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7 night Sarawak Tours

These 7-night Sarawak culture, adventure & wildlife tours are ideal to combine with a beach resort holiday or longer tour in Borneo.

These 2 Sarawak tours both begin Kuching and make for great inclusions into a longer tour of Sarawak and Borneo.

As with all of our holidays to Borneo these can be adjusted to suit you as you wish and incorporated into a longer holiday to Borneo. Just let us know your preferences.

Sarawak Supreme

This 8-day Sarawak tour combines the best of Sarawak in a week-long trip, including Kuching, Bako National Park, Semanggoh Orangutan Sanctuary, Longhouses, River trips and the magnificent Mulu National Park.

Beach, Rainforest, Rivers & Culture

This 8-day Sarawak tour offers some great experiences in a slightly off the beaten track itinerary which includes a visit to the beautiful Tanjung Datu National Park.

Also visit Kuching, Semanggoh Orangutan Sanctuary and discover the lifestyle and culture of the Iban and the rivers and rainforest of the interior of Sarawak.

Inclusions

Accommodation
Most meals
All airport transfers by private car
Private car excursions

Accommodation

7 nights in destination

Excursions

Kuching
Nanga Sumpa Longhouse
Mulu National Park
Bako National Park
Longhouse visits
Semanggoh Orangutan Sanctuary
Mulu Showcaves
Tanjung Datu

Note that inclusions vary according to itinerary.

Day 1: Kuching

Arrive Kuching and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight Kuching.

Day 2: Kuching - Bako National Park

Just 35 minutes from Kuching, the coastal Bako National Park is one of the most interesting National Parks in Borneo and one of the best places in Borneo to see wildlife in a natural setting.

Depart the hotel around 8:30 am for the 35-minute drive to Bako Village. From the village, it’s a 25-minute boat ride (depending on the tide) to the National Park, which is situated on a peninsula.

The various types of animals commonly spotted at Bako include proboscis monkeys, silver leaf monkeys, long-tailed macaques, wild boars, monitor lizards and numerous species of birds.

Forest types range from mangrove to kerangas (heath forest), tropical swamp vegetation, cliff vegetation and beach vegetation.

There are several interesting boardwalk trails to follow inside the park, depending on level of fitness and interest and the park’s coastline is dotted with small bays, coves and beaches.

Return to Kuching by mid-afternoon.

Overnight Kuching. Breakfast & Lunch included.

Day 3: Kuching - Nanga Sumpa

Pick up from your hotel in Kuching around 8:30 a.m and drive to Batang Ai reservoir (4½ hours).

Journey overland through rural Sarawak, passing through pepper gardens, cocoa and rubber plantations. Enroute, a few stops will be made.

Visit the colourful native market in Serian town where a variety of jungle produce such as edible ferns, bamboo shoots and unusual tropical fruit are on display.

Visit a pepper garden and stop by to view wild orchids and several species of pitcher plants.

Lunch is taken en-route. On arrival at the Batang Ai reservoir, proceed by longboat (1½ hours) upriver to Nanga Sumpa.

Settle in at the lodge. After dinner visit Nanga Sumpa longhouse. Relax on the Ruai (common veranda) and spend time with the Iban people.

Interact with the community; learn about their culture and enjoy some local rice wine.

Overnight stay at Nanga Sumpa Lodge. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

Day 4: Naanga Sumpua - Enseluai - Nanga Sumpa

Following breakfast hike the jungle trails along the river before continuing upriver by longboat. Our destination is the scenic Enseluai waterfall.

Along the way (if conditions are suitable) your boatman may stop to demonstrate fishing Iban-style using a 'jala' or throw net.

Arrive at the waterfall and have time to relax, swim and enjoy the rainforest surroundings.

Enjoy a riverside BBQ lunch prepared by your Iban hosts before returning to the lodge.

Dinner is served in the lodge with local delicacies to enhance the meal.

After dinner visit Nanga Sumpa longhouse. Relax on the 'ruai' (common veranda) and spend time with the Iban people. Interact with the community; learn about their culture and enjoy some local rice wine.

Overnight at Nanga Sumpa lodge. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Day 5: Nanga Sumpa - Kuching

Following breakfast, depart down river by longboat, then overland to Kuching. Have lunch en-route and drop off at your hotel in Kuching.

Overnight Kuching. Breakfast & Lunch included.

Day 6: Kuching - Semanggoh Orangutan Sanctuary

The Semenggoh orangutan rehabilitation centre is 24 km from Kuching and trains orphaned or rescued orangutans how to survive in the wild.

