Top Sarawak How to Get Around

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.