Top Kuching Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Cruise across the South China Sea from the Bako fishing village to Bako National Park on a 8-hour nature tour. Your professional guide points out the wildlife, including macaques and proboscis monkeys, during a jungle walk. Admire the picturesque rock formations during a boat ride to a beautiful beach where you’ll have time for a swim. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport from Kuching are included on this small-group tour, limited to seven people.

Visit Semenggoh Orangutan Centre, a wildlife centre dedicated to rehabilitating orangutans, on a half-day tour from Kuching. Alongside your guide, you’ll embark on a short hike through the rain forest in order to watch the semi-wild orangutans at feeding time. Learn about the 20 orangutans who live in the surrounding forest, many whom arrived injured or orphaned, and admire the surrounding fauna. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Zip around Kuching on this half day guided bike tour of the city. Combine history and culture at a leisurely pace as you visit historic buildings, a floating village and an open-air market. Traverse the city with ease; your guide leads the way, so you won’t get lost. Although some pedalling is required, this is one of the easiest ways to see the city’s highlights.

Experience the unique culture and traditions of Sarawak’s indigenous people with this immersive 2-day tour from Kuching, including accommodation and meals. Accompanied by a private guide, you’ll cruise along the Lemanak River by longboat, visit an authentic Serubah longhouse and tuck into typical Iban cuisine. This is a unique opportunity to learn about indigenous Iban culture as you chat with locals, browse local markets, try hunting with blowpipes and enjoy traditional dance, music and games.

Get up close to Malaysia’s native Orangutans, then take a walk on the wild side on this 6.5-hour tour of the Kubah National Park from Kuching, including lunch. Start with a visit to the Matang Wildlife Center, where you’ll also have chance to spot sun bears, bear cats, porcupines and crocodiles, and learn more about the center’s preservation and rehabilitation efforts. Next, enjoy a short hike through the lush rainforest of the Kubah National Park, stopping to admire jungle waterfalls, rare orchids and colorful birds along the way.

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and unique traditions of Malaysia’s Bidayuh people on this 3-hour village tour from Kuching, including hotel pick-up. Meet with villagers and learn about local lifestyles as you enjoy a guided tour of Anah Rais, one of the largest traditional longhouses in Sarawak.

Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the rainforest at night on this guided walking tour of Kubah National Park. Search for over 60 species of frogs—of all colors, shapes, and sizes—that live in the park in jungle streams, ponds, and more. Along the way, see carnivorous pitcher plants and a wealth of aquatic life. Your tour includes door-to-door round-trip transfers.

See the very best of Kuching, even on a time budget, during a 2-day tour that reveals Sarawak's highlights. Without the stress of organizing transportation, activities, accommodation, and meals yourself, you'll tick off Kuching highlights such as Semenggoh Nature Reserve and go kayaking through the rain forest in order to increase your chances of spotting wildlife. Plus, convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Explore the primary forest of Bako National Park on a day trip from Kuching to the Muara Tebas Peninsula, where you’ll find diverse plants, wildlife, and ecosystems. Travel by coach and boat to Bako National Park, watch for monkeys, lemurs, slow loris, and many more animals as you enter the forest, then enjoy a local-style lunch at the park’s canteen. With park entrance fees, transport, and lunch included, pickup and drop-off is available in Kuching and the Damai Peninsula, for a fascinating look at Sarawak’s wild side.

Enjoy a full day tour from Kuching to enjoy all the highlights of Sarawak that you could miss if you traveled independently. See semi-wild orangutans at Semenggoh Wildlife Centre and explore the 200-year-old Annah Rais Longhouse. Later, kayak through a tranquil rain forest, where you may see hornbills and other wildlife. There’s time for swimming before lunch is served.

Discover Kuching’s colonial architecture, traditional villages, and scenic waterfront on a half-day city tour that’s perfect for first-time visitors. You’ll learn about Borneo history in the Sarawak Museum, walk through the colorful heart of the city, and spot sampans on the Sarawak River, as a local driver/guide shares stories about the city’s vibrant culture and fascinating past. Hotel pickup and drop-off is available in the Kuching city center and the Damai Beach area, with the choice between morning and afternoon departures.

