The capital of Sarawak is perched on the western tip of one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, so there’s a wealth of Kuching day trips to choose from. The city serves as a convenient base for discovering monkeys and mangroves, plus treks in search of the rare rafflesia flower—nicknamed the corpse flower due to its offending smell. Also within reach are floating villages and living museums. Booking a day trip increases your chances of spotting the flora and fauna Borneo is famous for and saves you the stress of arranging permits for protected natural reserves.