Top Kuching Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Macaques, wild boars, flying lemurs, monitor lizards, and Borneo's signature long-nose proboscis monkeys can all be seen very close to Kuching. Seek them out in environments from mangroves to cliffs on this day trip to Bako National Park, just 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Kuching but off the public transport map. Besides hotel transfers, boat, and entrance fees, this small-group tour includes a local lunch.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experience the unique culture and traditions of Sarawak’s indigenous people with this immersive 2-day tour from Kuching, including accommodation and meals. Accompanied by a private guide, you’ll cruise along the Lemanak River by longboat, visit an authentic Serubah longhouse and tuck into typical Iban cuisine. This is a unique opportunity to learn about indigenous Iban culture as you chat with locals, browse local markets, try hunting with blowpipes and enjoy traditional dance, music and games.

Get up close to Malaysia’s native Orangutans, then take a walk on the wild side on this 6.5-hour tour of the Kubah National Park from Kuching, including lunch. Start with a visit to the Matang Wildlife Center, where you’ll also have chance to spot sun bears, bear cats, porcupines and crocodiles, and learn more about the center’s preservation and rehabilitation efforts. Next, enjoy a short hike through the lush rainforest of the Kubah National Park, stopping to admire jungle waterfalls, rare orchids and colorful birds along the way.

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.

Be won over by Kuching’s natural charms on this 3-hour tour of Sarawak’s cultural capital, including hotel pick-up. Lose yourself in the maze-like alleys of Old Kuching, practice your haggling skills at the bustling Central Markets and pay a visit to the fascinating Sarawak Museum. This comprehensive tour also includes many of the city’s most famous landmarks, like the Cat Statue, Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, the State Mosque and the Astana.

Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the rainforest at night on this guided walking tour of Kubah National Park. Search for over 60 species of frogs—of all colors, shapes, and sizes—that live in the park in jungle streams, ponds, and more. Along the way, see carnivorous pitcher plants and a wealth of aquatic life. Your tour includes door-to-door round-trip transfers.

Enjoy a full day tour from Kuching to enjoy all the highlights of Sarawak that you could miss if you traveled independently. See semi-wild orangutans at Semenggoh Wildlife Centre and explore the 200-year-old Annah Rais Longhouse. Later, kayak through a tranquil rain forest, where you may see hornbills and other wildlife. There’s time for swimming before lunch is served.

For over 20 years, the wardens at Semenggoh Nature Reserve have been training young orangutans, who had been orphaned or rescued from captivity, how to survive in the wild. The success of this programme has left the surrounding forest reserve with a thriving population of healthy adolescent and young adult orangutans, who are now breeding in the wild. The programme has since been transferred to Matang Wildlife Centre, but Semenggoh Nature Reserve is still home to its successful graduates, semi-wild orangutans and their babies. They spend most of their time roaming the forest but frequently come back to the Centre for a free meal. If it is the fruiting season in the forest, some or even all of them may not come to feed. This in itself is a good sign and another step on the way to full rehabilitation

From the flicker of fireflies in the mangroves to fat-bellied, long-nosed proboscis monkeys swinging through the trees, the Santubong River has a special kind of magic. Discover it on an evening boat cruise with transfers from Kuching—in a group capped at just eight travelers. Wildlife sightings aren’t guaranteed, but other possible spots run from the rare Irrawaddy river dolphins through to primates, sea eagles, and kingfishers.

Soak up the majesty of a Borneo sunset and the beauty of Kuching at nightfall on a sunset river cruise, undoubtedly the best way to experience this charming city. See landmarks such as the Astana, or governor’s residence, and the Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak (state parliament), as well as stilt homes, houseboats, and the timeless to-and-fro of the river. This convenient package comes complete with door-to-door round-trip transfers.

If you've got an appetite for adventure then opt for an off-road biking tour of the Bornean jungle from Kuching, an ideal choice for active travelers and nature lovers. Exploring jungle trails with a guide means you won't have to worry about getting lost and you'll maximize chances of spotting native wildlife such as the native proboscis monkeys. Plus, hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off, and bike rental are included.

Journey through many of Kuching’s highlights on this intimate, family-friendly tour. An ideal introduction to the city with something for everyone, whether you’re interested in culture, history, landmarks or discovering local life. Stroll through the maze-like alleys of Old Kuching, haggle at central markets and visit Sarawak Museum. See the Kuching Waterfront Esplanade with its ornate temples, historic buildings and traditional houses selling handmade crafts.

This cruise criss-crosses the mouth of the Santubong River in search of the rare Irrawaddy Dolphin. The Irrawaddy, or snubfin dolphin, inhabits rivers, estuaries and shallow coastal areas. The Santubong area is one of the best places in Sarawak to view this unusual looking marine mammal. The dolphins are often seen swimming and diving around small fishing boats in the estuary. Occasionally they are seen playing in the open water. Visitors will need a keen eye to spot the dolphins at first, but after a short wait they can often be seen surfacing all around the boat.

Experience a close-up view of the heavily silted mangrove swamp, a haven for its inhabitants of reptilians to crustaceans and fishes such as crocodiles, water monitor lizards, otters, mud skippers, mangrove crabs, prawns, edible jellyfish, shell fish, monkeys and more. The swamp sustains many different species of trees, the most important being the black and red mangroves. It is used as piling in constructions and is also processed as charcoal. The Irrawaddy or snubfin dophin, inhabits the rivers, estuaries and shallow coastal areas. The Santubong area remains one of the best places in Sarawak to view this unusual looking marine mammal. When seen, they swim and dive around open waters less than 30 meters deep. You will need a keen eye to spot the dolphins and they are best seen when they frolic near local fishing boats that are hauling in the catch!

Visit two of Borneo’s spectacular caves on a 4-hour tour from Kuching City to Fairy Caves and Wind Caves, where you’ll find limestone formations, bats, and the winding Sarawak River. This 4-hour cave tour includes pickup and drop-off at Kuching hotels, transport by climate-controlled minivan, and entrance fees at both caves, and it’s the perfect way to explore Sarawak’s wild natural landscape. Both morning and afternoon departures are available.

Explore the primary forest of Bako National Park on a day trip from Kuching to the Muara Tebas Peninsula, where you’ll find diverse plants, wildlife, and ecosystems. Travel by coach and boat to Bako National Park, watch for monkeys, lemurs, slow loris, and many more animals as you enter the forest, then enjoy a local-style lunch at the park’s canteen. With park entrance fees, transport, and lunch included, pickup and drop-off is available in Kuching and the Damai Peninsula, for a fascinating look at Sarawak’s wild side.

Watch for birds, monkeys, and Irrawaddy dolphins as you cruise through the mangroves of Kuching Wetlands National Park on a half-day wildlife excursion from Kuching or Damai. Explore a fascinating estuary and flooded forest that’s home to diverse species of plants and animals, traveling by boat for up-close views. With pickup and drop-off at hotels in Kuching or Damai, this 5-hour tour includes entrance fees and transport, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

See the very best of Kuching, even on a time budget, during a 2-day tour that reveals Sarawak's highlights. Without the stress of organizing transportation, activities, accommodation, and meals yourself, you'll tick off Kuching highlights such as Semenggoh Nature Reserve and go kayaking through the rain forest in order to increase your chances of spotting wildlife. Plus, convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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.

Enjoy a deeper Malaysian experience with this tour that takes you beyond the urban landscape. Enter the wild Borneo hills for a massive day of kayaking, mountain biking and cave exploration. Get amongst forests and rivers without worrying about food or equipment—we sort everything out for you. Be prepared for a unique adventure.