Morning, depart Kuching for 1hour  drive to reach Annah Rais, a Bidayuh Longhouse with about 120 families, located about 75km from the city.  It is straddled in an isolated valley guarded by four mountains - a strategic position which has helped the villages here ward off headhunting attacks in the past.  The journey passes through scenic countryside of rice fields, rubber, cocoa and pepper plantations which intermingles with luxuriant tropical forest, rivers and mountain ranges.

Tour the longhouse with your guide and observe the leisure-paced lifestyle of the natives.  Among the interesting relics here are the “Cannon of Peace” and several human skulls which are about 100 years old which are kept at the headhouse “Baruk”.  Proceed to a nearby stream to cool off and return by van to Kuching.  

Day 01

• Morning, depart from Kuching by van / coach to Annah Rais Longhouse which is about 75km from Kuching. The journey passes through scenic countryside of rice fields, rubber, coco and pepper plantation which intermingles with luxuriant tropical forest, rivers and mountain ranges.  Upon arrival at the longhouse, meet your host with a welcome drink (tuak), follow-by a short briefing and tour of the longhouse.
• In the evening, you will be invited to participate in playing their traditional musical instruments or learn more about their traditional dances before returning for the night.    (LD)

Day 02

• Breakfast with the family.
• Trek through the tropical rainforest to learn more about the natural resources before reaching a small stream for a nice dip in the crystal clear running water.
• The local guide, porters will start building the bamboo raft, you are most welcome to learn and help to build the raft follow by a native style picnic-lunch.
• Embark on the exciting rafting along the stream through lush tropical rainforest and along the way, enjoy the natural beauty of the jungle.  It is also possible to do Spear-fishing before the ending of the rafting.   You will then use a different trail to go back to the longhouse.
• Tour the longhouse and surrounding before saying goodbye to everybody, depart by van / coach to Kuching and transfer to hotel.   (B)

Morning, depart from Kuching by van / coach to Annah Rais Longhouse which is about 75km from Kuching.   The journey passes through scenic countryside of rice fields, rubber, coco and pepper plantation which intermingles with luxuriant tropical forest, rivers and mountain ranges.  Upon  arrival at the longhouse, meet your host with a welcome drink (tuak), follow-by a short briefing and tour of the longhouse.

• Trek through the tropical rainforest to learn more about the natural resources before reaching a small stream for a nice dip in the crystal clear running water.
• The local guide, porters will start building the bamboo raft, you are most welcome to learn and help to build the raft follow by a native style picnic-lunch.
• Embark on the exciting rafting along the stream through lush tropical rainforest and along the way, enjoy the natural beauty of the jungle. It is also possible to do Spear-fishing before the ending of the rafting.   You will then use a different trail to go back to the longhouse.   Say goodbye to your host and return by van / coach to Kuching.   (L)

Day 01

• Morning, depart Kuching for a 45 minutes drive which passes through mangrove forest with its unique nipah palms before arriving at the Bako Fishing Village.  Continue by a motorized boat for a 30 minutes cruise along the coast facing the South China Sea to reach Bako National Park.   Proceed to visit the information and exhibition centre for orientation and check-in at the guesthouse.  Stroll along the headquarters compound to see monitor lizards and macaques and familiarize yourself with the environment.   After lunch, walk along the plankwalk through mangrove forest to observe the mud skippers and blue-fiddler crabs coming out from their hideout for feeding.  Proceed along Paku trail to look-out for Proboscis Monkey, climb to the plateau which is home to various botanical delights and several species of the carnivorous pitcher plants.  Notice the changes of the  vegetation (mangrove,  rainforest,  kerangan and  padang forest), return to the guesthouse, dinner and  overnight stay.   (LD)

Day 02

• Early morning, go for bird-watching along the Telok Assam Bay before returning for breakfast.   Explore the eastern part of the park by trekking through the forest which boasts monstrous rainforest trees, indulge in bird watching and observe other wildlife.  Return to the jetty, then by boat to Bako Village for lunch and transfer by van to Kuching.   (BL)

Morning, depart Kuching for a 45 minutes drive which passes through mangrove forest with its unique nipah palms before arriving at the Bako Fishing Village.  Continue by a motorized boat for a 30 minutes cruise along the coast facing the South China Sea to reach Bako National Park.  After visiting the Park’s information and exhibition centre, proceed to the park’s western end to walk along the plankwalk through the mangrove forest.  During low tide, observe the mud skippers and blue-fiddler crabs coming out from their hideout for feeding.  Proceed along Paku trail to look-out for Proboscis Monkey, climb to the plateau which is home to various botanical delights and several species of the carnivorous pitcher plants.  Notice the changes of the vegetation (mangrove, rainforest, Kerangas and padang forest).

