We had an excellent day. Everything was planned for us – pick up, guide, kayak, gear, lunch etc. Our guide were informative, friendly and his english was very understandable. The guide took pictures of us all day. Afterwards the Company helped us get the pictures and send them to us by email. GREAT day – we can only give our best recommandstions – as they were providing a memorable and exciting experience for affordable price.
Kuching Kayaking at Semadang River
Visit hidden waterfalls
Paddle through the tranquil rainforest
Lunch included
This full day tour from Kuching is a perfect getaway for those who want to enjoy beautiful scenery and the tranquility of the rainforest.
Tour Highlights
Float down the Semadang River to explore the pristine wilderness of the Borneo rainforest
Swim and chill out at waterfalls and take part in fish feeding activity
Enjoy a lunch of local kampung cuisine after kayaking
Enjoy one of the most popular Kuching outdoor activities
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Overview
Trip Details
Price
- Adult (13+): MYR 228
- Child (3-11): MYR 120
- Children under 2: Free
Departure Time
- 8:00 AM
Meeting Point
- Hotel
Availability
- Season: Year-round
- Monday to Sunday
Duration
- 6 hours
Group Size
- Minimum 2 adults
Included
- English-speaking guide
- Car 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)
- Kayak and life jacket
- Lunch and refreshment
- A great time!
What to Bring
- Wear light comfortable clothes that dry easily, swimsuits, shorts are fine;
- Comfortable walking shoes. Aqua shoes with good grip are best. Flip-flop & sandal is not advisable as some part of the river is slippery especially the trek to the small waterfall;
- Bring insect repellent, sunscreen, antiseptic;
- A towel, change of clothes and plastic bag to keep phone / cameras dry;
- Sun hat / cap and sunglasses.
About Your Guide
- Our community guides are local and are well trained friendly professionals who give simple safety instructions as well as basic paddling techniques at the beginning of the trip. The guides are happy to provide local knowledge of the Semadang River and its landscape, so that you will have plenty of information about your journey in these beautiful waters, and at the same time ensure safety and great FUN on the river!
What You'll Do
Float down a stretch of untouched tributary of the Sarawak River to discover hidden waterfalls, explore limestone formations and take the opportunity to have a dip in the cold refreshing mountain water. On the halfway mark, drop by a Bidayuh tribe’s village to explore how the natives farm and fish.
Continue to paddle leisurely and savor the peace and tranquility of the rainforest. When water level permits, we can have a stopover for swimming and river fish feeding before ending the fantastic kayaking tour at the Kampong Semadang.
Join this exhilarating day trip to enjoy one of the most popular outdoor activities in Kuching to explore the pristine wilderness of the Borneo rainforest from the vantage point of a river.
Rain or shine we always paddle!
Good to Know
- Reservation recommended to avoid disappointment;
- This adventure is suitable for beginners as well as for kids as young as 5 years old with adult guidance;
- No life jacket, no kayak!
- Pre-Tour safety briefing and mandatory equipment checks;
- Rain or shine we always pedal!
- 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)
See What Our Guests Are Saying
The whole trip was very well organised and we enjoyed every minute of it. We are very grateful for all your help and we will recommend “Responsible Travel ” to our relatives and friends.
