Tours and Trips in Kuching

Discover Kuching's colonial architecture, traditional villages, and scenic waterfront on a half-day city tour that's perfect for first-time visitors. You'll learn about Borneo history in the Sarawak Museum, walk through the colorful heart of the city, and spot sampans on the Sarawak River, as a local driver/guide shares stories about the city's vibrant culture and fascinating past. Hotel pickup and drop-off is available in the Kuching city center and the Damai Beach area, with the choice between morning and afternoon departures.

Unveil the secrets of Sarawak in 6 days. Learn the history of Sarawak and discover Sarawak rich flora and fauna. Meet with the Ibans, tribal people who live in longhouses. Reputed to be the most formidable headhunters on the island of Borneo, the Ibans of today are a generous, hospitable and placid people.

Cruise across the South China Sea from the Bako fishing village to Bako National Park on a 8-hour nature tour. Your professional guide points out the wildlife, including macaques and proboscis monkeys, during a jungle walk. Admire the picturesque rock formations during a boat ride to a beautiful beach where you'll have time for a swim. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport from Kuching are included on this small-group tour, limited to seven people.

Get your bearings in the colorful, historic city of Kuching on a 3-hour walking tour that explores Borneo history from the White Rajahs to modern-day life. Walk from the waterfront to traditional Malay houses, a riverside mosque, and the imposing Astana, and explore Borneo's cultural diversity in the Sarawak Museum. This small-group tour is limited to 7 participants for a personalized experience, and includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees.

The home of the rafflesia, the world's largest flower, Gunung Gading National Park is tricky to reach by public transport. If you're set on seeing this 3-foot (1-meter) monster, which blooms rarely but pungently throughout the year, then opt for this convenient door-to-door tour, which comes complete with lunch. Once you're there, explore by a comfortable plank walk, or follow rangers into the forest if a rafflesia is blooming there.

Enjoy a full-day tour of picturesque Bako National Park on this memorable tour that showcases some of the best of Malaysia's natural landscapes. Learn about the plants, wildlife, ecosystems and diverse habitats that cover this national gem and get an up close look at rare flora and fauna - like Proboscis monkeys, monitor lizards and wild boar - on this journey into Bako National Park.

Take the strain out of reaching the Sarawak Cultural Village on this convenient package that includes door-to-door round-trip transfers from Kuching hotels. Immerse in a 17-acre (7-hectare) living museum that's home to seven traditional houses representing each of Sarawak's major cultures. Along the way, enjoy dance performances, blowpipe displays, and stories from the Borneo rainforest. Choose between morning and afternoon departures to suit your schedule.

Skip the hassle of public buses and relax with pickup and drop-off direct from your hotel as you treat your family to Jong's Crocodile Farm & Zoo. Around 20 miles (30 kilometers) away from Kuching, this crocodile farm is home to over 1,000 mighty reptiles and a dedicated crocodile museum, plus monkeys, leopards, sun bears, deer, turtles, and more. Don't miss the feeding sessions and the giant crocodile skull.

The one thing you may notice all over Sarawak would be the abundance of greenery that covers a large area of the land. To kick off a nature-infused tour, head down to Bako National Park; famed for being the oldest National Park in Sarawak. This is a golden opportunity to discover and explore Sarawakian rainforests and wildlife. Located at the northern tip of Muara Tebas Peninsula

Get a glimpse of Borneo's diverse traditional cultures on a 4-hour trip to Sarawak Cultural Village from Kuching that includes entrance fees, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off. Meet members of Sarawak tribes from Orang Ulu to Iban and Penan, learn about daily life, homes, crafts, and ceremonies, and enjoy hands-on activities including top spinning and shooting a blowpipe.

Get up close to Malaysia's native Orangutans, then take a walk on the wild side on this 6.5-hour tour of the Kubah National Park from Kuching, including lunch. Start with a visit to the Matang Wildlife Center, where you'll also have chance to spot sun bears, bear cats, porcupines and crocodiles, and learn more about the center's preservation and rehabilitation efforts. Next, enjoy a short hike through the lush rainforest of the Kubah National Park, stopping to admire jungle waterfalls, rare orchids and colorful birds along the way.

Set out in search of Malaysia's native Rafflesia flowers, a magnificent rare flower that can measure up to 1-meter long, on this full-day tour to Gunung Gading National Park from Kuching. Enjoy a brisk hike along rainforest trails, passing wild waterfalls and exotic birds, then stop to enjoy a packed lunch (included) in the heart of the jungle. Make sure you keep your camera to hand - the Rafflesia is the world's largest flower and it's a prime opportunity for budding wildlife photographers.

Discover Sarawak's culture, history and natural beauty on this private 2-day Kuching sightseeing tour from Kuching. Visit the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, where injured or illegally captured animals are rehabilitated in safety. Explore Kuching with your private guide and admire top attractions including Tua Pek Kong Temple, St Joseph Cathedral, the Syariah Court, Satok Market and the Astana. Marvel at archaeological relics in Sarawak Museum. Enjoy an overnight stay with a host family at the Bidayuh Longhouse in Annah Rais, and gain insight into the village's rich history and heritage.

Experience Sarawak's indigenous Bidayuh culture on a 4-hour excursion to a traditional longhouse from Kuching. You'll travel through a landscape of paddy fields and plantations on your way to the rainforest, then meet members of the Bidayuh tribe in their communal quarters, which are decorated with elaborate bamboo carvings. This half-day longhouse tour includes pickup and drop-off in Kuching city, with all transport by climate-controlled minivan. Both morning and afternoon departures are available.

Keep cool in a climate-controlled vehicle as you explore Kuching highlights on a half-day tour that goes from historic streets to the city's newest landmarks. With a fascinating stop at the Sarawak State Museum, you'll get a whirlwind introduction to Sarawak's history and traditional cultures, too, and the tour features a shopping stop at Kuching's central market that's ideal for picking up unique souvenirs.

The Matang Wildlife Centre specializes in rehabilitation for wildlife, such as orangutans, sun bears, civets and other creatures that are orphaned or rescued from captivity. During this full-day visit, learn about the plight of Sarawak's wildlife, and take a guided trek through the rainforest for a look at rare plants. Lunch and hotel transport from Kuching is included.

Take a guided trek to Kubah National Park, passing through some of the most impressive rainforest scenery in Sarawak. Along the way visitors will pass clear jungle waterfalls and see dozens of fascinating plant species including rare ferns, orchids and pitcher plants. With almost a hundred different palm species it is one of the suitable for any nature lover, contain extensive biodiversity, rich plant, bird ,world of palm and amphibian life of Serapi Range which is only 45 minutes drive from Kuching.

Reaching Bako National Park independently is a major hassle: Take it easy on yourself with this convenient door-to-door tour. Look out for wildlife such as long-tailed macaques, silvered leaf monkeys, proboscis monkeys, squirrels, and monitor lizards as you explore the pristine forest. Tour includes lunch and door-to-door round-trip transfers.

A perfect introduction to Sarawak's historic capital, this tour includes Kuching's Chinatown, the cat statue, Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, the civic centre viewing platform and the world famous Sarawak museum.

Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the rainforest at night on this guided walking tour of Kubah National Park. Search for over 60 species of frogs - of all colors, shapes, and sizes - that live in the park in jungle streams, ponds, and more. Along the way, see carnivorous pitcher plants and a wealth of aquatic life. Your tour includes door-to-door round-trip transfers.