Tour Packages

This small peninsular, accessible only by boat, is home to seven distinct ecosystems, giving rise to a remarkable diversity of animals and plant life. Bako’s most famous residents are the bizarre proboscis monkeys. It is also home to the silvered langurs (leaf monkey), long-tailed macaque monkeys, bearded pigs, flying lemurs, monitor lizards as well as many different bird species.

Fascinating plant life includes the mangroves, a system onto itself. There are also the strangling fig trees, carnivorous pitcher plants and symbiotic insect-plant relationships. Unique geological features mark the coastline, whilst well-marked trails lead to rugged jungle-covered hilltops and secluded beaches.

Duration: Approx. 6 hours (subject to change in accordance to tide)
Inclusive of: Park entrance fee, English speaking park guide, Boat transfers, Lunch, Return transfers to and from city hotels
Fitness level: Moderate (2 hours trekking in dense rainforest and mangrove lined coast)
Requirements: Sun Block, Insect Repellant, Good pair of trekking shoes/ trainers.
Minimum: 2 adults

Rate: MYR 260.00 per person

The town of Bau, 22km from Kuching is famed as a former gold mining centre and as the primary scene of the Chinese Rebellion of 1857. Nowadays its most popular attractions are its two unusual limestone caves. The Fairy Cave is so-called because of a stalagmite structure at its entrance, which is said to resemble Kuan Yin, the Chinese Goddess of Mercy. The Wind Cave is named for the constant cooling breeze, which blows through it.

Duration: Approx. 6 hours
Inclusive of: Park entrance fee, English speaking guide, Packed lunch, Return transfers to and from city hotels
Fitness level: Easy to Moderate (Plank walk and stairs)
Requirements: Good walking shoes, torchlight
Minimum: 2 adults

Rate: MYR 190.00 per person

After breakfast, depart for Kampong Bengoh – the launch point for this morning’s kayak tour along the Semadang River and its tributaries. Having been briefed in the ways of your kayak and general safety, slide off along the river towards Danu Village, with ample chance to soak up the sound of undisturbed jungle life as you paddle.

Danu is home to around 50 Bidayuh families, Sarawak’s second largest indigenous group. Access to the village is by a narrow suspension bridge – all vehicles are left outside.

On reaching Danu, enjoy a traditional Bidayuh lunch before continuing along the river to Kampong Semadang, another Bidayuh village in the Sarawak river basin. Disembark and dry off before transferring back to Kuching where the remainder of your day is at leisure.

Duration: Approx. 7 hours
Inclusive of: Englis speaking kayak guide, Kayaking equipment, Lunch, Return transfers to and from city hotels
Fitness level: Moderate
Requirements: Swim wear, Wet shoes, Hat, Sun Block, Insect Repellant, Towel, Change of clothes
Minimum: 2 adults

Rate: MYR 210.00 per person

Day 01: Today depart for 3 Days / 2 Nights Deluxe Batang Ai Tour from Kuching by air-conditioned van / coach for Aiman Batang Ai Resort, 166 miles from Kuching City, passing through scenic countryside consisting of quaint little towns, villages, paddy fields, pepper and palm oil plantations interspersed with secondary and virgin jungle as the road starts to wind and undulate as you go deeper into the interior. Stop for lunch at Lachau, a small town on the way to the resort. Arrive at the Hydro lake at Lubok Antu. Board a shuttle ferry for the resort situated on the southern bank. Dinner and overnight at the Aiman Batang Ai Resort. ( L / D )

Day 02: Breakfast at the Resort. Depart for Mengkak Longhouse or similar by motorized native longboat. The journey will take you across the lake into the Engkari River, one of the many tributaries flowing into the lake. The journey will take approximately 35 to 40 minutes before reaching Mengkak Longhouse nestled on a hill beside the river. Enjoy a short cultural performance by the inhabitant of the longhouse followed later on by a blowpipe demonstration. Lunch will be provided either at the Longhouse or by the riverbank and if weather permits we will go for a short jungle walk around the vicinity of the longhouse. Later on in the afternoon return back to the Resort via the same route for Dinner and accommodation at resort (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 03: After breakfast depart for Kuching via the same route as your arrival. Stop for lunch at a small roadside town before continuing your journey to Kuching. (B / L )

Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Inclusive of: English speaking guide, Boat transfers, Meals (3L, 2D, 2B), Resort accommodation, Return transfers to and from city hotels
Fitness level: Easy to Moderate (Cultural Visit with short jungle walk)
Requirements: Swimwear, Hat, Sun Block, Insect Repellant, Torch Light, Good Walking Shoes
Minimum: 2 adults – Twin Sharing

Rate: MYR 1450.00 per person

Trekking deep into heart of Borneo

Day 01: Today we depart for Batang Ai passing through scenic countryside with a stop for lunch. Upon arrival at the Batang Ai Hydro lake, a longboat journey takes you pass rugged hillsides dotted with rice fields and pepper gardens to Jambu longhouse. Visit this 9 door longhouse and learn all about this “entire village under one roof”. Accommodation is at the longhouse and after dinner, join the longhouse residents for a glass or two of tuak (rice wine). Overnight in the longhouse.  

