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The Sarawak Cultural Experience

Explore the natural and cultural wonders of Kuching, Sri Aman and Mulu on this immersive 11day journey. From bustling city tours and traditional street food tastings to river cruises, cooking classes and visits to pristine national parks, this adventure offers a perfect blend of exploration and relaxation. Discover local heritage, wildlife and authentic experiences throughout your stay.

Tour Nights

  • Kuching: 6 nights
  • Batang Ai: 2 nights
  • Mulu: 2 nights
  • Tour CodeTour code: AWM02
  • Accommodation GradeAccommodation Grade
  • Private TourGroup Tour

Tour At a Glance

  • Tour Kuching’s Chinatown and Sarawak Museum, plus a river cruise
  • Enjoy Sarawak Laksa, Kolo Mee and Gula Apong Ice Cream
  • Take a traditional Sarawak cooking class
  • Explore Bako National Park’s wildlife
  • Visit Mengkak Longhouse for an Iban cultural experience

Itinerary details

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  • Day 1 : Arrival in Kuching
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    Arrive in Kuching and transfer to your hotel. After checking in, spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 2 : Kuching City and River Tour
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    Meet your driver-guide for a halfday city and river tour. Visit Kuching’s Chinatown, Tua Pek Kong Temple, the Civic Centre Viewing Platform and the Sarawak Museum. On the way back, see landmarks like the Golden-domed Mosque, Old Kuching’s spice markets, heritage buildings from the White Rajah era and the Astana.Then, enjoy a Sarawak River Cruise for scenic views of historic Kuching and traditional river life. Return to your hotel in the afternoon and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

    Meals included: Breakfast  Read More

  • Day 3 : Kuching Street Food Tour
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    Enjoy a leisurely morning before joining your guide for a street food tour in the afternoon. Start at Lau Ya Keng and Carpenter Street to sample Sarawak Laksa and Lek Tau Suang dessert.Next, visit Black Bean Coffee for gourmet Sarawak coffee then take a sampan to explore the Malay villages across the river and taste Sarawak Layer Cake. Continue with stops for Kolo Mee, Tomato Kueh Tiaw, Cha Kueh and Bintawa’s Kueh Chap. Finish with Gula Apong Ice Cream before returning to your hotel for the night.

    Meals included: Breakfast & food tasting of the local delights during the tour  Read More

  • Day 4 : Sarawak Cooking Class
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    Head out for a traditional Sarawak cooking class. Begin with a guided walk through the local market to purchase fresh ingredients. Back at the cooking venue, learn to prepare authentic Sarawak dishes under the guidance of expert chefs. Enjoy your creations before returning to your hotel in the afternoon for leisure time. Overnight at the hotel.

    Meals included: Breakfast 

  • Day 5 : Bako National Park
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    Depart for a fullday tour of Bako National Park. Journey by car and longboat to this small peninsula, home to seven rainforest ecosystems. Discover an incredible variety of flora and fauna, including proboscis monkeys, silvered langurs, macaques, wild boars, flying squirrels, monitor lizards and over 100 bird species.Enjoy a packed lunch during your visit and return to the hotel by late afternoon. Spend the evening at your leisure and overnight at the hotel.

    Meals included: Breakfast & packed Lunch only 

  • Day 6 : Kuching to Sri Aman
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    Begin your journey to Sri Aman with stops at Serian Town and Pepper Garden. Visit the local market to see native fruits and vegetables and enjoy a coffee break at a local kopitiam (coffee shop). Continue to the Pepper Garden to learn about the famous pepper vines.Stop for lunch at Lachau Café before arriving in Sri Aman in the late afternoon. If time permits, visit Fort Alice a heritage site built in 1864 to commemorate Rajah Charles Brooke’s victory. Check in to your hotel for an overnight stay and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
     Meals included: Full Board  Read More

  • Day7 : Sri Aman to Mengkak Longhouse
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    Travel to the hydro dam for a motorised longboat ride along the Engkari River. Arrive at the Iban Mengkak Longhouse, perched on a hill by the river and enjoy a cultural performance and blowpipe demonstration.Savour a traditional lunch and spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Return to Sri Aman by the same route for an overnight stay at the hotel.

    Meals included: Full Board 

  • Day 8 : Return to Kuching
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    Depart Sri Aman for Kuching, retracing your journey with a stop for lunch at a roadside town. Upon arrival in Kuching, check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

    Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch 

  • Day 9 : Kuching to Mulu
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    Transfer to the airport for your flight to Mulu. Upon arrival you’ll be greeted and transferred to the Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa. In the afternoon visit Mulu National Park headquarters followed by a return transfer to the resort for dinner and overnight stay.

    Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner 

  • Day 10 : Mulu Excursion
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    Take a longboat to Batu Bungan Penan Settlement to experience tribal life and shop for handicrafts. Continue to Wing Cave and Clearwater Cave where you’ll enjoy lunch at the Clearwater summer huts and can take a refreshing swim in the spring. Return to the resort by longboat for dinner and an overnight stay.

    Meals included: Full Board 

  • Day 11 : Departure from Mulu
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    Enjoy the morning at leisure before transferring to Mulu Airport for your onward journey.

    Meals included: Breakfast 

Dates & Guide Prices

  • PERIOD OF TRAVEL
  • PRICE (PP)

Hotels

  • The Waterfront Hotel
    The Waterfront Hotel
    Star Rating Kuching
  • Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa
    Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa
    Star Rating Mulu

The Waterfront Hotel Star Rating

Kuching
  • The Waterfront Hotel

In a stately building adjacent to the Plaza Merdeka mall, this modern hotel is 3 minutes' walk from the Kuching Waterfront's restaurants and shops along the Sarawak River, and 10 km from Kuching International Airport.

More info

Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa Star Rating

Mulu
  • Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa

Located in the lush rainforest of Borneo, adjacent to Gunung Mulu National Park,

More info

What's Included?

  • Return International flight from UK.
  • Meet & greet services on arrival.
  • Return airport transfer in air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Sightseeing and river cruise as per itinerary in seat in coach basis.
  • Accommodations at hotels as specified in the itinerary.
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Services of license English speaking guide.
  • Boat Transfer as per the itinerary.
  • Entrance fees for all activities as per the itinerary.
  • Mineral Water on vehicle.
  • Sales and Service Tax.

What's not Included?

  • Visa fees.
  • Domestic airfares and taxes (if any).
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Tips or gratuities to guides/drivers/porters / hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
  • Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities.
  • Midnight surcharge for services between 2200Hrs - 0700Hrs.
  • Peak Season surcharges.
  • Camera/ Video Camera charges.
  • Tourism Tax.
  • Any other services not included in the itinerary and inclusion.

Additional Information

Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£) based on twin sharing.
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