Sarawak Cultural Experiences – 6 Days

Upon your arrival at Kuching International Airport in the morning, met by our guide and transfer to the Riverside Majestic Hotel (4*). Free at leisure, until the evening to proceed for Seafood dinner, in one of Kuching best seafood outlet.

Accommodation Riverside Majestic Hotel
Meals Dinner

After your breakfast, proceed from your hotel lobby for a city tour of Kuching venture into the places of attraction around this historical city. Among the stops include the gigantic cat statue, the significant mascot of Kuching city at Padungan before cruising down towards China Town. Next stop at the Tua Pek Kong Temple, one of the oldest temples in Sarawak, will take your breath away as the colorful temple adds zest to Kuching City. As the trip proceeds on to pass by the traditional Malay houses built on stilts by winding through the heart of the city, flash back towards the past at the next stop which is the scenic majestic looking Astana, the former palace of White Rajah where today is the home for the Governor of Sarawak, the old Colonial Law Court House. Onward journey to the Sarawak Cultural Village, pass through the Clock Tower and a granite obelisk built in memory of Rajah Charles Brooke, and after which back to your hotel.
Later in the evening, depart to the jetty and enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Sarawak river to view this interesting city sights of the waterfront, Malay villages, Fort Margherita, Astana, Square Tower and many more. This trip offers a panoramic view of the fast developing Kuching city, where the presence of the old buildings stands amidst modern ones.

Accommodation Riverside Majestic Hotel
Meals Breakfast & Lunch

Journey for about half an hour drive to Semenggoh Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre where at this center the orang utans are being nurtured to re-adapt themselves to the jungle life. You will have the chance to observe the rescued Orang Utans coming out of the forest for the feeding time. Continue on along the Pan Borneo Highway, to Batang Ai passing by some beautiful rural villages, and to experience the pepper farm, rubber and rice fields. Thereafter a lunch stop at “Lachau”, an upcountry Chinese village. Upon arriving at the beautiful Batang Ai Lake, you will be ferry across the lake to reach Aiman Batang Ai Resort, your accommodation for the night. After checking in, indulge yourself to the resort facilities, or simply laze by the balcony to enjoy the pristine beauty of nature.

Accommodation Aiman Batang Ai Resort
Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Meet up with your guide after breakfast, for a scenic longboat ride to Batang Ai National Park. The national park offers some good nature trails, where you would be expose to a great learning about the forest flora and fauna. One of the highlight of the day is the cooling dip into the river where its water is crystal clear and enjoy a traditional lunch prepared traditionally in bamboo by the river bank. Return to Aiman Batang Ai Resort.

Accommodation Aiman Batang Ai Resort
Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Check out after break and transfer by boat to Batang Ai Jetty, for a 45 minutes longboat ride up the Lemanak River to their longhouse. The native at the Lemanak are known as Iban, whom are skillful hunters and the highlight of the visit will is the Welcoming Ceremony by longhouse folks among not to be missed is their skillful handling the blowpipe. Other side visits includes the visit to their burial grounds and their hunting crafts. Proceed back to Kuching City to the Riverside Majestic Hotel.

Accommodation Riverside Majestic Hotel
Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Pick up from hotel and transfer to Kuching Airport for your onward journey.

Meals Breakfast