Top Sarawak Private Sightseeing Tours

The Bario Highlands (Kelabit Highlands) is a highland plateau in the interior of Sarawak in Malaysia. The isolated region bordering Kalimantan, Indonesia, is now very popular for jungle trekking as well as those hoping to get away from it all. Lying at an altitude of about 3,500 feet above sea level in the north-eastern corner of Sarawak is the famous Bario Highland, a Kelabit territory, one of the minority Orang Ulu tribes of Sarawak. Bario means ‘Wind’ in Kelabit language. It is affectionately known as the ‘land of a hundred handshakes’ as this is how friendly locals will greet you as you wander around the community.

Gula nipah, commonly known as gula apong in Sarawak, is a traditional, unrefined palm sugar made from the sap of the nipah. Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Kuching. Head to a community-run nipah orchard and watch how nipah sap is tapped traditionally. Learn the origins of gula apong from the nipah tree as you wade through mangroves. Many coastal communities survive in the mangroves by collecting sugar cane from wild nipah trees and refining the sap into nira. This experience invites guests get the opportunity to tour Pak Mahli's nipah orchard and sample cakes baked using Rohana's fresh gula apong. witness the production of Gula Apong from the unprocessed sap, indulge in delectable homemade treats crafted with the sugar, and gain insights into its cultural significance, all with the convenience of hotel pick-up and drop-off from Kuching.

Explore the Miri Resort City, a.k.a Oil Town with your group of up to eight people with this van and driver tour. You can choose your own itinerary and go wherever you like; your guide is happy to provide input or let you determine the route. This tour eliminates the need to rent a car and gives you the chance to sit back and enjoy the scenery.