Cycle through Borneo’s Sarawak Rainforest
The thriving rainforests and expansive coastline of Borneo are calling! Explore the thrilling Malaysian state of Sarawak in Borneo on the incredible Sarawak Rainforest Bike Tour.
On the Sarawak Rainforest Bike Tour, you’ll ride through vibrant nature reserves with families of orangutans and massive blooming flowers. Cycle along the picturesque coastline, stopping to enjoy the water on empty beaches. The Sarawak Rainforest Bike Tour takes you by kayak down the Sarawak River and past caves with chattering bats before leading you past coconut-tree lined beaches and into blissful resorts. From one end of Sarawak to the next, the Sarawak Rainforest Bike Tour is an unforgettable tour of Borneo’s Malaysian coast.
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Sarawak Rainforest Bike Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Heritage Trail Cycling & Sunset Dinner
Welcome to Sarawak! You’ll make yourself comfortable in the lovely old town of Kuching before setting off to start your first cycling adventure. You’ll meet with your group and tour leader, get comfy on your bike, and then depart down on the Heritage Trail of the White Rajah, passing colonial buildings and the waterfront jetty on the way. After the ride, you’ll be treated to a sunset dinner on the banks of the Sarawak River.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kuching
Distance: 12 km
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Cycle to Annah Rais Longhouse
Today, you’ll spend the morning watching orangutans in the trees before hopping on the bike. Now that’s a way to start the day! Then, it’s off along the wonderful Penrissen Range, where you’ll cycle next to quaint farms and villages. You’ll spend some time in a peaceful Bidayuh Longhouse and then dive into a delicious authentic Bidayuh dinner in a welcoming homestay.
Overnight Location: Homestay in Kuching
Distance: 34 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Kayak and Ride to Siniawan
For the next leg of your Borneo cycling tour, you’ll actually trade your bike for a kayak! You’ll spend the morning floating down a pristine tributary, passing by hidden waterfalls. Then, hop out of the water to start your cycle through fascinating limestone rock landscapes, stopping to explore a bat cave along the way. Your journey ends in a century-old historical town called Siniawan, where you can relax for the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Siniawan
Distance: 7 km kayak and 37 km cycle
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Ride to Orangutan Sanctuary
Begin the day with a ride along the rolling foothills of the Matang mountains, which are lush and gorgeous. You’ll head off the path for a bit of off-road jungle riding, crossing rivers and passing by waterfalls. Paradise! You’ll arrive at the Matang Wildlife Centre, where you can spend time with the local orangutans. This is where you’ll spend the night, so you can enjoy the sounds of the jungle coming alive in the dark.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Matang Wildlife Centre
Distance: 55 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Ride to Gunung Gading National Park
Get the legs ready for a more challenging ride along the coast today, crossing all the way to the western tip of Borneo. You’ll take a break by Gunung Gading National Park, where (if you’re lucky!) you might spot a blooming Rafflesia, the biggest flower in the world. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the resort’s pool and enjoying the fabulous weather.
Overnight Location: Resort in Lundu
Distance: 64 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Cycle Beside Coconut-Lined Beaches
After breakfast, spend the day riding along a coconut palm-lined beach to the gorgeous coastal town of Sematan. You’ll ride alongside empty beaches and paddy fields along the way, so feel free to stop and admire the views wherever you like. Tonight, is spent at a seaside resort, so enjoy the ocean and the pool as much as you like!
Overnight Location: Resort in Sematan
Distance: 36 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Transfer to Kuching
The last day of your cycling tour of Borneo gives your legs a rest. You just can’t come here and enjoy the pristine beach, so that’s exactly what you’ll do today! You’ll then be transferred to Kuching, where a hefty seafood dinner awaits to send you off.
If you’re visiting in the dry season, there is the opportunity to extend the trip by 2 days at this point to visit the tip of Borneo by boat.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kuching
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Goodbye, Borneo
Unfortunately, it’s time to head home. Enjoy breakfast before heading to the airport. You’re welcome to book additional days to spend more time exploring Borneo if you’d like.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Sarawak Rainforest Bike Tour Price and Dates
This guided cycling tour of Borneo is run as a fixed-departure tour where you’d be joining a group, however, custom private tours can be organized for those willing to travel with their group only (please contact us with your preferred date and the number of people in your group and we will create the itinerary just for you).
Prices below are per person sharing a double or a triple room:
Accommodation on the Sarawak Rainforest Bike Tour
This tour is based in hotels, resorts, and bed and breakfasts. 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 $250 USD to have a private room in a hotel. Contact us and we can try and match single travellers up where possible.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Basaga Hotel in Kuching ★★★
The Basage Hotel offers air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a pool, and free bottled water. The rooms are simple but comfortable.
Annah Rais Homestay in Kuching
This unique Bidayuh Tribe longhouse lodge housed 80 families. It’s a unique peek into local culture and traditional living.
Siniawan Heritage Hotel in Siniawan
This lovely hotel offers an accommodation in spacious and clean rooms, as well as tasty local food.
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.
Basaga Hotel in Kuching ★★★
The Basage Hotel offers air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a pool, and free bottled water. The rooms are simple but comfortable.
What’s Included in the Sarawak Rainforest Bike Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners as well as drinks and snacks daily are included.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 7 nights is included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes all the transfers during the tour, as well as airport pick-up and drop-off.
Also Included
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to national parks and historical sites
- Helmet and rain poncho
- Support vehicle services
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners or drinks and snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist taxes
- Personal equipment
Optional Extras
- Bike rental – $150 USD per bike
- Any additional nights before or after tour
Frequently Asked Questions about Borneo’s Sarawak Rainforest Bike 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.