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Niah National Park Tour: Explore Ancient Caves
4.2
28 Ratings
Miri
Embark on a historical day trip to Niah National Park from Miri. Explore the birthplace of civilization, visit the Niah Caves, and discover the oldest remains of Homo sapiens in Southeast Asia. Lunch and hotel transport included.
Embark on a historical day trip to Niah National Park from Miri. Explore the birthplace of civilization, visit the Niah Caves, and discover the oldest remains of Homo sapiens in Southeast Asia. Lunch and hotel transport included.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Niah National Park - The journey to Niah National Park takes approximately 90 minutes. Upon arrival, register at the park headquarters. Then, take a boat across the Niah River to the museum, followed by an hour-long plank walk to the cave entrance, known as The Great Caves. Niah National Park in Sarawak is home to the Niah Caves, among the largest…
- Niah National Park - The journey to Niah National Park takes approximately 90 minutes. Upon arrival, register at the park headquarters. Then, take a boat across the Niah River to the museum, followed by an hour-long plank walk to the cave entrance, known as The Great Caves. Niah National Park in Sarawak is home to the Niah Caves, among the largest limestone caves globally. The park spans 3,102 hectares (7,756 acres) of forest and limestone. The landscape is dominated by Gunung Subis, which rises to 394 meters (1,294 ft).
- Gua Niah - Discover the vast Great Cave, where archaeologists have found evidence of human existence in Borneo dating back 40,000 years. Exhibits include the skull of a young Homo Sapien, along with stone, bone, and iron tools, and cave drawings. Anthropologists have determined that the Niahan people inhabited the caves from 40,000 BC to 1400 AD. With over half the park covered in limestone, limestone vegetation is prevalent. The Balsaminaceae and Begoniaceae families are commonly seen at the entrance of the Traders’ and West Mouth Caves. Peat swamp and mixed dipterocarp forests are also present in Niah. Enjoy lunch at the park canteen before returning to the hotel or airport in Miri.
What's Included
- Local lunch at a park cafe
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
- Boat ride
- Local lunch at a park cafe
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
- Boat ride
What's Not Included
- Beverages
- Surcharge for pickup and drop-off at Miri Airport
- Camera fee (if applicable, pay directly at venue)
- Beverages
- Surcharge for pickup and drop-off at Miri Airport
- Camera fee (if applicable, pay directly at venue)
Additional Information
Niah National Park is renowned for being a cradle of civilization. Journey with your guide through a boat ride and a forest stroll, leading to the entrance of the Niah Caves. Inside, witness one of the most important archaeological locations worldwide, where the ancient remains of Homo sapiens in Southeast Asia have been found. This comprehensive tour…
Niah National Park is renowned for being a cradle of civilization. Journey with your guide through a boat ride and a forest stroll, leading to the entrance of the Niah Caves. Inside, witness one of the most important archaeological locations worldwide, where the ancient remains of Homo sapiens in Southeast Asia have been found. This comprehensive tour includes lunch and transport to and from your hotel in Miri.
- 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.
Location
Niah National Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(28 Ratings)
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P3589uohelena
Mar 1, 2026
Must do - I would highly recommend this day excursion to see outskirts of Miri and the astounding history of the area around the caves. Our guide Allen was very knowledgeable and patient with me as a slow walker. Not to be missed.
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L181vfleem
Nov 16, 2025
Great day out - In Miri so it has to be done. Reasonable price includes a good meal at the end. Driver / guide very good. Helped spot some wild life on the way and in the caves. I’m mid fifties and over weight but the walk around 10km is do able also in the caves as well as it’s a good walkway with a little needed shop just before the entrance. It’s hot and on the way there I was wetter than an otters pocket through sweat but not out of breath. The heavens opened on the way back making me wetter than a mermaids flannel but it was kind of refreshing in the heat.
Great knowledgable guide, amazing views and photo ops. Interesting how they harvest the nests, which is insane and pointless to me.
Recommended.
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Piers
Sep 9, 2025
Brilliant trip to Niah National Park - Alan was the best - Alan (our guide) picked us up and drove us to Niah and really took care of us. He made the hike (and it is a hike) through the jungle to the caves and through the darkness with cave crickets, bats and other creepy crawlies to the Painted Caves. Definitely worth the drive and trek and my friends said it was the highlight of their holiday.
Late lunch was tasty Chinese food
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T5351wudinah
Jun 29, 2025
Unforgettable Experience at Gua Niah - We went in with a guide, and I’m so glad we did as he was incredibly informative, especially about the plants and animals along the way. I’m fascinated by reptiles and insects, and he made sure we stopped at every opportunity so I could take pictures (and have my little geek-out moments!). The walk from the jetty to the Painted Cave was very easy and scenic. However, some may find the stairs and inclines a bit challenging. Nothing extreme, but worth noting if you’re not used to uneven terrain.
Overall, an unforgettable experience. Gua Niah is breathtaking, and going with a guide really added depth to the entire trip.
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Gregoire_a
Aug 9, 2024
Good tour guide and nice tour overall - Good tour guide and nice tour overall
Good tour guide and nice tour overall
Good tour guide and nice tour overall
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Kathleenculliton
Sep 5, 2024
Amazing caves - Allan was an excellent guide very knowledgeable and patient, pointing out interesting plants/ snake/ ant nests on the trees and insecst on the way through the jungle. Unfortunately we were unable to reach the painted cave as I am a slow walker, but thugh disappointed with that as that was the reason I chose this tour, The caves we saw (Trader's, Great & Moon, which was so bright that I thought there were lights!) were amazing & I was happy enough with the day. And very tired after the long walk!
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Kathleencs9803gp
Sep 1, 2024
It was very interesting & wonderous! - Alain was a fantastic guide: immenslely knowledgable, pointing out interesting plants etc, on the way, answering all questions (always aware that
someone wanted to ask), and patient. Unfortunately we didn’t make it to the painted cave as I walk slowly, but I tried and was happy with the tour. I would recommend both it & more especially Alain, despite the long hike (I have an arthritic knee on one side and an unstable ankle on the other, so it was a bit difficult for me!)
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Liantiongg
Aug 12, 2024
A great outing - A good outing, nice walk under the canopy of natural forest cover. Wild flora and running stream, good ambience, as we walk up to the caves. Huge and majestic caves and eye opener to see how birdnests are harvested. A good experience walking in the dark on stairs with torch light. Best to engage a guide for better graps of the historical and present livelihoods of the peopke depending on the caves and ssfe moving around in tge caves.
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Andrelb4608yo
Jan 3, 2025
Terrible service - We booked and paid for the trip , waited at our hotel for pick up but non one turned up. We called the tour operator who said he wasn't doing the tour because not enough booked. No apology, did not let us know just did not bother,. Never use them again.
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Andrelb4608yo
Oct 5, 2024
No idea never happened - Booked and paid for the tour but the operator cancelled two days before and could not reschedule until next year! Why offer a tour if you will not operate it if numbers are low.
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