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Review Author: MRMT8
Review Date: 30 Jul 2023
Review Body: Super experience - highly recommend. McQueen and his team were brilliant. It's well organised, good quality boats, life jackets and good number of the team accompanying you and supervising, so you feel safe. It's an amazing experience listening to the sounds of the forest as you glide down the river. First stop is for a waterfall. You get out of the boat and walk up a small stream to the fall. It's not large but it's fun. It's not an easy walk so I would wait in the boat if you're not confident but don't let it put you off the kayaking. Second stop is to feed the fish and take in the peace and the view. Third stop is for a swim in the current which is fun. At the end they provide a tasty lunch. They take photos as you go and email them afterwards - great quality! Highly recommend the experience - we had two teenagers with us and they loved it. Great way to interact with the forest and have fun at the same time. Great memories - thank you! Recommend footwear like water shoes/boat shoes as you walk in the water at each stop.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Candy
Review Date: 26 Sep 2026
Review Body: A fun and enjoyable first kayaking experience for me! As I came solo, I was paired up with the team leader in a kayak. He was nice to explain and point out the different types of trees and made sure we got to take pictures at the limestone areas, and shared stories about the locals staying near the river. The whole route was about 10km. The home cooked lunch included in the experience was simple but nice; I had 2 servings! The return and pickup van ride to the kayaking location was timely and a comfortable ride too. Useful tip: Do bring along a waterproof storage bag for your phones and wear shoes suitable for water sports! I bought a pair from decathlon for about sgd7. Trust me, you dont wanna sacrifice your socks and shoes to the river.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Melanie
Review Date: 04 Aug 2026
Review Body: The provided equipment was excellent. I really appreciated the safety briefing and the demonstration of how to use the kayak before we started. We were accompanied by several guides who always kept an eye on the group. The route is beautiful and easy to navigate. The lunch was delicious, and the opportunity to take a shower afterwards was a great bonus. The pick-up service was the perfect addition! The photos were already sent to us by email just two hours later. Absolutely recommend this experience for a day trip outside the city!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Jessica Tham
Review Date: 11 Sep 2023
Review Body: It was great!! Very enjoyable activity kayaking down the river. Extra love love the part we got to do body rafting which is just floating down following the river tide. Super fun day trip in itself but the guides make it even better. Me and my partner were stuck far, far behind and Carl, one of the guides just slowly patiently paddled with us while sharing with us about the surroundings. He takes greattt pics too! MacQueen the owner is the bomb - funny, cool, knowledgable and generally just great fun. Really recommend this!!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Celeste
Review Date: 02 Apr 2026
Review Body: Thank you so much for the most incredible experience! We had such a fun time. Everything was so well done - from the pick up to the drop off. The kayaking trip was so safe and so well explained and the professional photography has provided such great memories! It was so peaceful on the river with no one else there! Thanks for the yummiest food! Huge thanks to Carl and his team for the incredible experience!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Karen Mann
Review Date: 22 Aug 2025
Review Body: The guides were fantastic throughout the trip . It was a great day kayaking down this beautiful river with the lush vegetation each side . Safety was first and foremost to them and they attended to the guests really well . Although a little weary at the end we were revived with a delicious lunch . Overall I would highly recommend this company and activity when in Kuching
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Hanim
Review Date: 12 Sep 2023
Review Body: I really enjoyed this activity. The guide, Macqueen explains about the village around the river. I also felt very safe as there were 3 guides following the group so none of us will be left behind. One of the guide even took photos of us while we were kayaking. So at the end of the activity we will get all the photos. Lunch is also provided đź‘Ť
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Caroline
Review Date: 02 Jul 2026
Review Body: Really enjoyed this kayaking activity, beautiful river to kayak down with a few exciting rapids. The guides were great and lunch afterwards was delicious. Only thing I wasn’t a fan of was stopping to feed to the fish for 20 minutes I didn’t think it was necessary but apart from that a great trip.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Linda
Review Date: 02 Aug 2026
Review Body: Beautiful location, guides made sure we were safe but still upbeat, happy and engaging. I’m not travelling with kids but they were great with the kids on our trip. Food and showers at the end were great. Such a great day - we all nodded off on the trip back to the hotel. Thanks for a great day.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Vincent
Review Date: 18 Aug 2023
Review Body: A truly unique experience. The guides are very nice and professional, whereas some of the views along the river are quite stunning. The showers and lunch at the end of the tour are also quite welcome, as you will likely be tired, soaked and hungry (but fullfilled ;-) )
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Danni
Review Date: 23 Oct 2024
Review Body: LOVED LOVED LOVED this tour. It lived up to the hypes of previous reviews. Kiki and David were so much fun. We sang all the way down the Semandang river. Great small group and laughing non stop. Fantastic food after too! Thank you everyone including our driver Pie!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: LB
Review Date: 23 Dec 2024
Review Body: Is was a great day! The guides were friendly and very helpful. The trip itself is beautiful journey through the jungle - spectacular! Will definetly recommend to friends. Thanks for making this adventure great!!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Candace
Review Date: 16 Aug 2023
Review Body: Went with my mom (69) and daughter (12). We all loved it. Guides were excellent. Scenery beautiful. After there are showers and changing facilities. One of the best lunches we had in Kuching.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Nicola
Review Date: 06 Aug 2026
Review Body: The team were great. Friendly, fun and informative. The river is stunning. The kayaking leisurely a d lunch was amazing! Highly recommend. A great day out.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: nick
Review Date: 09 Aug 2024
Review Body: a wonderful kajak trip. great team, fun guys, and a great trip. thanks!
Review rating: 5

