Day 01 Arrival – Kuching City Tour / Kek Lapis (Lunch/Dinner)Meet upon arrival at Kuching International Airport. Then, proceed for 3 hours Kuching City Tour. Experience the beauty of multi-racial community and see places of interest & the essential part of Kuching includes the building of the White Rajah, (Colonial Law Court, Clock Tower, Charles Brooke Memorial, Post Office, Square Tower), bustling Chinatown, Chinese Temple. Sinpiao, Sightseeing to Astana, Malay Village &Kuching Water Front. After tour complete; assist transfer to hotel for check in.
Day 02 Semenggoh – Crocodile Farm –Sarawak River Cruise – Shopping (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Breakfast at the hotel, morning proceed to visit SEMENGGOH NATURE RESERVE, travelling overland (30 min) followed by a brief hike through dipterocarp forest. Unlike in a Zoo, the Orang Utans are set free in a 653 hectare forest reserve. Here, young Orang Utans, who were either orphaned or rescued from captivity, are trained to survive in the wild. Semenggoh is not set up as a tourist attraction but visitors are most welcome. Upon arrival at the Sanctuary, you will be able to catch a glimpse of the Orang Utans during their feeding time. Spot their delicate nests watch their skilful movements at the tree tops and also their interesting behaviour during feeding time. The guide will also narrate to you the behaviour, emotion and characteristics of this special primate called Orang Utan, meaning „Man of the Forest‟. Continue journey to visit CROCODILE FARM & MINI ZOO. The farm set amidst tropical fruit trees and lushgreenery is a home to over 1,000 crocodiles. It serves as a perfect sanctuary to these fearsome reptiles where they are kept in an enclosure designed and built similar to the natural habitat of the reptiles. Apart from the crocodiles, explore the farm where other fascinating animals such as the bear cats, civets, deer, pythons & etc are found in the state of Sarawak. Lunch is provided. After lunch, Kuching also is a good destination to shop for souvenir such as woodcarvings, “Pua Kumbu” with native design and Pepper products. Sarawak Bird‟s Nest Factory and Local Product Centre are also one of the famous souvenirs which can be found in Kuching. After that , proceed for SARAWAK RIVER CRUISE. A cruise along the Sarawak River is a relaxing way to enjoy the various phases of the city and retrace the trip James Brooke made when he first arrived in Sarawak. You will sail past the Waterfront, Brooke Dockyard, the 100 year old MalayKampung, Fort Margherita, Astana, Square Tower and the Industrial Estate. As you sail toward the sea colourful fishing boats will appear in abound and nearby Bako after the Chinese and Malay villages are the houses and mansions of Kuching‟s affluent society. The constant changing of this living scenery gives you the best picture of the history and lifestyles in Kuching. Dinner is provided. After dinner, transfer back to Hotel for overnight.
Day 03 Sarawak Cultural Village / Cultural Show (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Breakfast at the hotel and morning will be free at leisure. After that transfer for lunch. After lunch, proceed for SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE TOUR. Popularly known as the „Living Museum‟, the Village is a showcase of a kaleidoscope of Sarawak‟s cultures and traditions. On arrival, you will explore the 7 authentic replicas of ethnic houses. Chinese Farm House, Malay\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Stilted House, Melanau Tall House, Penan Hut as well as Longhouse of the Iban, Bidayuh and Orang Ulu. Displayed in each house are the many artifacts made by the individual dwellers. Demonstration of arts and crafts like beadwork, wood and bamboo carvings, \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"Pua\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" weaving and straw weaving can be seen while touring the Village. You will also be entertained with 45 minutes of the traditional dances of the various ethnic tribes of Sarawak at the Village theatre. Dinner is provided. After dinner, transfer back to Hotel for overnight.
Day 4 – Departure Kuching / Arrival Kota Kinabalu / Wetland River Safari (Breakfast & Dinner)Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Kuching airport for flight to Kota Kinabalu (Suggest afternoon flight – must reach KK before 1300hrs). Upon arrival, meet & greet services and check in at Gaya Centre Hotel. 1330hrs depart from the city hotel and the journey takes approximately 2 hours drive to the wetland area off of Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy the scenic view as you pass through paddy fields, oil palm plantation and native houses among others. Upon arrival, light refreshment (local tea / coffee served with local cakes) is served in the typical village house. With the bizarre-looking proboscis monkeys gaining as much popularity with the tourists as the Orang Utan, the mangrove forest with its large proboscis population is fast becoming the latest ecotourism destination in Sabah. These tree-dwelling animals normally hunt for food in the evenings. Other riverside residents that may be spotted are macaques, crocodiles, monitor lizards, tree snakes and birds such as the eagle. On your way back to the jetty enjoy a natural light show when thousands of fireflies put on a glowing performance for your benefit. A sumptuous local buffet styled dinner is served. After dinner, return to Kota Kinabalu. Overnight at hotel. Day 5 – Kinabalu National Park & Poring Hot Springs (Breakfast & Lunch)Breakfast at hotel. 0730hrs pick up from the hotel and proceed for about 3 hours drive to Poring Hot Springs through scenic mountainous countryside. Upon arrival, a must visit is the Treetop Canopy Walkway which 20 minutes hike is needed. Experience the height of 41 metres above the ground and length of 170 metres. Or you may just take a dip in the open air Japanese styled bathtub which the hot sulphuric water is believed to have curative powers. Lunch at the local restaurant. Then, continue journey to Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia’s First World Heritage Site for a visit to the Mountain Garden and Exhibition Hall. Return to the hotel in the evening. Dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight at the Selected Hotel.NOTES:1. All the entrances of the visited places are subject to business hours.2. Things suggested to bring are proper hiking shoes, insect repellent, swimming attire, towel, extra clothes for change, raincoat, warm jacket, windbreaker, personal toiletries etc.
Day 6 – Two Island Hopping (Manukan & Sapi) (Breakfast & Lunch)Breakfast at the hotel. 0830hrs pick up from the hotel and transfer to the jetty for about 15 minutes boat ride to Manukan Island. You may go for swimming, snorkeling or just sun-bathing along the beach as well as enjoy the water sports activities at your own expenses. Afternoon, transfer to Mamutik Island and a sumptuous BBQ Lunch is served. Free at leisure. Return to mainland in the late afternoon. Dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight at the Selected Hotel.NOTE: Things suggested to bring are sun block / tan lotion, swimming attire, towel, extra clothes for change, personal toiletries etc.
Day 7 – Departure (Breakfast)Breakfast at hotel. Free at own leisure until transfer to KKIA for flight home.
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