Top Miri Outdoor Activities

Discover the birthplace of civilization in Southeast Asia on a tour of the Niah Caves, located in Sarawak’s Niah National Park. Home to Borneo’s oldest human remains dating back 40,000 years, the park contains one of the largest limestone caves in the world, so visiting with a guide will help you appreciate its significance. At this important archaeological site, you’ll find cave paintings after a walk in the forest.

Diving in the waters of Miri, located in northern Sarawak on the island of Borneo, is like stepping into a vibrant underwater world teeming with life. Known for its rich biodiversity and healthy coral reefs, Miri offers over 40 dive sites within a short boat ride from the shore. Expect to see stunning soft and hard corals, including colorful sea fans, table corals, and sponges that create a kaleidoscope of colors. Marine life is equally impressive—reef fish like angelfish, butterflyfish, and parrotfish are common, and you might spot schools of barracuda, groupers, or even turtles cruising by. With calm conditions and good visibility most of the year, diving in Miri is suitable for all levels—from beginners to seasoned divers. Whether you're into wide-angle reef scenes or detailed macro critter hunting, Miri's underwater world promises an unforgettable adventure.

Lambir Hills National Park features some of greatest plant and animal biodiversity on the planet, with hundreds of bird species alone. Venture though a mixed dipterocarp forest and kerangas forest with an expert guide who points out features of this complex ecosystem. Keep an eye out for barking deer, flying squirrels, monkeys and more, ending your half-day jungle walk with a waterfall swim. Round-trip hotel transport is provided from central Miri.

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.