Itinerary

Itinerary Day 1
Itinerary Summary: Kayaking adventure in Semadang
Itinerary Description: 08:30: Meet up in Kampung Semadang 09:00: Safety briefing and Start Kayaking - 4KM kayaking 10:30: Stopover for rest 12:30: Continue 6KM kayaking, stopover for a swim at one of the riverbanks before endpoint 13:30: Reach endpoint and Lunch at Kpg Semadang 15:00: End of the trip and return to Kuching
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
Friends paddling yellow and orange kayaks toward the forested bank, cheering on a rainforest river near Kuching with Semadang Kayaking
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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
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
Close-up of a kayaker paddling an orange kayak on a rainforest river near Kuching, with Semadang Kayaking boats ahead
Travellers resting on a rocky riverbank in the rainforest near Kuching with life vests during a Semadang Kayaking outing
Whitewater-style moment on a rainforest river near Kuching as kayakers paddle with Semadang Kayaking, guided by local hosts
Kayaker in an orange kayak paddling a muddy rainforest river near Kuching on a Semadang Kayaking guided trip
Two kayakers splash through shallow rainforest water near Kuching, paddling along a calm river lined with dense trees
Semadang Kayaking guide Mr Edward sitting by the riverbank with a backpack and paddle, preparing for rainforest kayaking near Kuching
Kayaker bracing in churning riverwater near Kuching, holding a paddle while splashing over the rocky river edge
Kayakers race through choppy water on a rainforest river near Kuching, paddling in yellow boats with Semadang Kayaking crews
Family kayaking on a rainforest river near Kuching, travelling downstream in green and orange kayaks with paddles ready
Semadang Kayaking launch shelter in Kuching with an orange kayak hanging from the canopy and adventure signage behind
Covered riverside seating at Semadang Kayaking near Kuching after kayaking, with wooden tables, chairs and drink coolers under a green roof
Semadang Kayaking guide wearing a hat and backpack gesturing near a garden fence beside a riverside home near Kuching

Rainforest Kayaking Near Kuching

A relaxed, scenic kayaking day in nature with amazing guides
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Group size
Up to 8 guests
DURATION
6.5 hours
Booking type
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At location
Group size
Up to 8 guests
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A fun day out kayaking through Borneo’s rainforest
This is perfect if you want a fun, easy outdoor adventure near Kuching - even if you’ve never kayaked before.You’ll paddle down the Semadang River, surrounded by rainforest, limestone hills and quiet stretches of water. It’s scenic and relaxed, with a few gentle rapids to keep things interesting — nothing too intense, just enough to make it fun.What really makes this stand out is the team. Your guides are not just there for safety — they’re genuinely fun, keep the energy up, and help you feel comfortable from the start. They’ll guide you along the river, point things out, and even snap photos so you don’t have to worry about it.It feels like a really fun day out with a great group of friends!What to Expect:~10km guided kayak down Semadang RiverBeginner-friendly with basic instructionMix of calm stretches and gentle rapidsScenic rainforest and limestone viewsPhotos taken by your guideShower and changing facilities after

Experience highlights

Friends paddling yellow and orange kayaks toward the forested bank, cheering on a rainforest river near Kuching with Semadang Kayaking
Easy, beginner-friendly kayaking
Aerial view of kayaks gliding down a muddy rainforest river near Kuching on a Semadang Kayaking day trip with local guides
Paddle through rainforest scenery
Semadang Kayaking guide Mr Edward sitting by the riverbank with a backpack and paddle, preparing for rainforest kayaking near Kuching
Super fun, friendly guides
Rainforest kayaking near Kuching: group gliding downstream on kayaks, paddling past a shaded jungle riverbank
Relaxed, easy pace
Kayaker in an orange kayak paddling a muddy rainforest river near Kuching on a Semadang Kayaking guided trip
Fun day out in nature
Rainforest kayaking near Kuching: guide beside orange kayaks by the riverbank, mist drifting as paddles rest on shore
Enjoy lunch in the rainforest

What You’ll be Doing

Kayaking adventure in Semadang
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What’s Included

Lunch
River guiding
Equipment
Complimentary photo of the trip
Return shuttles to start point
Access to shower facilities
Access to comfortable Surau Facility
Dry bags (if needed)
Bottle of water per person

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Other food & drink expenses
Pick-up from Kuching (add-on available)

Available Add-ons:

Pick-up & drop-off from your Kuching City (RM32.92)
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Where we'll meet

Start Point

Meet-up at Semadang River, in Padawan area(Semadang Kayak | Kuching, Q352 Jalan Kampung Semadang, Malaysia)
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End Point

  • End at Start Point(s)

Start & Ends

  • Every Tuesday
    08:30AM - 03:00PM
  • Every Wednesday
    08:30AM - 03:00PM
  • Every Thursday
    08:30AM - 03:00PM
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Suitability / Accessibility

  • Pet-Friendly
  • Vegetarian food available
  • Halal food available
  • Child Friendly (Recommended Age: 3+)

Cancellation & other policies

  • Cancellation

    Cancel 24 hours before activity for a full refund

  • Minimum Participants

    If there are fewer than 2 participants, the host may reschedule or refund your booking.

What to Pack

  • Insect repellent
  • Personal Medication
  • Set of change of clothes
  • Straps for sunglasses
  • Straps for waterproof camera
  • Sunblock lotion
  • Towel
  • Wear well-fitting shoes / covered sandals with straps. (Slippers & Flip-flops are not allowed)
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Mr Edward is a local from Semadang village, and he runs this experience with his family. They’ve grown up by the river and know it inside out — from how it changes with the seasons to the safest, most scenic routes through the rainforest. Together, they’ve built one of the most trusted adventure outfits in the area, guiding kayaking and rafting trips for years. What makes them special isn’t just their experience, but how much they genuinely care about giving you a fun, safe, and memorable day out in nature.
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