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An Escape to Borneo : Kuching’s Hidden Gems | 7-11 Jun 2025

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An Escape to Borneo : Kuching’s Hidden Gems | 7-11 Jun 2025

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Date: 7 β€”11 June 2025. 2-day leaves needed
(Hari Raya Haji falls on 7 June)
A 5-day short getaway to Kuching: A Taste of Nature escapades with Local Heritage flavour!

Perfect for hiking beginners, families with kids (aged above 10)

1️⃣ Bako National Park
Bako National Park, established in 1957, is the oldest national park in Sarawak, covering an area of 27.27 kmΒ² at the tip of the Muara Tebas peninsula. The park is renowned for its diverse ecosystems.
We will do a short hike here to immerse in the wonders of rainforest flora and fauna, and wildlife (like endangered probosci's monkey, long-tailed macaque, silvered langur, etc)

2️⃣ Kpg Sadir
This village is famous for its accessible waterfalls and scenery that will not fail to bring visitors closer to Mother Nature than they have ever been. There is a total of seven waterfalls around the village. Its waterfalls are breathtaking when U hike there. Top 2 are Ban Buan Kukuot and Mabi Falls.

3️⃣ Fairy Cave, Gurung Kapur Summit & Wind Cave
Sarawak is home to numerous breathtaking and mystical caves, offering unforgettable exploration experiences. We will do Wind Cave (with Gurung Kapur Summit) and Fairy Cave.
The captivating limestone caves here are well known among the locals and tourists, for their unique formation of wind chambers and dramatic rock structure.
We will do another trek to Gunung Kapur Summit (274m). It is short, yet it offers some moderate difficulty level to hike up.

4️⃣ Cultural Exploration & Local Flavours: in-depth learning of Kuching's history, culture & Heritage. ε€ζ™‹θ€θ‘—ε―Όθ§ˆ. - Interactive & experiential session
Since 1830, many old stories have been left, hidden in the riverside and every corner of the old buildings. Through the interesting cultural tour, we can explore the depth, breadth and temperature of this small city, discover the unique charm of the cat city from the details, and stroll and meditate on the changes and the unchanging. You get to complete a baptism of culture and history in laughter. You will find that culture is part of life and history is an interesting story...

1. A regime established by the British
2. The footprints of the Chinese coming to Sarawak
3. Stories of life in the old streets
4. Traces of the Zhao'an people walking through the old streets
5. Architectural features of the Nanyang arcades
6. The old territory of the Fujianese
7. Local cultural and creative cuisine in the old rice warehouse

β–Ί Itinerary
πƒπšπ² 𝟏 β€» SAT 7 Jun Arrive Kuching via Air Asia @ 1.15 pm, airport pickup. Free & easy, watch the Sunset at Sarawak River Waterfront.
πƒπšπ² 𝟐 β€» SUN 8 Jun Bako National Park (B)
πƒπšπ² πŸ‘ β€» MON 9 Jun Kampog Sadir twin waterfall hike, play at pool, kampung style lunch. (B/L)
πƒπšπ² πŸ’ β€» TUE 10 Jun Escape to Bau: Fairy Cave, Guning Kapur summit, Wind Cave & Blue Lake, floating bridge & Miners walk to hilltop, Paku Rock Maze Garden & Visit Siniawan Old Town. (B)
πƒπšπ² 5 β€» WED 11 Jun Guided Heritage Old Street walking tour with lunch. Last-minute shopping, India Street & Main Bazaar. Fly Home with Scoot at 1010 pm. (B/L)

β–Ί Land COST
Min 6 to go
6 & above: SGD 999/pax
13 & Above: SGD 899/pax
Deposit $200, non-refundable when trip confirmed

β–Ί Land cost Includes
βœ… 2-way airport GROUP transfer on appointed flight time
βœ… All land & Sea transfer - boat to Bako
βœ… 4-night Kuching hotel - Double/Twin Share
βœ… 4 hotel breakfasts & 3 lunches
βœ… Mandarin or English-speaking local Tour Guide & Hiking guide/park ranger
βœ… Guided Hiking activities
βœ… Park & Entrance fees
βœ… Private licensed van with driver
βœ… 02 bottles of drinking water per pax per day
βœ… Only meals stated in the itinerary
βœ… SANL Trip leader

✈️ U will be informed when the min. pax is reached.
✈️ Estimated airfare: Air Asia ~ Scoots ~ $300 with 20kg add-on

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