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See Sarawak's hidden nature trails, and meet heartfelt locals. Here are our fave ways to explore around Kuching!

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Cool Things to Do in Kuching

See Sarawak's hidden nature trails, and meet heartfelt locals. Here are our fave ways to explore around Kuching!

Very knowledgable and patient guide Musa. Punctual and accomodating. The local Iban people were very pleasant, welcoming and hospitable. The accomodation while basic was tidy and spacious. Would definitely recommend bringing gifts that can be split between various families residing in longhouse and be prepared for very basic amenities. But lovely to experience a day in the life of an authentic asian villlage. We shared in luak and rice wine and had a great time sharing instruments and dancing the traditional iban style :) would recommend for those who are not afraid of roughing it a little bit.

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2D1N Discover Batang Ai | Orangutans, Iban Tribe & Beyond

Very knowledgable and patient guide Musa. Punctual and accomodating. The local Iban people were very pleasant, welcoming and hospitable. The accomodation while basic was tidy and spacious. Would definitely recommend bringing gifts that can be split between various families residing in longhouse and be prepared for very basic amenities. But lovely to experience a day in the life of an authentic asian villlage. We shared in luak and rice wine and had a great time sharing instruments and dancing the traditional iban style :) would recommend for those who are not afraid of roughing it a little bit.

Saloma’s family is very welcoming and kind! The food was amazing, the activities really entertaining - with the right amount of rest - and the tree house is very charming!

Saloma's Cozy Homestay: Orangutans & Bidayuh Culture

Saloma’s family is very welcoming and kind! The food was amazing, the activities really entertaining - with the right amount of rest - and the tree house is very charming!

Had a great experience with Saloma and family. I did the shortest stay but nevertheless feel like I gained a lot of insight into village and family life. The authentic local cooking with fresh local ingredients was a particular highlight.

Had a great experience with Saloma and family. I did the shortest stay but nevertheless feel like I gained a lot of insight into village and family life. The authentic local cooking with fresh local ingredients was a particular highlight. 

It was a very beautiful stay. The whole family was very kind. 
 Delicious meals, nice hikes and a wonderful tour through the village.

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It was a very beautiful stay. The whole family was very kind. 
Delicious meals, nice hikes and a wonderful tour through the village.


Everything was perfect.
 Amazing experience thanks to the wordeful guide Mas.

Everything was perfect.
Amazing experience thanks to the wordeful guide Mas.

Ooo Haa is a small local in Kuching company, with guides who have a good sense of humour. They know the local area well and can show you their favourite haunts if you ask.

Ooo Haa

Ooo Haa is a small local in Kuching company, with guides who have a good sense of humour. They know the local area well and can show you their favourite haunts if you ask.

Semadang Kayak is the premier kayaking, rafting and adventure outfitter and service operator at the beautiful Borneo Rainforest in Kuching Sarawak. Semadang Kayak is a family owned company and operated by Mr Edward and family made up of people who are passionate about adventure. We are the local from the Semadang village who knows the village and the river well. We are committed to serve and ensuring that you leave with a memorable adventure experience here in Kuching, Sarawak.

Semadang Kayaking

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Semadang Kayak is the premier kayaking, rafting and adventure outfitter and service operator at the beautiful Borneo Rainforest in Kuching Sarawak. Semadang Kayak is a family owned company and operated by Mr Edward and family made up of people who are passionate about adventure. We are the local from the Semadang village who knows the village and the river well. We are committed to serve and ensuring that you leave with a memorable adventure experience here in Kuching, Sarawak.

Saloma, a Sarawak native, is a gracious host who loves to show her guests the best of the Bidayuh cultures and tradition. Through Saloma's Village Stay, with the income from tourism as well as the cultural exchange between her guests and locals, Saloma hopes to bring new opportunities for her home village of Sadir.

Saloma's Village Stay

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Saloma, a Sarawak native, is a gracious host who loves to show her guests the best of the Bidayuh cultures and tradition. Through Saloma's Village Stay, with the income from tourism as well as the cultural exchange between her guests and locals, Saloma hopes to bring new opportunities for her home village of Sadir.

Desmond is a local boy. He grew up in a small shophouse outpost in the middle of the jungle on the banks of the river that brought in goods from the native tribes which his family traded for sundry products from their shop. During his youth, he learned the local languages. His knowledge and immersion with the locals goes as deep as ink under his skin - each arm boasts a traditional tattoo - one from the Iban tribe and one from the Bidayuh. Desmond brings to light not only the traditions of the local tribes but also the long history of diverse people - the native tribes and the Chinese living side by side

Desmond Kon

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Desmond is a local boy. He grew up in a small shophouse outpost in the middle of the jungle on the banks of the river that brought in goods from the native tribes which his family traded for sundry products from their shop. During his youth, he learned the local languages. His knowledge and immersion with the locals goes as deep as ink under his skin - each arm boasts a traditional tattoo - one from the Iban tribe and one from the Bidayuh. Desmond brings to light not only the traditions of the local tribes but also the long history of diverse people - the native tribes and the Chinese  living side by side

Paradesa Borneo is a relatively young company with an active imagination. They are great at conjuring up new ways to enable travellers to see Borneo in a different light.

Paradesa Borneo

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Paradesa Borneo is a relatively young company with an active imagination. They are great at conjuring up new ways to enable travellers to see Borneo in a different light.

Cool Things to Do in Kuching

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