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6 Day Sarawak Discovery Tour

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Covered in lush virgin jungle, age-old tribes and traditions, wild and wonderful wildlife, impending caves and much more; Sarawak gives you a sense of adventure that will leave you wanting more.  

the tour

A Sarawak tour is like an adventure into the unknown. Discover Borneo’s lesser visited state on our 6 day discovery tour for a more authentic Borneo experience. Imagine lush virgin jungle, wonderful wildlife and exotic birdlife. Age-old tribes and traditions with rich history and culture. Wild rivers and impending caves. Bustling cities and much more. Sarawak gives you a sense of adventure that will leave you wanting more.

Visit Bako National Park, one of the best places in Borneo to see wildlife in a natural setting. Here you will see proboscis monkeys, silvered langurs, long-tailed macaques, wild boar, monitor lizards and numerous species of birds.  A true wildlife lovers dream!  But, there’s more… See wild orangutans in Semmenggoh wildlife reserve, travel like a local in a river taxi boat from Kuching to Sarikei (a.k.a Pineapple Town) and explore the bustling markets. Travel through hilly scenery and rice paddies and visit the tribes who live in Longhouses. You will also enjoy a homestay experience in a traditional dwelling.

INCLUSIONS

This tour includes 4 nights hotel accommodation and 1 memorable night in a traditional longhouse. As well as daily breakfast plus other meals. All sightseeing, English speaking guides and transport throughout. This 6 day adventure cannot fail to please. Secure your spot on our Sarawak tour from a 25% deposit today. See our terms and conditions for more details.

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Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrive Kuching

Welcome to Sarawak: Where Adventure Lives! Upon arrival at the airport, meet our tour representative and transfer to your Hotel for check in. Rest or free & easy to explore Kuching City.

MEALS: None

OVERNIGHT: The Meritin Hotel, Kuching

DAY 2: Bako National Park Day Trip

One of the best places in Sarawak to see wildlife in a natural setting. Commonly spotted at Bako are the Borneo endemic proboscis monkeys, silvered langurs (monkeys), long-tailed macaques, wild boar, monitor lizards and numerous species of birds. The park has an impressive range of forest types from mangrove to kerangas (heath forest), tropical swamp vegetation, cliff vegetation and beach vegetation. A trail network provides access to different parts of the depending on level of fitness and areas of interest. The park’s spectacular coastline is dotted with small bays, coves and beaches.

Pick up from hotel, 35 minutes drive to Bako village, proceed by boat for approximately 30 minutes to the park headquarters. En route there is a chance to see crocodiles, sea eagles and other shore birds. Arrive at the park HQ and begin exploring the trails and searching for wildlife. Return to Kuching mid-afternoon.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

OVERNIGHT: The Meritin Hotel, Kuching

DAY 3: Semenggoh Orangutan Centre

Breakfast in the hotel. Pick up and depart for Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, located 24 kilometres from the centre of Kuching. This orangutan rehabilitation centre trains orphaned or rescued orangutans how to survive in the wild. Over 20 orangutans live in forest within the nature reserve and often return to the centre at feeding times. Upon arrival, head to the briefing area. After a brief talk from the rangers, take a short walk along a trail to the feeding area to watch the orangutans come down from the trees for a free meal. Return back to city and have the rest of the day at your own leisure.

MEALS: Breakfast

OVERNIGHT: The Meritin Hotel, Kuching

DAY 4: Kuching ~ Sibu ~ Countryside

Depart from Kuching to Sibu by flight, transfer to the Countryside. You’ll get to savour local delicacies for lunch at local open air restaurant or coffee shop. View the hilly scenery on the way with some peppers vineyards, rubber trees, rice paddy even longhouses just by the roadside.

Upon arrival longhouse, a warm welcoming by your host and brief you some longhouse information and culture. Go for some village walk in the evening, see the friendly local community. Come back in time before sunset. Prepare local meals for dinner such as the Pansuh (chicken meat cooked in bamboo) and taste the Tuak (rice wine) together with your host. After dinner, relaxing and sharing stories & legends with the host in the Ruai (Veranda). Retreat for the night. Please bear in mind, the Longhouse is a traditional homestay which is meant to be a rustic experience.

MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

OVERNIGHT: Iban Longhouse Homestay (shared bathroom)

DAY 5: Countryside Longhouse ~ Sibu

Wake up early morning and join the villagers to experience local rubber tapping activity. Feel the tough job of how extract natural rubber latex come from and also process the rubber sheet.

