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The perfect introduction to Sarawak's historic capital, this tour includes Kuching's Chinatown, the Cat Statue,  the ancient colorful Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, the Civic Centre Viewing Platform and the world famous Sarawak Museum. Across river to visit the unique Cat Museum, passing the magnificent State Mosque and the Astana, the former residence of the White Rajahs. Return via the golden-domed City Mosque and proceed on foot through Old Kuching, visiting the colorful central markets and squeezing through narrow alleyways crammed with spice dealers and textile shops. Pass by the heritage buildings of the White Rajah era, the Pavilion, the Square Tower, the Court House, the Charles Brooke Monument and the Post Office.

This award-winning living museum showcases Sarawak's unique and diverse cultures in an accessible, visitor friendly setting just 35 minutes from Kuching. The seven authentic traditional buildings are set amidst a scenic 17 acre site and are populated by members of many ethnic groups, going about everyday activities. These include wood and bamboo carving, beadwork, weaving, sago-making, sugar-cane crushing, pepper growing and the preparation of bird's nest. Visitors can learn how to throw a Malay spinning top, shoot a Penan blowpipe or pick out a tune on an Orang Ulu sape. The tour concludes with a colorful multi-ethnic cultural performance in the village's air-conditioned mini-theatre.

The Semonggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre provides a rare opportunity to be at close encounter with the semi-wild orang utans, who have been rescued from captivity and trained to survive in the surrounding forest reserve. The rehabilitated animals roam freely in the rain forest and often return to the centre at feeding time. Anah Rais is a large Bidayuh (Land Dayak) village. The focal point of the village is a large and well-preserved traditional bamboo longhouse which is home to dozens of families. This guided tour introduces visitors to the unique architectural and cultural features of the longhouse and the traditional farming lifestyle of the Bidayuh people.

This small peninsula, one and half hours from Kuching by car and longboat, is home to seven distinct rainforest ecosystems, giving it a remarkable diversity of animal and plant life. Bako's most famous residents are the bizarre Proboscis monkeys and it is also home to silver langurs (leaf monkeys), long-tailed macaque monkeys, wild boar, flying squirrels and monitor lizards as well as hundreds of different bird species. Fascinating plant life includes mangroves, strangling figs, carnivorous pitcher plants and symbiotic ant plants. Unique geological features mark the coastline, whilst well-marked trails led to rugged jungle-covered hilltops and secluded beaches.

The exciting cruise will take you around the rivers of the Santubong Peninsular, offering you the chance of seeing some of Sarawak's fascinating wildlife. The cruise criss-crosses the mouth of the Santubong River where the rare Irrawaddy dolphins are often seen swimming and diving in the estuary. Your boat then cruises along the mangrove banks in search of the rare Proboscis monkeys, often seen in the treetops at the waters edge settling down for the night. As dusk arrives, we watch the fireflies moving amongst the branches of the mangrove and we might see crocodiles which can be spotted by their brightly shinning eyes when shone upon by torchlights. (Note: Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, however our local tour operator does enjoy a high success rate. The cruises do not operate during rainy weather and will change to another day.)

Day 1 
The 225km journey by either car/coach takes you through lush green countryside dotted with padi fields, pepper gardens, rubber plantations and flanked by jungle-clad mountains. We will make a stop at the Semmonggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, which provides a rare opportunity to be at close encounter with the semi-wild orang utans, who have been rescued from captivity and trained to survive in the surrounding forest reserve. The rehabilitated animals roam freely in the rain forest and often return to the centre at feeding times. Continuing our journey, enroute we make a stop at the Serian farmer's market, visit pepper garden and view carnivorous pitcher plants. Take our lunch at a roadside bazaar deep in Iban country. Arrive at Lemanak jetty mid-afternoon for a longboat ride up the Lemanak River, passing through typical Borneo countryside with an ancient longhouse tucked behind almost every bend of the river. Arrive at either Serubah or Nanga Kesit Longhouse and visit the 'entire village under on roof'. Dinner, featuring delicious fresh jungle produce and is served in a simple guest-house. After dinner, return to the longhouse for an evening's entertainment, including traditional dancing, music, games and a glass of tuak (rice wine) with the longhouse chief. The Iban are fun-loving people and visitors are expected to join in. Overnight stay in the guest house. (Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2 
After breakfast, enjoy a blowpipe demonstration and try shooting one yourself. Then take a short walk through the forest accompanied by traditionally-clad Iban trackers and learn about the traditional uses of rainforest plants in Iban culture. Return back to Kuching via the same route and lunch is served enroute (Breakfast, Lunch)