SARAWAK
Kuching / Bako National Park
Semenggoh Orangutan / Peraya Homestay
Bamboo Rafting
5D / 4N
Day 01 Arrive Kuching (-)
Upon arrival at the Kuching airport, meet and greet our guide, and transfer to your hotel. Free and easy at own leisure. Overnight in Kuching.
Day 02 Bako National Park (B/L)
After breakfast, proceed for Bako National Park. Our guide will pick you up 0750-0810 hours pick up from hotel in Kuching.
Bako National Park is situated on a peninsula on the coast and the departure point for trips to the park is Bako village, 35 minutes drive from Kuching. From the village, proceed by boat for approximately 25 minutes to the park headquarters. En route there is a chance to see crocodiles, sea eagles and other shore birds. Arrive at the park HQ and begin exploring the trails and searching for wildlife. It is one of the best places in Sarawak to see wildlife in a natural setting. In Bako, the Borneo endemic proboscis monkeys, silvered langurs (monkeys), long-tailed macaques, wild boar, monitor lizards and numerous species of birds are commonly spotted. It has an impressive range of forest types from mangrove to kerangas (heath forest), tropical swamp vegetation, cliff vegetation and beach vegetation. It's spectacular coastline is dotted with small bays, coves and beaches. Return to Kuching mid-afternoon. Overnight in Kuching.
Note: Schedule may depend on the tides and sea conditions.
Day 03 Semenggoh Orangutan (B/L/D)
After early breakfast, at 8.00am, proceed to Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, overland journey to Peraya Bidayuh village. Upon arrival, meet your host family and settle in to your accommodation. Have lunch then take a walk through the village. Visit the head of the house where the villagers keep skulls from the headhunting era. Upon arrival, take a short walk along a trail to the feeding area to watch the orangutans come down from the trees for a free meal. Over 20 orangutans live in forest within the nature reserve and often return to the centre at feeding times.
The Bidayuh or Land Dayak are the second largest Dayak tribe in Sarawak. Traditionally they lived in longhouses but today most Bidayuh settlements are villages with individual houses rather than longhouses. Continue your walk, passing farmland and jungle before reaching a picturesque waterfall. Take a dip in the cool waters before returning to the homestay. Relax and enjoy a Bidayuh-style dinner. Overnight at Peraya homestay.
Day 04 Bamboo Rafting/ Kuching (B/L)
After breakfast, our guide will give you a short safety briefing board about traditional bamboo rafts and start rafting down the rainforest-lined river. Our guide will navigate a series of mini rapids and proceed downriver. If you wish, you can join in and help guide the raft along the river. Stop at a picturesque pebble beach. Here our guides will prepare lunch, set up a BBQ and cook a range of local dishes in bamboo tubes. Join your guide and search for edible jungle products such such ferns or bamboo shoots. After lunch return to the homestay to collect your bags and return to Kuching. Free and easy till dinner. Overnight in Kuching.
Day 05 Kuching/Depart (B)
After breakfast, and check out from the hotel. Our guide will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your onward destination.
Package includes:-
Return airport transfer.
Air-conditioned vehicles throughout the journey.
3 nights 3* hotel in Kuching.
1 night Peraya Bidayuh Village homestay
All Lunch and Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary.
English speaking tour guide.
All highlighted tour spots as mentioned in the itinerary.
Toll, Parking, Driver Beta, State Permit & Taxes is included.
Package Excludes:-
International/Domestic Airfare and Visa application.
Insurance and Medical claim.
Tipping for driver/Guide.
Items of personal nature like all Calls, Laundry, Alcoholic or Non Alcoholic beverages or bottled water used in hotel, items ordered on room service, mini bar etc.
All others specifically not mentioned in the includes.
Things you should bring along:
Comfortable walking shoes
Clothing and towels
Raincoat or umbrella
Warm jacket
Insect repellent
Important Notes:
Activities are subject to weather conditions, and may be re-organised to best meet operational situations.
Amazing Borneo Tours reserves the right to alter routes, timetables, itineraries and accommodation reserved should conditions beyond unforeseen circumstances.
Remarks:
Package rate will be calculated according to your group size upon request.
Reservation and bookings of hotel has not been made till further confirmation and payment received from guest.
Itinerary mentioned above is subject to changes according to your flight timings.
Full payment shall be made at least 3 weeks in advance before travelling date, for accommodation and transportation bookings.
Rates will be revised if any less or more guest upon confirmation.
Effective as of 1st September 2017, the Tourism and Culture Ministry of Malaysia will be implementing a Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTX). Foreign tourists will be required to pay a flat rate of MYR 10 per room per night regardless of accommodation star level. The TTx is to be paid upon check-in. Malaysians or permanent residents residing in Malaysia are exempted from TTx and is required to present a valid identification upon check-in for the exemption.
(Insurance and Medical claim implies only for Malaysian citizens from departure till return date on end of tour).