Kuching culture and nature · 6 days

Day 1: Arrive in Kuching

Kuching

• Kuching Waterfront, Darul Hana Bridge & Main Bazaar · 2.5 h. The musical fountain runs in the evening; cross the river by bridge or small sampan.

Local tip: The musical fountain runs in the evening; cross the river by bridge or small sampan.

Open day 1 route in Google Maps

Day 2: Explore Kuching

Kuching

• Semenggoh Wildlife Centre orangutan feeding · 2 h. Feedings at about 9am and 3pm; the semi-wild orangutans may not appear when forest fruit is plentiful.
• Borneo Cultures Museum · 2 h
• Sarawak laksa & kolo mee breakfast crawl · 1.5 h. Sarawak laksa is a breakfast dish; many stalls sell out before noon.

Local tip: Feedings at about 9am and 3pm; the semi-wild orangutans may not appear when forest fruit is plentiful.

Open day 2 route in Google Maps

Day 3: Explore Kuching

Kuching

• Sarawak Cultural Village · 4 h. About 45 minutes north at Santubong; time your visit for the cultural show.

Local tip: About 45 minutes north at Santubong; time your visit for the cultural show.

Open day 3 route in Google Maps

Day 4: Explore Kuching

Kuching

• Annah Rais Bidayuh longhouse tour · 5 h. It is a lived-in village; ask before photographing people.

Local tip: It is a lived-in village; ask before photographing people.

Open day 4 route in Google Maps

Day 5: Explore Kuching

Kuching

• Santubong wetlands cruise for Irrawaddy dolphins · 4 h. Sightings are not guaranteed; the sunset cruise often adds proboscis monkeys and fireflies.

Local tip: Sightings are not guaranteed; the sunset cruise often adds proboscis monkeys and fireflies.

Open day 5 route in Google Maps

Day 6: Depart from Kuching

Kuching

Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.