What to do and see in Sarawak, Malaysia: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

September 21, 2021 Malia Yoakum

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. Matahari Tours

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Matahari Tours

We are established and licensed tour operator in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia who are committed to excellent service and professionalism. You will be impressed by our driver/guide’s friendliness and their in-depth and specialist knowledge on the culture, traditional customs and belief, nature and adventure, flora and fauna and other tourist favorite spot and destinations , their flexibilities and above all, you will have a peace of mind and will be treated as their family member.

2. Semadang Kayak

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5.0 based on 473 reviews

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.

3. Kuching Kayaking

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5.0 based on 47 reviews

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.

4. Premier Marine & Scuba Centre

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Premier Marine & Scuba Centre

Ready for some dive adventure? PMSC is currently the most active PADI Dive Centre that is located within Kuching city making it easy for divers or student divers to excess. We help organize dive trips to the popular WWII Shipwrecks of Kuching and also to the nearby islands. Our team members are locals and certified PADI Professionals ensuring you the best value for discover local diving and courses.

5. Tropical Adventure Tours & Travel

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Tropical Adventure Tours & Travel

Tropical Adventure was incorporated in 1985 to provide specialized tourism services for adventure travelers ,and logistic support for science research expeditions. Over the years the company's operation has expanded all over Malaysia. Tropical Adventure is a local ground operator in Borneo that provides top quality excursions into the interior of Borneo, with all the advantages of a properly managed tour operator. We have well trained Tour Leaders and Guides who knows the destinations very well. We also provide international sales support, including coordinations of itineraries and provide a one stop booking service centre. Tropical Adventure have played its' key role in boosting the local domestic Tourism sector and incorporates creativity planning on Tours programs. We have been selected and recognized by the Malaysian Tourism Board with awards in Three (3) categories, such as Best Tour Operator Award, Best Guide Award, and best Tour Program Award.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. The Rucksack Rainforest Kayaking

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4.5 based on 255 reviews

The Rucksack Rainforest Kayaking

The Rucksack Rainforest Kayaking is licensed (Licence No. KPL/LN5690)by the Malaysian Ministry of Tourism. We are committed to make your day Fun & Memorable. See you on the river!

9. Co Co Dive

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4.5 based on 106 reviews

Co Co Dive

Co.Co.Dive (formerly known as Tropical Dives) is longest established dive operator in Miri. Our founder - Mr Voo is also the pioneer in diving exploration at Miri, who discovered most of the dive sites and gave the naming. With Co.Co.Dive, our very own Scuba Diving Division of Minda Travel, we are able to offer total adventure travel, on land and underwater. Miri has long been known for it's exotic national parks and caves, it's underwater world which is now gaining attention of scuba divers, ever since the untouched coral reefs were discovered in recent years. Divers, from beginners to those who have dived the worlds most famous spots, have nothing but praise for the untouched reefs around Miri. The reefs here are all patch reefs with varying depths from 7 to 45 meters with average visibility of 10 to 30+ meters. The variety of corals and other marine life on the reefs, rivals that of any! to be the best in the region.

10. Borneo Adventure

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Borneo Adventure

Borneo Adventure specializes in tours, excursions and activities focused on the Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah on the island of Borneo. We also offer tours to the Sultanate of Brunei. We are one of Malaysia's most established inbound tour operators and offer a range of over 100 small group or individual tours of Borneo to choose from.

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