Top Kuching Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

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.

This river cruise explores the tranquil waterways where the Santubong and Salak rivers meet, offering an immersive experience in Sarawak’s mangrove landscapes. Departing from the Sarawak Boat Club, the journey heads toward the Santubong River mouth, where Irrawaddy dolphins may occasionally be seen. Along the way, the boat weaves through mangrove-lined channels, providing chances to spot birds and other wildlife. As evening nears at the Salak estuary, guests look out for the distinctive proboscis monkey, sometimes visible in small groups resting in riverside trees. After sunset, the river comes alive with the gentle glow of fireflies lighting up the mangroves. With the aid of a torch, keen eyes may also catch the reflective gaze of crocodiles along the banks before the cruise returns under the night sky.

Discover the natural beauty and rich culture of Borneo with a Royal Kuching Cruise. Enjoy a unique experience combining scenic views, historical insights, cultural immersion, and modern comforts. Whether you’re enjoying a family outing, a romantic getaway, or a themed dinner, the cruise offers something special for everyone. Admire the breathtaking views from the selected floor of the iconic structure. Spend as much time as you like at the tower and explore the different levels at your own leisure. See Kuching from above the river and from a completely new perspective. Marvel at the city river with a cultural performance. Admire the colorful dance and the vast expanse of sunset across the city. Enjoy light refreshments and drinks, live commentary, a live Sarawak cultural dance performance (5 sets), and 360° panoramic Kuching sunset scenery. Optionally, select a menu tailored to your preferences and take your romantic dining experience to the Sarawak River.

An enchanting adventure awaits under the starlit sky as we invite you to join our exclusive night walk at Kubah National Park, 3km roundtrip & 100metres elevation. As dusk settles, embark into the nocturnal world of a variety of frogs from the Park Office for 1.5km and back. Spot the vibrant tree frogs perched on foliage to camouflaged ground-dwellers hiding amidst fallen leaves. You might catch glimpses of other elusive nocturnal creatures as you witness the magical transformation of Kubah National Park to reveal its hidden treasures after sundown. To ensure a personalized and intimate experience, our night walk froggy adventure is limited to a small group, maximum of 6. This exclusive setting allows you to fully immerse yourself in the enchanting night ambiance of the rainforest, captivate your senses, ignite your passion for the natural world and thus creating memories that will last a lifetime. * Note: Sighting of wildlife in their natural habitat can never be guaranteed

Hop aboard a night river cruise in Kuching and watch as the city transforms into a dazzling disco of lights and tunes—it's like the buildings are throwing a party just for you! Admire your eyes on a 360-degree panoramic view of the Kuching skyline and its historical landmarks, all while pretending you’re a tourist who knows what they’re doing along the riverbanks! Tune in throughout your cruise past 25 must-see attractions Prepare to be dazzled by the stunning architecture of this nighttime gem, where a local spectacle fuses music with night highlights combine local and lighting effects. Get ready to groove with 3 sets of Malaysian traditional cultural dance performances, munch on some light refreshments, and sip on a complimentary drink while you soak in the scenery!

Savvy visitors to busy Kuching love escaping the city for at least a day to explore Sarawak’s stunning natural attractions. This 6-hour tour takes travelers to several beautiful locations to see Malaysian wildlife like orangutans and dolphins up close. The perfect tour for animal lovers looking for a memorable addition to their Kuching holiday.

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.

The Sarawak River Cruise provides a unique and different experience for you event. Embrace the change! Sarawak River Cruise is the best way to enjoy a breathtaking 360’ panoramic view of the Kuching skyline and the historical landmarks that dot the riverbank.

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.

Kuching is the biggest Malaysian city on Borneo and also the capital city of the state of Sarawak. Kuching is a very popular tourist destination as it serves as entry point to numerous great attractions within the heart of Sarawak. The city has enough to offer to keep tourists occupied for at least a couple of days. Popular attractions around Kuching include Semenggoh Rehabilitation Centre.

Visit Gunung Gading National Park on a full-day nature tour from Kuching city, with a jungle trek to search for the parasitic rafflesia, among the world's largest flowers. You’ll hike past scenic waterfalls, following trails lined with thick foliage, with time to swim in a chilly forest pool. This full-day national park tour includes pickup and drop-off at Kuching city hotels and entrance fees, and it’s the perfect way to explore Borneo’s spectacular wilderness.

