Miri Malaysian Borneo Sarawak, Malaysia Travel Guide
Roughly THIRTY kilometers south of Miri, a 30-45 minute drive.
Independent travel is fine with personal transport. Guided tours often provide better information about the park's plant and animal life, handling all trip details.
Niah National Park offers massive caves. Brunei is a nearby country with diverse cities.
Around 100 kilometers south of Miri, a 1.5-2 hour drive.
Kuala Belait is 30 km from Miri (45-60 min drive). Bandar Seri Begawan is 130 km (2-3 hour drive).
Miri serves as a point of embarkation for exploring more of Borneo.
A Unesco Site With spectacular caves and biodiversity. Flights from Miri take about 30 minutes.
The cultural capital of Sarawak with historical buildings and museums. Direct flights are about 1 hour and ONE5 minutes.
Gateway to Mount Kinabalu and other Sabah attractions. Direct flights from Miri are about 1 hour.
Minimum 2 nights/3 days, ideally 3 nights/4 days.
Plan 3-5 days for exploration.
Miri provides access to several natural escapes, offering opportunities to experience unique landscapes.
Sarawak's largest natural lake. Known for unique seasonal phenomena where the lake can almost completely dry up during prolonged dry spells.
A scenic beach famous for its unique rock formations. The iconic "drinking horse" formation collapsed in 2020.
These visits provide a chance to experience traditional Iban communal living and culture.
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Renowned for spectacular caves, limestone karst formations, and exceptional biodiversity.
Miri serves as a departure point for exploring more of Borneo, including Kuching and Kota Kinabalu.
A different vibe from Miri, with historical buildings, museums, and riverfront charm. Direct flights take around 1 hour 15 minutes.
The capital of Sabah, a departure point for Mount Kinabalu and other major Sabah attractions. Direct flights are about 1 hour.
Explore Bako A National park for proboscis monkeys and Semenggoh Wildlife Center for orangutans.
