MY · Sarawak · 4.05°N 114.81°E

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Some of the biggest caves on earth, millions of bats at dusk, and most people fly in.

Best time
Any time of year; it rains often. Book flights and park activities well ahead.
How long
3 days, 2 nights
Getting there
Most people fly in from Miri or Kuching. There's no road in.
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MY · Sarawakmulu4.05°N 114.81°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Some of the biggest caves on earth, millions of bats at dusk, and most people fly in.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingMuluMY, Sarawak
KLmulu
≈ 1,459 km from KL, as the crow flies
The karst formation known as the Pinnacles, located near the top of Mount Api, Gunung Mulu National Park, Malaysia.

Photo: Nur Nafis Naim · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

Gunung Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds some of the largest caves on earth, including Deer Cave and the Sarawak Chamber. It's remote, wrapped in rainforest, and worth the effort.

Makan

  1. The park caféSimple meals at park headquarters.Map ↗
  2. Sarawak dishesLocal food at the restaurants by the park and the resort.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Deer Cave and Lang's CaveOne of the largest cave passages in the world, next to a smaller cave full of formations.Map ↗
  2. The bat exodusMillions of bats spiral out of Deer Cave at dusk.Map ↗
  3. Clearwater and Wind cavesReached by longboat up the river.Map ↗
  4. The canopy skywalkA long rope walkway through the treetops.Map ↗
  5. The PinnaclesA tough multi-day climb to razor-sharp limestone spires.Map ↗

Where to stay

At park headquarters or the resort near the airstrip. Book early.

Good to know

  • Most cave visits need a guide and a booking through the park.
  • Bring a headlamp, rain gear and insect repellent.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.