TOUR OPTIONS FOR FREE DAY

1. Matang Family Park
Matang Family Park is only 22km (a 25 min. drive)from Kuching City. Nestled in a lush Equatorial rainforest amidst the valley of Serapi Mountain, the world's oldest living rainforest, it captures the moods of the tropical rainforest. MFP provides a world of natural adventure through our tailor-made trekking offers, nature and bird-watching, or taking a dip in the clean, crystal clear mountain streams. Have your meals in the midst of a natural symphony provided by the wild fauna. Activities can be tailored for your needs. Visitors can immerse themselves in this ancient and complex environment.

COST
Entrance fee - to the Park @ RM3.00 per person (approx).
Note *10% discount applies for group(s) of more than 20 persons.

Includes free use of following:
1. Toilet facilities and changing rooms
2. Barbeque pits
3. Viewing towers
4. Natural wading pools
5. Picnic tables and benches
6. Picnic shelters
7. Exercise stations

Additional options at following prices:

1. Guided walk or trekking (about 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours) for a group of 5 (max) @ RM25.00 per group (approx);
2. Barbeque lunch or packed lunch @ RM25.00 per person (approx)

Transportation to/from site extra
(Van/cab:  approx RM10.00)

2. Hash Run*
A rainforest experience for the fit and adventurous if your idea of fun is running (or walking) through humid jungle, getting covered with mud, sweat, scratches, and bites, and recovering over a few drinks afterwards. A Hash Run will find you climbing in and out of ravines, wading through water, and passing through native villages while navigating through primary or secondary rainforests along with a group of like-minded locals and occasional visitors. (2hrs+/- depending on your endurance.)

This unforgettable experience is concluded with the ceremonial �Circle� where newcomers are welcomed in the traditional Hasher fashion, a �down-down� (toast) and a song. Then wash off and change into dry clothes on the outskirts of the jungle. (An experience unto itself.) This entire production then moves to a traditional coffee shop/restaurant for a group dinner, complete with more songs & down-downs!

Cost:                                 in RM (all approx)
Van/cab for transport         10.00
Hash Run                            6.00
Dinner                                10.00

* This is only advised for the very fit and those who do not mind getting "their hands dirty"... and their feet, and their legs, etc etc!!

3. Museums
Museum aficionados can easily spend an entire day visiting the museums in Kuching. Entrances to all are free and most* are within walking distance of our hotel.
The Sarawak Museum*, which we will see briefly in our group tour, contains displays of art, crafts, pre-historic artifacts, antiques, natural history, flora & fauna unique to Borneo.
The Sarawak Islamic Museum* depicts the rich historical heritage and culture of the Muslim community in Sarawak.
The Cat Museum contains feline memorabilia and artifacts�real and fanciful!
The Timber Museum showcases the unique composition of the state�s forests, including forest and land use, evolution of the timber industry and traditional wood items.
Pua Kumbu Museum* showcases superb collections of native textiles, silverware and jewelry.

4. Shop: More than 1 day is needed to browse and shop in Kuching! There are blocks after blocks of native carvings: statues, masks, & furniture; weavings: fabric and floor coverings; and beadwork on & off the Main Bazaar. If gold (22K), jade and pearls are your passion you can spend an entire day browsing the shops on and around Carpenter Street. Fashionable contemporary clothing is available in the 3 major shopping malls and in surrounding boutiques.

Take a coffee break at any of the local coffee shops for a cup of Kopi� better than any available in top coffee producing countries in Central and South America!

Cost: all of the above shopping options are within walking distance of our hotel. You will be amazed at the low prices and quality workmanship.

5. Relax: At our hotel�s pool... gym or sauna. Or take a leisurely stroll to the Kuching Waterfront and have a cold drink while watching the people and the boats pass by.

Contact jodi waldron for more information.

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