Top Kuching Day Trips

Seeing a blooming rafflesia is certainly the highlight of a trip to Gunung Gading, but the Park and the whole Lundu area are well worth visiting anyway. The rugged mountain peaks that make up the Park provide a scenic backdrop to the nearby town of Lundu, and the nearby beaches at Pandan and Siar. Gunung Gading also has some enjoyable walks and a challenging jungle trek.

This island is part of the Talang-Satang National Park and a turtle nesting ground. relax on the white sandy beach or snorkel over the coral and marine life found in the shallow waters surrounding the island. There is a change to spot the elusive and rare Irrawaddy dolphin as we cruise to Satang Island. The Turtle Hatchery on Satang Island provides an introduction to the conservation work being done to help these highly endangered sea creatures. Boat Journey to Satang Island takes 1 hour , we cross open water high seas before reaching this prestige island.

Discover the monkeys and mangroves of Bako National Park on a full-day tour of one of Borneo’s oldest nature reserves. Exploring with a guide will increase your chances of spotting rare wildlife such as proboscis monkeys, silvered langurs, and flying squirrels, while a ride on a traditional longboat lets you see the area from a fresh perspective.

A tour of Kuching will take you from the era of the White Rajahs to the present day. Visit the world renowned Sarawak Museum and the Brooke Legacy (White Rajahs) - Square Tower, Astana and the Court House. There is also the Cat Monument, Tua Pek Kong - Chinese Temple, the old State Mosque and one of the hottest leisure spots in the City, the Kuching Waterfront Esplanade. 24KM from Kuching City marks the Sarawak Cultural Village, an award winning ‘living’ museum spreading over a 17 acre site at the foothills of Mount Santubong. The cultural village showcases the tribal lifestyles lived by the many ethnic groups that lace the beautiful Land of Hornbills, Sarawak. There are about 150 people living in the village, demonstrating traditional daily activities for you to experience the arts, crafts, games and delicacies of the 7 major ethnic groups.

Active, adventure-seeking travelers will love mountain biking off-road and through the rugged landscape around Kuching. Appreciate the beautiful nature while learning more about local culture and history. Bike to Sarawak’s oldest gold mines, the Wind Cave, and the Fairy Cave. Enjoy a range of terrain, from challenging jungle trails to fun downhill riding. End with a hearty lunch of local food.

Visit two of Borneo’s spectacular caves on a 4-hour tour from Kuching City to Fairy Caves and Wind Caves, where you’ll find limestone formations, bats, and the winding Sarawak River. This 4-hour cave tour includes pickup and drop-off at Kuching hotels, transport by climate-controlled minivan, and entrance fees at both caves, and it’s the perfect way to explore Sarawak’s wild natural landscape. Both morning and afternoon departures are available.

Visit Gunung Gading National Park on a full-day nature tour from Kuching city, with a jungle trek to search for the parasitic rafflesia, among the world's largest flowers. You’ll hike past scenic waterfalls, following trails lined with thick foliage, with time to swim in a chilly forest pool. This full-day national park tour includes pickup and drop-off at Kuching city hotels and entrance fees, and it’s the perfect way to explore Borneo’s spectacular wilderness.

Serikin is a small village where during the weekends traders from the border of Sarawak and nearby areas come to offer their wares and products. There are all kind of item sold here like the hawk authentic Indonesia sarongs, household items and all variety of fruits,vegetable and seafood of all kind. The Fairy Cave stands 3-storey high. After a quick climb, the cave opens up into a main chamber. Sunlight streams into the chamber, revealing to you the beautiful shapes of nature's creations, the stalactites and stalagmites. The Wind Cave is a tunnel-like cave filled with bats and swiflets. Look around the walls of the cave and see if you can spot the bird nests.

Today you will eplore one of Borneo's many caves. Meet at the hotel lobby and depart from Kuching City to Lobang Batu with briefing at the village community center. Here you will be provided with the necessary caving gear as well, such as helmet and basic refreshment. After the equipment and safety briefings are completed, we trek 45 minutes through some of the area's prettiest farmland to the cave entrance. then we go deep into the cave. Ceilings in this cave are up to 35 meters high and there are enormous calcite structures to admire as well as a range of cave dwellers. The route takes us 1 km inside the mountain, passing through many chambers, before we retrace our steps. A packed lunch will be provided. 500 meters round the mountain we enter a second cave through a river. Whilst swimming is not required a dryer route is available for the less intrepid. Less than 200 meters into this cave you will find s small but beautiful chamber.

Discover the tropical mountains surrounding Medellin on a full-day tour to Guatapé and Peñol Rock that includes a boat cruise on the Peñol-Guatapé Reservoir. The gorgeous scenery isn’t the only draw, and you’ll get a glimpse of traditional Colombian architecture on a tour of the gracious plaza, cobblestone streets, and colorful facades that make Guatapé a world away from the bustling streets of modern Medellin.