We enjoyed a great kayak tour near Kutching, the tour also included a visit to the orang utang center Semenggoh and a longhouse Annah Rais. The tour was well organised and in small group. Good drivers and guides, simple but tasty lunch. The kayak tour was in the afternoon and took us through 11 km of beautifull quiet landscape. The tour was not too difficult, even for the kids 10-13. They very much loved the adventure and swimming in the river. Thank you for this great tour!
Annah Rais Longhouse Day Trip With Lunch
Kuching’s Last Surviving Longhouse
Explore a local market with fresh produce & sip local “kopi”
Savor a Delicious Traditional Lunch & Enjoy Tuak Wine Tasting
Immerse yourself in Sarawak’s traditional culture on this Kuching day trip! Start with a stop at a lively local market, where you can browse fresh produce, local snacks, and everyday village essentials. Then continue to Annah Rais, one of the oldest Bidayuh longhouses, and explore the village’s unique architecture, headhunter history, and living traditions. Your cultural journey ends with a delicious Bidayuh meal before you return to your hotel.
Tour Highlights
Experience the local culture firsthand as you wander through a market brimming with fresh ingredients, tasty snacks, and unique local products.
Step into the heart of Bidayuh heritage as you explore a traditional village and the oldest Bidayuh longhouse in Padawan, Sarawak.
Savor a Delicious Traditional Lunch & Enjoy Tuak Wine Tasting
Delight in freshly cooked bamboo chicken and wild ferns as you unwind on the tanju, the longhouse’s welcoming verandah.
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Trip Details
Price
- Adult (12+): MYR 335.00
- Children (3-11): MYR 168.00
Departure Time
8:30 AM
Meeting Point
Your hotel
Availability
Year-round, Monday to Sunday
Duration
4 hours
Group Size
Minimum 2 people, maximum 8
Included
- Transfer (Pickup /drop off is from Kuching center, within 5km radius from the city center. Pickup/drop off service outside of Kuching is available with extra charges. Please contact us for further information)
- Entrance Ticket
- Refreshment
- Tribal lunch
What to Bring
- Extra cash for additional food and drinks, local souvenir and personal shopping.
- Bring insect repellent, sunscreen, a towel, antiseptic, plastic bag to keep cameras dry, sunglasses.
- Wear light comfortable shoes and clothes.
About Your Guide
Our community guides are from the local villages and are most willing to share their knowledge of local culture, farming and hunting technique and the remarkable diversity of local fauna and flora so that you will have plenty of information about your journey in this beautiful nature area, and at the same time ensure safety and great FUN in this remote area!
One passionate local English speaking guide will serve up to a maximum of 8 guests.
What You'll Do
After pickup from your city hotel, get ready for an unforgettable journey to one of Kuching’s most iconic cultural treasures, the Annah Rais Longhouse. Nestled about 60 km from the city, the scenic 90-minute drive sets the tone for an authentic Borneo adventure.
Before reaching the longhouse, we’ll stop at a local market, where vibrant stalls overflow with fresh produce, spices, jungle vegetables, tropical fruits, and traditional snacks. It’s the perfect chance to soak in the sights, smells, and flavors of village life and discover the ingredients that make Bidayuh cuisine so unique. We’ll enjoy a local coffee at one of the stalls and learn about the unique “kopi” terms used in this part of the world.
We then continue to Annah Rais, a remarkable living village that has stood for over 200 years. Built almost entirely from jungle-sourced wood and bamboo, this sprawling longhouse is home to more than 80 families. With your local guide, you’ll uncover the fascinating heritage of the Land Dayaks, from their storied past as headhunters to their long-preserved communal traditions. Learn about the longhouse’s ingenious architecture, traditional farming practices, and the strong sense of community that defines Bidayuh culture.
A highlight of the visit is stepping into the sacred room, where ancient human skulls are still kept and revered, an extraordinary glimpse into a tradition rarely seen by outsiders. You’ll then be welcomed by one of the host families to enjoy freshly cooked bamboo chicken and wild jungle vegetables served on the tanju (patio) of the longhouse, a true taste of Bidayuh hospitality!
After this enriching cultural encounter, return to the carpark for your transfer back to the hotel, taking with you unforgettable memories of Sarawak’s indigenous heritage.
Good To Know
- Reservation recommended.
- Suitable for families and visitors of all ages.
- This tour can be combined with a kayaking day trip from Kuching or with a day excursion to see the orangutan.
- We recommend guests bring their 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).
See What Our Guests Are Saying
We had great support on the road too with Max and Francis and JC the boss came out to visit us (group of 6) one evening and we enjoyed a mega party. A great indigenous company, young and efficient, and I would highly recommend them.
Well, we have done the Wetlands wildlife morning cruise, the Bako one day tour and the Anah Rais+kayaking daytrip. Very nice places and not hard exercise (european people must be a bit careful with hard trekkings in Borneo, we are not used to so high humidity).
Very well organised activities. Good guides and drivers. They are always on time, kind and skilled. Absolutely not-crowded activities, this was fantastic (maximum 4 people).
Premises of Paradesa are well located, easy to find. Very professional people there too. You can arrange little questions with no problem, so you can make good use of each one of your days in Kuching. We have really enjoyed this place. Visit Sarawak!!
