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Kuching

One of our fave cities for a nature getaway. Cool rainforest adventures, rescued Orangutans and lost tribes.
One of our fave cities for a nature getaway. Cool rainforest adventures, rescued Orangutans and lost tribes.
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The 8 things you can’t miss

Kayak through lush rainforest
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Kayak through lush rainforest
One of our fave! Jungle kayaking + yummy meal with the heartfelt Orang Ulu tribe
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Spot rare Irrawady dolphins
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Spot rare Irrawady dolphins
Take a boat trip to spot (ethically) the world's sweetest & endangered dolphins
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Try Sarawak Laksa
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Try Sarawak Laksa
Get a local guide to show you the hidden food gems, so you don't miss anything!
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Visit rescued Orangutans, ethically!
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Visit rescued Orangutans, ethically!
Semenggoh is one of Asia’s best spots to see rescued Orangutans ethically.
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Learn Kuching's Palm Sugar Tradition
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Learn Kuching's Palm Sugar Tradition
Very heartfelt! A rare peek at how wild mangrove sugar is made by a local family
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See wildlife at Bako National Park
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See wildlife at Bako National Park
Go to Bako with a naturalist guide, to spot wildlife & hear their stories!
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Bidayuh homestay
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Bidayuh homestay
Stay with a local family to understand Bidayuh culture. We didn't want to leave!
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Visit a real Longhouse, not the touristy ones
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Visit a real Longhouse, not the touristy ones
Many longhouses are now only for tourists, but a few real ones remain.
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Orangutan cradling its young in a tree canopy, limbs gripping a trunk on a wildlife-spotting tour at Bako National Park, Kuching
Clifftop view over a quiet tropical shoreline with dense green forest, sandy inlets and jade-green water from a rocky outcrop
Green snake coiled on a branch among leaves in Bako National Park, Kuching on a naturalist-led wildlife spotting trip
Wild monkey with an alert face perched on a wooden rail in Bako National Park, Kuching during a naturalist-led wildlife walk
Orangutan reaching from a tree branch through dense green leaves in Bako National Park, Kuching, Sarawak
Close-up of a bright green tree snake resting on a branch beside leaves in Bako National Park, Kuching, Sarawak
WELCOME BAKO NATIONAL PARK sign at a riverside jetty in Kuching, Sarawak, where a naturalist-led wildlife trip begins
Small brown primate with large eyes perched on tree bark among tropical leaves at Bako National Park near Kuching
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4.9 (101)
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7 hrs
|Up to 14 guests
Bako National Park | Spot Wildlife with a Naturalist Guide
“Showed us all the good spots as well as the animals I wasnt even expecting to see”
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Irrawaddy dolphin surfacing and splashing in the water during a half-day cruise near Kuching, Sarawak
Boat bow view heading along a calm mangrove-lined river near Kuching, Sarawak during wildlife conservation
Crocodile resting on a muddy shoreline with surrounding vegetation during a Borneo wildlife and conservation visit in Kuching
Two travellers smiling and waving from a boat deck on a mangrove river near Kuching, Sarawak during a conservation day
Two dolphins surfacing and splashing in the water near Kuching during a wildlife safari, captured as they lift their heads
Guide standing on a motorboat at a riverside jetty, with forest banks stretching across the water on a Kuching trip
View from a boat over a mangrove river with dense trees along the banks during a Kuching Borneo wildlife and conservation day
Smiling travellers waving from a boat on a dolphin-focused full-day Borneo wildlife and conservation day in Kuching
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4.9 (101)
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3.5 hrs
|Up to 8 guests
Half-Day Irrawaddy Dolphin Cruise
“so lucky to see the dolphins for a few seconds”
Worker at Tanoti Crafts in Kuching pours palm sap beneath the stilt-house roof, filling jars for the palm sugar process
Golden palm sugar syrup poured from a ladle into a large cauldron during a Tanoti Crafts workshop in Kuching
Worker crouched by a large cauldron, boiling palm sap under a bamboo shelter in Kuching, Sarawak workshop
Tanoti Crafts artisan in a tropical grove near Kuching, carrying gathered sugar palm fruit for Sarawak palm sugar tradition
Tanoti Crafts participant walking through a palm grove near Kuching, carrying a sugar palm harvest bundle for palm sugar
Hosted by Tanoti Crafts, palm sugar is stirred at a large cauldron in a rustic Sarawak workshop in Kuching
Brown palm-sugar syrup in a metal pot, warmed over stones in a Sarawak craft setting from Tanoti Crafts in Kuching
