Marudi

Marudi is a small town on the Baram River in northern Sarawak, about 2 hours upriver from Miri by express boat. It is the gateway to the Baram River longhouses, the Kelabit Highlands (via a multi-day trek), and the Gunung Mulu National Park area. The town has a market, a Brooke-era fort, and a small airstrip with MASwings flights. The Baram River journey from Miri through the rainforest is a scenic highlight.

By Plane

Marudi Airport has MASwings flights from Miri (30 min). Express boat from Miri Jetty (2 hr, RM 15–20).

By Train

No train.

By Car / Road

Marudi is accessible only by boat or air. Express boats depart from Miri Jetty twice daily (morning and afternoon). The 2-hour river journey passes through scenic rainforest and small riverside settlements.

Walking in town. Longboats for longhouse visits up the Baram River.

Marudi Fort (Brooke-era fort), the Marudi market, Baram River views, and the nearby Iban, Kayan, and Kenyah longhouses. Multi-day treks to the Kelabit Highlands start from Marudi.

Baram River longboat trip, longhouse homestay, Marudi Fort visit, and the market. Multi-day treks to Bario (4–5 days) or Mulu (2 days) via the rainforest.

Local warungs; RM 3–7. Longhouse homestay meals included.

Teh tarik (RM 2). Tuak at longhouses (RM 5).

Marudi Inn (RM 40–60). Longhouse homestay (RM 40–80).

Marudi market for local handicrafts.

Miri (2 hr by boat), Bario (4–5 day trek), Mulu National Park (2-day trek).