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5-Day Kuching Favourites Tour (Option B)

Journey deep into Sarawak’s soul—from wild orangutan sanctuaries and riverside villages to jungle treks, Iban longhouse stays, and the raw beauty of Bako National Park—where every moment connects culture, nature, and adventure.

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An Overview of Your Adventure

DAY 1

– Arrive at Kuching International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
– Check in and enjoy free time at leisure.
– Optional: Join the “Walk the White Rajah Trail” city tour (not included in package).
– Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2

– Morning visit to Semenggoh Nature Reserve, a 740-acre sanctuary dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating orangutans while studying their biology and behaviour in a protected haven.

– Step into the home of orangutans rescued from captivity and orphaned primates.
– Witness the successful reintroduction of many orangutans into the wild, while others — still dependent on human care — continue their journey toward independence.
– Daily feeding times provide an opportunity to spot these incredible primates.
– Sightings are not guaranteed as the orangutans roam freely within the reserve — so keep your eyes peeled!

– Continue the journey to Sri Aman, stopping at:

– Serian Native Market
– Rice fields & pepper plantation (subject to time availability)
– Lachau, a small up-country Chinese village, for lunch

– Arrive in Sri Aman and check in at Seri Simanggang Hotel.

– Afternoon guided tour of Sri Aman, visiting:

– Fort Alice (closed on Mondays)
– Tze Yin Khor Chinese Temple by the Lupar River.

– Overnight in Sri Aman.

DAY 3

– Morning visit to the nearby native market.
– Transfer to Batang Ai Lake, with a scenic longboat ride.
– Enjoy a native bamboo-cooked lunch by the lake.
– Guided jungle walk with an Iban tribesman, learning about medicinal plants and traditional survival skills.
– Arrival at the Iban longhouse to meet the community over traditional tea.
– Dinner preparation experience with the Iban tribe, followed by:

– Traditional war dance performance
– Storytelling

– Overnight stay in a communal longhouse hall.

DAY 4

– Morning longboat ride back to the jetty.
– Return journey to Kuching with lunch en route.
– Overnight in Kuching.

DAY 5

– Travel to Bako National Park, the oldest national park in Sarawak.
– Short boat ride to the park, known for:

– Unique limestone cliffs and rainforests
– Proboscis monkeys, macaques, monitor lizards, and bearded pigs
– Nature trails and stunning coastal scenery

– Return to Kuching for evening departure or extended stay.

Highlights of This Journey

A quick overview to make the most of your stay.

  • Live like the Iban for a night in a traditional longhouse.
  • Learn traditional Iban cooking techniques in a hands-on setting.
  • Experience jungle trekking, uncovering Sarawak’s rich biodiversity.

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