Kuching Discovery 6D5N

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The Sarawak Museum, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Orangutans at Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Longboat ride across Batang Ai lake to visit a longhouse, Sarawak, Malaysia

A male proboscis monkey climbing a tree near Telok Assam, Bako National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia

Iban lady at Menyang Tais Iban longhouse, Sarawak, Malaysia

Menyang Tais Iban longhouse, Sarawak, Malaysia

Day 1 Arrival Kuching

Upon arrival, meet and transfer to  3* Hotel for overnight.

Day 2 Semenggoh Orangutan – Kuching City Tour – Sunset Cruise (B, L)

0815hrs – Depart for the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre located a short drive from the centre of Kuching. Observe the feeding of Orangutans requiring rehabilitation. Discover the charms of Kuching, a riverine city established by Sir James Brooke, the first White Rajah of Sarawak. The city center buildings date back to the days of the White Rajahs. Old Chinese temples and colourful markets dot almost every corner. Popular with locals as well as visitors is the mile long waterfront promenade. The shops along the Main Bazaar probably have the best collection of Bornean tribal carvings, handicrafts, antiques and souvenirs in the whole island of Borneo. A city of museums, the Sarawak museum completed in 1891 is possibly is the best known. Lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel by 1400 hrs.

1700hrs – meet your guide at hotel lobby and take a short walk to Kuching waterfront and board MV Equatorial for a 1½ hours sunset river cruise on the Sarawak River. This is a wonderful way of observing Kuching City from a different angle and will give you a feel of how transportation to and from the city was in the olden days before the introduction of modern road vehicles. On most days you will be able to enjoy a scenic sunset from the deck of the cruise ship. End your cruise around sunset and walk the short distance back to your hotel. Overnight at 3* hotel.

Day 3 Bako National Park  (B, L)

0830 hrs – Pickup from hotel and drive about 35 minutes to Bako Village. From the village, take about a 25-minute boat ride (depending on the tide) to the park situated on a peninsula. Bako is one of the best places in Sarawak to see wildlife in a natural setting. The various types of animals that are commonly spotted at Bako include the 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 trails to follow inside the park depending on level of fitness and interest. The park’s coastline is dotted with small bays, coves and beaches. Return to Kuching mid-afternoon. Please note schedule may depend on tide.

Day 4 Kuching – Menyang Tais Iban Longhouse (B, L, D)

0830hrs – Depart by air-conditioned van for Batang Ai reservoir (4½ hours). Journey through rural Sarawak, passing pepper gardens, cocoa and rubber plantations. En-route, 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 en route. Upon arrival at the Batang Ai reservoir, proceed by longboat (40 minutes) to the longhouse jetty, take a 15 minute walk to the longhouse. Learn about the jungle before calling in at the longhouse. 
Upon arrival at Menyang Tais longhouse, be a guest of the village chief (Tuai Rumah). In the evening, relax on the “Ruai” (common verandah) and spend time with the Iban people. Learn about their culture and enjoy some local rice wine. Overnight in the longhouse.

Day 5 Menyang Tais Iban Longhouse – Kuching (B, L)

Following breakfast, depart for a short jungle walk near the village or visit one of the local farms nearby. Return to the longhouse and continue by longboat to Batang Ai reservoir jetty, then overland back to Kuching. Lunch is taken en route. Continue to Kuching and drop off at 3* hotel for overnight.

Day 6 Departure / Extension

After breakfast, transfer to Kuching airport for flight out.