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KUCHING TOUR PACKAGE

Kuching, The State Capital, with a population of about 360,00 people, is the first pleasant surprise for most visitors to Sarawak entering the State through Kuching International airport. A beautifully landscaped city, green, clean and airy, Kuching is the melting pot of Sarawak’s diverse ethnic groups, blending old world charms with modern day amenities. Considered as one of South-East Asia’s most pleasant and charming cities, Kuching is the perfect introduction to Sarawak.

Kuching main attractions range from world class museums, such as the Sarawak Museum of Anthropology, to acquaint old colonial buildings and pre-war rows of shophouses, reminiscent of the days of the lazy Sarawak river, criss-crossed by odd looking embarkation, majestic Mosque and intricate temples, graceful modern modern buildings and charming Malay villages.

Outside Kuching, many National Parks and natural areas can be visited in a day trip, although most National Parks and natural areas can be visited in a day trip, although most National Parks offer chalets for overnight stays in the jungle. Most famous areas for nature lovers are Bako National Park, where Proboscis monkeys , can be spotted, and Semenggoh Orang-utan rehabilitation center, where semi-wild Orang-utans can be observed at close range during feeding times. Other no less interesting areas include Gunung Gading National Park, where the gigantic Rafflesia flower grows, Kubah National Park, the Wind and Fairy caves. Matang wildlife center, Samunsam wildlife reserve and Tanjung Dato National Park.

KUCHING CITY TOUR

Tour Code: KCH 01
Departure: 0900 & 1400hrs
Duration: 3hrs (Minimum of 2 persons)

Kuching, in Malay language means ‘Cat’. Situated at the mouth of the Sarawak river with a population of about 360,000 people is the first pleasant surprise for most visitors to Sarawak entering the State through Kuching International Airport. Kuching is the gateway to the land of hornbill or what was formerly known as the land of the White Rajah, Sir James Brooke or the land of the headhunters.

Kuching City’s best historical reminders can be seen on the walking tour of Kuching. Situated within close proximity to each other are the Tua Pek Kong Temple, the Courthouse, the State Mosque, Square Tower, the General Post Office building, the Pavilion, the Sarawak Museum which is the finest in Southeast Asia, and Chinese History Museum and the Islamic Museum. A short boat ride across the Sarawak River brings one to the Fort Margherita, which is now a Police Museum. Of course, there is also the Satok Suspension Birdge and Malay villages, where house are built on stilts.

SARAWAK RIVER CRUISE

Tour Code: KCH 02
Departure: Daily Duration: 2hrs
(Minimum of 2 persons)

A cruise on the Sarawak River provides an unique insight of the riverine of the life of Kuching . You will pass Tambangs, small house like boats used for ferrying locals across the river from the Malay Kampong built on stilts and also the fishing village. You will also have a full view of Astana, former residence of the Rajah Brooke and now the Governor’s residence. Fort Margherita, built during the reign of Rajah Charles Brooke is now a Police Museum is also on the visit list. We will cruise by the Satok Suspension Bridge before returning to Kuching City.

SEMENGGOK / MATANG ORANG UTAN WILDLIFE CENTRE

Tour Code: KCH 04
Departure: 0800 & 1330hrs
Duration: 3 - 4 hrs (Minimum of 2 persons)

Sermenggok/Matang Orang Utan wildlife Centre is located 25km away from Kuching and it can be reached by van/coach in 40-50 minutes and 25-30 minutes scenic walk through dense rainforest. Semenggok/Matang Wildlife centre is the home to Orang Utan, Hornbill, Sambar Bear, Crocodile, leopord Cat, Monkeys, Bird etc. View various species trees and plants from the forest.

FULL DAY BAKO NATIONAL PARK

Tour Code: KCH 05
Departure: 0830hrs
Duration: 7 - 8 hrs (Minimum of 2 persons)

Bako National Park is located on Peninsula at the mouth of the Sarawak River and it can be reached by van/coach in 35 minutes and a 30 minutes boat ride from Kuching. The coastline of the Park is indented with beautiful rock formations, steep cliff and sandy bays that provide excellent swimming ground. In this relatively small area 25 species of vegetations are found in abundance. Monitor lizards, wild board, deer, bird-c, monkeys (one of which is the Proboscis Monkey) and snakes can be found here in their natural habitat. Lunch will be served at the Park Canteen. Return back to hotel/airport.

Optional : An extension of the tour involving an overnight stay at the Park or bungalow can also be arranged.

2 DAYS 1 NIGHT SKRANG / LEMANAK RIVER IBAN LONGHOUSE

Tour Code: KCH 06
Duration : 2 Days 1 Night
Departure: Daily (Minimum of 2 persons)

Skrang River Iban Longhouse is located roughly 245 kilometres away from Kuching. It can be reached by van/coach in 04hours and 01 hour by powered longboat.

DAY 1
Depart Kuching by van/coach for Skrang River (234kilometres from Kuching). The journey will pass by breath-taking scenes of pepper gardens, farmhouses, cocoa gardens, rubber estates, padi fields, sago farms and rainforest covering the mountain range forming the Sarawak/ Indonesia border. Lunch enroute at Lachau Town. After lunch, continue your journey by van/coach to Skrang River. On arrival, transfer onto native longboat and cruise up the placid Skrang River for about an hour before reaching the Iban Long house. Tour the long house with your guide and study the 'unique' lifestyle of the lbans. A traditional Than Style dinner-sitting on the mats will be served in the long house. Ale highlight of the tour is an evening of entertainment by the lbans as they perform traditional dances to the beat of gongs and drums. Overnight in the long house Benuk or Mejung. Mattress, pillows and bed sheets will be provided. Sleep on the Verandah or in the Chief s room.

DAY 2
Breakfast in the longhouse. Return to Kuching by longboat, by van/coach via the same route. Lunch enroute at Lachan Town. Arrive Kuching in the early afternoon.