Sampan, Sunset, & Tuak

Try Borneo’s Best Street Snacks
Learn About Sarawak’s Rice Wine Culture
Ride on a Sampan Boat at Sunset

Come along with us on this unique food and drink walking tour of Sarawak’s capital, Kuching. Delve into the culture of ‘tuak’, authentic, tribal rice wine. Explore Kuching’s fascinating history with your local guide, and to top it all off, watch the sunset from a sampan boat on the Sarawak River.

Tour Highlights

Commute like a local on a traditional sampan boat.
Navigate the romantic Sarawak River at sunset and see local life unfold along its banks.
Meander through the heritage Old Quarter, chatting with vendors and nibbling on samples.
Pay a visit to a local bar to learn about Sarawak’s unique tuak (rice wine) culture.

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Overview

Trip Details

Price

MYR 166.00 per person


Departure Time

4:00 PM


Meeting Point

Paradesa Borneo office


Availability

Year-round: Monday to Sunday


Duration

3 hours


Group Size

2-16 persons


Difficulty Level

Peanuts (easy)


Distance

  • Walking distance: 4.5 km
  •  Boat ride: 2 km

Included

  • English-speaking guide
  • Transportation
  • Refreshments and snacks and drink samples, including ‘tuak’ tasting
  • Boat fees
  • Rain ponchos are provided in the event of rain
  • A great time!

Not Included

Transportation from the hotel to the starting point


What to Bring

  • Extra cash for the market
  • Insect repellent, sunscreen
  • Wear light, hat/cap, comfortable shoes and clothes

About Your Guide

  • Our passionate, local English-speaking tour leaders take great pride in their heritage (as well as their own personal stories) and are experts on Borneo’s history, culture, and natural wonders
  • One guide will serve up to a maximum of 8 guests
What You'll Do

Just arrived in Kuching? Don’t leave this charming city without experiencing this unique evening walking tour.

This three-hour tour takes you through Kuching’s heritage trail and its surrounding ‘kampongs’ (villages) on both sides of the Sarawak River, to experience the old quarter as the day winds down in the evening. 

The tour starts in the late afternoon with a stroll through the hustle and bustle of Sarawak’s Old Quarter with your local guide.

Take in some history as you wander old city streets and pass preserved heritage sites. You will learn about the legacy of the English White Rajahs that ruled over this land from the 1800s and how their colorful story intertwined with Sarawak’s for more than 100 years. As you wander, there will be opportunities here and there to try local treats.

After the heritage walk, take a relaxing cruise on a traditional sampan boat. View the magnificent sunset on the Sarawak River and see local life unfold along its banks. This will give you a taste of how Kuchingites commute each day across the two halves of the city! Along the cruise, drop into one of the traditional Malay cake houses to sample the products available. 

Saving the best for last, we drop into a local favorite cafe to sample a range of tribal rice wines (tuak) before merrily ending the tour.

Good to Know

  • Reservation recommended
  • Rain or shine we always walk! 
  • Suitable for families and visitors of all ages
  • ‘Tuak’ rice wine can only be served to adults aged 18 and over
  • 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.
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