For your first rainforest day
View dates & pricesCompare Bako tours →Boat trip and guided hike in a day trip from Kuching.
Boat times and routes may change with weather and tides.
Kuching · Sarawak · Malaysian Borneo
Explore Kuching. Your gateway to Borneo.
Orangutans, rainforest and special excursions: Discover the experiences and places to stay for your trip to Kuching.
Tours via GetYourGuideHotels via Agoda
For the first visitCombine city and excursionsYour travel styleRainforest, culture or water?When observing animalsNature determines the momentBefore bookingConsider location & tour pickup
Your experience · GetYourGuide
Three experiences. Your Kuching.
Our selection for the first visit: Bako for the coast and rainforest, Semenggoh for orangutans and Santubong as an alternative on the water. For three full days we recommend the city, Bako and Semenggoh; with a fourth the boat tour is added. You also plan arrival and departure.
For half a day of excursion
View dates & pricesCompare orangutan tours →Visit Semenggoh and learn more about orangutans and their conservation.
The animals move freely; a sighting is not guaranteed.
For a day on the water
View dates & pricesDiscover more boat tours →Explore the river landscape near Santubong on a wildlife tour.
Dolphins and other wild animals cannot be guaranteed.
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Accommodation · Agoda
Your starting point for Kuching.
City walks or nature on your doorstep? Choose the location to suit your itinerary.
For short distances to the old townThe Waterfront Hotel
Your city hotel above Plaza Merdeka for city walks and the waterfront.
- Central location in Plaza Merdeka
- Family room with two queen beds
Location note: For nature trips, the actual pick-up area of the tour counts.
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For city & local cuisineHotel photo · AgodaThe LimeTree Hotel
Your starting point in the urban area around Abell Road and Padungan.
- Location in Kuching City Center
- Rooftop lounge with a view of the river
Location note: According to the hotel description, about a ten minute walk to the Riverside Waterfront.
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For nature at SantubongPermai Rainforest Resort
Your stay in the rainforest area near Damai and Santubong outside the city.
- Natural environment near Santubong
- Treehouses for two with air conditioning
Location note: Lies outside the center; Arrange transfers to Kuching and tour pickup in advance.
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Well prepared for Borneo
Your journey begins with the right tips.
Find your highlights, try Sarawak's cuisine and plan your travel time and budget. Four guides to answer your questions before booking.
City & Nature
Which highlights fit into your trip?
An old town route and the big excursions with realistic time requirements.
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Local cuisine
What you should try in Kuching
Laksa for breakfast, street food and an evening under Siniawan's lanterns.
Read guide →Plan budget
How much does your stay in Kuching cost?
Calculation example, own budget calculator and the most important cost drivers.
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Your travel month
When is which tour worthwhile?
Monsoon, island time and a useful plan for rainy days.
Read guide →Your Kuching, a little more precise
Experiences for your trip.
Choose your itinerary or deepen an experience. With concrete selection help and suitable tours.
Itinerary
Kuching in 3 or 4 days
Connect the city, Bako and Semenggoh in a meaningful way.
View guide & offers →River & Sea
Which boat tour is right for you?
Santubong, Satang Island or town and sunset.
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Experience culture
Cultural Village or Annah Rais?
Traditional houses, demonstrations or an inhabited longhouse village.
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Caves near Bau
Discover Fairy Cave & Wind Cave
Light-flooded chamber or dark corridors: This is how you choose your excursion.
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Active in the rainforest
Kayaking through the rainforest
Paddling time, river landscape and services explained in concrete terms.
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After sunset
Compare night tours from Kuching
Guided forest hike or mangrove trip with firefly search.
View guide & offers →Experiences that fit togetherFour full days of Kuching.
Read the full three and four day plan →
Four full days of Kuching.
This is how the experiences fit together.
Read the full three and four day plan →- 01
Explore Kuching on foot & from the river
Start with the four-hour city tour with sampan and lunch; Afterwards there is time for the waterfront. Alternative for pleasure travelers: the three-hour food tour with five tastings.
View city and food tours → - 02
A day in Bako National Park
Plan a separate day for boating and hiking. Weather and tides can change the process.
Select your Bako tour → - 03
Orangutans & a piece of culture
Our choice: Semenggoh and Annah Rais with longhouse visit and local lunch. If you want to spend the afternoon in Kuching, take the three-hour Semenggoh excursion.
Find the right combination → - 04
Discover Santubong from the boat
We recommend the four-hour Santubong wildlife tour as a contrast to the hike in Bako. For a more active fourth day, choose kayaking instead. Arrival and departure are in addition to the four full days.
Santubong & other excursions →
Well decided
Any questions before booking?
The most important points for your selection. The current services and conditions of the respective offer are decisive.
Which tour suits my first visit?
Bako is suitable as a natural day in its own right. Semenggoh offers a shorter visit or combinations with culture. In our tour overview you will also find city, food and boat tours.
Can I book directly via the site?
You use the buttons to switch to the specific offer at GetYourGuide or Agoda. There you select dates, participants or rooms and complete the booking.
Which accommodation is suitable for excursions?
A city location can be convenient for restaurants and meeting places. Accommodation at Santubong offers a different setting but is outside of the city. The pickup area of your tour is always decisive.
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