BORNEO - SARAWAK TOUR PACKAGES

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Our objective is to ensure that every visit by our clients to Malaysia is a memorable travelling experience. Our experienced professional guides will help you see, feel, listen and taste our uniquely natural attractions of Peninsular Malaysia & Borneo.

Borneo's unique geographical features, virgin tropical rainforests, beautiful islands and sandy beaches, monumental caves, and towering mountains makes Borneo the ideal destination for the perfect getaway for everyone! Experience the thrill of tracking in the tropical rainforest, climbing Mt Kinabalu ; Borneo's tallest mountain peak, exploring the world's largest caves system in Mulu or dive in the warm waters of Borneo and be dazzled with the rich underwater life that Borneo has to offer! Not forgetting memorable experiences from bird watching, visiting traditional "kampong" and ethnic villages and much more!

SARAWAK

Sarawak, the largest state in Malaysia, is situated on the island of Borneo and jointly with Sabah forms the East Malaysia. Separated from peninsular Malaysia by the South China Sea. Sarawak itself is divided into nine divisions, Kuching, Sri Aman, Sibu, Miri, Limbang Sarikei, Kapit, Samarahan and Bintulu.

There are several ethnic groups in Sarawak with different languages, cultures and lifestyles. The Ibans form major ethnic group. The people of Sarawak practice varieties of religions that include, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and other.

Sarawak is an enjoyable and interesting tourism destination with Kuching, the Capital of Sarawak, is the ideal base to start exploring. Going through the city will take you on a cultural journey as Kuching has many beautifully landscaped parks and gardens, historical buildings which the Old Court House Complex, the Clock Tower, traditional Chinese shop houses, the Istana, Kuching Waterfront, various Chinese Temples, Churches, the Civic Centre, The State mosque and the Sarawak Museum. The Old Court house Complex is now used as the Sarawak Tourism Complex that also houses the visitors Information Centre.

One of Sarawak’s historical building is the residence of the Head of state today, the Istana, was a bridal gift by Rajah Charles Brooke to his wife Ranee Margaret. It is situated at the Sarawak River Bank.

Some of Sarawak’s own national parks are Bako, Gunung Gading, Kubah, Mulu, Niah and several others. A tour to Bako National Park, home of the proboscis monkey, takes about 45 minutes drive from the city and 25 minutes by boat. You will have a chance to see some wildlife like the long-tailed macaque and silver leaf monkeys, wild boar, squirrels and monitor lizards, if you are lucky, it is a tropical rain forest with various types of flora and fauna.

The Park is situated 120km away and takes about 2 hours drive from Kuching, consisting of a rugged complex of mountains made up of several peaks, the highest at 906 meters. The mountain is a dominant landmark and the whole region is of outstanding beauty. Discover the abundance of Botanical Treasures where numerous species plant, birds and animals live in this rainforest. Look out for RAFFLESIA- The world’s largest flower, which measures about a diameter of one metre when it blooms. However there is no specific flowering season and each flower blooms last only a few days. Then climb to the waterfall.

With six jungle trails and a path leads to the summit of Gunung Serapi, Kubah National Park is accessible on a day trip journey. It has crystal clear streams, small waterfall and bathing pools where you are able to enjoy the cool water when bathing there. Some species of amphibians and reptiles can be found in the forest as well as wild orchids.

Taking a 55-minutes flight from Kuching to Miri and proceed on a connecting 30-minutes flight to reach the famous Mulu National Park. A tour to the four show caves which include the Deer Cave, Langs Cave, Wind Cave and Clearwater Cave is the highlight of the Mulu National Park tour where you can experience to see bats coming out from Langs cave in the evening. You may experience the cool, crystal clear water from the stream at Clearwater Cave. With a length of 600 meters, width of 450 meters and height of 100 meters, the Sarawak Chamber in Mulu is regarded as the world’s largest cave chamber.

Niah National Park was formed in 1974 and is regarded as one of the largest limestone caves in the world with the paintings in the wall and boat-shaped coffins found there indicated that the cave is about 45,000 years old. It is situated at the south of the Oil Town,  Miri.

An award-winning living museum, the Sarawak Cultural village offers the introduction to the local cultures and lifestyles of the ethnic groups in Sarawak. You will experience visiting the Iban, Bidayuh and Orang Ulu longhouses, the Penan jungle settlement, the Melanau tall-house, the Malay house where all these houses are staffed with members of each ethnic groups with their traditional costumes and daily activities.

Situated about 32 km away from Kuching is the popular tourists’ attraction, the Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation centre. This is where the Orang Utans are trained on independent survival in the wild. The era set free in this forest reserved but frequently come back for their meals. During fritting season, some might not come back for meals. This indicates a good sign that they are able to survive independently.

Why not take a trip for a longhouse tour when you in SARAWAK? Take a trip by land for about a three hours journey then the boat to reach the longhouses. You will never expect to be warmly welcomed by the longhouse folks. The highlight of the tours is the traditional welcome dances. “Ngajat” in full ceremonial regalia and rice wine drinking session ”Tuak” before retiring for the night. Stay for a night or two to before retiring for the night. Stay for a night or two to experience the culture and lifestyle of the longhouse folk.

Do make Kuching, Sarawak as your holiday destinations. You will never expect the many good things that you can experience and enjoy during your stay here. With the accommodation facilities available in the heart of the city you will have the chance to shop around as the shopping centers are mostly within walking distance from hotels.