Things to do in Sarawak, Malaysia: The Best Outdoor Activities

May 5, 2022 Darleen Reid

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.
Restaurants in Sarawak

1. Kuching Caving

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Kuching Caving

NEW NORMAL CAVING! VIRTUAL GUIDED CAVE TOURS LIVE ON ZOOM The caves are amazing, the landscape stunning and we bring it all to you using 360 panoramas and images during live tours on Zoom. There's no software to install (unless you are using phone or tablet in which case you will need the zoom app), no registration and its FREE! Tours last between 30 and 60 minutes and are conducted in English. If you've booked with KuchingCaving before you'll find many of your favourites in the new product list. Choose from BigSpaces, LobangBatu and Fairy Cave with more to come. The tour schedule is on the website as well as booking instructions. See you, virtually, underground soon.

2. Kuching Offroad - Day Tours

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Kuching Offroad - Day Tours

One day offroad adventures in the beautiful landscape of the Bau area 20Km from Kuching. The BAU HISTORY TRAIL visits gold mines, historic villages and caves. On the way you will learn about the local history from prehistoric times onward. The TRINGGUS TRAIL visits remote Bidayuh villages (real heads in the head house!) and a 60 minute jungle trek with knowledgeable local guides introduces you to jungle and farm. Depart Kuching 08:45 return 18:00. Both adventures include a Bidayuh style lunch. Finally, if you are looking for Borneo's famed biodiversity, you can find it on THE NIGHTWALK!

3. Semadang Kayak

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Semadang Kayak

Semadang Kayak is the premier kayaking, bamboo rafting and adventure outfitter and service provider, operated at the Sarawak River (Semadang River) at the Heart of Borneo Rainforest in Kuching, Sarawak. With various package choices, we could take you on the kayaking and rafting trip of your life! This trip is a family friendly trip and suitable for beginners.

4. BORNEO A LA CARTE

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BORNEO A LA CARTE

Your choice for an authentic way of discovering Sarawak at fair price! Our travel agency is specialised on tour arrangements in the state of Sarawak and mainly the area of ​​its capital Kuching, located in the Malaysian part of Borneo. This area already offers you a wide choice of activities and brings you into a part of the world still little known and yet full of assets.

5. Kuching Kayaking

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Kuching Kayaking

Kuching Kayak is located in the beautiful city of Kuching in the “Land of Rivers”, Sarawak, Malaysia. Run and operated by Francis Ho, an architect by profession, who as an avid and passionate kayaker is sharing the beauty, joys and pleasures he has discovered paddling on these beautiful waters.So if you are thinking of a Sarawak trip and you want to experience Sarawak in your travels in Borneo - this is the authentic totally non-touristy experience thing to do when you are in Kuching. See our rain forests and jungles - from the perspective of the river.

6. Paradesa Borneo

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Paradesa Borneo

Open up your senses to Authentic Sarawak! We offer exciting on and off road cycling tours, Hiking, Kayaking and many other local tours, Chill out at our shop with free wifi, free information, hot and cold food and drinks and accommodation.

7. Backyard Tour

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Backyard Tour

Backyard Tour is a social enterprise based in Kuching that designs unique, personalized trips for travelers looking for an authentic experience with the rural communities of Sarawak.

8. Borneo Ethical Adventures

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Borneo Ethical Adventures

Borneo Ethical Adventures is a boutique travel company providing escorted, tailor-made & grassroots travel and voluntourism opportunities that connect travellers with the heart and soul of Borneo. We explore, we connect, we contribute.

9. Ooo Haa Tours & Travel

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Ooo Haa Tours & Travel

Ooo Haa Tours & Travel is specialized in all kinds of tours especially the local and adventure tours in Sarawak Borneo. Ooo Haa Tours & Travel cannot claim that they are the experts in the tours, treks and safaris as well as the off-the-beaten-tracks in Borneo. But past record of feedback from their clients have signs to recommend Ooo Haa Tours & Travel to be your handle in exploring the depth of Borneo. Owned and operated by Sarawakian with a thorough knowledge of the region. They only employ locals to be their professional travel planners and tour guides. Because of their local upbringing as well as their professionalism attained in the trade, their planners and guides have a thorough knowledge of the region. They also understand ultimately the environment in which they work in so as to compliment and comprehend your travel needs in this part of the region that can be totally new to you. As a result, Ooo Haa Tours & Travel Sdn Bhd is well qualified to handle all your excursions throughout Borneo. Our main concern is for the safety of our clients. Our guides have between them a wide and formidable knowledge of the local culture, rainforest and wildlife. We can provide the service of specialists for those who want to have even greater in-depth information on Borneo. Whether it is an upriver trip for two, or an incentive party of hundred to the longhouse, the vast and cumulative experience of our staff ensure that your adventure in Borneo is unforgettable.

10. Borneo Dive Network

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Borneo Dive Network

Borneo Dive Network (Majestic Leisure & Dive) is Miri’s newest dive school offering a full range of courses in English and Mandarin as well as daily dive trips for already certified divers. Miri is a great place to dive. Even while becoming a more popular dive destination over the past few years; it is still more often than not that you will be the only group diving on your chosen site.

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