Day 02: After breakfast, depart for your 3 days / 2 nights jungle escapade, trekking deep into the heart of Borneo, accompanied by experienced Iban trackers. The trek takes you close to the vicinity of the remote Batang Ai National Park, near the Indonesian border, between 900 and 1600 meters above sea level. The area is home to a large population of wild orangutans, there is a good possibility of an encounter with one of these “man of the forest”. (Overnight in tents or makeshift shelters).

Day 03: Continue trekking and exploring the rainforest, observing at close hand the unique flora and fauna of your surroundings. Overnight in the jungle.

Day 04: After breakfast in the jungle, depart by longboat downriver and across the lake to the jetty. Return to Kuching via the same route. Lunch stop is inclusive.

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Inclusive of: English speaking guide, Boat transfers, Meals (4L, 3D, 3B), Basic accommodation and tents, Return transfers to and from city hotels
Fitness level: Extreme (Adventure & Cultural Visit – Requires high fitness level)
Requirements: Swimwear, Hat, Sun Block, Insect Repellant, Torch Light, Good Trekking Shoes
Note: Extended stays can be arranged to trek deeper into the jungle, with an ever-greater possibility of seeing rare wildlife.
Minimum: 2 adults

Rate: MYR 2600.00 per person

The perfect introduction to Sarawak’s historic capital, this tour includes Kuching’s Chinatown, the Cat Statue (Kuching means “Cat” in Malay), the colourful Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, and the world famous Sarawak Museum. Return via the golden-domed City Mosque and through Old Kuching, passing the Gambier Street with spice dealers and textile shops. Pass by the heritage buildings of the White Rajah era, the Pavilion, the Square Tower, the Court House, the Charles Brooke Monument and the Post Office.

Duration: Approx. 3 hours
Inclusive of: English speaking guide, Return transfers to and from city hotels
Fitness level: Easy 
Minimum: 2 adults

Rate: MYR 78.00 per person

Annah Rais is a large Bidayuh (Land Dayak) village about 45 minutes from Kuching. The focal point of the village is a large and well-preserved traditional bamboo longhouse which is home to dozens of families. This guided tour introduces visitors to the unique architectural and cultural features of the longhouse and the traditional farming lifestyle of the Bidayuh people.

Duration: Approx. 3.5 hours
Inclusive of: Entrance fee, English speaking guide, Return transfers to and from city hotels 
Fitness level: Easy (Cultural)
Minimum: 2 adults

Rate: MYR 95.00 per person

Semenggoh is known as one of the best places in Sarawak to view semi-wild orangutans, who have been rescued from captivity and trained to survive in the surrounding forest reserve. The rehabilitated animals roam freely in the rainforest and often return to the center at feeding time. There is a good possibility of experiencing one of the most heart-warming sights in Borneo – an orangutan mother with a young baby. The center is about 45 minutes’ drive from the city center.

Duration: Approx. 3 hours
Inclusive of: Entrance fee, English speaking guide, Return transfers to and from city hotels
Fitness Level: Easy (Wildlife)
Feeding session: 0900hrs / 1500hrs (one hour each session)
Note: As the orangutan in Semenggoh are semi-wild, sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Minimum: 2 adults

Rate: MYR 89.00 per person

This award-winning living museum showcases Sarawak’s unique and diverse cultures in an accessible, visitor-friendly setting just 45 minutes from Kuching. Authentic buildings are set amidst a scenic 17-acre site and are populated by members of Sarawak’s many ethnic groups, going about everyday activities. These include wood and bamboo carving, beadwork, weaving, sago-processing and tree-bark cloth making amongst others. Visitors can learn how to throw a spinning top, try a Penan blowpipe or pick out a tune on an Orang Ulu sape. The tour concludes with a colourful multi-ethnic cultural performance in the village’s air-conditioned mini-theatre.

Duration: Approx. 4 hours
Inclusive of: Entrance fee, English speaking guide, Return transfers to and from city hotels 
Fitness level: Easy (Cultural)
Cultural show time: 1130hrs / 1600hrs
Minimum: 2 adults

Rate: MYR 110.00 per person

This trip of about 3 hours explores the many branches of the Santubong and Salak River Delta systems as they join the South China Sea. Enjoy a close view of the heavily silted mangrove Swamp which is a safe haven to the myriad creatures like the reptiles, mudskippers, crabs, shellfish, monkeys, etc. The mangrove swamp sustains many different species of trees. The main species are of course the black and red mangrove, locally known as the ‘Bako’. They are used in the construction industry for piling and also as charcoal for cooking and other usages.

Often mistaken as a wasteland, the tidal swamps in which mangrove thrive; enjoy a symbiotic relationship with prawns, fish, and other coastal organisms. The Irrawaddy, or snubfin dolphin, inhabits rivers, estuaries, and shallow coastal areas. The Santubong area is one of the best places in Sarawak to view this unusual looking marine mammal.

The dolphins are often seen swimming and diving around small fishing boats in the estuary. Occasionally they are seen playing in the open water. Visitors will need a keen eye to spot the dolphins at first, but after a short wait, they can often be seen surfacing all around the boat. Return to the Boat Club for transfer to your hotel.

