Sarawak
Malaysia's largest state, in northwest Borneo, with a distinctive appeal of rainforest, giant caves and indigenous longhouse culture.
Sarawak lies in northwest Borneo and is the largest state in Malaysia. The capital, Kuching, has a pleasant riverfront, and nearby Bako National Park and Semenggoh Wildlife Centre offer chances to see proboscis monkeys and orangutans. In the north, Gunung Mulu National Park is a World Heritage Site known for its enormous caves, razor-sharp limestone pinnacles and bat exodus, while Miri is the gateway to Mulu and the Niah Caves. The longhouse culture of the Iban and other indigenous peoples, and the Rainforest World Music Festival held each summer, also draw visitors. The climate is hot and humid year-round, with a relatively drier period from about June to August. Both Kuching and Miri have airports.
Destinations
Itineraries
- Sarawak Rainforest & Caves Expedition – See orangutans and longhouses in Kuching, fly to Mulu to explore massive caves, and head to Miri to discover Niah Caves.
- North Borneo: Brunei, Miri, Mulu & Kota Kinabalu – Travel overland from Brunei to Sarawak to see Niah Caves and the Mulu World Heritage site, then fly to Kota Kinabalu fo…
- Kuching-Pontianak-Singkawang Cross-Border Loop – Enter West Kalimantan from Sarawak via Entikong, and return to Kuching via the Aruk border crossing