Cluster of dark sugar palm fruit hanging from a tree in Kuching, showcasing the ingredients behind Sarawak palm sugar tradition
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5.0 (10)
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3 hrs
|Up to 4 guests
Uncover Kuching's Palm Sugar Tradition with a Local Family
“Our driverguide was very knowledgeable and interesting”
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Two cyclists posing by bicycles on the Kuching riverfront at golden hour, with the sun setting across the water
Cyclist in a helmet and red top carrying a bicycle through a narrow lane between pastel buildings in Kuching
Cyclists with bikes ride along a quiet Kuching street beside a sprawling tree during the Paradesa Borneo bike tour
Man in a small wooden boat on a Malaysian river with a long steel bridge and city skyline under a bright blue sky
Two cyclists posing with touring bikes on a sunny waterfront promenade in Kuching during a Paradesa Borneo bike tour
Wooden boardwalk down a lane in Kuching with hanging laundry on both sides and small shopfronts along the path
Open-air cycling break in Kuching: two riders smiling at a table with drinks as bicycles wait beside them at a busy junction
Cyclists pause beside a grand waterfront building in Kuching at sunset during Paradesa Borneo’s evening cycling ride
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4.6 (10)
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3 hrs
|Up to 7 guests
Kuching at Sunset | Cycling, Sampan & Dinner
“great food at hawker stalls and restaurants along the way”
Saloma in a bright red longhouse dress standing among woven flower trays with misty rainforest hills behind, Sarawak
Tan dog lies on the forest floor in a lush Sarawak campsite, alert but resting among leaves and tree trunks near Kuching
Three travellers stand on rocky steps beside a cascading jungle waterfall with misty spray during a Sarawak village stay
Fresh market ingredients laid on a wooden table—eggs, herbs, prawns, onions and bananas—for bamboo cooking in Kuching, Sarawak
Woman preparing food at a Sarawak longhouse table, assembling ingredients in bowls and bamboo shoots, with brick walls behind
Baskets of tropical fruit, herbs and spices laid out on a wooden table against a brick wall at a Malaysian market
Back of a traveller walking along a rustic wooden stilt longhouse corridor in Semenggoh, near Kuching, Sarawak
Two guests smiling in a forested farm area, holding baskets of collected produce during a Sarawak village stay
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4.9 (78)
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8 hrs
|Up to 9 guests
A Day with a Bidayuh Family | Waterfall, Yummy Food & Village Life
“The food served was delicious.”
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Smiling cook arranging vegetables and ingredients on trays at an outdoor table against a red brick wall in Malaysia
Quiet wooden balcony lounge with wicker chairs and framed artwork, overlooking a rustic entryway in Malaysia
Baskets of tropical fruit, herbs and spices laid out on a wooden table against a brick wall at a Malaysian market
Assorted noodle and meat dishes arranged in a bamboo tray on banana leaves at a food stall in Kuching, Sarawak
Rustic open-walled lodge lounge with hammocks, sofa seating and lantern light, overlooking greenery through wide windows in Malaysia
White mosquito-net canopy draped over a rustic seating area with bamboo screens and hanging artwork in Malaysia
Tiled longhouse bedroom at Saloma's Sarawak village stay in Semenggoh, Kuching, with a large bed and views to the garden
Tan dog lies on the forest floor in a lush Sarawak campsite, alert but resting among leaves and tree trunks near Kuching
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4.9 (78)
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3D2N
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3D2N Sarawak Village Stay | Semenggoh, Longhouse + Bamboo Cooking
“food was amazing, every meal was a delight”
Headdress-clad artisan stitching threads on a white loom at Tanoti Crafts weaving workshop in Kuching, Sarawak
Handweaving on traditional wooden looms at Tanoti Crafts’ Kuching atelier, practising indigenous textile craft
Weaving on a wooden loom at Tanoti House craft atelier in Kuching, Sarawak, with threads and woven samples on the table
Woven textile swatches on wall-mounted frames at Tanoti Crafts weaving workshop in Kuching’s craft atelier
Woman weaving on a handloom inside a bright Tanoti Crafts atelier in Kuching, with more looms and weavers in rows
Framed woven artwork on cork at Tanoti Crafts in Kuching, displaying a blue-and-white rainforest-style weave pattern
Weaver in a yellow headscarf crafting on a loom at Tanoti Crafts workshop in Kuching, Sarawak, with students working nearby
Group of women in headscarves posing with woven textiles and handlooms after a Tanoti Crafts workshop in Kuching
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5.0 (10)
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2 hrs
|Up to 5 guests
Borneo’s Oldest Craft | Weaving with Indigenous Artisans
“It was so much fun learning to weave”
Friends paddling yellow and orange kayaks toward the forested bank, cheering on a rainforest river near Kuching with Semadang Kayaking
Aerial view of kayaks gliding down a muddy rainforest river near Kuching on a Semadang Kayaking day trip with local guides
Rainforest kayaking near Kuching: group gliding downstream on kayaks, paddling past a shaded jungle riverbank
