Itinerary
- Day 1
Kuching
You'll arrive in Kuching and meet your tour leader in the late afternoon for a briefing and bike fitting. From there, head out on the heritage trail following the White Rajah's history. Walk through the Main Bazaar and Old Town, then check out the Square Tower at the stone jetty. After that, cross the Sarawak River by traditional sampan to reach Fort Margherita. The day finishes with a sunset dinner along the riverbank, giving you a nice introduction to the city's character.
- Meals
- Dinner (Sunset dinner at the bank of Sarawak River)
Included Activities
- Heritage trail cycling tour of Kuching
- Explore Main Bazaar of Old Town
- Visit Square Tower at stone jetty
- Sampan ferry crossing to Fort Margherita
- Visit Fort Margherita museum
Landmarks/POIs Main Bazaar Square Tower Fort Margherita Sarawak River - Day 2
Kuching to Sadong Jaya
After a quick transfer to avoid Kuching traffic, you'll take a traditional sampan boat to the isolated mangrove island of Beliong. Cycle through gravel roads, mangrove forests, paddy fields, and Malay fishing villages along the way. Stop to see Beliong Temple, then cross the Sabang River by wooden boat. You'll visit a local fishing market before continuing along scenic river bunds to Asajaya for lunch. Later, ride to a Malay homestay at Sadong Jaya and have home-cooked Bugis Malay dinner with your hosts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Asajaya), Dinner (Home cooked Bugis Malay dinner at traditional timber Malay village house)
Included Activities
- Sampan boat transfer to Beliong island
- Cycling through mangroves, paddy fields, and Malay fishing villages
- Visit Beliong Temple
- Sabang River boat crossing
- Local fishing market visit
- Coastal cycling along river bunds
Landmarks/POIs Beliong Island Beliong Temple Sabang River Asajaya South China Sea coastline - Day 3
Sadong Jaya to Kampung Maludam
Continue cycling north-eastward on flat roads, crossing two major Borneo rivers, one via a huge bridge and another using a unique community car ferry. Arrive at Kampung Hilir Maludam, a peaceful Malay fishing village, and check into a local hotel. Then take a 45-minute boat ride to remote Maludam National Park to search for proboscis monkeys and endangered Red Banded Langurs. Spend the afternoon walking through the quaint fishing village famous for jellyfish and dried fish processing, then head to the old town area for local dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local dinner in old town area)
Included Activities
- Cycling through coastal routes with river crossings
- Bridge crossing over major Borneo river
- Community car ferry crossing
- Boat cruise to Maludam National Park
- Wildlife viewing for proboscis monkeys and Red Banded Langurs
- Malay fishing village exploration
- Jellyfish and dried fish processing site visit
Landmarks/POIs Maludam National Park Kampung Hilir Maludam - Day 4
Kampung Maludam to Betong
Start with an early breakfast, then head out on a cruise within Maludam National Park searching for proboscis monkeys and Red Banded Langurs. After the cruise, drive along the scenic coastal road and cross by ferry into Pusa, an outpost town where you'll have lunch. Then cycle westward into Borneo's interior through secondary forests, rubber and palm plantations into Iban communities territory. Arrive in Betong township and visit Fort Lily, built in 1855, to learn about Iban chief Rentap's challenge to the Rajah and see cannons preserved in the district office. Overnight at a comfortable 2-star hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at local coffee shop), Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning cruise in Maludam National Park
- Wildlife viewing for proboscis monkeys and Red Banded Langurs
- Ferry crossing into Pusa
- Cycling into Iban communities territory
- Visit Fort Lily
Landmarks/POIs Maludam National Park Pusa Fort Lily Betong District Office - Day 5
Betong to Banting Longhouse
After breakfast, drive 90 minutes to Sri Aman and get back on your bike to ride along the mighty Batang Lupar River. You'll cycle past longhouse villages, farms and paddy fields, and if luck is on your side, catch the natural phenomenon of tidal bore roar during your ride. Make detours to explore interesting longhouses and take in the scenic river views. At Lingga jetty, board traditional longboats to travel Sarawak's historic waterways. Disembark at Banting, an old Iban rallying point, and visit St. Paul's Church standing since 1859 atop the rocky hill. Explore the village, see local handicrafts like mat-making and weaving, and visit rice fields and vegetable gardens. Overnight at the longhouse with simple facilities, sleeping under mosquito nets and experiencing authentic longhouse hospitality.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Longhouse hospitality dinner with community)
Included Activities
- 90-minute drive to Sri Aman
- Cycling along Batang Lupar River
- Longhouse village viewing
- Traditional longboat journey
- Visit St. Paul's Church at Banting
- Village exploration and handicraft viewing
- Longhouse overnight stay with community
- Rice field and vegetable garden visit
Optional Activities
- Swimming in river (NOT RECOMMENDED - crocodiles present)
Landmarks/POIs Sri Aman Batang Lupar River Lingga jetty Banting St. Paul's Church - Day 6
Banting to Kuching
Say goodbye to your longhouse hosts and set off by longboat to Lingga bazaar, the center of lower Batang Lupar, for a coffee shop breakfast. Drive 40 minutes back to Sri Aman and visit Fort Alice, built in 1864 and perched on a riverside hillock with commanding views of the river. After lunch, return to Kuching for a relaxing drive while you reflect on your adventure. The day ends with one final meal together at Topspot Food Center in Kuching, where the good food of Sarawak comes together in a casual but seriously excellent setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Coffee shop breakfast at Lingga bazaar), Lunch, Dinner (Farewell meal at Topspot Food Center, Kuching)
Included Activities
- Longboat journey to Lingga bazaar
- Coffee shop breakfast at Lingga bazaar
- 40-minute drive to Sri Aman
- Visit Fort Alice
- Return journey to Kuching
- Dinner at Topspot Food Center
Landmarks/POIs Lingga bazaar Sri Aman Fort Alice Topspot Food Center - Day 7
Kuching Departure
The tour concludes today with a transfer to Kuching Airport for your return flight. If you're not in a hurry, you can inquire about extending your holiday with additional wildlife and adventure options throughout Borneo.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay and wildlife adventures in Borneo
