Enjoy a walking tour through Kuching's colonial past.
Journey up the Lemanak River by longtail boat to stay with a community of the Iban people, an indigenous ethnic group native to Borneo.
Visit the Semenggoh Orangutan Centre to observe rescued orangutans in their natural habitat.
Take in the breathtaking coastal scenery and diverse wildlife of Bako National Park.
Spend two nights on Sarawak's tropical shores near Damai Beach.
Discover the treasures of Sarawak on this 7-night adventure to Malaysian Borneo.
Showcasing Malaysian Borneo's unique cultures and captivating wildlife, this 7-night adventure through Sarawak will reveal this pristine corner of Malaysia in all its glory. From a captivating walking tour through Kuching's British colonial roots to staying in a rustic homestay in an indigenous Iban village, to marvelling at majestic orangutans in their natural environment and admiring the breathtaking scenery and thriving nature of Bako National Park - this unforgettable adventure has it all. What's more, you'll cap off your Bornean escape with two nights beside a pristine beach, giving you opportunity to enjoy the bliss of the tropics.
Itinerary idea in detail
Day 1: Kuching
Arrival in Kuching
Upon your arrival in Kuching, you will be greeted by a local representative and transferred to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle.
After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure – you could choose to take a stroll along the charming Kuching Waterfront, which follows the Sarawak River, passing a long stretch of tropical gardens and some of the city’s most notable landmarks.
Accommodation: Pullman Kuching (or alternative hotel of equal standard).
Day 2: Kuching
Walk the White Rajah Trail (3 hours)
After enjoying a delicious breakfast at your hotel, you’ll set out on a revealing walking tour of Kuching to discover the city’s fascinating cultural heritage.
Follow the same streets and alleyways the three ‘White Rajahs of Sarawak’ used to take during their hundred-year reign. The ‘White Rajahs of Sarawak’ refers to the Brookes, a family of Englishmen who ruled Sarawak from 1841 until 1946, when Charles Vyner Brooke ceded the Raj of Sarawak to the British Empire.
As you navigate the charming streets, let the sights, sounds and smells of Kuching and Old Asia permeate your senses and transport you into a bygone era as you discover how the White Rajahs left their imprint on the city, mostly in the form of elegant colonial-style buildings like the Astana or the old Courthouse.
Heading to the Waterfront Jetty, you’ll take a sampan (river taxi) across the Sarawak River to stroll though a quaint Malay village, ascending a hill to Fort Margherita, where you can delve further into the history of Sarawak. Then, explore the old streets of Carpenter, Gambier and India plus the old alleyways, corridors and the oldest Indian mosque in Kuching, as well as the oldest Chinese temple in Sarawak.
Following your morning discovery of Kuching, the remainder of the day is free for you to enjoy at leisure.
Accommodation: Pullman Kuching (or alternative hotel of equal standard).
INCLUDES : Breakfast
Day 3: Lemanak River
Journey up the Lemanak River
After breakfast, you’ll depart for the 220-kilometre journey to and up the Lemanak River, a transfer of approximately 3 hrs 30 mins, with plenty of stops along the way to take in the sights of Sarawak.
The first stop will be in Serian, a small Chinese town where you can buy some refreshments and visit a thriving local market that sells an abundance of fresh fish, vegetables and fruit. Other stops en route include a visit to a pepper farm to see wild orchids and pitcher plants, plus a stop at Lachau, a small Chinese village where you’ll stop for a replenishing lunch.
Continuing up to the Lemanak River, you’ll head to a jetty and embark on a short river trip to your longhouse accommodation with your guide, travelling aboard a traditional longtail boat.
Your rustic-style, longhouse homestay is situated amid the flourishing rainforest of Sarawak, the surrounding settlements inhabited by the Iban people, who maintain a traditional lifestyle. The Iban people were once notorious head-hunters, slaying their enemies and then preserving their heads to bring good fortune - nowadays, their existence is a much more peaceful one. You can observe their unique culture firsthand during your stay, enjoying a delicious communal meal before watching a traditional dance and sipping a glass of local rice wine as you mingle with the villagers.
