The attractions in Sarawak that matter, with practical context for what to expect and when to go.
UNESCO World Heritage. Deer Cave is one of the largest cave chambers in the world. The dusk bat exodus, millions of bats spiralling out, is the signature scene. The Pinnacles trek (multi-day) and Sarawak Chamber are the advanced options.
30 km from Kuching. Rehabilitated orangutans live freely in the surrounding forest and appear at feeding sessions (09:00 and 15:00) when food is short in the wild. Sightings are not guaranteed but typical.
Living museum near Mount Santubong. Authentic-scale longhouses of the Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu, Melanau peoples and the urban Chinese shophouse. Traditional dance and music demonstrations twice daily.
Sarawak's oldest national park, an hour by road then boat from Kuching. Coastal cliffs, mangrove trails, sea-stack rock formations. Proboscis monkeys are commonly seen on the beach trails; bearded pigs root the campsite at dusk.
Iban, Bidayuh and Orang Ulu heritage
Orangutans and proboscis monkeys
Deer Cave and the nightly bat exodus
Kuching old quarter and river cruises
Forts, museums and cultural villages
Sarawak Cultural VillageLiving museum near Mount Santubong. Authentic-scale longhouses of the Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu, Melanau peoples and the urban Chinese shophouse. Traditional dance and music demonstrations twice daily.Sarawak
Gunung Mulu National ParkUNESCO World Heritage. Deer Cave is one of the largest cave chambers in the world. The dusk bat exodus, millions of bats spiralling out, is the signature scene. The Pinnacles trek (multi-day) and Sarawak Chamber are the advanced options.Sarawak
Bako National ParkSarawak's oldest national park, an hour by road then boat from Kuching. Coastal cliffs, mangrove trails, sea-stack rock formations. Proboscis monkeys are commonly seen on the beach trails; bearded pigs root the campsite at dusk.Sarawak
Semenggoh Wildlife Centre30 km from Kuching. Rehabilitated orangutans live freely in the surrounding forest and appear at feeding sessions (09:00 and 15:00) when food is short in the wild. Sightings are not guaranteed but typical.SarawakLet our local experts create the perfect itinerary for your group or clients.
