Annah Rais
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Situated 62 miles (100 kilometers) south of Kuching, Annah Rais is a Bidayuh longhouse settlement in the foothills of the Borneo Highlands. While the 500 or so residents of Annah Rais make a living from tourism and the settlement has long been on the tourist map, they’ve done well to preserve the traditional longhouse architecture, and visitors get a sense of what life in such communal settlements is like.
Annah Rais comprises three separate longhouses, Kupo Terekan, Kupo Saba and Kupo Sijo, which travelers can visit solo or with a guide. Each longhouse has a covered bamboo verandah, called an awah, used for communal activities. Doorways spaced along the longhouse lead to each family’s private quarters.
While some visit Annah Rais just for the day, some of the residents open their homes to visitors as part of a cultural homestay program. Visitors are paired with a local family who provide a traditional dinner and breakfast in addition to the enriching cultural exchange.
Jalan Borneo Heights, Kampung Annah Rais, Padawan 71 , Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, 94200
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Traditional Bidayuh Village Bamboo Longhouse Tour from Kuching
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.
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Half-Day Sarawak Bidayuh Longhouse Experience from Kuching City
Experience Sarawak’s indigenous Bidayuh culture on a 4-hour excursion to a traditional longhouse from Kuching. You’ll travel through a landscape of paddy fields and plantations on your way to the rainforest, then meet members of the Bidayuh tribe in their communal quarters, which are decorated with elaborate bamboo carvings. This half-day longhouse tour includes pickup and drop-off in Kuching city, with all transport by climate-controlled minivan. Both morning and afternoon departures are available.
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Annah Rais Longhouse and Hot Spring Tour
Spend a day on Satang Island with a 6-hour tour from Kuching that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a boat tour of the national park, snorkeling equipment, and a picnic lunch on the beach. Watch for green and hawksbill turtles in a pristine island group with a thriving coral reef, diverse bird life, and white sand beaches.
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$89.50
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Kuching City Tour & Annah Rais Longhouse
A tour of Kuching will take you from the era of the White Rajahs to the present day. Visit the world renowned Sarawak Museum and the Brooke Legacy (White Rajahs) - Square Tower, Astana and the Court House. There is also the Cat Monument, Tua Pek Kong - Chinese Temple, the old State Mosque and one of the hottest leisure spots in the City, the Kuching Waterfront Esplanade.
Annah Rais is one of the most famous Bidayuh longhouse in Sarawak, which located about 100 km east from Kuching City and quite close to the Indonesian border. The excursion will take about one and a half-hour on the road. During your visit, you will also be able to view the villagers with their own daily routine like rice pounding and winnowing, basket and mat weaving, bamboo carving, etc.
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$76.93
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Semenggoh Wildlife Centre & Annah Rais Longhouse
Experience the Borneo rain forest to the max on this small-group tour from Kuching. First, head to the Semenggoh Nature Reserve in search of the orphan and rescued orangutans who thrive in the forest; then visit Annah Rais, an authentic Dayak longhouse that's off the public transport map, to learn about their dark headhunting past. Numbers are capped at just eight travelers for a more intimate experience.
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Annah Rais Longhouse
From Kuching journey for about 1 hour to Anah Rais Bidayuh Longhouse, located in the heart of the Padawan District. Explore this peaceful Bidayuh village and learn about the culture of the Land Dayaks who were once headhunters. Visit the baruk (headhouse) where skulls can be seen. Have a nice memorable longhouse trip then return to your hotel in Kuching.
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Should I book Annah Rais tickets in advance?
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since Annah Rais can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 6 Annah Rais tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit Annah Rais 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to Annah Rais costs USD 37.80. Guided Annah Rais tours start around USD 37.80 per person. See all 6 Annah Rais tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience Annah Rais?
The best ways to experience Annah Rais are:
- Traditional Bidayuh Village Bamboo Longhouse Tour from Kuching
- Half-Day Sarawak Bidayuh Longhouse Experience from Kuching City
- Annah Rais Longhouse and Hot Spring Tour
- Kuching City Tour & Annah Rais Longhouse
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