Sarawak Bako National Park with Sea Stack Tour
Overview
Take a tour through the world of rare species and lush rainforest on the cliffs and headlands of Bako National Park. This journey lets you admire the pristine scenery of land and water around Sarawak's oldest national park, along with the remarkable diversity of plant and animal life within.
- Rich flora & fauna in Sarawak's oldest national park
- Habitats for unique, rare & endangered species of wildlife
- Fun & adventurous journey to Bako park via land & water
- Relax within the pristine & undisturbed rainforest jungle
- Panoramic views of rugged coastline & green hilltops
- Rich flora & fauna in Sarawak's oldest national park
- Habitats for unique, rare & endangered species of wildlife
- Fun & adventurous journey to Bako park via land & water
- Relax within the pristine & undisturbed rainforest jungle
- Panoramic views of rugged coastline & green hilltops
Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Kuching City Center 1km radius)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English Speaking Driver
- Boat fee
- Entry/Admission - Bako National Park
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bako National Park, Jalan Bako, Kuching 93050 Malaysia
The one thing you may notice all over Sarawak would be the abundance of greenery that covers a large area of the land. To kick off a nature-infused tour, head down to Bako National Park; famed for being the oldest National Park in Sarawak. This is a golden opportunity to discover and explore Sarawakian rainforests and wildlife. Located at the northern tip of Muara Tebas Peninsula
Gazetted as a national park in 1957, Bako has almost every type of vegetation found in Borneo. Wildlife sightings are almost guaranteed, long- tailed macaque monkeys, sliver leaf monkeys, wild boar, squirrels and monitor lizards are commonly seen around the park and so are the rare proboscis monkeys.
Tour start and depart in the morning for Bako National Park. A half hour ride takes you to the fishing village of Bako to board a boat for the Park headquarters. Bako is the oldest gazetted national park in Sarawak. It offers the perfect introduction to Sarawak flora and fauna. The 16 square kilometers of primary forests is home to seven distinct ecosystems; beach vegetation, cliff vegetation, mangrove, peat swamp forests, mixed dipterocarp forest, heath forest and grasslands. Constant erosion over millions of years has turned the Bako coastline into a unique geographical landmark. Cliff faces, sandstone structures, sea stacks and pristine sandy beaches dot the area. Wildlife thriving in the area includes the rather intrusive long tailed macaques which roam all over and their shier cousins, the silver leaf monkeys and the long-nosed, and the unusual potbellied Proboscis Monkeys. Other denizens include flying lemur, mouse deer, bearded pigs, bats, tarsiers, slow loris and palm civet cats.
After spending a few hours here then proceed to the famous sea stack before returning to Kuching City.
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bako National Park, Jalan Bako, Kuching 93050 Malaysia
The one thing you may notice all over Sarawak would be the abundance of greenery that covers a large area of the land. To kick off a nature-infused tour, head down to Bako National Park; famed for being the oldest National Park in Sarawak. This is a golden opportunity to discover and explore Sarawakian rainforests and wildlife. Located at the northern tip of Muara Tebas Peninsula
Gazetted as a national park in 1957, Bako has almost every type of vegetation found in Borneo. Wildlife sightings are almost guaranteed, long- tailed macaque monkeys, sliver leaf monkeys, wild boar, squirrels and monitor lizards are commonly seen around the park and so are the rare proboscis monkeys.
Tour start and depart in the morning for Bako National Park. A half hour ride takes you to the fishing village of Bako to board a boat for the Park headquarters. Bako is the oldest gazetted national park in Sarawak. It offers the perfect introduction to Sarawak flora and fauna. The 16 square kilometers of primary forests is home to seven distinct ecosystems; beach vegetation, cliff vegetation, mangrove, peat swamp forests, mixed dipterocarp forest, heath forest and grasslands. Constant erosion over millions of years has turned the Bako coastline into a unique geographical landmark. Cliff faces, sandstone structures, sea stacks and pristine sandy beaches dot the area. Wildlife thriving in the area includes the rather intrusive long tailed macaques which roam all over and their shier cousins, the silver leaf monkeys and the long-nosed, and the unusual potbellied Proboscis Monkeys. Other denizens include flying lemur, mouse deer, bearded pigs, bats, tarsiers, slow loris and palm civet cats.
