It was a fantastic biking day out ! We will come back to enjoy more ! Young and efficient team that made the day even more special.
Best of Sarawak Adventures in 3 Days
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Visit Bako National Park
3 Adventures in One Tour
This action-packed, 3-day tour gives you a snapshot of Borneo’s landscapes, culture, and wildlife. Trek through one of Borneo’s finest national parks, Bako, and spot exotic, local wildlife.
Kayak down the Sarawak River, spot orangutans at a wildlife rehabilitation sanctuary, and mountain bike through the rainforest. You will also visit old gold mines and caves filled with wildlife.
Tour Highlights
Venture into Bako National Park to see orangutans and proboscis monkeys and finish with a spectacular boat trip.
Mix outdoor adventures like kayaking and wildlife spotting, with a dose of ethnic culture by visiting a 200-year-old Annah Rais Longhouse!
Visit Borneo’s gold mines and learn about the island’s extensive history.
Visit Kuching’s famous caves to see hundreds of bats and swiftlet birds.
Cycle through the rural countryside or through off-road jungle trails.
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Itinerary
Trip Details
Price
- Adults (12+): MYR 1,156.00
- Children (7-11): MYR 578.00
Departure Time
- Day 1: 8:00 AM
- Day 2: 8:00 AM
- Day 3: 8:00 AM
Meeting Point
Your hotel lobby each day
Availability
Year-round: Monday to Sunday
Duration
3 full days (these are only day trips, you will return to your own hotels in the evening)
Group Size
2-8 persons
Difficulty Level
2/5 Active: A good level of fitness is required, especially if you choose to do the off-road mountain bike tour on day 3
Participation Requirements
Days 1 & 2 are suitable for all ages. On day 3, there are restrictions depending on the tour you choose:
- Off-Road Mountain Biking Gold Mine & Cave Discovery: 10 years old
- On-Road Mountain Biking Gold Mine & Cave Discovery: 8 years old
- Mountain Biking, Jungle, and River Adventure: 16 years old
Included
- Day 1 – Bako National Park:
- Lunch and refreshment
- Land and sea transport
- Local, English-speaking national park guide
- Day 2 – Kayak, Orangutans, & Longhouse Discovery:
- English-speaking guide
- Car transfer
- Kayak and life jacket
- Lunch and beverage
- Entrance fees
- Day 3 – Adventure Cycling Day Tours (choose any one tour from below):
- Mountain Biking Gold Mine & Cave Discovery (Off-Road or On-Road):
- Local, English-speaking guide
- Bike and helmet
- Car transfer
- Lunch and refreshments
- Entrance tickets
- Rain ponchos are provided in the event of rain
- Mountain Biking, Jungle, and River Adventure :
- Local, English-speaking guide
- Bike and helmet
- Car transfer
- Lunch and refreshments
- Entrance tickets
- Rain ponchos are provided in the event of rain
- Mountain Biking Gold Mine & Cave Discovery (Off-Road or On-Road):
Not Included
Accommodation
What to Bring
- Wear light comfortable clothes that dry easily, swimsuits, shorts are fine
- Comfortable walking shoes, flip-flops, or sandals are not advisable as some parts of the river are slippery, especially the trek to the small waterfall
- Insect repellent, sunscreen, and antiseptic
- A towel, change of clothes, and plastic bag to keep electronics dry
- A sun hat or cap and sunglasses
- Extra cash for additional food and drinks, local souvenir, and personal shopping
- Extra mineral water
- For cycling: Wear light comfortable shoes and clothes. We recommend guests wear long sleeves and light clothing like sports clothes for comfortable riding
About Your Guide
- Your local, English-speaking park, kayaking, and bike tour guides take great pride in their heritage and are well informed in Borneo’s history, culture, and natural wonders
- For each tour, one passionate local English-speaking guide will serve up to a maximum of 6 – 8 guests depending on the nature of each tour
What You'll Do
We pick you up from the hotel and drive 40 minutes to the scenic jetty of Kampong Bako. From the jetty, you will take a 25-minute boat ride to the national park headquarters, situated in the Bako Peninsula. Bako is one of the best places in Sarawak to see wildlife in its natural surroundings, including Borneo’s signature long-nose proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, wild boars (bearded pig), snakes, and monitor lizards.
There are several trails inside the park depending on the group’s level of fitness and interest. The 16-square kilometers of forests are home to seven distinct ecosystems including beach vegetation, mangroves, and a peat swamp forest. Constant erosion over millions of years has turned the Bako coastline into a stunning geographical landmark with spectacular cliffs, sea stacks, and pristine sandy beaches.
This small-group tour includes a local lunch which is served at the national park canteen before the return boat trip back to the mainland. The boat trip offers more opportunities for wildlife spotting including estuary crocodiles and shorebirds. The day ends with a transfer back to your city hotel after reaching Kampong Bako jetty.
Float down an untouched stretch of the Sarawak River to discover hidden waterfalls, explore limestone formations, and take the opportunity to have a dip in the refreshing mountain water. At the halfway mark, explore how the locals farm and fish. This is where you get the chance to feed the fish in the river feeding grounds — a sustainable fish farming method that has been practiced for ages.
After the halfway point, continue to paddle leisurely and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the rainforest. This serene and smooth flowing river is a great place for friends and family to compete in races and water fights! When water levels permit, stop at a mini waterfall for swimming before ending the fantastic kayaking tour at the Kampong Semadang. Enjoy a well-earned lunch of local home-cooked cuisine at the kayaking base camp before heading back to the city.
We start early with a transfer to visit the Semenggoh Nature Reserve, a large enclosed area of rainforest which is home to endangered orangutans, rescued from captivity, and kept for rehabilitation. During the scheduled feeding time, some orangutans may descend from the rainforest to the lower branches of trees near the feeding platform. Those lucky few will be offered a wealth of facial expressions by mankind’s closest relative.
After feeding time, we take a 30-minute scenic drive to the majestic Fairy Cave filled with bats and impressive mountain chambers.
We then jump into the saddle to begin our mountain biking adventure! Head off-road to explore hidden gold mines and cycle through some spectacular limestone karst landscape. After the ride, we stop by the historical gold mining town of Bau for a well-deserved lunch before heading back to the city.
Good to Know
- The sequence of activities may change depending on our booking availability – we will inform you at least 1 day prior to the activity so that you have plenty of time to prepare fully for the next activity.
- Moderate level of fitness for the Bako and kayak tours, but a good level of fitness is required for all the mountain biking tours. For the “Biking, Jungle, and River Adventure”, mountain biking experience is required.
- For the Bako trip, the exact departure times may differ depending on the tidal condition. If it differs from the announced time, your guide will inform you one day prior to the tour.
- Rain or shine, we always ride and paddle!
- Pre-tour safety briefing and mandatory equipment checks
- 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 am a first-timer and the trail was slippery from the rainy season but our tour guide, Francis was being so cautious and helpful throughout. We enjoyed every minute of it.
Booked the jungle ride experience, and it was very enjoyable, plenty of technical off-road riding, crossing streams and riding through single track trails that were tough, if you like an adventure it’s a must, our guides were really friendly and took us for a lovely meal after, if you like adventure this is a trip worth booking.