Back to longhouse for breakfast & rest. Embark on your journey through the still green and undisturbed forest, with sightings of flora and fauna all the way. Here, you can understand how the local people say “Rainforest is the biggest supermarket for free”. View up close and personal with some of plants and herbs that the locals normally use for food or medical purpose and even for making ink as the base for Pua Kumbu. Enjoy some splashing moment and fun at the simple yet naturally beautiful water steam. Prepare and enjoy lunch in the middle of the rainforest while the sound of nature and gushing waterfall echoes in the background. Return back to longhouse and get yourself clean up and refresh before journey to Sibu.

Upon arrival Sibu, check-in Hotel for a rest. Join us on a tour to the mind boggling Sibu Night Market, which is opened every night except when there is heavy rain. Be amazed by the food, gadgets, textiles, utensils & all things interesting at this amazing place.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

OVERNIGHT: Kingwood Hotel, Sibu

DAY 6: Sibu Walking Tour ~ End of Tour.

After Breakfast, take a leisurely stroll on a beautiful esplanade alongside Malaysia’s longest river – The Mighty Rajang River. See how the people use River Taxis (Express Boats, Speed boats, Sampans etc) of all sorts and forms to move along the river. Watch how the locals stock up their “Floating Grocery Stores” that serve riverine folks. Walk on to a beautifully crafted Chinese Temple, climb up the Seven Storey Pagoda and take a panoramic view of Sibu’s waterfront life.

Then cut across the winding streets of Old Sibu Town and soak in the sights and smells of pastries baking in earthen ovens, alley ways small businesses that provides priceless photo opportunities. After this journey back into time, walk onto to the biggest Central Market in Malaysia – home to more than 1,200 stalls serving up a bedazzling variety of commodities. Seek out the live chicken stalls and find out how they are bundled with newspapers. You will get a real feel of how the people of Sibu live and get to see seasonal fruits, catches that are unique to Sibu.

Visit a village house to witness how locals make “Longevity Noodles” in the traditional way. The longevity noodles are an indispensable dish in birthday & wedding celebration and festival. Since noodles are long and continuous in shape, it symbolises good health and longevity to have noodles in birthday and traditional festival. From processing to pulling the noodles, drying under the sun and collect it back to store into the bag. The quality and portion of flour, weather and humidity will also affected the quality of noodles. Late afternoon transfer to Sibu Airport for your onward journey. End of Tour.

MEALS: Breakfast

Description

A Sarawak tour is like an adventure into the unknown. Discover Borneo’s lesser visited state on our 6 day discovery tour for a more authentic Borneo experience. Imagine lush virgin jungle, wonderful wildlife and exotic birdlife. Age-old tribes and traditions with rich history and culture. Wild rivers and impending caves. Bustling cities and much more. Sarawak gives you a sense of adventure that will leave you wanting more.

Visit Bako National Park, one of the best places in Borneo to see wildlife in a natural setting. Here you will see proboscis monkeys, silvered langurs, long-tailed macaques, wild boar, monitor lizards and numerous species of birds.  A true wildlife lovers dream!  But, there’s more… See wild orangutans in Semmenggoh wildlife reserve, travel like a local in a river taxi boat from Kuching to Sarikei (a.k.a Pineapple Town) and explore the bustling markets. Travel through hilly scenery and rice paddies and visit the tribes who live in Longhouses. You will also enjoy a homestay experience in a traditional dwelling.

INCLUSIONS

This tour includes 4 nights hotel accommodation and 1 memorable night in a traditional longhouse. As well as daily breakfast plus other meals. All sightseeing, English speaking guides and transport throughout. This 6 day adventure cannot fail to please. Secure your spot on our Sarawak tour from a 25% deposit today. See our terms and conditions for more details.

INCLUSIONS

 

6 Day Tour of Sarawak

3 Nights in Kuching

1 Night in  Sibu

1 Night in Iban Longhouse Traditional Homestay

Domestic flight

5x Breakfasts, 2x Lunches, 1x Dinner

Airport transfers

All entrance fees to mentioned visits

English speaking local guide

All transport throughout the tour

EXCLUSIONS

 

International Airfares

Tourism Tax MYR20.00/Pax base on Twin-sharing pay upon arrival.

Travel Insurance

Personal expenses

Meals not mentioned in itinerary

Beverage for all meals.

Tipping

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6 Day Sarawak Tour MyHoliday2

DEPARTURE DATES

 

DEPARTURE DATES 2025:

June: 2, 9

July: 6, 21, 28

August: 4, 11, 18, 25

September: 1, 15

October: 6, 13, 20, 27

November: 3, 10, 17

 

DEPARTURE DATES 2026:

February: 23

March: 9, 23

April: 6, 20

May: 4, 18

June: 1, 15, 29

July: 13, 27

August: 10, 24

September: 7, 21

October: 5, 19

November: 2

 

HOTELS

 

HOTELS: 

Kuching: Meritin Hotel (Upgrade available)

Countryside: Iban Longhouse Homestay (shared bathroom)

Sibu: Kingwood Hotel

 

In the unlikely event that the listed hotels are fully booked, alternative hotels of the same standard will be used.

