Historical Niah National Park Day Trip from Miri

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About this activity

Niah National Park's claim to fame is its role as one of the birthplaces of civilization. Take a boat ride and forest walk with your guide, then step inside the Niah Caves. See one of the world's most significant archaeological sites, where the oldest remains of Homo sapiens in Southeast Asia were discovered. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport from Miri are provided on this full-day tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel

Ages: Children (2–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local lunch at a park cafe
Included: Professional guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
Included: Boat ride

Not included

Not included: Beverages
Not included: Surcharge for pickup and drop-off at Miri Airport
Not included: Camera fee (if applicable, pay directly at venue)

Itinerary

Niah National Park

1 h 30 min

The drive to Niah National Park will take you about 90 minutes. Upon arrival reqister at the park HQ. Hence by boat across Niah river to the museum follow by an hour plank walk to the caves entrance. This entrance was call The Great Caves. The Niah National Park, Sarawak is the site of the Niah Caves, one of the largest limestone caves in the world. The Park covers 3,102 hectares (7,756 acres) of forest and limestone. The peak of Gunung Subis, which is 394 meters high (1,294 ft), dominates the landscape.
Gua Niah

3 hours

Explore the vastness of the Great Cave, where archaeologists have discovered evidence of man's existence in Borneo dating as far back as 40,000 years ago. On display are the skull of a young Homo Sapien, some tools made out of stone, bone and iron, and cave drawings. Anthropologists established that the Niahan lived in the Caves from 40000 BC right up to 1400 AD. As more than half the park is covered with limestone, limestone vegetation is the most common variety of plant life. The families of Balsaminaceae and Begoniaceae are commonly seen at the entrance of the Traders' and West Mouth Caves. Peat swamp and mixed dipterocarp can also be found in the Niah. En route to park canteen for lunch. Return to Miri hotel or airport.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Mega Hotel
Kingsley Hotel
Kingwood Boutique Hotel
Imperial Hotel Miri
Meritz Hotel
Mercure Miri City Centre
Miri Marriott Resort & Spa
Kingsley Garden
Miri Hotel
Stirling Suites
Pullman Miri Waterfront

Pick-up from hotels not located within Miri City, available with surcharge.

Using your ticket

Office hours Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5:30pm +60 3 4252 9100
After office hours Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: 24hours hotline +60 16 232 3997 / +60 16 232 3661
Please call the tour operator prior to tour departure to reconfirm hotel pickup location and time

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.