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- Destination: Malaysia
- Duration: 8 Days
- Tour Type: Private & Bespoke
- Tour Style: Classic
About This Trip
Embark on an 8-day Sarawak Tour across Malaysia’s Borneo Island, where culture, wildlife, and adventure come together. Explore Kuching’s historic streets, including Chinatown, the Sarawak Museum, and Tua Pek Kong Temple, before venturing into the rainforest to visit the Mengkak Longhouse. Meet the Iban people, experience traditional ceremonies, and witness blowpipe demonstrations for an authentic insight into tribal life.
Your journey continues to the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre to see semi-wild orangutans, then to the UNESCO-listed Mulu National Park, home to spectacular limestone caves such as Lang Cave, Deer Cave, and Clearwater Cave. Cruise the Melinau River, enjoy jungle treks, and marvel at thousands of bats emerging at dusk. This Borneo adventure is perfect for culture lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and anyone seeking an unforgettable Sarawak experience.
Summary
DAY
PLACE
HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 2
Kuching
Sarawak Museum, Cat Museum, Tua Pek Kong Temple, Chinatown
3 - 4
Batang Ai
Mengkak Longhouse, Engkari River Cruise
5
Kuching
Semenggoh Wildlife Centre
6 - 8
Mulu
Gunung Mulu National Park, Melinau River Cruise, Clearwater Cave
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Kuching – Start Your Sarawak Tour
Begin your Sarawak Tour in Kuching, the vibrant capital of Malaysian Borneo. Upon arrival, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or take a short walk along Kuching’s waterfront and bustling streets to get your first taste of Borneo adventure.
Highlights: Kuching city, riverside walk, local markets
- Kuching
- Day 2: Kuching Heritage Walk – Culture & History on Your Sarawak Tour
Dive into Kuching’s rich heritage on this guided walking tour as part of your Sarawak Tour. Visit Chinatown, the famous Cat Statue, Tua Pek Kong Temple, and the Sarawak Museum. Cross the Sarawak River to admire the Astana, the former White Rajah residence, and explore heritage landmarks such as the Pavilion, Charles Brooke Monument, and Square Tower. Wrap up at Central Market to experience local life and traditional cuisine.
Highlights: Kuching heritage sites, cultural immersion, local markets
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- Kuching
- Day 3: Kuching to Batang Ai – Scenic Drive for Your Borneo Adventure
Travel from Kuching to Batang Ai National Park on your Sarawak Tour, enjoying a scenic 4-hour drive through lush villages, rice fields, oil palm plantations, and tropical jungles. Stop at Serian Town for a local market visit and coffee break, then continue to Lachu for lunch. Arrive at Simanggang, your gateway to the rainforest and Iban Longhouse experiences.
Highlights: Countryside scenery, local villages, Borneo jungle drive
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- Day 4: Batang Ai – Cruise to Mengkak Longhouse on Your Sarawak Tour
Take a 1.5-hour drive to Batang Ai Hydro Dam, then cruise along the Engkari River to the Mengkak Longhouse, a highlight of your Sarawak Tour. Meet the Iban tribe, enjoy a traditional cultural performance, learn blowpipe techniques, and experience daily tribal life. Return to your hotel to enjoy the peaceful jungle surroundings.
Highlights: Iban Longhouse, tribal culture, Engkari River, Borneo adventure
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- Batang Ai
- Day 5: Batang Ai to Kuching – Semenggoh Wildlife Centre
Leave Batang Ai and return to Kuching on your Sarawak Tour. Stop at the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, where semi-wild orangutans roam freely. Observe orangutan mothers caring for their young and learn about wildlife conservation in Borneo. Arrive in Kuching for an overnight stay.
Highlights: Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, orangutans, wildlife photography, Borneo adventure
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- Kuching
- Day 6: Kuching to Mulu – UNESCO World Heritage Adventure
Fly to Mulu National Park as part of your Sarawak Tour, a UNESCO World Heritage site in northern Borneo. Explore Lang Cave via an elevated plank walk, marvel at limestone formations, stalagmites, and stalactites, and continue to Deer Cave. Witness the awe-inspiring emergence of thousands of free-tailed bats at dusk, a highlight of your Borneo adventure.
Highlights: Mulu National Park, Lang Cave, Deer Cave, bat flight
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- Mulu
- Day 7: Mulu – Melinau River Cruise & Clearwater Cave
Cruise the Melinau River to explore Wind Cave and its unique limestone formations, then trek to Clearwater Cave, one of the world’s largest cave systems. Swim in crystal-clear waters and enjoy a packed lunch at the Clearwater rest hut. This day perfectly combines Borneo adventure with the natural wonders of Mulu National Park as part of your Sarawak Tour.
Highlights: Clearwater Cave, Wind Cave, Melinau River, jungle trek
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- Mulu
- Day 8: Mulu – Departure from Your Sarawak Tour
Enjoy a leisurely morning exploring Mulu at your own pace or relaxing at the hotel. A private transfer takes you to Mulu Airport for your onward flight, concluding your unforgettable Borneo adventure and Sarawak Tour.
Highlights: Free time in Mulu, departure transfer, Borneo adventure
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