Triple share rooms are available, please contact MyHoliday2

UPGRADES & OPTIONS

 

UPGRADES:

Upgrade your hotel in Kuching to The Waterfront 5 Star Hotel for 3 nights

– $200 per room

 

GO PRIVATE:

Make your trip a private tour for 2!

– $200 per person

 

EXTRA NIGHTS:

Extend your time in Borneo with extra nights pre or post tour:

PRE-TOUR

Meritin Hotel Kuching (3*) – $150

The Waterfront Hotel Kuching (5*) – $200 (Contact MyHoliday2 to purchase)

POST TOUR

Tanamas Hotel, Sibu – $100

 

Prices are based per room per night and include breakfast and airport transfers

 

All optional extras can be added to your cart at checkout.

TOUR INFORMATION

 

OFFER:

By purchasing this package, you agree to MyHoliday2’s Terms and Conditions and the specific terms detailed in each information tab of the package.

The package is valid for one person based on twin share.

Bookings are subject to availability.

 

SINGLE TRAVELLERS:

For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement applies.

  • $600 per person

Accommodation for single customers on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, subject to availability.

 

GROUP SIZE:

Minimum of 2 people

Maximum 20 people

If minimum numbers are not met, you will be requested to change to a different date.

Some tours can be guaranteed with fewer participants; however, surcharges will apply.

If you are unable to change dates, a credit or refund will be offered in accordance with MyHoliday2’s Refund Policy.

 

CHILDREN POLICY:

Children under the age of 2 travel free of charge in existing bedding

Children aged 2-10 receive a child discount.

Children aged 11+ are classified as adults.

Child discounts are only applicable if travelling with two full paying adults.

Maximum room capacity is 2 adults and 2 children (1 in existing bedding, 1 in extra bed)

Children policy is applicable to land only portion and are also subject to airline charges and taxes.

 

AMENDMENTS:

Any amendments are subject to the supplier’s terms and conditions.

Any changes will incur a $100 per person amendment fee PLUS any additional fees applied by the supplier.

All changes must be requested in writing.

No changes can be made within 90 days of departure. The standard cancellation policy will apply.

If unable to select new dates, a credit valid for 12 months may be offered.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellations are subject to MyHoliday2’s Terms and Conditions.

Refunds and credits will be offered in accordance with MyHoliday2’s Refund Policy.

 

PAYMENT PLANS:

MyHoliday2 offers a variety of payment plans based on your tour departure date. Refer to our Terms and Conditions for details.

All payment plans incur a 2% surcharge, paid with the deposit.

If the wrong plan is selected, a $25 fee will be charged to manually amend all invoices.

 

TOURS, DRIVERS & GUIDES:

Day tours included may involve joining larger groups.

Drivers do not provide information on tours.

Drivers may assist in organizing expert guides at certain locations.

Refer to INCLUSIONS for the type of guides included in this package.

For more information on guides, refer to the Terms and Conditions.

 

TRANSFERS:

Refer to INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS to determine if a transfer is applicable and the type of transfer included.

If you have booked your own flights, send flight details to booking@myholiday2.com.au to confirm transfers.

Contact details for our local tour operator can be found on your voucher in your online account.

 

Group Transfer

The timing of group transfers will be set to accommodate the majority of arrival and departure flights.

If you arrive early or depart late, you may need to wait or make your own way to the hotel or airport at your own expense.

As you clear immigration, look for a MyHoliday2 sign with your name.

 

Private Transfer:

As you clear immigration, look for a MyHoliday2 sign with your name.

 

OTHER INFORMATION:

A 25% deposit is non-refundable.

Prices are in AUD$.

Travel insurance is highly recommended; MyHoliday2 takes no responsibility for any travel issues that may arise.

MyHoliday2 pricing reflects current market rates which may fluctuate from day to day.

MyHoliday2 is not obliged to refund or match any subsequent price reductions after purchase.

Customers must obtain the correct visa for their destination and cover associated fees. Please check visa and travel requirements via the Smartraveller website.

For any medical-related information, refer to Smartraveller or contact a travel medical specialist.

Customers must ensure their passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.

MyHoliday2 pricing reflects market rates, so package prices may fluctuate, and refunds to match subsequent price reductions are not guaranteed.

Departures are not guaranteed until confirmation.

If advertised availability is not present post-purchase, another date selection is necessary.

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