Classic Sarawak Tour - 5Days

( 5 Star )

Visit: Kuching - Bako National Park - Sarawak Cultural Village

Itinerary
Inclusion / Exclusion
Dates Pricing

Arrive Kuching Airport by flight TBA, meet & greet, transfer to check-in hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure with own arrangements. Remarks : Hotel standard check-in time is 1500hrs : Early check-in is subject to availability and additional charge Overnight at your choice of hotel, Kuching

Breakfast is served at hotel. 0900hrs, pick up from hotel and proceed for Kuching City & River Tour (approx. 4 hours) Highlights:- 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, Chinese History Museum and THE Sarawak Museum - Natural History Museum. Return via the golden-domed City Mosque and passing through Old Kuching, crammed 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. We will view the Astana, the former residence of the White Rajahs from across the river at the Kuching Waterfront. Included in this tour is a 1-hour pontoon boat river cruise viewing the city from the river. Important note: 1. Please be informed that effective 23 Oct 2017, the Old Building (Ethnology Museum) of the Sarawak Museum will be closed for a period of two and a half years until early 2020 for conservation and restoration works on the building and century-old artifacts. The other sections of the Sarawak Museum - Natural History Museum and the Art Museum will still be open to visitors. 2. Tour not available during Sarawak Regatta (dates TBA) 3. Water transportation utilize are under SIC sharing basis. Overnight at your choice of hotel, Kuching

Breakfast is served at hotel. 0900hrs, pick up from hotel and proceed for Bako National Park (approx. 8 hours) Highlights:- This small peninsula, 1 ½ hours from Kuching by car and longboat, is home to seven distinct rainforest ecosystems, giving it a remarkable diversity of animal and plant life. Bako’s most famous residents are the bizarre proboscis monkeys, and it is also home to silvered langurs (leaf monkeys), long-tailed macaque monkeys, wild boar, flying squirrels and monitor lizards as well as hundreds of different bird species. Fascinating plant life includes mangroves, strangling figs, carnivorous pitcher plants and symbiotic ant plants. Unique geological features mark the coastline, whilst well-marked trails lead to rugged jungle-covered hilltops and secluded beaches. Packed lunch is included. Overnight at your choice of hotel, Kuching

Breakfast is served at hotel. 0830 hrs, pick up from hotel and proceed for Sarawak Cultural Village (approx. 4 hours) Highlights:- This award-winning living museum showcases Sarawak’s unique and diverse cultures in an accessible, visitor-friendly setting just 35 minutes from Kuching. The seven authentic traditional 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, bead work, weaving, sago-making, sugar-cane crushing, pepper-growing and the preparation of bird’s nests. Visitors can learn how to throw a Malay spinning top, shoot 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. Important note: Tour not available during Rain forest World Music Festival (10/07/2020 – 12/07/2020). Overnight at your choice of hotel, Kuching

Breakfast is served at hotel. Check-out from hotel and transfer to Kuching Airport for your departure flight. Remarks : Hotel standard check out time is 1200hrs : Late check-out is subject to availability and additional charge : Our standard pick up time is minimum 3 hours prior to departure flight

Inclusion

All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle on PRIVATE basis ie: a car will be provided for 2 pax OR van will be assigned for 3 – 6 pax
All tours are conducted on PRIVATE basis
Inclusive of an English speaking guide
Meals and hotel accommodations as indicated above itinerary
Entrance fees / park fees wherever applicable

Exclusion

Airfares & airport taxes (both International & Domestic)
Beverages, tipping, porterage, camera / video fees
Items that are not mention in the itinerary
Peak season surcharge and compulsory festive meals as outline below
Surcharge applies for airport transfer required between 2200hrs – 0700hrs
Incidental charges such as room service, mini bar, telephone calls, laundry and etc
Early check-in / Late check-out
With effective 1st September 2017, a Tourism Tax of MYR 10.00 per room per night will be collected by all hotels in Malaysia, directly from all guests upon check in on behalf of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department.

Note

Package price per person based on 02 Pax
Package price for higher no of pax and for single pax travelling alone on request

Child price on request

4-STAR - PROPOSED HOTELS / PROPERTIES
Kuching : Grand Margherita Hotel : Superior Room

5-STAR – PROPOSED HOTELS / PROPERTIES
Kuching : Hilton Kuching : Guest Room

PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE

Grand Margherita Hotel, Kuching

Surcharge : TBA

Dates : 10/07/2020 – 12/07/2020

Hilton Kuching

Surcharge : TBA

Dates : 01/07/2020 – 31/08/2020

BOOKING FOR 3RD PERSON
Booking for 3rd person is based on triple sharing using extra bed / mattress
Twin & Triple Sharing is charged at same rate

CLOSE-OUT PERIOD
• Please note hotel reserves the right to send close-out dates from time to time
• Close-out DOES NOT necessary means room is not available, it would means rooms might not OR might be available but at higher room rate

Standard hotel check-in time at 1400hrs / 1500hrs & check-out time at 1100hrs / 1200hrs. Early arrival that rooms need to be ready, rooms must be reserved for the day before

Each passenger is allowed only 1 single piece of baggage not more of 30kgs plus one hand carry bag not more than 56cm X 30cm X 18cm with maximum weight of 5kgs