One of the best Fun ride I had with Paradesa Borneo team. 22 Km Ride from Siniawan Town to Bau. Can’t wait for the next trip!!
An Off-the-Beaten Path Sarawak Experience in 4 Days
Cultural Traditions
Historical Forts
Rural Landscapes
Uncover the secrets of Sarawak on this unique off-the-beaten-path Borneo adventure. Begin in Kuching, the gateway to Malaysian Borneo, and explore the diverse landscapes of Sarawak. Experience coastal fishing villages, venture into national parks for wildlife encounters, and connect with Iban culture through longhouse visits and river expeditions. This package offers a blend of natural beauty, cultural immersion, and historical exploration, creating an unforgettable Sarawak experience
Tour Highlights
Uncover remote fishing villages
Immerse yourself in authentic Malay culture.
Indulge in traditional Malay baking class.
Search for the endangered Red Banded Langurs.
Longboat rides surrounded by lush vegetation
Experience authentic Iban longhouse hospitality.
Discover historical forts and intriguing longhouses
Get a chance to spot crocodiles
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Trip Details
Price
Adult (13+): MYR 4,900 per person
Minimum 2 Adults to guarantee departure
Based on Twin Sharing Room basis
Children Policy:
- 0-2 years old (Sharing Bed): 30% of Adult’s price
- 3 – 12 years old (Ex – Bed): 75% of Adult’s price
Price Validity: 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026
Departure Time
08:45 AM, Every Day
Meeting Point
Pickup from the hotel/airport
Availability
Year-Round
Duration
4 days, 3 nights
Group Size
Minimum 2 people max 8
Good To Know
- Reservation required 3 days in advance
- Suitable for families and visitors of all ages
- This tour is available with a minimum of 2 pax to go. Should you be only 1 person, we will wait for at least one other to join the tour to guarantee the departure
Included
- Twin sharing room:
- 1 night @ Hotel Maludam, 1-star hotel
- 1 night @ Sri Simanggang Hotel 3-star hotel, or similar
- 1 night@ Longhouse, Basic or similar
- English-speaking guide
- Accommodations & Meals as stated
- All luggage transfers
- Rain ponchos
- Drinks & snacks during rides
- Entrance fees
Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Flights & airfare
- Juices and alcoholic beverages
- Tipping / Gratuity is at your discretion
- Medical / Travel Insurance
- Hotel accommodation after the tour ends (not included)
- Any other item(s) not on the tour itinerary
What to Bring
Essential Items
- Multiple sets of sporting clothing
- 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, mosquito repellent
- Camera and chargers, dry bag, and torch light
- Extra cash/credit card
- Passport with 6 months validity and spare pages (additional immigration check at Sarawak’s entry points) and travel insurance details.
About Your Guide
At different locations on this long trip, we use a combination of local guide, park guide and community guide who are most willing to share their knowledge of local culture and the remarkable diversity of local fauna and flora so that you will have plenty of information about your journey, and at the sametime ensure safety and Great FUN in this beautiful island of ! One passionate local English Speaking guide will serve up to a maximum of 8 guests.
What You'll Do
Morning: Depart from your hotel (8am pickup) for a scenic coastal journey to Beliong Jetty. Embark on a traditional sampan boat across the Samarahan River to Beliong Island, observing the confluence of Malay, Chinese, and Iban cultures. Visit a remote temple, fishing villages, and a local market.
Midday: Continue your journey through Sarawak, crossing its numerous rivers. This includes traversing a 1.48-km bridge and a 2.8-km car ferry. Lunch will be served at a local café along the route.
Late Afternoon and Evening: Arrive at Kampong Maludam and check into local accommodation. Explore the Malay fishing village on foot, participate in local pastry-making demonstrations, and enjoy a Malay home-cooked dinner with a local family.
Meals: 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Maludam, 1-Star Hotel
Morning: After breakfast, embark on a 2-hour boat journey into Maludam National Park. Observe proboscis monkeys and the rare Red Banded Langurs in their natural habitat. Gain insights into the park’s unique mangrove and peat swamp ecosystems.
Afternoon: Travel to Betong (2 hours) and visit a traditional Iban longhouse in Matop. Explore the longhouse, observe century-old skulls and artifacts, and learn about Iban culture and traditions. Continue to Sri Aman (2 hours), the principal town within the Iban heartland, for an overnight stay. This prepares for the journey to a remote longhouse the following day.
Evening: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Check into your hotel.
Meals: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Accommodation: Sri Simanggang Hotel, 3 Stars Hotel
Morning: Embark on a thrilling shallow-draft longboat adventure along a river known for its crocodile population. Observe the impressive tidal bore phenomenon, if conditions permit, a natural spectacle unique to this region.
Afternoon: Explore the remote Iban villages of Banting, a historically significant area known for its padi farming traditions. Visit the Anglican Church, established in 1859, one of Sarawak’s oldest churches. Observe the daily rhythm of Iban life in these remote longhouses, including a visit to the local primary school that serves only a handful of students.
Evening: Enjoy a traditional dinner with your longhouse hosts, including tasting the local river shrimp. Experience an authentic overnight stay, sleeping on mattresses on the floor within a host unit, just like the locals.
Meals: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Accommodation: Banting Longhouse stay, Basic
Morning: After a final breakfast with your longhouse hosts, bid them farewell and return to Lingga by longboat. Upon arrival in Sri Aman, visit Fort Lily, a historical landmark from the Brooke era, offering insights into Sarawak’s colonial past.
Midday: Begin the overland transfer to Kuching (approximately 5 hours). Enjoy lunch at a local market along the route, savoring regional flavors.
Late Afternoon: Arrive at your city hotel in Kuching at around 3 – 4pm.
Meals: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
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
Thank you Delilah and Paradesa Borneo for a fun cycling tour in the nearby Kampungs of Kuching, Sarawak. Enjoyed the easy ride through different neighborhoods, as well as the Jungle Mango – Dabai (never seen/ tasted one before – very good!!), the Nasi with a delicious local type of olive, and the 3 layered tea drink with bamboo sugar at the local market. Good luck and take care!
Thank you Delilah & Paradesa Borneo for an amazing experience! Our family will never forget the marvelous moments watching up to 10 different Orangutans that day at the Selanngoh Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sarawak together. The delicious bamboo chicken meal at the Annah Rais Longhouse was a hit with all 4 of us – including the kids! Good luck and take good care.
Many thanks to the informative Farha always looking out for our safety and it was such an enjoyable ride visiting heritage buildings, streets as well as the beauty of the sarawak river around Kuching. Very much recommended for a family who enjoys a bike ride as it is not too intense, relatively relaxing for family who are used to exercising.