After lunch at the Park Canteen, proceed by trekking through the forest which boasts monstrous rainforest trees, indulge in bird watching and observe other wildlife.  Return to the jetty, then by boat to Bako Village and transfer by van to Kuching.   (L)
NOTE:-   Mosquito repellent is a must.

Day 01

• At 09:00hrs, depart Kuching by van for 4½ hours leisure drive to the Batang Ai Jetty.  There will be three stopovers along the route: - I) Serian, a predominantly Dayak trading town,   II) Chinese farm house to see how pepper and cocoa are grown and (III) at Lachau for lunch.   The journey passes through scenic countryside of rice fields, rubber, cocoa, pepper and oil palm plantations, which intermingle with luxuriant tropical rainforest, rivers and mountain ranges.  Upon arrival at the river jetty, proceed by motorized longboat for about 45 minutes crossing the Batang Ai Lake passing through scenic views, rice fields, fish farms and clear water to reach the Longhouse.  Proceed to the longhouse for a warm welcome by the natives, tour the longhouse, watch the natives at work such as making mats, baskets, handicrafts and mending fish nets.   Join the natives in their daily chores, like feeding their livestock, washing clothes, swim in the river or just relax at the side of the Lake.  After dinner, socialize with the longhouse dwellers, presentation of gifts and witness cultural performances before retiring for the night at the Longhouse.  (LD)

Day 02

• Breakfast, depart by longboat (2 hours) to Ulu Ai river negotiating some rapids and tricky bends, fishing, collect jungle produce with
  lunch in native style at the river bank before arriving at Jingin Longhouse.
• Trekking through the forest to study the flora, fauna, before arriving at Batang Ai National Park and the area where wild Orang Utan
  are normally spotted.  Assist to set-up camp, building of shelter with beds, preparing dinner and overnight at the Camp.   (BLD)

Day 03

• Breakfast, trek further into through the rainforest in search of the wild Orang Utan that roam this area and other wildlifes with picnic-
  lunch provided.   In the late afternoon, return to the Camp to prepare dinner and overnight at the Camp.  (BLD)

Day 04

• Breakfast, trek back to Jingin Longhouse with lunch at the river bank, depart by boat to the Jetty, then by van to Kuching and transfer
  to the hotel.  (BL)

Day 01

• At 09:00hrs, depart Kuching by van for 4½ hours leisure drive to the Batang Ai Jetty.  There will be three stopovers along the route: - I) Serian, a predominantly Dayak trading town,   II) Chinese farm house to see how pepper and cocoa are grown and (III) at Lachau for lunch.   The journey passes through scenic countryside of rice fields, rubber, cocoa, pepper and oil palm plantations, which intermingle with luxuriant tropical rainforest, rivers and mountain ranges.  Upon arrival at the river jetty, proceed by motorized longboat for about 60 minutes crossing the Batang Ai Lake passing through scenic views, rice fields, fish farms and clear water to reach the Mengiling Longhouse.  Proceed to the longhouse for a warm welcome by the natives, tour the longhouse, watch the natives at work such as making mats, baskets, handicrafts and mending fish nets.   Join the natives in their daily chores, like feeding their livestock, washing clothes, swim in the river or just relax at the riverbank.   After dinner, socialize with the longhouse dwellers, presentation of gifts and witness cultural performances before retiring for the night at the Longhouse.   (LD)

Day 02

• After breakfast , witness cock-fighting and blowpipe demonstration, depart by longboat ( 5 minutes ) to the bank for the 90 minutes jungle trekking (uphill) passing through mixed forest.   Along the trails, the guide will highlight the usages of the difference types of
  plants, palms, rottan vines, big trees, mud pools and etc.
• Upon reaching the top of hill which is open forest, take a break before continuing the trail and it takes another about 60 minutes
  trekking downhill with ropes setup all along the trail to make it safer for the clients.
• Upon reaching the stream, clients can take a dip at the few nature pools, follow-by a nice native style lunch, then depart by longboat to  
  the Jetty, then by van / coach to Kuching and transfer to the hotel.  (BL)

