City: Sarawak
Top Things to do in Sarawak
10 Day Trips from in Sarawak That You Shouldn't Miss
Sarawak (/səˈrɑːwɒk/; Malay: [saˈrawaʔ]) is a state of Malaysia. Being the largest among 13 other states with the size almost equal to West Malaysia, Sarawak is located in northwest Borneo Island, Sarawak is bordered by the Malaysian state of Sabah to the northeast, Kalimantan, the Indonesian portion of Borneo, to the south, and the independent country of Brunei in the north. The capital city, Kuching, is the economic centre of the state and seat of the Sarawak state government. Other cities and towns in Sarawak include Miri, Sibu, and Bintulu. As of the 2015 census, the population of Sarawak was 2,636,000. Sarawak has an equatorial climate with tropical rainforests and abundant animal and plant species. It has several prominent cave systems at Gunung Mulu National Park. Rajang River is the longest river in Malaysia; Bakun Dam, one of the largest dams in Southeast Asia, is located on one of its tributaries, the Balui River. Mount Murud is the highest point in Sarawak.
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1. Bako National Park from Kuching City
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Just 45 minutes away from Kuching city, Bako National Park introduces you to various types of wildlife such as silvered leaf monkeys and long-tailed macaques. During a boat ride and forest walk with your guide, you'll see Bako's beaches, bizarre rock formations, and more. Be sure to bring your camera to photograph the spectacular scenery on this small-group tour, limited to seven to ensure a more personalized experience.
Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Professional guide and driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Personal expenses
Reviewed By Johnsupport1969
This was part of an organised trip. If you can only park near the gate it is a 1.5km walk. The rangers call the orangatan after 9 so you can see them feeding at 10. We where very lucky to see one, however it is pot luck. Also if they spot one you need to move to the place quickly. It is not for the infirm or probables with walking. I would also recommend mosquito replant and long trousers with trainers. They are leeches and ticks in certain areas. It is worth the trip.
2. Day-Trip to Gunung Gading Rafflesia Centre from Kuching City
Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city to Gunung Gading National Park from Kuching city and explore the world’s largest flower, the Rafflesia, which can grow up to 1m in diameter. Gunung Gading also has some enjoyable walks and a challenging jungle trek. The Waterfall trail offers the shortest walk, winding its way up through the forest past a series of waterfalls.Round-trip hotel transportation included.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Johnsupport1969
This was part of an organised trip. If you can only park near the gate it is a 1.5km walk. The rangers call the orangatan after 9 so you can see them feeding at 10. We where very lucky to see one, however it is pot luck. Also if they spot one you need to move to the place quickly. It is not for the infirm or probables with walking. I would also recommend mosquito replant and long trousers with trainers. They are leeches and ticks in certain areas. It is worth the trip.
3. Matang Wildlife & Sarawak Cultural Village
Matang Wildlife Centre, part of Kubah National Park, houses endangered wildlife in large enclosed areas of rainforest or spacious cages. The main attraction is the orang utan adoption programme, where young orang utans, who were either orphaned or rescued from captivity, are taught how to survive in the wild. As well as orang utans, the centre includes spacious enclosures housing sambar deer, crocodiles, sun bears, civets and bear cats, and three large aviaries featuring hornbills, eagles, kites, storks and a host of other birds native to Sarawak. Sarawak Cultural Village, an award winning ‘living’ museum at the foothills of Mount Santubong. The cultural village showcases the tribal lifestyles lived by the many ethnic groups that lace the beautiful Land of Hornbills, Sarawak. There are about 150 people living in the village, demonstrating traditional daily activities for you to experience the arts, crafts, games and delicacies of the 7 major ethnic groups.
Inclusions: Tour Guide, Return Hotel Tour Transfer, 1 Water Bottle per person, Transfer by Air-Conditioned MiniVan
Exclusions: Foods & Drinks, Gratuities, Kuching Outskirt Pickup ( Arrangement can be made with additional surcharge
Reviewed By Johnsupport1969
This was part of an organised trip. If you can only park near the gate it is a 1.5km walk. The rangers call the orangatan after 9 so you can see them feeding at 10. We where very lucky to see one, however it is pot luck. Also if they spot one you need to move to the place quickly. It is not for the infirm or probables with walking. I would also recommend mosquito replant and long trousers with trainers. They are leeches and ticks in certain areas. It is worth the trip.