After spending a few hours here then proceed to the famous sea stack before returning to Kuching City.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- FOR SIC BASIS THE PICK UP TIME IS 30MINS EARLIER THAN STATED PICK UP TIME
- Timing for this tour is subject to amendment as visit to and from the Park will coinside the tide
- Umbrella or poncho, hat or cap and good trekking shoes is required for the trip.
- Near public transportation
- Free hotel pick up & drop off from your hotel located at Kuching City Centre (1km radius). An additional USD 40 surcharge for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
- Super peak / festive season will be during New Year's Day, Chinese New Year, Labour Day, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Hari Raya Haji, Wesak Day, Gawai Dayak, National Day, Malaysia Day & Christmas Day
- We are committed to ensure the safety of travelers according to the Standard Operating Procedures of the World Health Organization (WHO) Standards.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Brian_W
December 2022
!! SCAM ALERT !! My family and I booked this tour (operator is ASNI TOURS AND TRAVEL) as we have a special needs son (Autism & ADHD) and wanted a guide so we can focus on our son as we were guided through the sights and sounds of the National Park. The company chartered a bus for us and we arri...
!! SCAM ALERT !! My family and I booked this tour (operator is ASNI TOURS AND TRAVEL) as we have a special needs son (Autism & ADHD) and wanted a guide so we can focus on our son as we were guided through the sights and sounds of the National Park. The company chartered a bus for us and we arrived at Kampung Bako jetty and... THERE WAS NO TOUR GUIDE. After some asking around and calling the operator, the tour operator told me to wait while she checked on the matter. After calling back to find out the progress, she refused to pick up the call and after a few more calls, the call was immediately directed to voicemail. We were left hanging at the jetty, no guide, having made full payment and with a special needs son who was getting cranky and unregulated due to the situation. Thankfully the driver, Mr Azmi, was a true gentleman and helped us make alternate arrangements at the jetty as my wife and I handled my upset and cranky special son. A local guide he engaged, Mr Bujang, took us on the tour and we had a wonderful time. It has been over 48 hours since being stood up by Asni Tours & Travel and they have yet to even contact me to apologise or explain what happened despite being paid in full. Want a TL;DR (Too Long; Didn't Read)? > Paid Operator (Asni Tours & Travel) but the guide never appeared and no apology/explanation given.Joao_C
June 2023
Ich hatte viel Glück mit meinem Reiseführer Jaybee. Es war sehr spannend, ihm zuzuhören, wie er die Geschichte seiner Heimat und die Gepflogenheiten seiner Landsleute schilderte. Die Fahrzeit mit dem Auto zum Boots-Terminal vom Bako-Nationalpark betrug weniger als eine Stunde; aufgrund der intere...
Ich hatte viel Glück mit meinem Reiseführer Jaybee. Es war sehr spannend, ihm zuzuhören, wie er die Geschichte seiner Heimat und die Gepflogenheiten seiner Landsleute schilderte. Die Fahrzeit mit dem Auto zum Boots-Terminal vom Bako-Nationalpark betrug weniger als eine Stunde; aufgrund der interessanten Unterhaltung empfand ich die Anreise als ziemlich kurzweilig. Die anschließende Bootsfahrt dauerte 15 Minuten. Nach Verlassen des Bako-Dorfes führte sie durch die Urwald-Landschaften der Flussmündung, bis wir die malerischen Sandsteinklippen und die Buchten am südchinesischen Meer erreichten. Während des Spazierganges durch den Regenwald erklärte mir Jaybee sehr viel über die Verwertung der Pflanzen durch die Einheimische; er verfügt über einen gewaltigen Wissensschatz. Leider sind uns die berühmten Affengruppen nicht begegnet. Dafür nahm ich ein erholsames Bad an der feinsandigen Bilderbuch-Bucht am Ende der Wanderung. Wir hatten noch ausreichend Zeit, um mit dem Boot die Seestapel, d.h. die Felsformationen mitten im Meer zu besichtigen. Danach haben wir in einem typischen Restaurant in Kuching zu Mittag gegessen. Auf dem Weg ins Hotel hat mich Jaybee an den historischen Bauten und Vierteln Kuchings vorbeigefahren. Dabei erzählte er viel Interessantes über Land und Leute. Ich habe diese Tour sehr genossen!