Over 20 orangutans live in forest within the nature reserve and often return to the centre at feeding times.

Depart your hotel at around 8:15 am. On arrival at Semanggoh, head to the briefing area for an introductory talk about the Rehabilitation Centre.

After a brief talk from the rangers, take a short walk along a trail to the feeding area to watch the orangutans come down from the trees for a free meal.

This tour to Semenggoh is arranged to coincide with the morning orangutan feeding time, which takes place between 9 and 9:30 am.

Although it is very likely that orangutans will be seen, they are in a semi-wild environment, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Return to the hotel with the afternoon to explore Kuching independently as there are plenty of other things to see and do in and around Kuching.

Overnight Kuching. Breakfast included.

Day 7: Kuching - Mulu National Park

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Mulu National Park.

On arrival at Mulu Airport transfer to the Marriott Royal Mulu Resort.

In the afternoon, transfer to Mulu Park HQ and take the 3km plank walk to explore Lang’s and Deer Caves.

Watch the bats flights if weather permits and return to the Park HQ and transfer to your accommodation.

Overnight Royal Mulu Resort. Dinner included.

Day 8: Mulu National Park

In the morning, proceed by longboat upriver to Wind Cave with its impressive ‘King’s Chamber’.

Here, stalactites and stalagmites with delicate lace-like patterns are found.

A short walk along a plankwalk next to the limestone cliff followed by a climb up approximately 250 concrete steps and you arrive at the entrance to Clearwater Cave.

Like most caves in Mulu, Clearwater Cave provides a habitat for unique species of plants. One of these, the one-leafed plant can only be found at Mulu.

Photo-sensitive algae grow on certain rocks and produce needle-like formations that point towards the source of light.

Near Clearwater Cave there is a wonderful swimming area shaded by giant rainforest trees.

Enjoy a simple picnic or packed lunch after which return to Park HQ and drop off at the airport for your onward flight.

Breakfast & Lunch included.

Day 1: Kuching

Arrive in Kuching and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight Kuching.

Day 2: Kuching - Tanjung Datu

Pick-up from your hotel in Kuching around 9 a.m and proceed by road (approx. 2 hours) to the small coastal town of Sematan.

Take a boat (approx. 60 mins) to Tanjung Datu National Park.

Arrive at Tanjung Datu National Park HQ around 1:30 pm, walk across the beach and settle in at the campsite.

If the tide is low or sea conditions prevent boat landings at the park HQ, arrive at the small bay of Telok Upas and walk 15 minutes to Park HQ.

The rest of the day is at leisure. Relax on the beach, hike the Telok Upas or Viewpoint trails, have a swim or visit the turtle hatchery.

Enjoy dinner at the park HQ and after dark go on short night walk and search for wildlife such as wild boar, sambar deer, mouse deer, barking deer, civet cats and other nocturnal creatures.

Return to the park HQ then take a stroll along the beach to see if any turtles have come ashore to nest.

Please note turtle sightings are not guaranteed.

Overnight at the camping shelters at the park HQ. Lunch & Dinner included.

Day 3: Tanjung Datu

After breakfast, around 8 a.m go for a jungle trek along the Pasir Antu Laut trail.

Enjoy the forest scenery along the 2.7 km trail and keep a look out for wildlife. Gibbons, banded langurs and hornbills are sometimes spotted on this trail.

Midway along the trail you will come to a small stream. Take a short break before continuing through the pristine forest to Antu Laut beach. Have a swim at the beach before returning along the forest trail.

Half way along the trail turn left onto a small track that leads to the main turtle beach.

Huge boulders are found along the coast here where the rainforest runs right down to the beach.

Admire the views before walking back along the beach to the park HQ arriving around 1:30 pm. Have a late lunch at the park HQ.

The rest of the day is free at leisure. Go snorkelling near Telok Upas or alternatively go for another walk or relax on the beach.

Enjoy dinner at the park HQ before going for a short night walk in search of nocturnal creatures.

Overnight at the camping shelters at the park HQ. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

Day 4: Tanjung Datu - Kuching

After breakfast relax on the beach or go swimming. At around 11 a.m board a boat and return to Sematan.

Have lunch in a local restaurant or coffee shop in Sematan before returning to Kuching, arriving late afternoon.

Be dropped off at your hotel in Kuching. Breakfast & Lunch included.

Day 5: Kuching - Nanga Sumpa