Day 01

• At 09:00hrs, depart Kuching by van for 4½ hours leisure drive to the Batang Ai Jetty.  There will be three stopovers along the route: - I) Serian, a predominantly Dayak trading town,   II) Chinese farm house to see how pepper and cocoa are grown and (III) at Lachau for lunch.   The journey passes through scenic countryside of rice fields, rubber, cocoa, pepper and oil palm plantations, which intermingle with luxuriant tropical rainforest, rivers and mountain ranges.  Upon arrival at the river jetty, proceed by motorized longboat for about 60 minutes crossing the Batang Ai Lake passing through scenic views, rice fields, fish farms and clear water to reach the Mengiling Longhouse.  Proceed to the longhouse for a warm welcome by the natives, tour the longhouse, watch the natives at work such as making mats, baskets, handicrafts and mending fish nets.   Join the natives in their daily chores, like feeding their livestock, washing clothes, swim in the river or just relax at the riverbank.   After dinner, socialize with the longhouse dwellers, presentation of gifts and witness cultural performances before retiring for the night at the Longhouse.   (LD)

Day 02

• After breakfast , witness cock-fighting and blowpipe demonstration, depart by longboat ( 5 minutes ) to the bank for the 90 minutes jungle trekking (uphill) passing through mixed forest.   Along the trails, the guide will highlight the usages of the difference types of
  plants, palms, rottan vines, big trees, mud pools and etc.
• Upon reaching the top of hill which is open forest, take a break before continuing the trail and it takes another about 60 minutes
  trekking downhill with ropes setup all along the trail to make it safer for the clients.
• Upon reaching the stream, clients can take a dip at the few nature pools, follow-by a nice native style lunch,  return by longboat to the
  Mengiling Longhouse.   Relax at the floating swimming pool with dinner at the Longhouse.   Spend the evening socializing with the  native until late in the evening and overnight at the guesthouse.   (LD)

Day 03

• After breakfast, depart by longboat to the Jetty, then by coach to Kuching with stopover for lunch and transfer to the hotel.  (BL)

Day 01

• At 09:00hrs, depart Kuching by van for 4½ hours leisure drive to the Batang Ai Jetty.  There will be three stopovers along the route: - I) Serian, a predominantly Dayak trading town,   II) to see the pepper vines (III) at Lachau for lunch.   The journey passes through scenic countryside of rice fields, rubber, pepper and oil palm plantations, which intermingle with luxuriant tropical rainforest, rivers and mountain ranges.  Upon arrival at the river jetty, proceed by motorized longboat for about 60 minutes crossing the Batang Ai Lake passing through scenic views, rice fields, fish farms and clear water to reach Mengkak Longhouse.  Proceed to the longhouse for a warm welcome by the natives, tour the longhouse, watch the natives at work such as making mats, baskets, handicrafts and mending fish nets.   Join the natives in their daily chores, like feeding their livestock, washing clothes, swim in the river or just relax at the riverbank.   After dinner, socialize with the longhouse dwellers, presentation of gifts and witness cultural performances before retiring for the night at the Longhouse. (LD)

Day 02

• After breakfast, witness cock-fighting, blowpipe demonstration, followed by a jungle walk to learn more about the forest privy.  Return by longboat to the jetty, then by van to Kuching with lunch en route and transfer to the hotel.   (BL)

Day 01

Morning, depart Kuching by van for 4½ hours leisure drive to the Batang Ai Jetty.  There will be three stopovers along the route: - I) Serian, a predominantly Dayak trading town,   II) to see the pepper vines (III) at Lachau for lunch.   The journey passes through scenic countryside of rice fields, rubber, pepper and oil palm plantations, which intermingle with luxuriant tropical rainforest, rivers and mountain ranges.  Upon arrival at the river jetty, proceed by motorized longboat for about 60 minutes crossing the Batang Ai Lake passing through scenic views, rice fields, fish farms and clear water to reach the Longhouse.  Proceed to the longhouse for a warm welcome by the natives, tour the longhouse, watch the natives at work such as making mats, baskets, handicrafts and mending fish nets.   Join the natives in their daily chores, like feeding their livestock, washing clothes, swim in the river or just relax at the riverbank.   After dinner, socialize with the longhouse dwellers, presentation of gifts and witness cultural performances before retiring for the night at the Longhouse.   (LD)