Take the strain out of reaching the Sarawak Cultural Village on this convenient package that includes door-to-door round-trip transfers from Kuching hotels. Immerse in a 17-acre (7-hectare) living museum that’s home to seven traditional houses representing each of Sarawak’s major cultures. Along the way, enjoy dance performances, blowpipe displays, and stories from the Borneo rainforest. Choose between morning and afternoon departures to suit your schedule.

Enjoy a deeper Malaysian experience with this tour that takes you beyond the urban landscape. Enter the wild Borneo hills for a massive day of kayaking, mountain biking and cave exploration. Get amongst forests and rivers without worrying about food or equipment—we sort everything out for you. Be prepared for a unique adventure.

If you've got an appetite for adventure then opt for an off-road biking tour of the Bornean jungle from Kuching, an ideal choice for active travelers and nature lovers. Exploring jungle trails with a guide means you won't have to worry about getting lost and you'll maximize chances of spotting native wildlife such as the native proboscis monkeys. Plus, hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off, and bike rental are included.

Discover the best of Kuching and the Sarawak River during this 6-hour small-group tour. Visit key landmarks such as Square Tower, the Cat Monument, and the old State Mosque while learning about the history of the area from the White Rajah era to present day. Then enjoy a sunset cruise down the Sarawak River and admire the city and nearby villages with unobstructed views.

Watch for birds, monkeys, and Irrawaddy dolphins as you cruise through the mangroves of Kuching Wetlands National Park on a half-day wildlife excursion from Kuching or Damai. Explore a fascinating estuary and flooded forest that’s home to diverse species of plants and animals, traveling by boat for up-close views. With pickup and drop-off at hotels in Kuching or Damai, this 5-hour tour includes entrance fees and transport, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

Go beyond busy Kuching and get familiar with everday Sarawakian life and cuisine on this combination bike-and-cook tour. Explore Kuching’s rural outskirts on two wheels and see where some of the most prevalent ingredients in Sarawak cuisine come from before learning to chop, blend and stir like a local with a Sarawak cooking class.

Soak up the majesty of a Borneo sunset and the beauty of Kuching at nightfall on a sunset river cruise, undoubtedly the best way to experience this charming city. See landmarks such as the Astana, or governor’s residence, and the Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak (state parliament), as well as stilt homes, houseboats, and the timeless to-and-fro of the river. This convenient package comes complete with door-to-door round-trip transfers.

Visit one of the main orangutan rehabilitation centers in Sarawak on this wildlife tour. Make your way in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver to the Semenggoh Wildlife Center. Stroll the trails of the center and try to spot the orangutans. Witness a scheduled feeding of the animals that have not yet been released into the wild.

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Journey through many of Kuching’s highlights on this intimate, family-friendly tour. An ideal introduction to the city with something for everyone, whether you’re interested in culture, history, landmarks or discovering local life. Stroll through the maze-like alleys of Old Kuching, haggle at central markets and visit Sarawak Museum. See the Kuching Waterfront Esplanade with its ornate temples, historic buildings and traditional houses selling handmade crafts.

Experience a close-up view of the heavily silted mangrove swamp, a haven for its inhabitants of reptilians to crustaceans and fishes such as crocodiles, water monitor lizards, otters, mud skippers, mangrove crabs, prawns, edible jellyfish, shell fish, monkeys and more. The swamp sustains many different species of trees, the most important being the black and red mangroves. It is used as piling in constructions and is also processed as charcoal. The Irrawaddy or snubfin dophin, inhabits the rivers, estuaries and shallow coastal areas. The Santubong area remains one of the best places in Sarawak to view this unusual looking marine mammal. When seen, they swim and dive around open waters less than 30 meters deep. You will need a keen eye to spot the dolphins and they are best seen when they frolic near local fishing boats that are hauling in the catch!

With so much wildlife native to the area, Kuching is a haven for nature lovers. Maximize your chances of spotting orangutans on a full-day tour of  Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, a family-friendly experience that eliminates the hassle of advance planning. You'll observe the primates in their natural habitat before you kayak down Sungai Sarawak Kiri to get the best views of the tropical flora from the water.

The best vantage point from which to view the beautiful sights of Kuching is from a boat in the Sarawak River. This 2-hour river cruise takes visitors on a boat ride through one of Malaysia’s most charming cities and is perfect for anyone who wants to get an overview of the city in a relaxing setting.