Discover the birthplace of civilization in Southeast Asia on a guided tour of the Niah Caves, located in Sarawak's Niah National Park. Home to Borneo's oldest human remains dating back 40,000 years, the park contains one of the largest limestone caves in the world. At this important archaeological site you'll find cave paintings after a walk in the forest. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport from Miri are provided on this full-day tour.
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Niah National Park day trip from Miri
Ride a boat across the river and trek in the forest
See the Niah cave paintings with an informative guide
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Professional guide
Local lunch at a park cafe
Boat ride
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
Exclusions
Beverages
Surcharge for pickup and drop-off at Miri Airport
Camera fee (if applicable, pay directly at venue)
Departure & Return
Departure point
Hotels located within Miri city center
Departure Time
8:30am
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Meet your guide upon hotel pickup in Miri and embark on a 1.5-hour drive to Niah National Park. Learn about the archaeological site showing evidence of Southeast Asia's oldest human settlement and its main claim to fame: the remains of a 40,000-year-old Homo sapiens skull discovered in the Niah Caves.On arrival, you'll ride a boat across a narrow river and take a tranquil forest hike for roughly one hour to the vast limestone caves, home to bats and swiftlets. See a variety of plant life common to the limestone topography and perhaps encounter birds and other small animals.Venture with your guide into the Niah Great Cave, where you'll see the human skull on display along with tools made of stone, bone and iron. Not to be missed are the Niah cave paintings of boats and human figures. Wooden coffin 'death-ships' were also found here and their prehistoric artifacts are now on exhibit at the Sarawak Museum.After a look, you'll stop at a park canteen for an included lunch before return transport to your Miri hotel.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A lot of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Sightings of wildlife are not guaranteed
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.