Things to do in Sarawak, Malaysia: The Best Nature & Wildlife Tours

June 7, 2021 Veronika Gaddis

Sarawak (/səˈrɑːwɒk/; Malay: [saˈrawaʔ]) is a state of Malaysia. Being the largest among 13 other states with the size almost equal to West Malaysia, Sarawak is located in northwest Borneo Island, Sarawak is bordered by the Malaysian state of Sabah to the northeast, Kalimantan, the Indonesian portion of Borneo, to the south, and the independent country of Brunei in the north. The capital city, Kuching, is the economic centre of the state and seat of the Sarawak state government. Other cities and towns in Sarawak include Miri, Sibu, and Bintulu. As of the 2015 census, the population of Sarawak was 2,636,000. Sarawak has an equatorial climate with tropical rainforests and abundant animal and plant species. It has several prominent cave systems at Gunung Mulu National Park. Rajang River is the longest river in Malaysia; Bakun Dam, one of the largest dams in Southeast Asia, is located on one of its tributaries, the Balui River. Mount Murud is the highest point in Sarawak.
Restaurants in Sarawak

1. Kuching Caving

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Kuching Caving

NEW NORMAL CAVING! VIRTUAL GUIDED CAVE TOURS LIVE ON ZOOM The caves are amazing, the landscape stunning and we bring it all to you using 360 panoramas and images during live tours on Zoom. There's no software to install (unless you are using phone or tablet in which case you will need the zoom app), no registration and its FREE! Tours last between 30 and 60 minutes and are conducted in English. If you've booked with KuchingCaving before you'll find many of your favourites in the new product list. Choose from BigSpaces, LobangBatu and Fairy Cave with more to come. The tour schedule is on the website as well as booking instructions. See you, virtually, underground soon.

2. BORNEO A LA CARTE

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5.0 based on 232 reviews

BORNEO A LA CARTE

Your choice for an authentic way of discovering Sarawak at fair price! Our travel agency is specialised on tour arrangements in the state of Sarawak and mainly the area of ​​its capital Kuching, located in the Malaysian part of Borneo. This area already offers you a wide choice of activities and brings you into a part of the world still little known and yet full of assets.

3. Paradesa Borneo

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5.0 based on 295 reviews

Paradesa Borneo

Open up your senses to Authentic Sarawak! We offer exciting on and off road cycling tours, Hiking, Kayaking and many other local tours, Chill out at our shop with free wifi, free information, hot and cold food and drinks and accommodation.

4. Tropical Adventure Tours & Travel

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Tropical Adventure Tours & Travel

Tropical Adventure was incorporated in 1985 to provide specialized tourism services for adventure travelers ,and logistic support for science research expeditions. Over the years the company's operation has expanded all over Malaysia. Tropical Adventure is a local ground operator in Borneo that provides top quality excursions into the interior of Borneo, with all the advantages of a properly managed tour operator. We have well trained Tour Leaders and Guides who knows the destinations very well. We also provide international sales support, including coordinations of itineraries and provide a one stop booking service centre. Tropical Adventure have played its' key role in boosting the local domestic Tourism sector and incorporates creativity planning on Tours programs. We have been selected and recognized by the Malaysian Tourism Board with awards in Three (3) categories, such as Best Tour Operator Award, Best Guide Award, and best Tour Program Award.

5. Backyard Tour

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5.0 based on 39 reviews

Backyard Tour

Backyard Tour is a social enterprise based in Kuching that designs unique, personalized trips for travelers looking for an authentic experience with the rural communities of Sarawak.

6. Ooo Haa Tours & Travel

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Ooo Haa Tours & Travel

Ooo Haa Tours & Travel is specialized in all kinds of tours especially the local and adventure tours in Sarawak Borneo. Ooo Haa Tours & Travel cannot claim that they are the experts in the tours, treks and safaris as well as the off-the-beaten-tracks in Borneo. But past record of feedback from their clients have signs to recommend Ooo Haa Tours & Travel to be your handle in exploring the depth of Borneo. Owned and operated by Sarawakian with a thorough knowledge of the region. They only employ locals to be their professional travel planners and tour guides. Because of their local upbringing as well as their professionalism attained in the trade, their planners and guides have a thorough knowledge of the region. They also understand ultimately the environment in which they work in so as to compliment and comprehend your travel needs in this part of the region that can be totally new to you. As a result, Ooo Haa Tours & Travel Sdn Bhd is well qualified to handle all your excursions throughout Borneo. Our main concern is for the safety of our clients. Our guides have between them a wide and formidable knowledge of the local culture, rainforest and wildlife. We can provide the service of specialists for those who want to have even greater in-depth information on Borneo. Whether it is an upriver trip for two, or an incentive party of hundred to the longhouse, the vast and cumulative experience of our staff ensure that your adventure in Borneo is unforgettable.

7. Borneo Ethical Adventures

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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Borneo Ethical Adventures

Borneo Ethical Adventures is a boutique travel company providing escorted, tailor-made & grassroots travel and voluntourism opportunities that connect travellers with the heart and soul of Borneo. We explore, we connect, we contribute.

8. Marudi Longhouse Cycling Adventures

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Marudi Longhouse Cycling Adventures

Experience a different form Sarawak from the eyes of a bicycle. Visit different longhouses and see a village which is not used to tourism at all|! We do conservation tourism to save the environment and help indigenous people. . Our long term goal is to create a new national park here and to do this we are doing cycling tourism, by cycling from longhouse to long house. How cool is that?

9. Borneo Touch Ecotour

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Borneo Touch Ecotour

Licensed tour operator company registered with the Malaysia Ministry of Tourism and listed on their official portal. Let us serve and plan your wonderful adventurous dreams. Our tour packages available for everyone, we offer the widest choice of destinations in Sarawak and soon will be more destination within Malaysia.

10. Borneo Adventure

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Borneo Adventure

Borneo Adventure specializes in tours, excursions and activities focused on the Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah on the island of Borneo. We also offer tours to the Sultanate of Brunei. We are one of Malaysia's most established inbound tour operators and offer a range of over 100 small group or individual tours of Borneo to choose from.

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