Kuching Tours & Holidays
Kuching Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
The capital of Sarawak, Kuching is the largest city in Borneo and one of the most vibrant cities in the region. Situated on the banks of the Sarawak River, in the north-western part of the island, the city's name derives from the Malay word for 'cat' and it was once the personal kingdom of the British adventurer James Brooke, the first Rajah of Sarawak. Surviving the destruction of World War II relatively intact, the city's historic centre reflects something of the city's colonial and Chinese influences, ...
The capital of Sarawak, Kuching is the largest city in Borneo and one of the most vibrant cities in the region. Situated on the banks of the Sarawak River, in the north-western part of the island, the city's name derives from the Malay word for 'cat' and it was once the personal kingdom of the British adventurer James Brooke, the first Rajah of Sarawak. Surviving the destruction of World War II relatively intact, the city's historic centre reflects something of the city's colonial and Chinese influences, whilst its waterfront has been transformed into a landscaped esplanade of restaurants, shops and food stalls. The city can also boast an internationally renowned museum and a bustling Sunday market that is one of the best in Sarawak.
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Seek out Irrawady dolphins
Cruise through the beautiful mangrove forest at Kuching Wetland National Park and learn about the local flora and fauna, such as Proboscis monkey and Irrawady dolphin, then continue to Satang island, a very important place for turtle conservation.![Learn to cook Sarawak style](/media/cache/driver/upload/mirror/dhruv-wildfrontierstravel-com/da85a784_dreamstimem145376972.jpeg)
Learn to cook Sarawak style
Enjoy the culinary tastes and cultural traditions of Borneo by learning how to cook real Sarawak cuisine in a traditional setting. Prepare and serve up a number of Malaysian dishes with a local family using local ingredients brought in the market.![Discover Badayuh longhouses](/media/cache/driver/upload/mirror/dhruv-wildfrontierstravel-com/9063d036_dreamstimem21062247.jpeg)