Journey to the Interiors - Sarawak 5 Days

Transfer to Kuching Airport for your morning flight from to Sibu and proceed to the countryside upon arrival. Enjoy the 

scenic views hilly landscapes along the way and passing by some pepper vineyards by the roadside.

Walk and discover the Longhouse nearby the countryside, farms, and clear water stream (subject to weather 

conditions). Prepare and enjoy BBQ lunch along the clear water stream. Follow the villagers to experience local rubber 

tapping activity. Afterwards, head up to Sibu, known as the Heart of Sarawak. In the evening, explore the fascinating 

Night Market.

Hotel accommidation at TanahMas Hotel Sibu or similar

Discover Sibu’s rich heritage in a walking tour. Visit the century old Tua Peng Kong temple, Seven Storey Pagoda (Kuan 

Ying), Sibu’s “Floating Market”, Sibu Heritage Centre, and the biggest Central Market in Malaysia, which consists of 

1,200 stalls and varieties of commodities including jungle produce.

Enjoy a 1½-hour speedboat ride to Dalat, cruising through the mighty Rajang and Igan River passing Malay villages, 

shipyards, timber & sago processing factories, Iban longhouses and Melanau village that bring you back to the feel of 

the ancient Sarawak when water transportation played a significant role. En-route stops at peaceful Sungai Kut Melanau 

Village for a walk.

Continue your speedboat journey from Sungai Kut depending on the tide, then continue with 15-minute overland 

journey to Dalat. Visit a Church by the River & the Dalat Icon– The Jerunei Garden. Enjoy your overland trip to Mukah

passing through the serene and picturesque town of Oya. Check into the Local Melanau Village house overlooking the 

river. A brief introduction to the Melanau people and cultures will be conducted. Enjoy an exotic Melanau Dinner.

Hotel accommodation at Melanau Village House or similar

This morning, go for a village walk and experienced the mystical past beliefs of the Melanau community by visiting 

ancient Jerunei (Burial above ground coffin). Visit a sago bake house, a cottage industry of Processing Sago Pearls in 

traditional method.*Note: Sago processing factory & sago bake house are closed on Sunday.

Take a boat ride along the Tellian River and Misan River. Along the way, you might encounter villagers busy tying pieces 

of sago palm trunks before leaving them to float downstream like a raft on the river. Take the opportunities to enter 

sago forest and search Sago Worms. Return back to village and visit the Local Textile (Batik) processing by applying Sago 

Starch. Melanau Traditional Food and Pastries demonstration before lunch to be served. Continue the Melanau 

Handicraft Making demo before bid farewell to the locals and proceed overland to Bintulu. 

Hotel accommodation at Golden Bay Hotel Bintulu or similar

Explore the spectacular Niah National Park- a UNESCO Heritage Site. Take the long boat ride at Pangkalan Lobang to 

cross the river where we will start off with a visit to the Niah Museum. The oldest human remains were found in Niah 

making the park one of the most important archaeological sites of the world. The tour of the cave will take you through 

the Great and Painted Caves as well as allowing you to witness the age-old remnants of bird’s nest harvesting equipment 

inside the cave (now a government-controlled activity). 

Proceed to Miri, the second largest city in Sarawak. The rest of the day is at leisure in Miri. 

Hotel accommodation at Imperial Hotel Miri or similar

Free at leisure until departure transfer to the airport for your onward flight.