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Sunset Kampung Bicycle Tour

Sunset Kampung Bicycle Tour

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Sunset Kampung Bicycle Tour

In the evening 1545hrs depart from hotel in city to the meeting point at Main Bazaar for Bicycle tour. Explore both the northern and southern banks of the Sarawak River on this unique, half-day Kuching tour.

Learn about Sarawak culture with a visit to a traditional Malay kampong (villages), meet the villagers, and visit typical wooden stilt houses. Watch the sun set over the Sarawak River and then return from your Kuching River cruise on a sampan boat to land for a scrumptious traditional hawker street dinner. Return to your hotel.

Tour Informations

Tour Codes: EGH/K37

Duration : 3 Hours

Remark:
Pick up & drop-off at hotel subject to additional charge.

Includes

  • English Speaking Guide
  • Bike and helmet
  • Boat fees
  • Food/local fruit samples and refreshment
  • Rain ponchos are provided in the event of rain

Excludes

  • None

Recommended

  • Insect Repellent
  • Sun Block Lotion
  • Extra cash for additional street food and drinks
  • Wear light, comfortable shoes and clothes
  • a plastic bag to keep electronics dry
  • Local souvenirs and personal shopping

Accommodation

  • None
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Heritage Bicycle Tour

Heritage Bicycle Tour

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Heritage Bicycle Tour

In the morning, 0745hrs depart from hotel in city to the meeting point at Main Bazaar. 0800hrs safety briefing 0815hrs Explore Kuching’s heritage by both bicycle and boat on a Sarawak River cruise during this unique Kuching day tour. Start the cycling tour passing through Main Bazaar, Post Office, St Thomas Church, Merdeka Palace Hotel, Sarawak Museum, RTM studio, Borneo Cultures Museum, Padang Merdeka, Government Polyclinic, Silk Temple, Kuching Mosque, the Brooke Dock Yard, open air stall, India Street, Gambier Street, Floating Mosque to reach the waterfront.

You will discover temples and monuments in Kuching’s heritage zone. Immerse yourself in Sarawak culture by learning about its people as you cycle along designated paths both through Kuching and rural ‘kampongs’ (villages). Cruise across the river on a traditional ‘sampan’ boat and finish your tour by sampling traditional Sarawak Street food. After the tour, return to hotel.

Tour Informations

Tour Codes: EGH/K36

Duration : 3.5 Hours

Remark:

Pick up & drop-off at hotel subject to additional charge.

Includes

  • English Speaking Guide
  • Bike and Helmer
  • Boat Fees
  • Food/local fruit samples and refreshment
  • Rain ponchos are provided in the event of rain

Excludes

  • None

Recommended

  • Extra cash for additional street food and drinks
  • Sun Block Lotion
  • Cap or wide brimmed hat
  • Wear light, comfortable shoes and clothes
  • Insect Repllent
  • Local souvenirs and personal shopping
  • A plastic bag to keep electronics dry

Accommodation

  • None
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Mongkos Bidayuh Village Experience

MONGKOS BIDAYUH VILLAGE EXPERIENCE

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MONGKOS BIDAYUH VILLAGE EXPERIENCE

Embark on a two-day Sarawak adventure starting at Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, witnessing Orang Utans during feeding time. Continue to Mongkos Bidayuh Village for a cultural immersion, exploring a traditional longhouse, engaging in a nature walk, and enjoying a river swim. Day two includes a guided trail walk, a waterfall picnic, and a local-style lunch. The journey concludes with a return to Kuching and a transfer to your city hotel.

Tour Informations

Tour Codes: EGH/K11

Duration: 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT

Itinerary

0800hrs depart from your hotel in the city for Semenggoh Wildlife Centre where you will have the chance to
observe the Orang Utans coming out of the forest for the feeding time. Located in a 653-hectare of forest
reserve.

Here, an opportunity for you to observe how Orang Utans who are either orphaned or rescued from
captivity are being rehabilitated and trained to survive in the wild. Your guide will give you further details about
these amazing animals. 1030hrs proceed for 2D/1N Mongkos Bidayuh Village Experience which is located near
the Sarawak-Kalimantan border, 103 kilometers from Kuching. Arrive at Mongkos around 1200 hours.