Day 02

After breakfast, witness cock-fighting, blowpipe demonstration, proceed by trekking through the forest to learn more about the forest privy and making a few stops to collect jungle produce.   Continue trekking to reach a small waterfall before arriving at a nice spot at the river bank for a native style picnic lunch.  Relax or swim in the stream.  For those still interested in trekking, we can trek further into the forest.  At about 15:00hrs, trek along the stream to reach the river bank where our longboats will be waiting, drift down the river by poling in the clear water to reach the Longhouse for dinner and overnight stay.    (BLD)

Day 03

After breakfast, return by longboat to the jetty, then by van to Kuching with lunch en route and transfer to the hotel.   (BL)

At 17:00hrs, pick-up at the hotel in Kuching, proceed to Kubah National Park. The Park is situated on a sandstone plateau, mostly covered by mixed dipterocarp forest which interspersed with patches of scrub & unusually rich area of Kerangas forest, is the home of mammals, birds & many species of reptiles and amphibians. The range of the National Park is the primary catchment area for Rayu River and consists of sand and mud deposited alluvium, along fairly steep terrain, with streams and drains on the flanks and the altitude under protected areas lying between 20 - 800m als.  More than 61 species of frogs has been recorded in the Park, which is 1/3 of the total species of frog in Borneo Island.  Species like Lowland litter from.  Bornean horned frog, Matang Narrow-mouthed frog, Kuhl's creek frog, Giant river frog, Peat swamp frog, Mahogany frog, Spotted stream frog.  File-eared tree frog, Harlequin tree frog & etc are commonly found in the National Park and return to the hotel.

Morning, depart Kuching for 2 hours drive to Gunung Gading National Park and en route visit Lundu - a predominantly dayak trading town.  The 120km journey passes through scenic countryside of rice fields, rubber, cocoa, pepper plantations which intermingles with luxuriant tropical forest, rivers and mountain ranges to arrive at Lundu town for lunch.  Proceed to the Park’s information centre, then trek through the primary forest to study the fauna, flora and to search the biggest flower in the world (Rafflesia flower).  Depart to Pandan Beach which has one of the most beautiful beach for a swim before returning by van to Kuching.  (L)

It is situated 30km south of Kuching City, a pleasant 40 minutes drive passing through scenic countryside of rice fields, rubber, cocoa, pepper plantations which intermingle with the luxuriant tropical forest.  Jong’s Crocodile Farm has a monstrous collection of crocodiles - about 1,500 of them.  All these dangerous amphibians are housed in concrete enclosures according to their ages.  So you can take your time to observe them without any fear of being attacked.

The availability of statistics and pictures on the life cycle of this last member of the dinosaur family provide visitors to the farm a rather comprehensive insight into the chilling crocodile kingdom. The mini-zoo also keeps a fine collection of other animals including pheasants, hornbills, monkeys, pythons, deer, wild boars, civet, peacocks, sun bears, tortoise and monitor lizards.

This is a comprehensive tour where you can see all the places of attraction around this historical city.  The tour begins with a drive to see the gigantic Cat Status (mascot of the city) at Padungan before cruising through Chinatown and a stop at the Tua Pek Kong temple (1876) - the oldest in Sarawak.  From the temple, you can get a good view of the imposing Fort Margherita (1879) and the Waterfront Esplanade.  The route passes through the superbly-designed St. Joseph Cathedral, the Syariah (Muslim) Court, Satok Market and traditional Malay houses built on stilts.  Make a photo stop at the magnificent-looking Mosque built along the river bank.  Drive pass Gambier Street (famous for spices), look out for the old Colonial Law Court House - complete with a Clock Tower and a granite obelisk built in memory of Rajah Charles Brooke.

Across the river, is a good view of the majestic Astana (1870) – former palace of White Rajahs and the imposing State Assemble Building.  Take a short walk at the Waterfront or Main Bazaar for shopping and drop-in at the Chinese Museum.  The tour will end at the Sarawak Museum, which is acknowledged as one of the finest.  It is a treasure house of artifacts and exhibits which possess great archaeological and cultural significance.

At 16:00hrs, pick-up at the hotel (TBA) in Kuching and transfer by van for about 45 minutes to Santubong Village to board a motorized boat.   The cruise will pass along the Mangrove Forest with its rich flora & fauna and depending on the timing & tide, normally mud skippers, crabs, reptiles, monkeys and other wildlifes can be seen quite easily.

• Somewhere near the mouth of Santubong / Salak River, the Irrawaddy Dolphin are quite easily spotted during the dry season from April to
  November but less sightings during the wet season from December to March.
• Proceed along the Kuching Wetland National Park to look for the Proboscis Monkeys, then continue to cruise along the Mangrove Forest to
  look for Crocodiles. After dusk, proceed to where you can watch the night comes alive with the fireflies lighting up the night like fairyland,
  return to the Jetty, then by van to Kuching and drop-off at the hotel.

