5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS
BIRDING EXPLORATION
Tour Introduction
Tour Itinerary
What's Included
Recommendations
5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS BIRDING EXPLORATION
This 5-day birding and wildlife adventure in Kuching, Malaysia, takes enthusiasts through some of the most diverse and ecologically rich national parks in Sarawak. The itinerary is carefully crafted to explore various habitats, from mixed dipterocarp and Kerangas forests to mangrove areas, providing opportunities to spot a wide array of bird species and wildlife.
Tour Information
Tour Code : EGH / K27
Duration : 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS
Departure Time: 0930hrs
Itinerary
0930hrs – Depart from hotel in Kuching by road (95km) to Sematan town (lunch en route). After lunch, proceed to Pulau Talang-Talang Besar via a 30-minute speed boat ride
1400hrs – Upon arrival, welcome briefing by Park Warden followed by a “Get to Know” session. Free at own leisure
1900hrs – Dinner. After dinner, roll call by Park Warden / Conservation Assistant for Technical Briefing / Turtle Conservation Programme
2100hrs – Turtle Watch on the nesting beach (Timing depends on low or high tide schedules)
0800hrs – Breakfast, free at own leisure. Proceed for Turtle Management and Hatchery Management activities
1200hrs – Lunch
1600hrs – Beach Work Activities
1900hrs – Dinner. After dinner, roll call by Park Warden / Conservation Assistant. Sea Turtle Walk and release of hatchlings
0800hrs – Breakfast. Continue with ‘Adopt a Turtle’ program (with a surcharge)
1100hrs – Depart from Pulau Talang-Talang Besar by boat to Sematan Jetty, then return by road to Kuching city via the same route with a stopover at a local restaurant for lunch. Transfer to hotel or airport in Kuching.
Note : The schedule may be adjusted to suit weather conditions
Includes
- English-speaking guide
- Return transfers
- Meals as stated
- Hostel-style accommodation at Talang-Talang Island
- Activities as per stated
- Turtle volunteer program fee
- Certificate from the Sarawak Forestry Corporation upon completion of the program
Excludes
- Surcharge for ‘Adopt a Turtle’ program
- Items not mentioned
Recommended
- Sunblock lotion
- Insect repellent
- Sunglasses
- Cap
- Field clothes (T-shirts, shorts, long trousers)
- Raincoat
- Swimwear
- Snorkeling gear (snorkel, fin, mask)
- Sandals
- Pen flashlight and spare batteries
- Personal toiletries & personal medication
- First Aid Kit
- Snacks for personal indulgence
Accommodation
- Accommodation facilities at the ranger stations on the Talang Talang Islands are basic
- Dorm-style hostel rooms, simple toilets & bathrooms, etc
TURTLE CONSERVATION SLOTS FOR 2026
Sarawak Forestry offers a limited number of volunteer slots each year, available from May to September. Kindly let us know your preferred slot so we can check and confirm availability.
Remark: The Turtle Volunteer Programme is for adults aged 18 and above. Sarawak Forestry do not allow children to participate. Please note that these tours operate in small groups with other volunteers.
Note: The Sarawak Sea Turtle Volunteer Programme is not suitable for everyone. Accommodation facilities are basic (dorm-style hostel rooms, simple toilets & bathrooms, etc). Volunteers are expected to assist with cooking and cleaning. Participants will join a team of dedicated conservation experts whose mission is to monitor every turtle landing on the island, contributing directly to the preservation of Sarawak’s natural heritage. Volunteers can expect a rewarding ‘Back to Nature’ experience, but should bear in mind that this programme is not a beach holiday.
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