Cave is about 3-storey high. After
a quick climb through the cave with torchlight, the cave opens up into a main
chamber. Sunlight streams into the chamber, enabling you to view the limestone
formation of several types. View the beautiful and some eerie shape of nature
creations, the stalactites and stalagmites. There is a formation that has been
likened to the Goddess of Mercy which at about 3 meters in height resembles a
woman dressed in classical Chinese robes, look down benignly upon worshippers.
Another formation looks like an old man crouching down. Then proceed to the Wind
Cave which only about 10 min drive away. Walking along the platform, you will
find that this darktunnel like cave is filled with bats and swiftest. Look around
the wall of the cave with torchlight and you might be lucky to spot the bird nest
with some eggs in it. Lunch is provided. After lunch, proceed for SARAWAK RIVER
CRUISE. A cruise along the Sarawak River is a relaxing way to 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 Magherita, Astana, Square Tower and the Industrial Estate.
As you sail toward the sea colourful fishing boats will appear in abound and nearby
Bako after the Chinese and Malay villages are the houses and mansions of Kuching's
affluent society. The constant changing of this living scenery gives you the best
picture of the history and lifestyles in Kuching. Dinner is provided. After dinner,
transfer back to the hotel for overnight.
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5 | Departure
- Kuching Airport (B) Breakfast at the hotel and free at leisure until
check out from the hotel and transfer to Kuching International Airport for your
departure flight.
| Package
inclusive : 01 night accommodation at Resort of your choice. 03 nights
accommodation at City Hotel of your choice. 04 Breakfast, 03 Lunches &
03 Dinners. Guided Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching City Tour, Semenggoh Orang
Utan, Crocodile Farm, Shopping Tour, Fairy & Wind Cave and Sarawak River Cruise.
(All guided tours are included of entrance fee) Airport - Hotel - Resort- Airport
return transfers. Experienced English / Mandarin / B.M. speaking guide.( Upon
request )
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Tour Fare Per Person / For Low Season Booking Only
| Hotel |
(2-3
persons) Rate per person |
(4
persons & above) Rate per person |
| Hilton
Kuching + Damai Puri Resort & Spa |
RM1200 |
RM1100 |
| Crowne
Plaza Riverside + Damai Puri Resort & Spa |
RM1135 |
RM1035 |
| Holiday
Inn Kuching + Holiday Inn Resort Damai Beach | RM1100 |
RM1000 |
| Harbour
View + Santubong Kuching Resort | RM955 |
RM855 |
| *Child
with extra bed will be 90% of Adult Rate. *Child without bed will be 75% of
Adult Rate.
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Service
Not Included: *Airfare, Airport Tax, Tipping & Personal
MISC Expenses. | Remarks
: : S.O.T. = Suggest Optional Tour is chargeable. (Accordingly
to the tour tariff list rate) : Peak Season surcharge apply to Hilton Kuching
from 1July- 31Aug 2008 : Surcharge applies during Peak Season. (31Apr
- 2May 08, 31May - 3June 08, 10-14July 08, 30Aug - 2Sept 08, 30Sep
- 5Oct 08, 20 - 31Dec 08, 1 - 2Jan 09 & 24 - 28Jan 09) : Strictly
for Malaysian, Singaporean & Bruneian only. : Sequence of the tour is
subject to change. : Valid till 31 March 2009 | *If
you wish to book your own flight tickets , you can login to :- 1. www.airasia.com
or 2. www.mas.com.my Sarawak
Hotels & Resorts click here |