At 08:00hrs, depart from Kuching and transfer by van for about 45 minutes to Santubong Village to board a motorized boat.  The cruise will pass along the Mangrove Forest with its rich flora & fauna and depending on the timing & tide, normally mud skippers, crabs, reptiles, monkeys and other wildlifes can be seen quite easily.

• Somewhere near the mouth of Santubong / Salak River, the Irrawaddy Dolphin are quite easily spotted during the dry season from April to
      November but less sightings during the wet season from December to March.
• Proceed along the Kuching Wetland National Park to look for the Proboscis Monkeys before returning to the Jetty, then by van to Kuching and drop-off at the hotel.

Day 01

• At 14:30hrs, pick-up from the city hotel (TBA) and transfer 45 minutes by van to Santubong Jetty.  Proceed by speedboat to cruise along Buntal Santubong River to study the Mangrove Forest with its rich flora and fauna.  At the mouth of the Santubong River, look-out for the Irrawaddy Dolphin (rare & unusual mammals) which are quite.   Continue by speedboat to the Salak River passing by Salak Fishing Village, then to Kuching Wetland to look for the Proboscis Monkeys before heading toward the South China Sea to Satang Island.  Check-in at the Park Hut with very basis accommodation (Mattress, bed sheets, blankets, pillow) and common toilet facilities.   Depending on the tide, clients might be able to swim or snorkelling in the sea.   After dinner, briefing by the Park guide and to waiting for the turtles to come ashore to lay their eggs.  Visitors will be adviced to wait patiently for the Park guide to show the visitors the appropriate site to witness the turtles lay their eggs which will be collected the transferred to the Nursery.   Visitors might have the privilege to watch newly hatched baby turtle being released into the sea.  Be prepared for a late night and overnight at the Park Hut.  (D)

Day 02

• After breakfast, visitors are allow to have a swim or snorkelling before returning by speedboat to Santubong Jetty.  Return by van to
  Kuching and transfer to the hotel (TBA). (B)

At 08:00hrs, pick-up at the hotel (TBA) in Kuching and transfer by van for about 45 minutes to Santubong Village to board a motorized boat.  The cruise will pass along the Mangrove Forest with its rich flora & fauna and depending on the timing & tide, normally mud skippers, crabs, reptiles, monkeys and other wildlifes can be seen quite easily.

• Somewhere near the mouth of Santubong / Salak River, the Irrawaddy Dolphin are quite easily spotted during the dry season from April to
  November but less sightings during the wet season from December to March.
• Proceed along the Kuching Wetland National Park to look for the Proboscis Monkeys, then proceed to Satang Island where you can have a look at the Nursery (hatchery) where turtle eggs are kept.  After hatchery, the baby turtles are released into the sea.
• Depending on the tide, guest can proceed to do to look for the Proboscis Monkeys, then proceed to Satang Island where you can do snorkeling before returning by boat to the Jetty then by van to Kuching and drop-off at the hotel.   (L)

Morning, depart from Kuching for 60 minutes drive through picturesque countryside to reach Matang Wildlife.  Walk through the center to study the endangered wildlifes which are houses in large enclosed area of rainforest or spacious cages follow-by packed-lunch at a pleasant riverside spot.

Proceed to Kubah National Park which is about 15 minutes drive from Matang Wildlife Center.  Proceed for the Waterfall Trail which take about 90 minutes walk and enjoy a dip in the cool pool before return via the same trail.

At 16:30hrs, return by van to Kuching and transfer to the hotel.

Note:-   Dress casually, wear tennis shoes or thongs, bring along binocular, insect repellent and raincoat.

Mount Santubong is situated on the Damai peninsular about 35 km north of Kuching and take only about 45 minutes to reach from the Kuching city.  Although at only 810 metres high, Mt Santubong is a "single rise" mountain with a short range out of a relatively flat terrain by the sea, hence its impressive facade as you drive towards it from the city. In fact, it looks rather intimidating in part due to its extreme steep slope especially near its summit.

