Thursday, 9 January 2014

3 Days 2 Nights Weekend Kuching Package ( Code 2 )

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS KUCHING TOURS

DAY 1                  CITY TOUR / SARAWAK SUNSET CRUISE  
Upon arrival at Kuching International Airport, meet our friendly guide and then transfer to hotel for check in.  After meet at the hotel lobby and proceed for City Tour.
This is a comprehensive tour where you can see all the places of attraction around this historical city.  The tour begins with a drive to see South City Hall and a visit to the photos gallery about the historical and modern city of Kuching, the gigantic Cat Status (mascot of the city)at Padungan before cruising through Chinatown and a stop at the Sarawak Museum, which is acknowledged as one of the finest in the world.  The route passes through the Syariah (muslim) Court, Satok Market and traditional Malay houses built on stilts, passing through the magnificent looking Mosque built along the river bank.  A brief stop at the waterfront and have a good view of the Clock Tower and a granite obelisk built in memory of Rajah Charles Brooke.  Across the river, is a good view of the majestic Astana (1870) – former palace of White Rajahs and the imposing State Assemble Building, at the Waterfront and Main Bazaar.
5.15 pm.   Then transfer to Sarawak Sunset Cruise which lasted for 90 minutes cruising along the Sarawak River.  This is a wonderful way of observing Kuching City from a different angle and will give you a feel of how transportation to and from the city was in the olden days before the introduction of modern road vehicles.  On most days you will be able to enjoy a scenic sunset from the deck of the cruise ship.  On board you will be entertain with our local cultural performance and you can also take photos with the dancers and refreshment are also provided.  
After the sunset cruise then transfer back to hotel.

DAY 2  SEMENGGOH ORANG UTAN CENTRE + CAT MUSEUM + SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE + KEK LAPIS                                                                 
Breakfast at the hotel.
8.00 am  Meet at the hotel lobby and depart to Semenggoh Orang UtanCentre about 22 km from Kuching.  It is the only one of its kind in Sarawak.  Set up in 1975, this 7.4 sq km of virgin forest is home to orang utans.  It takes about 30 minutes drive by car from the city. This tour provides an opportunity of a lifetime to observe how the orang utans are being rehabilitated and trained to fend for themselves in the centre.  Visitors are allowed to study and observe the orang utans at a distance.  (feeding time:  morning: 9.00am   afternoon: 3.00pm)  On the way back stop at Sarawak Pottery and sinpao (handicraft and souvenir) shop.  Then proceed for lunch at one of the local food court to try our local delicacy. After lunch proceed to Cat Museum which is the only one and unique Cat Museum in the world.
Then the journey continues to Sarawak Cultural Village located at Damai which about 37 km away from Kuching City.  Popularly known as the "Living Museum" the village is a showcase of kaleidoscope of Sarawak's cultures and traditions.  Explore the 7 authentic replicas of ethnic houses.  Chinese Farm House, Malay's Stilted House, Melanau Tall House, Orang Ulu Longhouse, Penan Huts, Iban Longhouse and also the Bidayuh Longhouse.  Displayed in each houses are the many artifacts made by the individual dwellers.  There is also 45 minutes of traditional performance of the various ethnic tribes of dances of Sarawak at the village theater.
After the performance, then proceed to Kek Lapis Cottage, which is the most popular layer cake in Sarawak.
Then return to hotel.  


DAY 3    SERIKIN (INDONESIA MARKET) +  FAIRY CAVE                  

8.00am  Then proceed to Serikin Weekend Market which is very popular for the local and tourist and the biggest in Kuching, which simply can't miss. 
Located at Bau which is about more than 1 hour drive from Kuching City.  During the weekend the trader from Indonesia come across the border and also the nearby areas come to offer their wares, produces and products and also the antique and many more, Such as the authentic Indonesia sarongs, household items, souvenirs, clothing, very creative decoration curtain and item for house to display and also delicacy foods that ranging from home made to farm produce such as vegetables and fruits to seafood.  Along the way there is also a makeshift roadside market selling home made basket and wild ornamental plants, exotic fruits, local cake of all types such as pulut and fragrant locally grown rice.  Then the journey continue to Buddha Cave before proceeding to Fairy Cave.  The Fairy Cave takes its name from the stalagmite structure at the entrance that is said to resemble a Chinese deity Kuan Yin.  The cave's outer appearance is unassuming but the view once you are inside this impressive cave is definitely worth the visit.  The contrast between the lighting entering the cave and shadowy darkness, along with hues of brown and grey of the rocks highlighted by the rice green of the moss offers many opportunities for the avid photographers.  After that, then proceed to Bau Town formerly is a gold mining town for lunch before transfer to airport for departure. 
  



Package Inclusive of:                                                                            Exclusive of:
Transport (SIC)                                                                                        Personal Expenses
Guide (BM / English / Chinese speaking)                                      Personal Travelling Insurance
Entrance Fees as per itinerary                                                           Air Fare & Airport Tax
Meals -   1 local delicacy food                                                              Alcoholic, Juice & Carbonated drink
                                                                                                                       Tipping for guide and driver
                                                                                                                                      

Rate:  RM468.00 per Adult   (min. 2 Adults)
             RM418.00 per Adult   (4 Adults and above)

                                                                                                                        

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