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Day 1: ARRIVAL INTO KUCHING
Arrive into Kuching International airport and transfer to hotel for check in. Free at own leisure & overnight at hotel.
Day 02: SEMENGGOH WILDLIFE CENTRE & MATANG WILDLIFE CENTRE (Breakfast, Picnic Lunch)
After breakfast, depart at 0730 hrs for the Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre located a short drive from the centre of Kuching. A centre within the Semenggoh Nature Reserve situated some 20 kilometres to the east of Kuching established by the Forest Department of Sarawak and managed by Sarawak Forestry Corporation for the conservation and rehabilitation of Orang Utan. You will be educated on and made aware of the efforts being carried out on the conservation and rehabilitation of Orang Utan while observing the feeding of Orang Utans requiring rehabilitation.
Next transfer to Matang Wildlife Centre (approximately an hour drive) followed by a picnic lunch in a rainforest upon arrival. A centre within the Kubah National Park situated some 38 kilometres to the west of Kuching established by the Forest Department of Sarawak and managed by Sarawak Forestry Corporation for the conservation and rehabilitation of wildlife in large enclosures located in the rainforest where animals and birds, including orangutan and sun bears, are kept in an environment as similar as possible to their natural habitat. You will be educated on and made aware of the efforts being carried out on the conservation and rehabilitation of wildlife and where studies and researches on animals can be conducted and undertaken. Mineral water will be provided during the tour.
Transfer back to hotel (late afternoon)
Evening free at own leisure and overnight at selected hotel
**Do not wear clothing that is too colourful as this will attract the Orang Utans and make them nervous, therefore may have the tendency to make them aggressive.
Day 03:SARAWAK CULTURAL CENTRE - DEPARTURE FOR SIBU (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast, depart for the Damai peninsular. Situated just 32 km from Kuching is the Sarawak Cultural Village. This 17-acre site nestled on the foothill of the legendary Mount Santubong, fronting the South China Sea offers an excellent introduction to the local culture and lifestyles of the ethnic people of Sarawak. A typical Sarawakian’s warmth and hospitality awaits you here. Share the arts, crafts, games, foods and music of the seven major ethnic groups in Sarawak.
Transfer back to Hilton Kuching to collect your luggage and transfer to Kuching airport for flight to Sibu
Rates include:
Return airport transfers in Kuching, two nights accommodation at the Hilton Kuching (standard room) with daily breakfast and excursions as per itinerary.
Note:
• Please advice arrival/departure flight details in order to arrange the transfer accordingly
• Suggest Kuching to Sibu / MH3154 / 1635-1720hrs www.malaysiaairlines.com (please arrange with your local Travel Agent)
• Check out time from hotel at 1200hrs
HOTEL HILTON KUCHING
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman,
Kuching, Malaysia 93100
Tel: 60-82-248-200 Fax: 60-82-428-98
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