Start the climb at the base station of a canteen on the right side of the road as you approach the big D-A-M-A-I signboards, upon being questioned will inform you that the climb will take about 4 hours up and 2 hours downhill - a total of six hours - and does not include rest time. So advice is to start really early, say about 8 am and be at the canteen by 5pm, making it a total of 9 hours. This is because of the delightful waterfall and mountain streams along the way will entice you to go for a dip, and the rest stops along the way you will definitely need. and if it rains, as it often does in the tropics, thunderstorms, the jungle can be dark and miserable even at 3-4pm, if you are ''lost'' by 5pm, it can be a scary experience, there had been cases of this happening, with the climbers stranded till late night with search party looking for them.
Start the climb slowing at first and enjoy the amazing nature and the sound of the tropical jungle and mountain stream, to get your body into rhythm with the ascent. Ropes are strung along difficult and steep stretches, and often you have to clamber over huge uneven boulders the size of chairs or even bigger. On rainy days, these boulders, often covered with moss, are treacherously slippery. At the final approach to the summit, the ascent is practically perpenticular, but ladder are strung, it is like rock climbing1

A word of caution, Mt Santubong is not for the couch potato and the unfit and those who hate trekking on slippery rocks and fording muddy stream, there will be tumbles, bruises, cuts and even insect (ants, spiders) bites (surprisingly no mosquitos!), so wear a pair of walking shoes with good grip. and bring al least two large bottles of drinking water per person. Bring bananas and fruits so you can throw away skins, and not plastic wrappers of candies or chocolates (unless you throw them into your own bag, remember the motto: Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints).
For those who persevere to the summit , the reward is a panoramic views of Kuching city in the distance and the surrounding area of Damai peninsular, the South China Sea, and of course the cool breeze. For those who do not want the rigour of climbing, a delightful trek to the rushing mountain stream or waterfall, still require 2 hours one-way, for a swim and picnic or barbecue is highly recommended.

Morning, depart for about 60 minutes drive from Kuching to reach Kampung Bengoh.  The journey passes through scenic countryside of rice fields, small, scale rubber, cocoa, pepper farms which intermingle with forest, rivers and mountain ranges. You will alight at Bengoh, a Bidayuh village and the staging point for your adventure.  Here you’ll be given paddling instructions and safety briefing before proceeding down some steps to a small stream to embark on the kayaking adventure.  This shaded stream with overhanging jungle foliage, steep banks, a bridge, is the starting point for your kayaking which meanders for a short distance before entering the vista of Sg. Sarawak Kiri.  A quarter of the way paddling down-river, we alight at Kampung Canu just after the pedestrian suspension bridge, visit this delightful Bidayuh village with picnic-lunch being served.  We will continue our relaxing journey paddling down-river and making a stop by a sandy bank beneath soaring limestone hills.  We will also experience an exciting Class 1 to 2 (depending on the water level) rapid and passing beneath a huge rock outcrop.  The trip ends at Kampung Semadang before returning by van to Kuching.   (L)

Morning, depart for about 60 minutes drive from Kuching to reach Kampung Bengoh.  The journey passes through scenic countryside of rice fields, small, scale rubber, cocoa, pepper farms which intermingle with forest, rivers and mountain ranges. You will alight at Bengoh, a Bidayuh village and the staging point for your adventure.  Here you’ll be given paddling instructions and safety briefing before proceeding down some steps to a small stream to embark on the kayaking adventure.  This shaded stream with overhanging jungle foliage, steep banks, a bridge, is the starting point for your kayaking which meanders for a short distance before entering the vista of Sg. Sarawak Kiri.  A quarter of the way paddling down-river, we alight at Kampung Canu just after the pedestrian suspension bridge, visit this delightful Bidayuh village with picnic-lunch being served.  We will continue our relaxing journey paddling down-river and making a stop by a sandy bank beneath soaring limestone hills.  We will also experience an exciting Class 1 to 2 (depending on the water level) rapid and passing beneath a huge rock outcrop.  The trip ends at Kampung Semadang before returning by van to Kuching.   (L)

Located about 34km from the city, the award winning Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) is a refreshing and unique “living museum” sitting on a sprawling 17 - acre site at the foothills of the legendary Mount Santubong.  It has 7 representative ethnic houses - Bidayuh Longhouse, Iban Longhouse the Penan Hut, the Orang Ulu Longhouse, the Melanau House, the Malay House and Chinese Farm House.

These houses are built according to authentic styles and replete with real, traditional artifacts.  SCV is known as a “living museum” because natives live in its houses and make handicrafts.  A trip here will enable you to gain a rather comprehensive insight into the colourful traditional and cultures of the various races in Sarawak.  Watch how the womenfolk make intricate bead-necklaces and baskets, observe their traditional cooking methods, admire the refined skills of their male counterpart in handling the deadly blowpipe, making the Parang ilang (ceremonial sword) or casting their fishing nets into the man-made lake.