Upon arrival, check in to your room in the village guesthouse-cum-homestay building or room in one of the village
houses. Bidayuh style lunch will be served. After lunch, visit the 24 door traditional longhouse and learn about
its history, including stories from ‘Confrontation’, the undeclared war between Malaysia and Indonesia that ran
from 1962-1966.

See the bullet holes in the wooden walls of the longhouse, the result of an Indonesian attack
on Mongkos during the Confrontation. Proceed for nature walk through nearby farmland, pepper, cocoa and
palm oil plantations. Then, meet local villagers and learn about Bidayuh way of life. The rest of the day is at your
own leisure to relax, wander around the village or have a swim in the river. 1900hrs dinner will be served in the
homestay. After dinner, enjoy the cultural performance and learning the dance steps with the villages at the
longhouse. Overnight.

Breakfast at homestay guesthouse.
After breakfast, depart on a guided walk along village trails and past farmland to reach the waterfall for picnic.
Enjoy swimming in the cool waters before having a local-style lunch of bamboo chicken, rice and jungle ferns.


(Note: Picnic lunch subjected to weather permit. In the event of heavy rain, lunch will take at the homestay
guesthouse). After lunch, walk back to the village. Check out of your room and say goodbye to your hosts.
Return to Kuching and transfer to your hotel in city.

Includes

  • English Speaking Guide
  • 1 Night Homestay
  • Entrance Fee
  • Meals as stated and Transfers

Excludes

  • None

Recommended

  • Wear good flat walking shoes
  • Insect Repellent
  • Sun Block Lotion
  • Towel, Hat, Swimwear, raincoat
  • Sun-block lotion
  • Change of clothes and personal toiletries

Accommodation

  • None
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World War II Heritage Trails

WORLD WAR II HERITAGE TRAILS

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WORLD WAR II HERITAGE TRAILS

The tour starts with a journey to the Kuching’s Batu Lintang Interment Camp used to huddled the Allied prisoners of war (POWs) and Dutch civilians after the Japanese invasion of Malaysia in 1941. The camp was initially set up by the Japanese Imperial Army and became one of the most well-known internment sites in the region during the war. While the camp site is now converted into a National Teacher Training College, some remains are still holistic sites to behold as we assist you to explore the “Punjabi Barracks” building, the flagpole, an ammunition bunker of struggles including local heroes who sacrificed their lives.

From Batu Lintang, we shall head downtown to sightsee/visit our WWII Heroes Memorial Tablet (13 Garland Men), Air Raid Bunkers, Charles Brooke’s Memorial Tower (site of Heroes’ tributes). The tour concludes with a leisurely drive across the Sarawak River to visit Fort Margherita, where you’ll learn about its WWII significance followed by a Q&A session.

Tour Information

Tour Codes: EGH/KO6

Expected Duration: 4 Hours

Departure Times: 0900hrs

*Remark: Most of the places in this programme open on government operational hours. Batu Lintang’s Museum is open from 0800hrs to 1700hrs (office hours) and closed on weekends and public holidays. Advance booking is necessary.

Includes

  • English-speaking guide
  • Light Refreshment
  • Entrance fees
  • Tours and transfers

Excludes

  • None

Recommended

  • Good walking shoes
  • Light Cotton Clothing to remain comfortable
  • Sunblock lotion
  • Wide brimmed hat / cap

Accommodation

  • None
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Kuching Historical Walking Tour and Authentic River Taxi Cruise

Kuching Historical Walking Tour with Authentic River Taxi Cruise

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KUCHING HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR
WITH AUTHENTIC RIVER TAXI CRUISE

Your journey begins with a stroll through the historic heart of old Kuching city, where you’ll pass bustling spice shops, the Main Bazaar with its vibrant textiles and handicraft stores and encounter a variety of significant historical buildings from the past.

Following your walk, hop aboard a River Taxi (pontoon boat river cruise) for a one-hour cruise along the picturesque Sarawak River. It is a memorable way to bring you back in time; the time when the English adventurer, Sir James Brooke first set sailed in this region in 1839 with his yacht the “Royalist”.

This cruise will take you along the edges of the river to enjoy an eye-to-eye view of the well laid-out Kuching Waterfront, Square Tower (formerly a VIP prison), old Kuching Mosque with its five golden domes, traditional Malay Stilted Houses, before cruising along the other side of the river to admire the Astana (former palace of the White Rajahs), Fort Margherita (former Police Museum) and local fishing trawlers, making for a truly memorable experience.