It is tradition amongst the Iban to bring a gift when entering someone’s home; typical gifts between villages would include things like small food items, rice wine or tobacco. During your lunch stop earlier in the day, your guide will assist you in purchasing some gifts to bring with you to the homestay.
Accommodation: Iban Longhouse Homestay (or alternative hotel of equal standard).
INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Kuching
Return to Kuching via Semenggoh Orangutan Centre
Wake to the enchanting melodies of the jungle and observe the Iban people going about their morning tasks. After a rustic breakfast, you’ll go for a short walk through the lush foliage, guided by members of the Iban tribe, who will explain the uses and medicinal properties of some of the plants found in the jungle. You’ll also have the opportunity to try using a blowpipe and see the jungle traps they use to hunt.
After this immersive jungle walk, you’ll head downriver and board a local longtail boat with your guide and a couple of tribesmen. Drifting through beautiful rainforest scenery and past local settlements, you’ll eventually disembark and the Iban will cook you a delicious meal in the comfort of a local farm hut, with the food cooked by traditional method: steamed within bamboo tubes over an open fire. Returning to the boat and heading back downriver to a nearby jetty, you’ll disembark and continue the rest of the way back to Kuching by road, a journey of approximately four hours.
En route to Kuching, you’ll visit the Semenggoh Orangutan Centre, a 740-acre sanctuary which houses both orphaned orangutans and orangutans rescued from captivity. The orangutans here have been trained or re-trained to survive in their natural habitat, having learnt how to forage for food and build nests in trees, before being released into this natural reserve. Daily scheduled feeding times provide the opportunity to observe these magnificent primates moving through the canopies.
Accommodation: Pullman Kuching (or alternative hotel of equal standard).
INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Damai Beach
Travel to Damai Beach via Bako National Park
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before a 30-minute road journey to a jetty in Bako National Park. Here you will board a boat for the 20-30-minute journey out to sea, disembarking back on the mainland.
Bako National Park is Sarawak’s oldest national park, home to thriving rainforest, abundant wildlife, mellifluous jungle streams, elysian waterfalls, flourishing flora, secluded beaches and meandering trekking trails, offering visitors an excellent introduction to the rainforest of Borneo.
The well-maintained network of trails in the park ranges from leisurely forest strolls to more gruelling jungle treks, enabling visitors to choose their own experience within this unique tropical environment. Your private guide will be on hand throughout the trip to point out the fascinating flora and fauna you might encounter. There are 25 distinct types of vegetation within the park’s seven ecosystems: beach vegetation, cliff vegetation, Kerangas or heath forest, mangrove forest, mixed dipterocarp forest, Padang or grasslands and peat swamp forest. Some of the wildlife you might encounter includes proboscis monkey (endemic to Borneo), long-tailed macaque, silver leaf monkey, monitor lizard, bearded pig, oriental otter and more than 150 species of bird.
After discovering the natural splendour of Bako National Park, you’ll continue to Damai Beach via an approximate 45-minute scenic drive, where you’ll check into your next hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure in this tropical coastal paradise.
Accommodation: Cove 55 (or alternative hotel of equal standard).
INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch
Days 6-7: Damai Beach
At Leisure
The next two days are yours to enjoy at leisure on Sarawak’s pristine coast, where you can unwind on a picturesque beach, swim in the refreshing ocean waters or enjoy a more adventurous experience such as hiking the forested foothills of Mount Santubong.
Accommodation: Cove 55 (or alternative hotel of equal standard).
INCLUDES : Breakfast
Day 7: Departure
Depart from Kuching
After a delicious final breakfast at your hotel, you’ll be transferred to the airport in Kuching via private road vehicle, where you will begin your onward journey.
INCLUDES : Breakfast
Important Info
Inclusions
Return international flights.
Accommodation in shared Twin/Double room, air-condition (AC) and private bathroom (except the accommodation at Lemanak Longhouse).
Accommodation in the longhouse with shared sanitary facilities.
Meals as stated in the programme.
Sightseeing/touring, entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary.
Transfers are with driver only in air-conditioned vehicles.
Tours with English-speaking guide in air-conditioned vehicles.
Entrance fees and/or boat fees as stated in the programme.
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