Duration: Approx. 3 hours
Inclusive of: Boat services, English speaking guide, Return transfers to and from city hotels
Fitness level: Easy (Nature & Wildlife)
Note: Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, although we usually enjoy a high success rate
Minimum: 2 adults

Rate: MYR 140.00 per person

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This award winning tour takes you around the rivers of the Santubong Peninsular, offering you the chance of seeing some of Sarawak’s fascinating wildlife. The cruise starts at Sarawak Boat Club. From there your boat cruises to the mouth of the Santubong River, where Irrawaddy dolphins are often spotted. Your boat then roams the mangrove-lined rivers looking for wildlife. As the light starts to fade, we go in search of the rare proboscis monkey. Small groups are often seen in the treetops at the water edge, settling down for the night.

As dusk arrives we search for fireflies and crocodiles. Crocodiles are often seen on the mud banks and brightly shining crocodile eyes can be spotted when a torchlight is passed over the river. After searching for crocodiles your boat proceeds further up river where fireflies gather at night.

Watch the fireflies move around the branches of the mangroves, momentarily lighting up the night sky. After enjoying a firefly light show you return to the boat club.

Duration: Approx. 3.5 hours
Inclusive of: Boat services, English speaking guide, Return transfers to and from city hotels
Fitness level: Easy (Nature & Wildlife)
Note: Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, although we usually enjoy a high success rate. Wildlife commonly seen on this tour includes proboscis monkeys, estuarine crocodiles, macaque monkeys, fireflies, monitor lizards, silver-leaf monkeys. Irrawaddy dolphins and a range of bird life like White Belly Eagle, White Egret, Seagull, Kingfisher etc.. Cruises do not operate during rainy weather.
Minimum: 2 adults

Rate: MYR 165.00 per person

TOUR RATES

Tours and Transfers	SIC Rate Per Person
Kuching City Tour	MYR 78.00
Sarawak Cultural Village	MYR 110.00
Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre	MYR 89.00
Bidayuh Longhouse Tour – Annah Rais	MYR 95.00
Mangrove and Dolphin Watching Cruise	MYR 140.00
Evening Santubong Wildlife Cruise	MYR 165.00
Bako National Park	MYR 260.00
Bau Fairy and Wind Cave	MYR 190.00
Rainforest Kayaking	MYR 210.00
3D/2N Aiman Batang Ai Deluxe – 2 nights at Aiman Batang Ai Resort – Single Supplement: MYR 210.00 – High season surcharge from 01 July until 31 August at MYR 50.00 per room per night	MYR 1450.00
4D/3N Sarawak Jungle Escapade	MYR 2600.00

Notes

1. All rates quoted are subjected to a surcharge of 6% for Goods and Services Tax (GST).
2. All the above mention rates are in Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) based on per person for Seat In Coach basis (SIC) with a minimum of 2 adults, ex. city area.
3. All tour services are inclusive of English Speaking Guide.
4. A surcharge of 50% will be imposed for any services from 2300 hrs to 0700 hrs.
5. Child rates (Between 2 – 12 years old) are at 50% discount of the adult rates except for the 3 days 2 Nights Aiman Batang Ai Deluxe where a discount of 25% is given only.
6. All tour rates quoted are valid from 01 January 2018 to 31 December 2018 and subject to change without notice should there be an increment in fuel price, guide fee and entrance fee.

Terms and Condition

• Official Receipt will be reverted upon confirmation of service.
• Full payment is required before the start of service.
• A 50% deposit is to be made at least 14days before the start of service.
• Cancellation policy is at least 7days prior to the event. Any cancellation being made less than seven days will be subjected to a cancellation fee of 50% of the full payment. Any cancellation being made less than 24 hours is non-refundable.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Normally international clients would have their own personal insurance coverage before they travel to protect them during flight and at the destination.
We are however covered by our own insurance below:-
Public Liability Insurance: LONPAC Insurance (W/09/LL00/013622-29)

Company Address
CPH Travel Agencies (S) SDN BHD
No. 70, Padungan Road, 93100, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Company Contact

Tel: +6 082 414921, 243708, 242289
Mobile: + 6 0138012826, 0198586528
Fax: +6 082 424587
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Company Profile
CPH Travel Agencies (S) Sdn Bhd is a family run business established in the year 1968. As Sarawak’s pioneer and leading tour operator, we believe in a long-lasting partnership based on trust and teamwork. And we hope to be a part of your hospitality plan in providing our fellow guests a memorable stay and unforgettable experience in Kuching. We have a strong and growing team of 50 professionals which consist of office management, in house guides and well-trained chauffeurs.

Services
Our tours and services include hotel reservations, ticketing, boat rental, limousine services and all sorts of local tours readymade for our visitors. Our facilities include custom built tour coaches, mini vans, saloon cars, and a small armada of modern fiberglass boats. With the largest manpower in the industry, we are sure that we will be able to assist in making your guests arrival till departures as flawless as possible. And if required, we will be able to gain support from other transport operators who we have been working closely and with the exception that they are at least at par with our standards.