Tour Information

Tour Codes: EGH/KO5

Expected Duration: 3 Hours

Departure Times: 0900hrs / 1400hrs

Includes

  • English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fee
  • Return transfers from your hotel

Excludes

  • None

Recommended

  • Good walking shoes
  • Light cotton clothing to remain comfortable
  • Sunblock lotion
  • Wide-brimmed hat / cap

Accommodation

  • None
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Trails of the White Rajah

TRAILS OF THE WHITE RAJAH (WALKING TOUR)

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TRAILS OF THE WHITE RAJAH (WALKING TOUR)

Take a step back in time as you explore the century-old shophouses by walking alongside your Heritage Guide. As you stroll through the historic streets, take a moment to admire old British architecture left by the White Rajahs, and discover a variety of old eateries, narrow alleys, and spice trading stalls. The tour includes visits to fascinating sites such as traditional Chinese Taoist Temples, an Opera Hall, India Street, Gambier Street, Brooke Dockyard, and the Sarawak Ethnology Museum. Conclude your adventure with a refreshing drink at a local coffee shop.

Highlights of the tour:
• Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple (The oldest Chinese temple in Sarawak)
• Chinese Historical Museum (Chronicles the contributions of the Chinese community in Sarawak)
• Carpenter Street & India Street (Charming alleys lined with heritage buildings, shops, and food stalls)
• The General Post Office (A classic colonial-era structure)
• Old Gambir spice streets (Famous for its spice trading heritage)
• Brooke Dockyard (Once a hub of marine industry under the Brooke administration)
• Old State Mosque (A picturesque landmark of Islamic heritage)
• Kuching Waterfront with a recorded history (A scenic stretch along the Sarawak River with rich historical significance)
• Light refreshment

Tour Information

Tour Codes: EGH/KO2

Expected Duration: 3 Hours

Departure Times: 0830hrs / 1400hrs

Includes

  • English-speaking guide
  • 1 x Light Refreshment
  • Return transfers from your hotel

Excludes

  • None

Recommended

  • Good walking shoes
  • Light cotton clothing to remain comfortable
  • Sunblock lotion
  • Wide-brimmed hat / cap

Accommodation

  • None
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Chinese Heritage Trail

CHINESE HERITAGE TRAIL

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CHINESE HERITAGE TRAIL

Embark on a scenic 40-minute drive from Kuching to Siniawan Village, a historic Hakka trading hub to unfold the Chinese legacy of Numerology and Geomancy through its traditional town planning. Explore authentic wooden shop-houses. Discover the Saliva of Hope (Bird’s Nests) and the Mountain Elf Shrine (Siniawan Tao Temple).

Our journey continues with a short drive to a secluded spot where Liew’s Sanctuary is located. A tranquil spot with a hill at its background and a river bypassing its front where Liew Shan Pang once quoted as saying, “An endless journey to go with an entire hill to climb comes not without any tribulation. Our sweat and blood is immeasurable like the flow of the river.”

© Visit Liew Shan Pang’s Tombstone, marvel at the Mountain Elf Shrine & Sireh Fairy Icon; listen to history comes alive about this Man, his power, his vision; and the moment he breathed his last.

Next, we head to Buso, a quaint town that once served as a base for Hakka Freedom Fighters. Here, you can stroll through the petite town or relax by the riverbank or in a local coffee shop as your guide shares captivating stories of Buso’s history and its brave warriors. Our adventure wraps up with a drive to Bau absorbing mystical chronicles, mythologies and philosophies on places like the Chinese (Hakka) Cemetery, Bong Low Sian Tze (Taoist) Temple, and the stunning Bau Blue Lake (former gold mine). Return to Kuching by late afternoon.

Tour Information

Tour Codes: EGH/K03

Expected Duration: 7 Hours

Departure Times: 0830hrs

Includes

  • English-speaking Guide
  • 1 x Lunch
  • Return Transfers from your hotel

Excludes

  • Tips

Recommended

  • Good walking shoes
  • Light cotton clothing to remain comfortable
  • Wide-brimmed hat / cap
  • Sunblock lotion

Accommodation

  • None
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