Cycle Borneo’s stunning coastline on this guided tour
Is there any way to experience the perfect coastline of Borneo than on a bike with the sea breeze rushing past you? The Borneo Coastal Biking Tour shows you some of the most beautiful parts of the Borneo coast on a quick, efficient bike tour.
You’ll ride deep into wildlife refuges, spotting orangutans high in the trees. Cycle past blooming Rafflesia, the largest (and stinkiest!) flower in the world. Snorkel deep under the surface and make friends with sea turtles, soaking up the sunshine as you eat seafood on the coast. Ride past paddy fields and fishing villages, stop in at seafood markets, and pedal along pristine beaches right on the sand at low tide sunset. The Borneo Coastal Biking Tour is an unforgettable chance to get in touch with this special slice of paradise. Book your spot today!
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Borneo Coastal Biking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Cycle to Sampadi Fishing Village and Beach Time in Lundu
Pedal along the beautiful coastal ride towards the western tip of Borneo. Go local and stop by several farms and fishing villages to get a taste of the life of the local communities and play a small part in the economy of the local community in Borneo. After the easy cycling ends at the fishing village of Sampadi, transfer to Lundu for a local lunch before a free and easy afternoon to enjoy the resort's swimming pool. Dinner is a delicious home-cooked meal at a friendly local village home.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Sampadi
Distance: 23 km
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Cycle and Boat to Sematan
From your seaside resort in Lundu, we cycle along the coast lined with coconut trees before taking a 15 minutes boat crossing to the beautiful seaside town of Sematan. We then take a quick vehicle transfer to a local waterfall for an early picnic lunch. After the waterfall, we get back on the saddle to visit a local tribal longhouse. The last part of the ride is a cycle along deserted beaches and paddy fields to reach our last seaside resort.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Sematan
Distance: 31 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Tip of Borneo and Transfer to Kuching
After breakfast we take a one way 32km ride along the recently completed Pan Borneo Highway to the Tip of Borneo, near the village of Telok Melano. This is KM 0, at the end of the western Coastal Road in Sarawak, where we can take a memorable group photo together.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 32km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Borneo Coastal Biking Tour Price and Dates
This guided cycling tour of Borneo is run as a fixed-departure tour where you’d be joining a group.
- Group of 2+: from $675 USD*
*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip and all the prices are per person. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates.
Book NowAccommodation on the Borneo Coastal Biking Tour
This tour is based in hotels and resorts. The lodges offer pleasant rooms with great locations. Rooms are double occupancy, and single travellers will pay a supplement.
In some cases, accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement of $125 USD to have a private room. Contact us and we can try and match single travellers up where possible.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Matang Wildlife Centre in Kuching
The rooms in the accommodation here are spartan, but you’ll be immersed right in the heart of the wildlife centre.
Union Yes Retreat in Lundu
This retreat offers comfortable rooms with air conditioning and easy beach access.
Sematan Palm Beach Resort in Sematan
This hotel feels like a little slice of paradise, with direct beach access, a pool, air conditioning, and a nice restaurant.
What’s Included in the Borneo Coastal Biking Tour?
Meals
3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 3 nights is included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes all the necessary transfers, as well as airport pick up and drop off.
Also Included
- Bike rental including helmet (JAVA mountain bike with front suspension)
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to national parks and historical sites
- Support vehicle services
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Travel to and from Kuching
- Lunches and dinners or drinks and snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Personal equipment
Optional Extras
- Any additional nights before or after tour
Frequently Asked Questions about Borneo Coastal Biking Tour
Paradesa Borneo is a boutique adventure tour operator in Borneo, allowing guests to explore the rural areas and natural wilderness of Borneo. Their tours go off the beaten path, showcasing the best of Borneo’s beauty.
Paradesa prefers to take you away from well-trodden tourist attractions and into the incredible natural world. They focus on responsible and sustainable travel in all endeavors.
Paradesa has cultivated meaningful relationships with locals, supporting their environmental initiatives and using their tours to contribute to the local economy. These partnerships make for amazing cultural exchanges and exceptional authenticity in their adventures.
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Delilah is a favourite in Paradesa's TripAdvisor reviews, welcoming guests with warmth and humour. She has been guiding since 2018 and loves every day of her work. Delilah most loves sharing the heritage and culture of Borneo, as well as taking guests to hidden places normally only visited by locals.
- Q: What is your favourite trip to do and why?
- A: Longhouse trips! As a member of the tribe myself, I’m able to share and show the ways of my people in depth. Guests get to see the real deal: how they eat, how they live, how they work, their beliefs. It’s a firsthand experience.
- Q: What are guests most surprised about when visiting Borneo?
- A: Very friendly locals who always say hello even if you are a complete stranger. That, and how fluent the locals are in English! Also, the fact that Kuching is so clean, even with all that urban hustle and bustle going on.
- Q: What has your most unforgettable experience while guiding been?
- A: Taking care of an 80+ year old rider on one of our 14-day cycling holidays. The routes are challenging, and he finished the whole thing without faltering. I have such great respect for that man.