SCV also has an air-conditioned theatre where daily “live performances” highlighting the many colourful dances of the people of Sarawak are presented.

The Semenggoh Wildlife Centre is located about 22km from Kuching.  It is the only one of its kind in Sarawak.  Set up in 1975, this 653 hectare of virgin forest is home to orang utans and some other animals.


To get to the centre involves a 30 - minutes drive by car from the city and a 1.6km walk (20 minutes) which snakes through lush tropical rainforest.   This tour provides an opportunity of a lifetime to observe how the orang utans are being rehabilitated and trained to fend for themselves before being released into the wild.  Visitors are allowed to study and observe the orang utans at a distance.

Day 01

• At 08:30hrs, depart from the hotel in Kuching by van to Mongkos Bidayuh village which is located near the Sarawak-Kalimantan border, 103 kilometres from Kuching. Along the way stop at the colourful native market in the small town of  Serian Bazaar to visit the colorful native markets where jungle produce are being displayed and to buy some gifts for the longhouse.
• At 12:00hrs, depart by coach for Mongkos Village which is located near the Sarawak-Kalimantan border. Mongkos Village is a thriving
  rural community and home to one of the few remaining traditional Bidayuh Longhouses in Sarawak. Traditionally, they lived in longhouses but nowadays, more Bidayuh settlement consist of individual houses instead of longhouses. Upon arrival at the 24-door traditional longhouse which is made of wood and bamboo, proceed for a guided tour and learn about the history of the longhouse. Enjoy a Bidayuh-style lunch, free to meet local villagers and learn about the Bidayuh way of life. Proceed to explore the surrounding farms (ric field, pepper, rubber, cocoa, fruits, vegetable garden and visit the “Batu Kapal”. In the evening, there will be a cultural performances and entertainment, follow by presentation of gifts to the Longhouse. Mosquito nets, mattresses, pillows and blankets will be provided for the overnight stay at the Longhouse. (LD).

Day 02

• Breakfast, at 08:30hrs, depart for a trekking along a natural trail, passing through the farms, secondary forest, stream before reaching a
  small waterfall. Continue the walk to reach a nice picnic spot by the stream for a native style lunch. Return to the village, say goodbye to the longhouse dwellers, depart by coach for Kuching and transfer to your hotel in Kuching.   (BL)

Morning, depart from Kuching by van / coach to Serian Bazaar to visit the native market, then proceed to Mongkos Bidayuh village which is located near the Sarawak-Kalimantan border, 103 kilometres from Kuching. Along the way stop at the colourful native market in the small town of Serian (optional) where a variety of jungle produce such as edible ferns, bamboo shoots and tropical fruits are on display.  Mongkos is a thriving rural community and home to one of the few remaining traditional Bidayuh longhouses in Sarawak. The Bidayuh or Land Dayak are the second largest Dayak tribe in Sarawak. Traditionally they lived in longhouses but nowadays most Bidayuh settlements consist of individual houses rather than longhouses.  Upon arrival at the 24-door traditional longhouse which is made of wood and bamboo, proceed for a guided tour and learn about the history of the longhouse.  Proceed for a tour of the village, meet local villagers and learn about the Bidayuh way of life.   Depart to explore the surrounding farms and trek into the forest to visit a waterfall or the stream with picnic native style lunch provided .   Return to the longhouse, then by van to Kuching via the same route and transfer to the hotel.   (L)

The history of modern Sarawak began when an English adventurer James Brooke sailed up the Sarawak river in his schooner in 1839.  Retrace this historic route with a boat ride down this same river which still bustles with its charm.

The trip also offers a panoramic view of the fast developing Kuching City, where the presence of old buildings standing amidst modern ones give the place a quaint character.  Although Kuching has undergone much development over the years, its Waterfront still retain its old charm.  This contrasting picture is readily apparent with a river cruise where one will notice the commercial growth on one side of the river and the idyllic village lifestyle on the other.

The cruise passes through the Waterfront Esplanade, the many historical and beautiful landmarks such as the Fort Margherita, the Astana, State Assemble Building - Domes Mosque, Brooke Dockyards, traditional Malay houses built on stilts and a Chinese fishing village.

