Experience Tours
About Sarawak
Sarawak, fondly known as the Land of the Hornbills, is Malaysia’s largest state, situated on the island of Borneo. Renowned for its breathtaking rainforests, vibrant cultural heritage and extraordinary biodiversity, Sarawak offers an unrivalled blend of ecological treasures and living traditions. Its capital city, Kuching, is a lively gateway where history, culture and modernity converge.
Tour Packages
Kuching City Tour
Kuching blends rich heritage with cosmopolitan charm. Discover historical and modern landmarks such as the Oldest City Mosque, Tua Pek Kong Temple, colonial icons like the Square Tower and contemporary structures including the State Legislative Assembly building and the Golden Bridge over the Kuching Waterfront. The city’s iconic cat statues greet visitors throughout the centre, which is also home to the Main Bazaar, Chinatown and the Borneo Cultures Museum. Shop for unique souvenirs including indigenous woodcarvings, colourful pua kumbu ceremonial cloth, Sarawak pottery and edible bird’s nests. Don’t miss Sarawak’s famous kek lapis – beautifully layered cakes in a variety of flavours, often purchased as gifts.
Borneo Cultures Museum
This modern five-storey museum showcases Sarawak’s rich cultural heritage. Its design reflects traditional crafts and cultural motifs, creating a vibrant hub for social and cultural exchange.
- Level 1 – Auditorium, function rooms, reception, restaurant and gift shop.
- Level 2 – Children’s Gallery with a “Love Our Rivers” sustainability theme, plus the Arts and Crafts Gallery offering hands-on experiences with traditional crafts, music and dance.
- Level 3 – “In Harmony with Nature” immersive gallery exploring the relationship between local communities and the environment.
- Level 4 – “Time Changes” exhibition highlighting archaeological discoveries and Sarawak’s historical evolution, ideal for school groups.
- Level 5 – “Objects of Desire” gallery displaying Sarawak’s finest artefacts renowned for their intricate craftsmanship.
Morning Dolphin Spotting Cruise
Cruise through the mouth of the Santubong River in search of the elusive Irrawaddy (snub-fin) dolphin, which inhabits rivers, estuaries and coastal waters. Santubong is one of the best locations to view these rare mammals, often seen swimming gracefully near fishing boats or playing in open waters. Keep watch for proboscis monkeys, saltwater crocodiles and sea eagles. The cruise also ventures up the Salak River, offering a glimpse of a traditional stilted fishing village.
Sarawak Cultural Village
Known as the “Living Museum”, this award-winning attraction presents a kaleidoscope of Sarawak’s cultures and time-honoured traditions. Explore authentic replicas of seven ethnic houses – the Chinese Farm House, Malay Stilted House, Melanau Tall House, Penan Hut and the Iban, Bidayuh and Orang Ulu longhouses. Witness live demonstrations of beadwork, wood and bamboo carving, pua weaving and straw weaving. Before leaving, enjoy a vibrant cultural performance at the Village Theatre.
Semenggoh Wildlife Centre
In this 653-hectare forest reserve, orangutans roam freely as they are trained to survive in the wild. Watch their treetop acrobatics, nest-building and feeding behaviour while guides share insights into these remarkable primates – aptly known as “men of the forest”.
Feeding times: 0900–1000 hrs / 1500–1600 hrs
Note: Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Guides will do their utmost to locate animals but cannot be held liable for absence due to weather or other factors beyond control.
Crocodile Farm & Mini Zoo
Set amid lush greenery, this sanctuary houses more than 1,000 saltwater and freshwater crocodiles in habitats designed to mimic the wild. Watch their powerful feeding displays and encounter other residents including bearcats, pythons, peacocks, otters and the gigantic Arapaima gigas, the world’s largest freshwater fish.
Feeding times: 1130 hrs / 1500 hrs
Annah Rais Longhouse
Annah Rais, one of Sarawak’s iconic Bidayuh longhouses, lies about 100 kilometres east of Kuching. This community showcases magnificent bamboo architecture and offers visitors an exclusive glimpse into traditional village life – rice pounding, winnowing, intricate basket weaving and bamboo carving. Its most notable structure is the Baruk, or head house, once used as a defensive fort, where sacred war drums and relics remain.
Fairy & Wind Cave
Marvel at the Fairy Cave’s three-storey high chamber, where sunlight illuminates mesmerising stalactites and stalagmites. Then explore the Wind Cave, a tunnel-like cavern once an underground river, now home to bats and swiftlets. Keep an eye out for the delicate nests clinging to the cave walls.
Kubah National Park
Just 20 kilometres from Kuching, Kubah National Park is an idyllic day-trip destination. Wander through scenic rainforests with waterfalls, streams and 93 palm species. The Waterfall Trail winds through mixed dipterocarp forest, swampy terrain and wild durian trees, ending at a dramatic 10-metre cascade and its inviting jungle pool.
Matang Wildlife Centre
Within Kubah National Park lies the Matang Wildlife Centre, a 179-hectare sanctuary for endangered animals undergoing rehabilitation. Visitors gain insight into Sarawak’s remarkable wildlife, including sun bears, sambar deer and civet cats. The centre also houses three large aviaries with sea eagles, hornbills and other birds, and runs eco-tourism projects such as the Heart-to-Heart Orangutan Training Programme.
Gunung Gading National Park
This national park is home to the world’s largest flower – the Rafflesia. When in bloom it can reach three feet across and emits a pungent odour to attract pollinators. A wooden walkway leads you through dense tropical forest where squirrels dart and, with luck, you might glimpse the rare white-crested hornbill.
Bako National Park
Bako, Sarawak’s oldest national park, introduces visitors to a rich tapestry of forests and wildlife. Trek past jungle streams, waterfalls, intriguing plant life and coastline dotted with coves and beaches. Spot proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, bearded pigs and monitor lizards. Marvel at dramatic sandstone formations, including the famous frog-shaped sea stack.
Sarawak Sunset River Cruise (Ticket only)
Cruise along the Sarawak River, retracing James Brooke’s first arrival, as the sun sets over the city. Take in sights such as the Waterfront, Brooke Dockyard, Malay Kampung, Fort Margherita, Astana, Square Tower, vibrant fishing boats and grand riverside mansions – a living panorama of Kuching’s rich history.
Bengoh Dam Hiking
Escape to Bengoh Dam in rural Padawan, about an hour from Kuching. Glide across the pristine lake before trekking beneath towering trees, crossing bamboo bridges and climbing ridges to reach the spectacular Pe’an and Susung waterfalls. After a refreshing dip, continue to Kampung Sting for an uphill hike and panoramic views before lunch. Whether seasoned or new to hiking, the trails reward you with lush rainforest scenery, cascading waterfalls and – if you’re lucky – glimpses of unique wildlife.
