Another wonderful cycle trip around Kuching with the very impressive Farhah. She made the trip as the guides do. She was knowledgeable, friendly, competent and made our half day very memorable. My second trip with this company; I learnt more than before. To have a local, passionate about Sarawak and her culture is priceless. Bikes were good and temp super. Finding hidden gems and eating with locals , made the experience special. Thank you Farhar and thank you to all.
8-Day Classic Sarawak Tour
Cultural Experience
Wildlife Encounters
Natural Wonders
Embark on an 8-day journey through Sarawak, starting in Kuching. Explore historical quarters, and trek through Bako National Park. Immerse yourself in Iban culture at a Batang Ai Longhouse. Return to Kuching and fly to Mulu to discover Deer Cave and Clearwater Cave. This itinerary offers a captivating blend of cultural immersion and natural exploration in the heart of Sarawak.
Tour Highlights
Explore the historical quarters, museums, and vibrant local culture of Sarawak's capital city.
Explore diverse ecosystems, spot wildlife, and enjoy scenic trekking trails at Bako National Park.
Observe orangutans in their natural habitat and learn about their rehabilitation and conservation.
Delve deep into the heart of Sarawak's Iban culture, experiencing traditional customs, cuisine, and way of life in a traditional longhouse.
Explore a stunning limestone cave system, one of the largest in the world, located in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Itinerary
What You'll Do
Arrive at the airport and transfer to your first hotel in Borneo. Spend the first day in Kuching, the “City of Cat,” exploring its historical quarters with a guided tour. The next day, visit Bako National Park, one of Borneo’s oldest national parks, where you can explore its forests and wildlife. Enjoy a day of trekking through the rainforest and spend the day spotting proboscis monkeys, wild boars, exotic birds, and snakes. Lunch is included at the park canteen.
Meals: 1 Breakfast (D2) , 1 Lunch (D2)
Accommodation: The Marian Lodging House 2-star hotel, Kuching Imperial
Riverbank 3-star hotel, or similar
Today, we head into the remote Borneo interior on a journey to discover the headhunters of Borneo, the Iban tribe. But before we leave Kuching, we have an early appointment with “wild-man of the jungle”, the orangutan, at the Semenggoh Orangutan Sanctuary. This center is where the orangutans are rescued from captivity and kept for surveillance and rehabilitation. Visit them as feeding time approaches, the orangutans emerge from the rainforest, descending from the forest canopy to the lower branches of trees near the feeding platform. After the orangutans, we continue our 4-hour journey to Batang Ai, passing padi fields, pepper plantations, farms, roadside kampungs, and tropical jungles. You’ll stop at Serian and have lunch at Lachau. Upon arrival at the Batang Ai Dam, you’ll board a native boat for an upriver journey to an Iban Longhouse to experience the Iban culture of the descendants of the feared warriors. In the evening, enjoy a native dinner prepared by your guide, followed by rounds of tuak, Iban’s home-made rice wine. Overnight in the longhouse or dormitory-style accommodation. The next day, after breakfast, enjoy the pristine surrounding jungle with an upriver trip, and take a nature walk to learn about native farming and Iban burial practices. Enjoy lunch traditionally cooked in bamboo or stone BBQ pits. Bring swimwear as the river waters may be clear and refreshingly cool if there’s no rain. On the third day, you’ll say goodbye to your hosts after breakfast and return to the river jetty for your journey back to the city. Lunch at a local cafe and drop off at your city hotel.
Meals: 3 Breakfast ( D3,4.5) , 3 Lunch (D3,4,5), 2 Dinner (D3,4)
Accommodation:
- Days 3 and 4: Batang Ai Longhouse (basic accommodation)
- Day 5: The Marian Lodging House 2-star hotel, Kuching Imperial
Riverbank 3-star hotel, or similar
The journey begins with a transfer from Kuching airport for a domestic flight to Mulu. The extensive underground system in Mulu includes the spectacular and immense Sarawak Chamber which is the largest known natural cave chamber in the world. This is where you can also watch the spectacular bat flights in their pre-dawn cave exit. On day 2, visit Deer Cave and Clearwater Cave which are one of the largest single cave passages and one of the longest caves in the world respectively and ends with a picnic lunch at Clearwater summer huts. Experience Mulu’s natural wonders in this 3 Days 2 Nights stay at the Mulu National Park accommodation.
Meals: 2 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
Flight: Kuching to Mulu [ MH3752 1035 (KCH) – 1215 (MZV) ]
Accommodation: National Park Chalet
Today the tour concludes. After breakfast you will be transferred to Mulu airport for onward travel.
Meals: 1 Breakfast
Trip Details
Price
Adult (13+ years old): RM 5,300
Children (3-12), Ex – Bed: RM 4,119
Young Children (0-2), Sharing Bed: RM 1,648
Single supplement (non-sharing room): RM 660
Minimum 2 Adults to guarantee departure
Based on Twin Sharing Room basis
Departure Time
Depending on flight arrival
Meeting Point
Kuching International Airport
Tour End
Mulu Airport
Availability
Valid till: 31/03/2025
Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Group Size
2 to 8 persons
What's Included
- Transportation & English- speaking driver/guide
- Meal are provided as stated in the itinerary
- Twin sharing room:
- 3 nights @ The Marian Lodging House 2-star hotel, Kuching Imperial Riverbank 3-star hotel, or similar
- 2 nights @ Batang Ai Longhouse , Basic or similar
- 2 nights @ Mulu Park Garden Bungalow
Not Included
- International flight connection to Borneo (ie. Kuching and from Kota Kinabalu)
- Juices and alcoholic beverages
- Tourism tax MYR 10.00 per bed/room is applicable for foreigners or non-Malaysians, payable upon check-in
- Tip/gratuity is at your discretion
- Camera & video fees at certain site visits
- Medical & travel insurance
- Hotel accommodation after the tour ends
- Any other items not in the tour itinerary
What to Bring
- Multiple sets of spare casual clothing, including long trousers and shorts, hat/cap, swimming costumes, sandals, and extra walking shoes.
- Personal care: small towel, toiletries, personal medication, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent.
- Camera and chargers, dry bag, torch/flashlight, and sunglasses.
- On day trips, bring snacks and extra mineral water.
- Passport with 6 months validity and spare pages (additional immigration check at Sarawak’s entry points) and travel insurance details.
Good to Know
- We recommend guests bring your own refillable water bottles and avoid using one-off plastic water bottles.
- During our tours, we recycle wherever possible, and try to keep our waste as low as possible. We discourage the use of plastic bags, and suggest that you bring your own dry bag or small waterproof backpack.
- Check out OUR RESPONSIBLE TOURISM COMMITMENT.(opens in a new tab)
- Please do not take pieces of coral or other endangered plant life home as a souvenir.
See What Our Guests Are Saying
I went on a great walking food tour with Delilah, who was an excellent guide. In addition to eating all manner of interesting goodies, from restaurants, street vendors and hawker courts, Delilah gave us a great historical and cultural look at Kuching too. Highly recommended. Skip breakfast and come empty!
This is my second trip to Kuching and my second time booking day trips with Paradesa and they did not disappoint. On this trip, I had my 8 year old and my 70++ parents with me and we did the Semenggoh Orangutan Sanctuary & Annah Rais Longhouse Day trip and the Wetlands Cruise. On each occasion, the guides assigned were helpful, informative and attentive to our varying needs (young and elderly both taken care of).