The history of modern Sarawak began when an english adventurer James Brooke sailed up the Sarawak river in his schooner in 1839.  Retrace this historic route with a (Traditional Boat) boat ride down this same river which still bustles with its charm.

The trip also offers a panoramic view of the fast developing Kuching City, where the presence of old buildings standing amidst modern ones give the place a quaint character.  Although Kuching has undergone much development over the years, its Waterfront still retain its old charm.  This contrasting picture is readily apparent with a river cruise where one will notice the commercial growth on one side of the river and the idyllic village lifestyle on the other.

The cruise passes through the Waterfront Esplanade, the many historical and beautiful landmarks such as the Fort Margherita, the Astana, State Assemble Building - Domes Mosque, Brooke Dockyards, traditional Malay houses built on stilts and a Chinese fishing village and return to the hotel.

Day 01

• At 08:30hrs, pick-up from the hotel in Kuching, depart by van for about 03 hours to a small coastal town (Sematan).  The journey
  passes through scenic countryside, rice fields, rubber, cocoa, pepper plantation which intermingles with luxuriant tropical forest.  Along the route, visit Lundu Town before arrival at Sematan for lunch and proceed to Telok Melano Village.
• Depart by boat for about 20 minutes to Tanjung Dato National Park for check-in at the Hostel.  
• Explore the surroundings, visit the turtle hatchery or just relax at the beach before dinner at the Park Headquarters.
• After dark, go for a night walk and search for wildlifes such a wild bear, civet cat and other nocturnal creatures.   Continue the tour along the beach to see if any turtles have come ashore to nest, (no guarantee).   Overnight at the hostel.   (LD)

Day 02

• After breakfast, go for trekking into the forest along Pasir Antu Laut trail to look for Gibbons, banded Languor,  Hornbills, etc
  before ending up at the beach.   At 11:00hrs, return by boat to Telok Melano, then to Sematan for lunch at a local cafeteria and return to Kuching.   (BL)

Day 01

• At 08:30hrs, pick-up from the hotel in Kuching, depart by van for about 03 hours to a small coastal town (Sematan).  The journey passes through scenic countryside, rice fields, rubber, cocoa, pepper plantation which intermingles with luxuriant tropical forest.  Along the route, visit Lundu Town before arrival at Sematan for lunch and proceed to Telok Melano Village.
• Depart by boat for about 20 minutes to Tanjung Dato National Park for check-in at the Hostel.  
• Explore the surroundings, visit the turtle hatchery or just relax at the beach before dinner at the Park Headquarters.
• After dark, go for a night walk and search for wildlifes such a wild bear, civet cat and other nocturnal creatures.   Continue the tour along the beach to see if any turtles have come ashore to nest, (no guarantee).   Overnight at the hostel.   (LD)

Day 02

• After breakfast, go for trekking into the forest along Pasir Antu Laut trail to look for Gibbons, banded Languor,  Hornbills, etc before ending up at the beach for a swim.   Return via the same route before proceeding to Turtle Beach to observe the hugh boulders found along the coast.  Have a late lunch at the Park Headquarters and if the tide is low, go for snorkelling near Telok Upas or just relax at the beach.
• After dinner, go for a short night walk to search for the nocturnal creatures and overnight at the Hostel.   (BLD)

Day 03

• After breakfast, free & easy, relax at the beach or go swimming.   At 11:00hrs, depart by boat to Telok Melano Village, then to Sematan
  for lunch at a local cafeteria and return to Kuching.   (BL)

Morning, depart from Kuching for a 45 minute drive through the picturesque countryside, passing farms, fish ponds and orchards to reach the outskirts of Bau, a former gold mining centre and to see the extraordinary landscape of the limestone karst. Upon reaching our destination, you will given a safety briefing before proceeding to visit the 02 caves.

The Wind Cave is a dramatic contrast consisting of multiple river passages through the rock leading to an entrance on the far side of the hill overlooking the Sarawak River.   A raised wooden walkway leads through the cave giving a close up view of the bats roosting nearby and to look for cave dwelling insects

The Fairy Cave is the largest cave entrance in the Kuching area and is a few  minutes away from Wind Cave by coach. Access requires a bit of exertion but is safe and is by way of concrete steps rising about 100 feet with a further set of wooden steps to the main chamber. The roof of the chamber towers above you as you enter through a small side passage. This enormous space was carved out from the rock by the action of water with the stalactites, stalagmites and columns which adorn the chamber having been formed subsequently and return via same route to Kuching and transfer
to  the hotel.