Sarawak Tour

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Tour Code: ODY-MY-006

Destination: Malaysia

Duration5 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style City Break

About This Trip

Sarawak, one of Indonesia's Bornean states, has its capital in Kuching. It is known for its many different biological and tribal cultures, all of which will be explored on this tour. Take a guided tour to see the city’s top attractions, like the Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, Sarawak Museum, and State Mosque. Go on an adventure to Bako National Park and see the long-nosed monkeys that are unique to the island of Borneo. Spend the day trekking through the tropical rainforests. Finally, stop by the Sarawak Culture Village to get a glimpse into the lives of the various ethnic groups. Some fun, traditional activities will also be available for your participation.

Itinerary Summary

DAY

PLACE

HIGHLIGHTS
1

Kuching

Arrival
2

Kuching

Kuching City Highlights, Sarawak River Boat Trip
3

Kuching

Bako National Park
4

Kuching

Sarawak Cultural Village, Folk Activities Experience
5

Kuching

Departure

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival, Kuching
Welcome to the paradise of cat lover - Kuching! The word “Kuching” means cat in the Malay language. Upon arrival, our representative will greet you and escort you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to relax and recover from jet lag.
- Kuching
Day 2: Kuching City Tour
After breakfast, start your exploration in Kuching. Touring around this sophisticated Malaysian city, you will get along fine with it. Attractions include lively Chinatown, the well-preserved Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple decorated with dragons, various cat-shaped statues that can be found everywhere, the Civic Centre Viewing Platform and the world-renowned Sarawak Museum.
After that, return via the gold-domed State Mosque and pass through the bustling streets lined with old shops filled with handicrafts and spice shops with spicy aromas. You also have the chance to view the heritage buildings of the White Rajah era, the Pavilion, the Square Tower, the Court House, the Charles Brooke Monument, and the Post Office along the way back. Then appreciate the Astana across the river at the Kuching Waterfront, which has a love story behind the old building.
Afterward, continue to take a boat to cruise on the Sarawak River. Rivers crisscross the jungle across the residential area. This is a great way to enjoy the natural beauty while you're close to the local life.
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- Kuching
Day 3: Kuching in Nature
In the early morning, you will proceed to the Bako National Park. It's a gateway to the jungle.
Today's tour will give you a chance to encounter with the park's popular star - proboscis monkey and other animals, including silvered langurs (leaf monkeys), long-tailed macaque monkeys, wild boars, flying squirrels and monitor lizards as well as hundreds of different bird species. Besides that, you can also appreciate fascinating plants, such as mangroves, strangling figs, carnivorous pitcher plants and symbiotic ant plants, etc.
In Bako, there are rainforests, rugged hills, secluded beach, and unique coastline. Stroll along well-marked trails, and seek your true nature in tranquility.
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- Kuching
Day 4: Kuching Culture Experience
This morning, depart for the Sarawak Cultural Village, which is known as the living museum in Sarawak. It displays local culture and lifestyle, and many ethnic groups still live here. You will appreciate its traditional buildings, distinctive cultural performances, or the processes of making handcrafts.
Some activities with ethnic characteristics are also worth to experience, such as throwing Malay spinning top, shooting Penan blowpipe or picking out a tune on Orang Ulu sape (a traditional plucked lute chordophone instrument in Borneo).
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- Kuching
Day 5: Kuching, Departure
Have some free time before being transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
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