Top Kuching Outdoor Activities

Visit Semenggoh Orangutan Centre, a wildlife centre dedicated to rehabilitating orangutans, on a half-day tour from Kuching. Alongside your guide, you’ll embark on a short hike through the rain forest in order to watch the semi-wild orangutans at feeding time. Learn about the 20 orangutans who live in the surrounding forest, many whom arrived injured or orphaned, and admire the surrounding fauna. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Zip around Kuching on this half day guided bike tour of the city. Combine history and culture at a leisurely pace as you visit historic buildings, a floating village and an open-air market. Traverse the city with ease; your guide leads the way, so you won’t get lost. Although some pedalling is required, this is one of the easiest ways to see the city’s highlights.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and unique traditions of Malaysia’s Bidayuh people on this 3-hour village tour from Kuching, including hotel pick-up. Meet with villagers and learn about local lifestyles as you enjoy a guided tour of Anah Rais, one of the largest traditional longhouses in Sarawak.

Visit one of the main orangutan rehabilitation centers in Sarawak on this wildlife tour. Make your way in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver to the Semenggoh Wildlife Center. Stroll the trails of the center and try to spot the orangutans. Witness a scheduled feeding of the animals that have not yet been released into the wild.

Spend an active but relaxing day in nature on this kayaking day trip in Kuching. Your local guide will navigate you safely down the Sungai Sarawak Kiri River while pointing out the wide variety of tropical plant and flower species found here. Have plenty of swimming and photo stops, plus eat lunch in a local village. Kayaking is suitable for various experience levels, including kids over five.

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.

If you've got an appetite for adventure then opt for an off-road biking tour of the Bornean jungle from Kuching, an ideal choice for active travelers and nature lovers. Exploring jungle trails with a guide means you won't have to worry about getting lost and you'll maximize chances of spotting native wildlife such as the native proboscis monkeys. Plus, hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off, and bike rental are included.

Enjoy a deeper Malaysian experience with this tour that takes you beyond the urban landscape. Enter the wild Borneo hills for a massive day of kayaking, mountain biking and cave exploration. Get amongst forests and rivers without worrying about food or equipment—we sort everything out for you. Be prepared for a unique adventure.

Enjoy a full day tour from Kuching to enjoy all the highlights of Sarawak that you could miss if you traveled independently. See semi-wild orangutans at Semenggoh Wildlife Centre and explore the 200-year-old Annah Rais Longhouse. Later, kayak through a tranquil rain forest, where you may see hornbills and other wildlife. There’s time for swimming before lunch is served.

Watch for birds, monkeys, and Irrawaddy dolphins as you cruise through the mangroves of Kuching Wetlands National Park on a half-day wildlife excursion from Kuching or Damai. Explore a fascinating estuary and flooded forest that’s home to diverse species of plants and animals, traveling by boat for up-close views. With pickup and drop-off at hotels in Kuching or Damai, this 5-hour tour includes entrance fees and transport, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

With so much wildlife native to the area, Kuching is a haven for nature lovers. Maximize your chances of spotting orangutans on a full-day tour of  Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, a family-friendly experience that eliminates the hassle of advance planning. You'll observe the primates in their natural habitat before you kayak down Sungai Sarawak Kiri to get the best views of the tropical flora from the water.

Devoted to rehabilitating injured, orphaned, or rescued orangutans, the Semenggoh Nature Reserve provides an unparalleled opportunity to watch semi-wild orangutans in action without venturing deep into the forest. This convenient door-to-door tour, in a group no larger than 10, spares you the hassle of self-drive, while ensuring you arrive in time for the morning feeding, when the orangutans are easiest to see.

Experience the unique and authentic village life in Sarawak Borneo. This trip offers you a different kind of experience than any other tours. Saloma's Homestay is near the Sarawak Borneo river which surrounded by Borneo rainforest. It is truly one of the hidden paradises in Sarawak, as Saloma's Homestay is only an hour’s drive from Kuching City. The best part of staying in Saloma's Homestay is the nature and culture are still maintained. What's more, you will feel the true jungle experience in this Bidayuh village. There are several activities offered to range from jungle trekking to making handicraft. Visit the traditional Bidayuh longhouse and learn about their culture. Then, go for a swim in spectacular waterfalls or possibly witness wild Orangutans.

See the very best of Kuching, even on a time budget, during a 2-day tour that reveals Sarawak's highlights. Without the stress of organizing transportation, activities, accommodation, and meals yourself, you'll tick off Kuching highlights such as Semenggoh Nature Reserve and go kayaking through the rain forest in order to increase your chances of spotting wildlife. Plus, convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Home to over 1,000 crocodiles—and the skull of a 20-foot (6-meter) monster croc—Jong’s Crocodile Farm & Zoo offers a great introduction to Borneo’s wild and wicked wildlife, with leopard cats, sun bears, barking deer, and so much more. There’s no need to mess around with public buses on this convenient small-group tour, which includes pickup and drop-off from Kuching city center hotels. Morning and afternoon options available.

Take a tour through the world of rare species and lush rainforest on the cliffs and headlands of Bako National Park. This journey lets you admire the pristine scenery of land and water around Sarawak's oldest national park, along with the remarkable diversity of plant and animal life within. - Rich flora & fauna in Sarawak's oldest national park - Habitats for unique, rare & endangered species of wildlife - Fun & adventurous journey to Bako park via land & water - Relax within the pristine & undisturbed rainforest jungle - Panoramic views of rugged coastline & green hilltops

Spend a day on Satang Island with a 6-hour tour from Kuching that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a boat tour of the national park, snorkeling equipment, and a picnic lunch on the beach. Watch for green and hawksbill turtles in a pristine island group with a thriving coral reef, diverse bird life, and white sand beaches.

Go beyond busy Kuching and get familiar with everday Sarawakian life and cuisine on this combination bike-and-cook tour. Explore Kuching’s rural outskirts on two wheels and see where some of the most prevalent ingredients in Sarawak cuisine come from before learning to chop, blend and stir like a local with a Sarawak cooking class.

08:00 am, depart hotel for Batang Ai Iban Longhouse, Nanga Mengkak Longhouse. After meet our guide, we continue the journey through rural Sarawak, passing pepper gardens, cocoa and rubber plantation and rice fields A few stops will be made along the way. First stop will visit the colourful native market in Serian town where a variety of jungle produce such as edible ferns, bamboo shoots and unusual tropical fruit are on display. Visit a pepper garden. Lunch en route. A native longboat awaits you at the river for 1-hour boat journey through the tropical rain forest to reach the longhouse, home of the Iban tribe. Relax on the ruai (common verandah) and spend time with the Iban people. After dinner, we have a cultural dance or warrior dance (Ngajat) from Iban people, learn about their culture and enjoy some local rice wine (Tuak and Langkau). Overnight stay. After breakfast, witness a blowpipe demonstration, followed by a cockfighting demonstration & jungle trekking (1 hour).

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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.

Enjoy rare access to the untouched tributaries of the Sarawak River during an adventure tour from Kota Kinabalu—an obvious choice for lovers of nature and adventure. Without the hassle of advance planning, you’ll explore a tropical rainforest by kayak and go off-road during a mountain bike ride to a secluded cave. There are guaranteed to be no crowds on this off-the-beaten path experience.