6-Day Sarawak Secrets & Santubong Mangrove Cruise
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Experience the best of Borneo on this 6-day Sarawak tour!
Learn about the history of Sarawak and discover the areas rich flora and fauna. Meet with the Ibans, tribal people who live in longhouses reputed to be the most formidable headhunters on the island of Borneo. Now the Ibans of today are a generous, hospitable and placid people.
You'll have the chance to meet some locals and go on several boat tours and walks that will allow you to discover the diverse wildlife that lives in this area.
Learn about the history of Sarawak and discover the areas rich flora and fauna. Meet with the Ibans, tribal people who live in longhouses reputed to be the most formidable headhunters on the island of Borneo. Now the Ibans of today are a generous, hospitable and placid people.
You'll have the chance to meet some locals and go on several boat tours and walks that will allow you to discover the diverse wildlife that lives in this area.
Itinerary
Day 1
Begin Your Sarawak Tour
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Explore this quaint city on foot or take a boat along the Sarawak River. The city of Kuching is divided by the Sarawak River and connected by the "Harmony Bridge", designed to the idea of Yin and Yang: an S-shaped, curved bridge with two masts, inclined in opposite directions, symbolizes the balance of cultures living together. Several resting areas invite you to enjoy a spectacular panoramic view over the river and the city.
Accommodation
Pullman Kuching★5 star
Activities
Free Time in KuchingOptional Activity
Transportations
Minivan from Kuching International Airport to Pullman Kuching
Destinations
Bahagian Kuching
Kuching
Day 2
Kuching Sightseeing
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Start a comprehensive historical tour of the main places of interest in Kuching, including the South Municipal Hall, the gigantic cat statue greeting visitors to China Town and the Tua Pek Kong Temple. Visit an exhibition of “Urang Sarawak”, ranging from Sarawak’s Paleolithic ages to recent history. Then the Civic Centre Tower, drive through Malay villages with traditional houses built on stilts, walk along Gambier Street, and visit Kuching waterfront.
Accommodation
Pullman Kuching★5 star
Activities
Cat Statue
Tua Pek Kong Temple
Urang Sarawak Exhibition
Kuching State Civic Centre
Kuching Waterfront Esplanade
Restaurants
Pullman Kuching
Transportations
Minivan from Pullman Kuching to Pullman Kuching
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Bahagian Kuching
Kuching
Day 3
Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
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Visit the Semenggoh Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. The entire facility occupies an area of 740 acres, the only remaining green belt near the city which acts as a sanctuary for orangutans. The main attraction is the rehabilitation centre, a temporary home for displaced orangutans. Take a walk on the trails and try to spot semi-wild orangutans. There are feeding times scheduled every day at the feeding platform. Then, depart for Batang Ai Longhouse Resort.
Accommodation
Aiman Batang Ai Resort & Retreat★4 star
Activities
Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Restaurants
Pullman Kuching
Transportations
Minivan from Kuching to Batang Ai Dam
Boat from Aiman Batang Ai Resort & Retreat Boat Jetty to Aiman Batang Ai Resort & Retreat
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Bahagian Kuching
Siburan
Bahagian Sri Aman
Day 4
Iban Longhouse in Lemanak River
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Return to the mainland for the transfer to the Lemanak River to board native longboats to visit an Iban Longhouse. The highlight of the tour is the traditional welcome with maidens in ceremonial regalia and the Ngajat dance. Tuak, the local rice wine is served and you will have a chance to try your hand at handling the blowpipe. Lunch at the longhouse before returning to the city, arriving late evening.
Accommodation
Pullman Kuching★5 star
Activities
Iban Longhouse
Transportations
Boat from Aiman Batang Ai Resort & Retreat to Batang Ai Dam
Minivan from Batang Ai Dam to Iban Longhouse Lemanak
Minivan from Iban Longhouse Lemanak to Pullman Kuching
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Bahagian Sri Aman
Lubok Antu
Bahagian Kuching
Day 5
Santubong Mangrove Cruise & National Park
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Continue your Sarawak tour today by taking a boat ride to the estuarine of Santubong River. Santubong National Park comprises mainly of saline mangroves including an extensive network of waterways and tidal creeks which form an important spawning ground for fish and prawn species. There is diverse wildlife including proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, monitor lizard, various wading birds and the very rare lesser adjutant stork.
Accommodation
Pullman Kuching★5 star
Activities
Boat Ride on Santubong River and Salak River
Santubong National Park
Mount Santubong
Restaurants
Pullman Kuching
Transportations
Minivan from Santubong National Park to Pullman Kuching
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Bahagian Kuching
Kuching
Day 6
Bako Park and Departure
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Depart for Bako National Park. This is the oldest national park, which offers the perfect introduction to the Sarawak forest and wildlife. Bako’s mangrove forest is home to the proboscis monkey, found only in Borneo. Other species found here are the long-tailed macaques, silver leaf monkeys, monitor lizards and bearded pigs. After lunch you'll return to Kuching in the afternoon or transfer to airport for your onward flight. This is the end of your Sarawak tour!
Activities
Bako National Park
Restaurants
Pullman Kuching
Transportations
Minivan from Pullman Kuching to Bako National Park
Minivan from Bako National Park to Kuching
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Bahagian Kuching
Included in Price
- 5 nights accommodation
- 11 activities
- 5 breakfasts and 2 lunches
- Airport transfer
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entrance fees
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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