Top Sarawak Bus Tours

Discover the birthplace of civilization in Southeast Asia on a guided tour of the Niah Caves, located in Sarawak’s Niah National Park. Home to Borneo’s oldest human remains dating back 40,000 years, the park contains one of the largest limestone caves in the world. At this important archaeological site you’ll find cave paintings after a walk in the forest. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport from Miri are provided on this full-day tour.

“See Sarawak in Half a Day” is the claim made by Sarawak Cultural Village, a unique award-winning living museum offering an excellent introduction to local cultures and lifestyles.

The success of this programme has left the surrounding forest reserve with a thriving population of healthy adolescent and young adult orangutans, who are now breeding in the wild.

“See Sarawak in Half a Day” is the claim made by Sarawak Cultural Village, a unique award-winning living museum offering an excellent introduction to local cultures and lifestyles. The success of this programme has left the surrounding forest reserve with a thriving population of healthy adolescent and young adult orangutans, who are now breeding in the wild.

Sarawakian’s rich cultures and customs, unique traditional rituals, dances, foods, and costumes are among the things that continue to intrigue and fascinate visitors and researchers from around the world. Their warm hospitality and simple ways of life are also some of the traits that many visitors find endearing. I guess, the fascination for this exotic destination also stems from interesting stories about the headhunters of Borneo. Images from National Geographic or Discovery Channel showing small dark people with tattooed bodies donning fancy headdresses of exotic bird feathers must have also fuelled the curiosity of our foreign visitors.

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.

Lambir Hills National Park features some of greatest plant and animal biodiversity on the planet, with hundreds of bird species alone. Venture though a mixed dipterocarp forest and kerangas forest with an expert guide who points out features of this complex ecosystem. Keep an eye out for barking deer, flying squirrels, monkeys and more, ending your half-day jungle walk with a waterfall swim. Round-trip hotel transport is provided from central Miri.

Get a comprehensive introduction to Miri, Sarawak’s largest city and popularly known as the Oil Town of Malaysia. You’ll drive by sightseeing coach to major points of interest and hear informative commentary on each landmark from your guide. See the historical Oil Well No. 1 at Canada Hill, site of the Petroleum Museum with its displays on oil development, and visit the Miri Handicraft Centre for an understanding of Borneo’s multicultural heritage. Round-trip hotel transport is provided on this 3-hour tour.

Soak up the majesty of a Borneo sunset and the beauty of Kuching at nightfall on a sunset river cruise, undoubtedly the best way to experience this charming city. See landmarks such as the Astana, or governor’s residence, and the Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak (state parliament), as well as stilt homes, houseboats, and the timeless to-and-fro of the river. This convenient package comes complete with door-to-door round-trip transfers.

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.

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.

Journey through many of Kuching’s highlights on this intimate, family-friendly tour. An ideal introduction to the city with something for everyone, whether you’re interested in culture, history, landmarks or discovering local life. Stroll through the maze-like alleys of Old Kuching, haggle at central markets and visit Sarawak Museum. See the Kuching Waterfront Esplanade with its ornate temples, historic buildings and traditional houses selling handmade crafts.

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.

The best vantage point from which to view the beautiful sights of Kuching is from a boat in the Sarawak River. This 2-hour river cruise takes visitors on a boat ride through one of Malaysia’s most charming cities and is perfect for anyone who wants to get an overview of the city in a relaxing setting.

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.

Visit the Sarawak Cultural Village to see Borneo culture first hand, from traditional dances to handicrafts and more. Combining tickets to Sarawak Cultural Village with round-trip transport from Kuching saves you the hassle of coordinating taxis and admission. Simply board a climate-controlled bus for a trip to the thatched village, where you’ll explore local culture with a gorgeous mountain backdrop.

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.

See more of Kuching during this half-day tour which showcases the highlights of Sarawak’s cultural capital. From the maze-like alleys of Old Kuching to haggling practice at the bustling Central Markets, this private tour offers a fulsome introduction to Kuching without the hassle of a slow traveling party or a large group of travelers. See major landmarks like the Cat Statue, Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, the State Mosque and the Astana.

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.

Experience a close-up view of the heavily silted mangrove swamp, a haven for its inhabitants of reptilians to crustaceans and fishes such as crocodiles, water monitor lizards, otters, mud skippers, mangrove crabs, prawns, edible jellyfish, shell fish, monkeys and more. The swamp sustains many different species of trees, the most important being the black and red mangroves. It is used as piling in constructions and is also processed as charcoal. The Irrawaddy or snubfin dophin, inhabits the rivers, estuaries and shallow coastal areas. The Santubong area remains one of the best places in Sarawak to view this unusual looking marine mammal. When seen, they swim and dive around open waters less than 30 meters deep. You will need a keen eye to spot the dolphins and they are best seen when they frolic near local fishing boats that are hauling in the catch!

Experience the unique culture and traditions of Sarawak’s indigenous people with this immersive 2-day tour from Kuching, including accommodation and meals. Accompanied by a private guide, you’ll cruise along the Lemanak River by longboat, visit an authentic Serubah longhouse and tuck into typical Iban cuisine. This is a unique opportunity to learn about indigenous Iban culture as you chat with locals, browse local markets, try hunting with blowpipes and enjoy traditional dance, music and games.

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.

Experience life in a traditional Sarawak village on this 4-hour tour from Kuching, including hotel pick-up. Learn about Sarawak’s diverse cultural heritage as you enjoy traditional ethnic dances and see demonstrations of handicrafts from bamboo carving to straw weaving. Watch the villagers go about their everyday lives, or get involved and learn how to shoot a Penan blowpipe or play an Orang Ulu sape.

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.