Rainforest kayaking near Kuching: guide beside orange kayaks by the riverbank, mist drifting as paddles rest on shore
Group of kayakers in orange life jackets posing on a rainforest river near Kuching, with Semadang Kayaking boats ready
Two paddlers in a blue kayak speeding along a rainforest river near Kuching on a Semadang Kayaking trip with family hosts
River kayaking group splashing in shallow water beside a jungle waterfall near Kuching on a Semadang Kayaking trip
Adventure group with backpacks posing and smiling outdoors in lush greenery near Kuching during a Semadang Kayaking day
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5.0 (15)
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6.5 hrs
|Up to 8 guests
Rainforest Kayaking Near Kuching
“LOVED LOVED LOVED this tour. Lived up to the hype”
Smiling woman carrying a woven basket of leaves in the rainforest near Kuching, likely at a rainforest homestay
Smiling cook arranging vegetables and ingredients on trays at an outdoor table against a red brick wall in Malaysia
Three travellers stand on rocky steps beside a cascading jungle waterfall with misty spray during a Sarawak village stay
Red-furred great ape hanging from a branch above the forest understorey, reaching toward leaves in dappled light orangutans
A woman crouches to hold a red-collared dog indoors in a Sarawak longhouse, surrounded by benches and supplies
Woman relaxing in a woven hammock on a rainforest homestay verandah in Kuching, with greenery and laundry line nearby
Baskets of tropical fruit, herbs and spices laid out on a wooden table against a brick wall at a Malaysian market
Saloma standing with one hand raised by a blue wall inside her bamboo village lodge in Kuching, welcoming guests
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4.9 (78)
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2D1N
|Up to 10 guests
2D1N Sarawak Village Stay | See the Best of Kuching in 2 Days
“Very beautiful stay. The whole family was very kind.”
Cyclist pedalling past a Kuching waterfront pavilion during a Paradesa Borneo bike tour, with storm clouds overhead
Sunset skyline over a domed mosque with minarets in Kuching on an evening Paradesa Borneo bike tour
Paradesa Borneo boat cruising on calm water in Kuching, with a houseboat moored by the waterfront at dusk
Traveller seated on the deck of Paradesa Borneo’s boat ride in Kuching, with sunset light and fellow passengers along the rail
Pavilion building on Kuching’s riverbank overlooking the water, shown during a Paradesa Borneo bike and boat ride
Curving bridge walkway over the water beside Kuching’s waterfront pavilion, photographed during a Paradesa Borneo boat ride
Travellers with bicycles at a shaded alley entrance in Kuching, on a Paradesa Borneo guided bike tour through local streets
Paradesa Borneo guide steering a small boat in Kuching, bicycle secured on board on the river
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4.6 (10)
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4.5 hrs
|Up to 7 guests
Kuching Bike Tour | Highlights, Boat Ride & Food
“This was a side of Kuching I would never have seen”
Person seated behind a wooden partition inside a rustic building in Malaysia, resting near pottery jars and tools
Man cooking over an open fire, holding tools beside bamboo containers in a forest kitchen scene in Malaysia
Waterfall cascading into a rocky pool while a woman sits on the ledge watching, with a few swimmers in the foreground
Portioning grilled fish and rice with hands at a rustic outdoor table lined with banana leaves in Malaysia
Traveller in a blue shirt listens while standing on a paved wooden walkway beside traditional houses on a Malaysian street
Two-storey wooden stilt houses beside a grassy path in Malaysia, with a parked motorbike and a clear view down the lane
Single bed in a small guest room with patterned quilts, a window curtain, a bedside pad and a wall fan
Simple guest bedroom with a single bed in a blue patterned sheet and folded blankets, beside a colourful floor mat
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5.0 (33)
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2D1N
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2D1N Bidayuh Longhouse | Village Life Near Kalimantan Border
“Our trek with Abbie was amazingfull of stories and unforgettable moments”
Private trip
Older woman rolling a woven mat on a raised wooden platform at a rainforest homestay in Kuching, preparing bedding
Child seated on wooden veranda in Malaysia with schoolbag and open books, looking towards the camera in a quiet walkway
Lush rainforest canopy with towering trees and dense tropical undergrowth on a sightseeing tour in Malaysia
Orangutan sitting on a wooden platform amid dense green foliage in a lush jungle setting, orangutans
Long corridor of weathered wooden planks with benches and doorways stretching into the distance, viewed inside a rural Malaysian building
Group on a covered sightseeing boat, smiling in life jackets while cruising on green water near a sandy cove in Malaysia
People seated on green patterned mats inside a longhouse hall in Kuching, Sarawak, facing a small group during a welcome session
Visitors posing together in traditional Iban outfits inside a longhouse corridor in Kuching, Sarawak, as part of the Batang Ai cultural stay
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4.9 (101)
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2D1N
|Up to 8 guests
2D1N Batang Ai Adventure | Orangutans & Iban Longhouse
“Very knowledgable and patient guide Musa”
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