Semenggoh Rehabilitation Center, a temporary home for displaced Orang Utans that have been rescued from captivity and young orphaned primates. These animals are re-trained to survive in their natural habitat. They learn how to forage for natural food and build nests in the trees. Many have been returned into the surrounding area. Take a walk on the trails and try to spot semi-wild Orang Utans.   Set amidst the charming backdrop of tall tropical trees, lush vegetation and local fruit trees lies this unique farm with over a thousand crocodiles bred in captivity. The farm provides a perfect sanctuary for the reptiles, saving the species from extinction. There are huge and deep concrete ponds and natural breeding grounds for the crocodiles to mate and multiply.Visitors are able to gaze at the snapping jaws, cold menacing eyes, sharp pointed teeth and powerful lashing tails of the crocs within short distance yet safe because of the metal fence. Confirm tours contributes USD10 to Semenggoh

Join us for an unforgettable adventure through Sarawak’s breathtaking mangrove wilderness! Glide along serene waterways as you search for the rare Irrawaddy dolphin, the iconic proboscis monkey, playful macaques, silver-leaf monkeys, saltwater crocodiles and dazzling birdlife. Immerse yourself in the rich biodiversity of the mangrove forest, then cap off your journey with a stunning sunset cruise over the river. A must-do experience for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts! Note: Fireflies can be seen in the evening session and subject to weather condition.

Bako is one of the unique parks on earth offering varieties of activities to nature lovers. You will be able to see proboscis monkeys, green viper, monitor lizards, various animals and reptiles etc and ended up with a relaxing and amazing sea beach.

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.

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.

Sarawak is a unique and enjoyable tourism destination, and Kuching is the ideal base from which to go exploring. Fairy Cave (also known as Gua Pari) is an impressive show cave near the former gold mining settlement of Bau and about 40km from Kuching, Sarawak.It is just a few minutes drive from another show cave, Wind Cave, and most tourists would combine both on a half-day trip from Kuching. IMPORTANT! 1. Fairy Cave will be closed every MONDAY 2. Wind Cave will be closed every TUESDAY

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Begin your adventure with a hotel pick-up then proceed to Semadang River in the Padawan area, a journey of about one and a half hours by road. Along the way, you’ll enjoy scenic countryside views of rolling terrain adorned by small-scale pepper farms. Upon arrival, you will receive instructions on kayaking techniques, life jacket and helmet usage, and a safety briefing. Your kayaking journey will lead you down a serene and scenic waterway, taking you to the Aruang Piin Trusan Mini Waterfall and Sibudak riverbank. Here, you’ll make a brief stop for a refreshing dip, hand-feed wild fish, and even try some body rafting. We will then proceed to the lunch site, which marks the end of the kayaking route. Convenient shower facilities are available on-site, allowing you to freshen up before departing the base camp enroute to Kuching.

Experience the best of Sarawak in one unforgettable trip. Begin at Semenggoh Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, where you may watch semi-wild orangutans emerge from the rainforest for feeding and learn from rangers about the center’s vital conservation work. Then enjoy a scenic drive to Annah Rais Bidayuh Longhouse, one of Sarawak’s oldest communities. Be welcomed with traditional tuak, explore the longhouse’s bamboo-crafted architecture, and discover the rich culture of the Bidayuh people. Your visit ends with an authentic ethnic lunch featuring Ayam Pansuh (bamboo chicken) and fresh jungle vegetables. A perfect blend of wildlife and culture.

Experience life in a traditional Sarawak village on this 4-hour tour from Kuching, including hotel pick-up. Learn about Sarawak’s diverse cultural heritage as you enjoy traditional ethnic dances and see demonstrations of handicrafts from bamboo carving to straw weaving. Watch the villagers go about their everyday lives, or get involved and learn how to shoot a Penan blowpipe or play an Orang Ulu sape.

Orangutans and tribal cultures are two of the highlights of any trip to Borneo. Check them both off in one day without touching the wheel on this convenient tour. Start with semi-wild orangutans at Semenggoh Nature Reserve, a rehabilitation facility that helps orphaned and rescued primates return to the wild. Then witness the traditional arts, crafts, and dances of Sarawak’s seven main ethnic groups at Sarawak Cultural Village.