An Escape to Borneo : Kuchingβs Hidden Gems | 7-11 Jun 2025


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Date: 7 β11 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)
1οΈβ£ 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)
2οΈβ£ 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.
3οΈβ£ 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.
4οΈβ£ Cultural Exploration & Local Flavours: in-depth learning of Kuching's history, culture & Heritage. ε€ζθθ‘ε―Όθ§. - 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
βΊ Itinerary
πππ² π β» SAT 7 Jun Arrive Kuching via Air Asia @ 1.15 pm, airport pickup. Free & easy, watch the Sunset at Sarawak River Waterfront.
πππ² π β» SUN 8 Jun Bako National Park (B)
πππ² π β» MON 9 Jun Kampog Sadir twin waterfall hike, play at pool, kampung style lunch. (B/L)
πππ² π 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)
πππ² 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)
βΊ Land COST
Min 6 to go
6 & above: SGD 999/pax
13 & Above: SGD 899/pax
Deposit $200, non-refundable when trip confirmed
βΊ Land cost Includes
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2-way airport GROUP transfer on appointed flight time
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All land & Sea transfer - boat to Bako
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4-night Kuching hotel - Double/Twin Share
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4 hotel breakfasts & 3 lunches
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Mandarin or English-speaking local Tour Guide & Hiking guide/park ranger
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Guided Hiking activities
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Park & Entrance fees
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Private licensed van with driver
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02 bottles of drinking water per pax per day
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Only meals stated in the itinerary
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SANL Trip leader
βοΈ U will be informed when the min. pax is reached.
βοΈ Estimated airfare: Air Asia ~ Scoots ~ $300 with 20kg add-on
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An Escape to Borneo : Kuchingβs Hidden Gems | 7-11 Jun 2025