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Nestled near the western coast of Borneo, Kuching is a dynamic blend of culture, history, and nature. With its colonial charm, lively streets, and access to stunning rainforests, it’s the perfect base for exploration.

Kuching, the vibrant capital of the Malaysian state of Sarawak, is a charming city showcasing a blend of colonial architecture, from grand mosques and temples to traditional wooden stilted houses. Divided by the Sarawak River, the city’s walkable streets lead to scenic tree-lined riverfronts, perfect for evening strolls and sampan boat rides with views of lush mountains and local villages.

The city’s cuisine is a tasty mix of fresh seafood, chicken, rice, and Chinese noodles—a blend of dishes that showcase Kuching’s rich cultural heritage.

For wildlife tours, Kuching’s fantastic location offers easy access to several national parks known for their pristine rainforests, mangroves and outstanding diversity of iconic Bornean wildlife, from primates and vibrant bird life to captivating insects and beautiful flora.

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  • Where: Malaysian Borneo, Borneo

Wildlife trips

This location is featured in the following itineraries:

Sarawak: Walk on the Wild Side

This itinerary includes Bako National Park, where a network of trails allows you to explore the forest at dawn and dusk to view its proboscis monkeys and varied birdlife. The highlight, however, is a three-day jungle trek in search of wild orangutan, and a visit to a traditional Iban longhouse. Find out more about Sarawak: Walk on the Wild Side

  • Price (inc. flights): 13 days from £3,195
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
  • When to go:
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Borneo ‘Buganza’ Macro Photography Workshop

Join award-winning photographers Nick Garbutt, Alex Hyde and Chien Lee and venture to some of Borneo’s most biodiverse sites. With a focus on macro photography, this specialist tour reveals a hidden world of captivating insects, amphibians, reptiles and flora, perfect for capturing beautiful close-up images. Find out more about Borneo ‘Buganza’ Macro Photography Workshop

  • Price (inc. flights): 18 days from £13,995
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • S

Sabah & Sarawak Adventure

Search for the wildlife of the interiors amongst the dense jungle and remote rivers of Sabah & Sarawak. Designed to introduce you to the area's top eco-destinations, highlights include a visit to a headhunter tribe, watching orangutans in Sepilok, and Tabin Reserve, home to some of Borneo’s unique species. Find out more about Sabah & Sarawak Adventure

  • Price (inc. flights): 15 days from £3,895
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
  • When to go:
    • J
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Hilton Hotel Kuching

Hilton Hotel Kuching

Situated in the heart of Kuching, overlooking the Sarawak River, the Hilton Hotel offers exceptional views over this bustling city. Only a 20-minute drive away from Kuching International Airport, it's perfectly placed for easy access and is within reach of the waterfront, historical sites and the city centre. Find Out More about Hilton Hotel Kuching