4. Kuching City Tour & Annah Rais Longhouse
A tour of Kuching will take you from the era of the White Rajahs to the present day. Visit the world renowned Sarawak Museum and the Brooke Legacy (White Rajahs) - Square Tower, Astana and the Court House. There is also the Cat Monument, Tua Pek Kong - Chinese Temple, the old State Mosque and one of the hottest leisure spots in the City, the Kuching Waterfront Esplanade. Annah Rais is one of the most famous Bidayuh longhouse in Sarawak, which located about 100 km east from Kuching City and quite close to the Indonesian border. The excursion will take about one and a half-hour on the road. During your visit, you will also be able to view the villagers with their own daily routine like rice pounding and winnowing, basket and mat weaving, bamboo carving, etc.
Inclusions: Tour Guide, Return Hotel Tour Transfer, 1 Water Bottle per person, Transfer by Air-Conditioned MiniVan
Exclusions: Foods & Drinks, Gratuities, Kuching Outskirt Pickup ( Arrangement can be made with additional surcharge
Reviewed By Johnsupport1969
This was part of an organised trip. If you can only park near the gate it is a 1.5km walk. The rangers call the orangatan after 9 so you can see them feeding at 10. We where very lucky to see one, however it is pot luck. Also if they spot one you need to move to the place quickly. It is not for the infirm or probables with walking. I would also recommend mosquito replant and long trousers with trainers. They are leeches and ticks in certain areas. It is worth the trip.
5. Semenggoh & Sarawak Cultural Village
Semenggoh Rehabilitation Center, a temporary home for displaced Orang Utans that have been rescued from captivity and young orphaned primates. These animals are re-trained to survive in their natural habitat. They learn how to forage for natural food and build nests in the trees. Many have been returned into the surrounding area. Take a walk on the trails and try to spot semi-wild Orang Utans. There are feeding times scheduled everyday at the feeding platfoam. 24KM from Kuching City marks the Sarawak Cultural Village, an award winning ‘living’ museum spreading over a 17 acre site at the foothills of Mount Santubong. The cultural village showcases the tribal lifestyles lived by the many ethnic groups that lace the beautiful Land of Hornbills, Sarawak. There are about 150 people living in the village, demonstrating traditional daily activities for you to experience the arts, crafts, games and delicacies of the 7 major ethnic groups.
Inclusions: Tour Guide, Return Hotel Tour Transfer, 1 Water Bottle per person, Transfer by Air-Conditioned MiniVan
Exclusions: Foods & Drinks, Gratuities, Kuching Outskirt Pickup ( Arrangement can be made with additional surcharge
Reviewed By Johnsupport1969
This was part of an organised trip. If you can only park near the gate it is a 1.5km walk. The rangers call the orangatan after 9 so you can see them feeding at 10. We where very lucky to see one, however it is pot luck. Also if they spot one you need to move to the place quickly. It is not for the infirm or probables with walking. I would also recommend mosquito replant and long trousers with trainers. They are leeches and ticks in certain areas. It is worth the trip.
6. Kuching City Tour & Sarawak Cultural Village
A tour of Kuching will take you from the era of the White Rajahs to the present day. Visit the world renowned Sarawak Museum and the Brooke Legacy (White Rajahs) - Square Tower, Astana and the Court House. There is also the Cat Monument, Tua Pek Kong - Chinese Temple, the old State Mosque and one of the hottest leisure spots in the City, the Kuching Waterfront Esplanade. 24KM from Kuching City marks the Sarawak Cultural Village, an award winning ‘living’ museum spreading over a 17 acre site at the foothills of Mount Santubong. The cultural village showcases the tribal lifestyles lived by the many ethnic groups that lace the beautiful Land of Hornbills, Sarawak. There are about 150 people living in the village, demonstrating traditional daily activities for you to experience the arts, crafts, games and delicacies of the 7 major ethnic groups.
Inclusions: Tour Guide, Return Hotel Tour Transfer, 1 Water Bottle per person, Transfer by Air-Conditioned MiniVan
Exclusions: Foods & Drinks, Gratuities, Kuching Outskirt Pickup ( Arrangement can be made with additional surcharge
Reviewed By Johnsupport1969
This was part of an organised trip. If you can only park near the gate it is a 1.5km walk. The rangers call the orangatan after 9 so you can see them feeding at 10. We where very lucky to see one, however it is pot luck. Also if they spot one you need to move to the place quickly. It is not for the infirm or probables with walking. I would also recommend mosquito replant and long trousers with trainers. They are leeches and ticks in certain areas. It is worth the trip.
