5D4N Kuching Nature & Culture Tour (2024-25) - 5 Days

Upon arrival at Kuching International Airport, meet and greet by our friendly representative and proceed for Kuching City Tour. Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, is a city that beautifully showcases its cosmopolitan nature through its street heritage. The heart of the city is well preserved, with ornate houses of worship such as the Kuching Oldest City Mosque and Tua Pek Kong Temple. There are also many colonial style architectural gems, including the Square Tower, which stands alongside the historical Astana and Fort Margherita, the futuristic State Legislative Assembly building (DUN), and the iconic Golden Bridge, which overlooks the Kuching Waterfront. The iconic cat statue strategically dotted along the city center is a symbol and mascot of Kuching City. It will greet you along the way as your tour takes you to the Market, Main Bazaar, China Town, and other well-known city landmarks, including the Borneo Cultures Museum, among other places of interest. Check-in to hotel of your choice.

抵达古晋国际机场，由当地导游接机后开始古晋市区观光。享有世界第七个优雅城市的美誉–古晋, 市容绿意怏然、优雅干净，充满古朴情怀。市内的砂拉越河滨公园、古老中国街坊~唐人街、古色古香的庙宇~大伯公庙、金碧辉煌的教堂及拥有百年历史的古迹，让城市显得独格一方。标志性的猫塑像分布在市中心各个角落，是古晋市吉祥物的象征。此外，历史悠久的阿斯塔纳、玛格丽塔古堡、超现代的州立法议会大楼 (DUN)、婆罗洲文化博物馆以及造价3500 万、全长 335 公尺的跨河步行弯桥；~达鲁哈纳（Darul Hana）桥或称为黄金桥让这座位於热带丛林的繁华都市，绿意盎然，规划完善，在美丽的砂拉越河衬托下更显浪漫且宁静。入住市区酒店。

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning proceed for Bako National Park Day Trip. Bako National Park, Sarawak’s oldest and most renowned national park, established since 1957, is the oldest and one of the most popular national parks in Sarawak. Situated about 37 km from Kuching city, the excursion takes about one and a half hour by land and boat. With an area about 2,727 hectares, it offers the perfect introduction to Sarawak’s Forest and wildlife. provides the ideal introduction to the state’s rich forests and wildlife. It has diverse vegetation, jungle streams, cascading waterfalls, intriguing plant life, trekking trails, and coastlines with small bays, coves, and beaches. Among its captivating wildlife residents are the proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, Borneo bearded pigs, and monitor lizards. You will be able to see almost desert-like scrub, or “padang”, on the plateau and lowland dipterocarp forest. Lunch at Bako Park Café. Return to hotel and rest.

早餐后，前往巴哥国家公园一日游。距离古晋市区车程约 45 分钟，再乘船约 20 分钟，便抵达砂劳越最早开发，占地约 2,727 公顷的巴哥国家公园。公园内拥有种类繁多的珍禽异兽、奇花异卉，单是一些国宝级的动植物, 如长鼻猴、叶猴、猪笼草、毛毡苔、蚁生植物、五梨跤等等…. 已让巴哥国家公园闻名世界。拥有七种生态各别不同的森林，亦是巴哥的特色之一，在不同环境中生长的动植物，都有其特殊的求生方式，尤其是红树林内动植物的生态，足让人类惊叹这大自然的奥妙。对于喜爱大自然、赏鸟、观察动植物生态的爱好者，巴哥绝对是最佳选择。历经海水侵蚀、日积月累风代而形成奇形怪状的沙岩，壮观险峻的悬崖，幽美诱人的沙滩，一望无际的南海，配合公园内的动植物,亦让巴哥的景观显得幽美异然。午餐于公园内享用。结束后，返回酒店休息。

Breakfast at the hotel, Morning visit to Semenggoh Wildlife Centre. Unlike in a zoo, the orangutans are free to roam in this 653-hectare forest reserve. Here, young and
adolescent orangutans are trained and equipped with the right skills for survival in the wild. Witness their delicate nests, nimble treetop acrobatics and the nuances of their feeding behavior. The guide will provide in-depth insights into the distinct behavior and characteristics of this unique primate otherwise known as ‘man of the forest’. Continue journey to Mengkak Longhouse. The 4-hour drive will take you through scenic greenery and countryside views of rolling terrains dotted with vegetable farms and paddy fields. You will also pass by Sarawak’s thriving cash crop plantations such as rubber, pepper, oil palm and and cocoa. We will make a brief stop at Serian, a native town, to experience the bustling daily wet market. Here, the locals showcase rare jungle produce on vibrant mats and canvases to attract buyers. Then, enjoy lunch at Lachau, a quaint and well-known “cowboy” town where tribal natives from Indonesia’s neighboring Kalimantan border town gather to barter trade and sell produce. Here, you can also get a last-minute gift for your Iban host. The road trip ends at the riverbank, marking the beginning of your longboat ride upstream, with the journey duration varying depending on the water level and your longhouse destination. The longboat is piloted by one boatman, with a one navigator in front of the hull. The navigator guides and steers the boat using hand signals to the boatman, to avoid hidden tree stumps or logs along the route. In dry seasons, prepare to walk along the riverbank and through the jungle, while the boatman transports the engines. Once the water deepens, another longboat will await us. Upon arrival, mingle with the longhouse community and embrace communal living. Learn their hunting techniques, bamboo cooking practices, and their deep connection to the forest for everything, from food to medicine. Indulge in local delicacies such as the famous “tuak”, a locally brewed rice wine, and take part in the “ngajat”, a traditional warrior dance. Spend the night at the guesthouse.

After breakfast, join in an engaging demonstration of “cock fighting” and blowpipe traditions. You can also embark on a guided jungle trek, gaining insights into the plants and animals significant to the local culture and way of life. Depart from the longhouse around mid-morning then proceed overland towards Kuching, stopping for a fulfilling lunch at Lachau town. Transfer to city hotel of your choice for check in and overnight.

享用早餐后，原住民将邀请大家一起观赏伊班友族最爱的赌博游戏~斗鸡及吹管。每一个人不但有机会可以尝试依班友族最流行的休闲游戏而且还可以学习到使用吹管的技巧。收拾好行李后，再次长尾船离开长屋，乘车回返古晋市。入住市区酒店。

Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure until transfer to Kuching International Airport for your departure flight.
早餐后，自由活动直到退房。随后，送往古晋国际机场，结束这次的旅程。

Remarks: Sighting of wildlife is NOT GUARANTEE on any wildlife tour, even though each trip is designed around known habitats. The guides will do their utmost to ensure a sighting, but cannot be held liable if there is no successful sighting of wildlife due to weather, or any other factor beyond our control.
备注：行程上所寻找的动物都是野生的，故无法保证游客将会看到它们，但国家公园导游具备专业知识与经验，熟悉动物的习性与国家公园的环境，通常都会到动物出没的地点找到它们。行程结束后, 回返酒店休息。

Sequence of tour is subject to change according to weather permission.
行程及景点的顺序将因不同原因而更改次序。