Top Sarawak Nature and Wildlife Tours

Discover the birthplace of civilization in Southeast Asia on a guided tour of the Niah Caves, located in Sarawak’s Niah National Park. Home to Borneo’s oldest human remains dating back 40,000 years, the park contains one of the largest limestone caves in the world. At this important archaeological site you’ll find cave paintings after a walk in the forest. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport from Miri are provided on this full-day tour.

Cruise across the South China Sea from the Bako fishing village to Bako National Park on a 8-hour nature tour. Your professional guide points out the wildlife, including macaques and proboscis monkeys, during a jungle walk. Admire the picturesque rock formations during a boat ride to a beautiful beach where you’ll have time for a swim. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport from Kuching are included on this small-group tour, limited to seven people.

Visit one of the main orangutan rehabilitation centers in Sarawak on this wildlife tour. Make your way in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver to the Semenggoh Wildlife Center. Stroll the trails of the center and try to spot the orangutans. Witness a scheduled feeding of the animals that have not yet been released into the wild.

Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the rainforest at night on this guided walking tour of Kubah National Park. Search for over 60 species of frogs—of all colors, shapes, and sizes—that live in the park in jungle streams, ponds, and more. Along the way, see carnivorous pitcher plants and a wealth of aquatic life. Your tour includes door-to-door round-trip transfers.

Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, is simply unique. No other city in Malaysia has such a romantic and unlikely history, nor displays its charms with such an easy grace. The residents of Kuching enjoy living here, and take great pride in their fascinating city, which is reflected in their attitude to visitors. Visit Bako and the rainforest and then relax on the beach after the rigours of jungle trekking.

Go deep into the heart of Borneo on the kind of old-school adventure that’s almost impossible to put together independently, in an intimate group of maximum eight with a guide. Get up close with semi-wild orangutans at the Semenggoh Nature Reserve; tour a vibrant local market in Serian; then spend two nights in an authentic longhouse (meals included) discovering Batang Ai National Park and local traditions.

Devoted to rehabilitating injured, orphaned, or rescued orangutans, the Semenggoh Nature Reserve provides an unparalleled opportunity to watch semi-wild orangutans in action without venturing deep into the forest. This convenient door-to-door tour, in a group no larger than 10, spares you the hassle of self-drive, while ensuring you arrive in time for the morning feeding, when the orangutans are easiest to see.

The Semenggoh Wildlife Centre is the biggest Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sarawak; established in 1975 as a sanctuary for the injured and orphaned orangutans. Together with the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sabah this is the most well known rehabilitation center for tourists to visit. Tourists should not mistake both Semenggoh and Sepilok as actual tourist attractions - Immerse yourself in the wildlife of Malaysia with an exciting trip to the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre in Sarawak - Discover facts about the local wildlife as you explore the Interpretation Area or the Botanical Research Center - Meet the rehabilitated orangutans and learn more about their stories with a stop at the Orangutan Gallery - Get a chance to see the orangutans that have not yet been released into the wild - Travel with ease and comfortable to and from Kuching with a convenient transfer service from your hotel

Gunung Mulu National Park is a protected rainforest in Malaysian Borneo. It’s known for its dramatic peaks and caves, including the huge, bat-filled Deer Cave. The cave leads to the Garden of Eden, a hidden valley and waterfall enclosed by limestone cliffs. The Pinnacles at Gunung Api are tall, jagged limestone formations with steep trails and rare orchids. The summit of Gunung Mulu Mountain has views over the park.

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and unique traditions of Malaysia’s Bidayuh people on this 3-hour village tour from Kuching, including hotel pick-up. Meet with villagers and learn about local lifestyles as you enjoy a guided tour of Anah Rais, one of the largest traditional longhouses in Sarawak.

Get up close to Malaysia’s native orangutans when you visit the Semenggoh Wildlife Center on a tour from Kuching. These semi-wild orangutans have been rescued from captivity and are being trained to survive in the forest reserve, where they can roam freely. Sightings cannot always be guaranteed but you may be able to see an orangutan mother with a baby.

Reaching Bako National Park independently is a major hassle: Take it easy on yourself with this convenient door-to-door tour. Look out for wildlife such as long-tailed macaques, silvered leaf monkeys, proboscis monkeys, squirrels, and monitor lizards as you explore the pristine forest. Tour includes lunch and door-to-door round-trip transfers.

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.

Lambir Hills National Park is located along the Miri-Bintulu road, 36 km south-west of Miri town in Sarawak, This visit is not just for trekking and nature sightseeing but you can also swim at the waterfall, having a picnic lunch style and bird-watching.

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.

Enjoy a full day tour from Kuching to enjoy all the highlights of Sarawak that you could miss if you traveled independently. See semi-wild orangutans at Semenggoh Wildlife Centre and explore the 200-year-old Annah Rais Longhouse. Later, kayak through a tranquil rain forest, where you may see hornbills and other wildlife. There’s time for swimming before lunch is served.

Sightseeing, trekking, hiking & tour around the Borneo Tropical Rainforest Resort, an agro and nature resort nestled in the natural setting of pristine and lush tropical rainforest. It has a unique collection of jungle tree species and insects which can only be found in the Borneo rainforest. Hike and trek along specially designed footpaths for a real experience with exotic trees and plants species.

Lambir Hills National Park features some of greatest plant and animal biodiversity on the planet, with hundreds of bird species alone. Venture though a mixed dipterocarp forest and kerangas forest with an expert guide who points out features of this complex ecosystem. Keep an eye out for barking deer, flying squirrels, monkeys and more, ending your half-day jungle walk with a waterfall swim. Round-trip hotel transport is provided from central Miri.

Watch the sunset in Tusan Beach, the promontory of the rock-bound cliff looks like a horse head with its mouth in the water (the sea), Tusan Beach also famous with the "Blue Tears" phenomenon which is the stunning sight of glowing ocean waters.

The trekking combines upriver travel, jungle trekking, caving the show caves and overnight stay at an Iban longhouse. The trail itself follows the route taken by Kayan headhunting parties who paddled up and trekking to where they launched headhunting raids against the people of the Limbang area. Headhunter’s Trail can also be done in reverse, starting from Limbang and ending up at the Park HQ.

Borneo Tropical Rainforest Resort has a unique collection of jungle tree species and insects which can only be found in Borneo rainforest. Hike and trek along specially designed foot paths for a real experience with exotic trees and plants species, stroll into and enjoy fresh tropical fruits from the orchard farm, take an educational tour to domestic animal farm, or simply relax and indulge in International and Asian cuisines served at the One Tree Hill Café and Palm Restaurant & Bar overlooking the canopy of the spectacular and panoramic Lambir Hills terrain. Set in tranquil and serene surroundings, the Borneo Tropical Rainforest Resort is truly a retreat for relaxation and revitalization of the body, mind and spirit, an invitation to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life

Skip the hassle of public buses and relax with pickup and drop-off direct from your hotel as you treat your family to Jong’s Crocodile Farm & Zoo. Around 20 miles (30 kilometers) away from Kuching, this crocodile farm is home to over 1,000 mighty reptiles and a dedicated crocodile museum, plus monkeys, leopards, sun bears, deer, turtles, and more. Don’t miss the feeding sessions and the giant crocodile skull.

Sarawak’s oldest national park, Bako National Park is home to wildlife including wild boar, monitor lizards, proboscis monkeys, and silvered leaf monkeys. Discover it without the planning stress on this small-group tour that includes boat rides to and from the park, a visit to the Bako National Park Sea Stack, a rock formation shaped like a rearing cobra, and 2-way transfers from central Kuching hotels.