7. Kuching City Tour & Semenggoh Wildlife
A tour of Kuching will take you from the era of the White Rajahs to the present day. Visit the world renowned Sarawak Museum and the Brooke Legacy (White Rajahs) - Square Tower, Astana and the Court House. There is also the Cat Monument, Tua Pek Kong - Chinese Temple, the old State Mosque and one of the hottest leisure spots in the City, the Kuching Waterfront Esplanade. After lunch, depart for the Semengoh Wildlife Centre located a short drive from the centre of the city. The aims of the centre are to rehabilitate confiscated wildlife which has been incapacitated or handicapped due to prolonged captivity by humans, with the objective of eventually releasing them to the forests; to conduct research on wildlife and captive breeding, particularly on endangered and game species for small scale farming; and to serve as an education centre for wildlife conservation for students, trainee teachers and the general public.
Inclusions: Tour Guide, Return Hotel Tour Transfer, 1 Water Bottle per person, Transfer by Air-Conditioned MiniVan
Exclusions: Foods & Drinks, Gratuities, Kuching Outskirt Pickup ( Arrangement can be made with additional charges
Reviewed By Johnsupport1969
This was part of an organised trip. If you can only park near the gate it is a 1.5km walk. The rangers call the orangatan after 9 so you can see them feeding at 10. We where very lucky to see one, however it is pot luck. Also if they spot one you need to move to the place quickly. It is not for the infirm or probables with walking. I would also recommend mosquito replant and long trousers with trainers. They are leeches and ticks in certain areas. It is worth the trip.
8. Ultimate Bidayuh Heritage Discovery
All in.Five in One Destination for Day Trips.Responsible & Sustainable Community-based Tourism Development in region. To me, its an great opportunity and good investment to develop possibilities toward positive solutions/impacts in varies issues and problems around the GLOBE. Together we can embrace changes by discover its difference, understand the importance, appreciate the existence and enjoying unforgettable moments.
Inclusions: Private transportation, After Bung Jagoi Heritage trails hike. Local food., All Fees and Taxes, WaMAdS Foundation , Nature Reserve Sarawak Parks Entrance Fee, WaMAdS Tour Leader
Exclusions: Adventure gear
9. Miri City & Piasau Nature Reserve Excursions
Miri city is the main tourist gateway for the Lambir National Park, Loagan Bunut National Park, Niah Caves, and the world-famous Gunung Mulu National Park. Get the changes to know Miri city by visiting the top tourist attractions and going for a tranquil nature walk in Piasau Nature Reserve, this area serves as natural, ecological, recreational, scientific and educational values for anyone interested and intended to offset the environmentally destructive disadvantages of urban development.
Inclusions: Driver / guide, hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Ruth M
For the experience of a lifetime, you have to take the headhunter's trail to the Mulu Caves with Hadi and his incredible river navigators. After a very interactive longboat river ride, we hiked to the base camp (picture yourself in an episode of "Lost") for the World Heritage Pinnacles climb and then on the next day to the famous Mulu bat caves. There is so much to see on the trek from monkeys to snakes, giant bamboos to razor sharp rattan and everything in between! You are rewarded for your efforts with the mesmerising phenomenon of the mass exodus of millions of bats at sundown. You'll have an amazing sense of achievement when you lay your head on your pillow in the luxury of the rainforest Mulu Marriott for your final night's stay. Hadi is a hugely experienced guide whose passion and respect for the jungle is infectious and knowledge is impressive. He is also very patient and happy to answer all your questions. I couldn't recommend him highly enough!
10. Niah Caves Excursion & Tusan Beach
Touring around the site where a 40,000 years old human remains were discovered, Niah National Park offers jungle walk and caving. The Niah Cave is famous for its edible bird's nest found high-up in the cave about 300 ft from the ground. In the Painted Cave, you are about to see the prehistoric wall drawing as well as the preserved remains of the STONE AGE PEOPLE 40,000 years old. The tour continues by spending your afternoon at Tusan Beach, which is known for its "horse drinking seawater" cliff and the blue tears phenomenon.
Inclusions: Driver / guide, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Admission fee
Exclusions: Tip and gratuity
Reviewed By Ruth M
For the experience of a lifetime, you have to take the headhunter's trail to the Mulu Caves with Hadi and his incredible river navigators. After a very interactive longboat river ride, we hiked to the base camp (picture yourself in an episode of "Lost") for the World Heritage Pinnacles climb and then on the next day to the famous Mulu bat caves. There is so much to see on the trek from monkeys to snakes, giant bamboos to razor sharp rattan and everything in between! You are rewarded for your efforts with the mesmerising phenomenon of the mass exodus of millions of bats at sundown. You'll have an amazing sense of achievement when you lay your head on your pillow in the luxury of the rainforest Mulu Marriott for your final night's stay. Hadi is a hugely experienced guide whose passion and respect for the jungle is infectious and knowledge is impressive. He is also very patient and happy to answer all your questions. I couldn't recommend him highly enough!
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