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Kuching, Sarawak Cultural Village, Semenggok Orang Utan



Day 1 - Upon arrival at Kuching International Airport, meet and proceed to Kuching City Tour. The perfect introduction to Sarawak’s historic capital, this tour includes Kuching’s Chinatown, the Cat Statue (Kuching means “Cat” in Malay), the colourful Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, the Civic Centre Viewing Platform and the world famous Sarawak Museum. Across river, visit the unique Cat Museum, passing the magnificent State Mosque and the Astana, the former residence of the White Rajahs. Return via the golden-domed City Mosque and proceed on foot through Old Kuching, visiting the colourful Central Markets and squeezing through narrow alleyways crammed with spice dealers and textile shops. Pass by the heritage buildings of the White Rajah era, the Pavilion, the Square Tower, the Court House, the Charles Brooke Monument and the Post Office.

Day 2 - Breakfast at the hotel, depart for Semenggok Forest Reserve, the best place in Sarawak to view semi-wild orang utans, who have been rescued from captivity and trained to survive in the surrounding forest reserve. The rehabilitated animals roam freely in the rain forest, and often return to the centre at feeding time. Thanks to the successful breeding programme at Semonggok there is a good possibility of experiencing one of the most heart-warming sights in Borneo - an orang utan mother with a young baby. The centre is 30 mins drive from Kuching and another 20 mins on foot. Along the way visitors pass by the ethno-botanical gardens, with their unique collection of rain-forest plants. Semengok also has a number of short collection of rain-forest plants. Semengok also has a number of short jungle trails and optional forest walks can be incorporated into the tour. (Note : As the orang utan in Semengok are semi-wild, sightings cannot be guaranteed.) Transfer to Sarawak Cultural Village. This award-winning living museum showcases Sarawak’s unique and diverse cultures in an accessible, visitor-friendly setting just 35 minutes from Kuching. The seven authentic traditional buildings are set amidst a scenic 17 acre site and are populated by members of Sarawak’s many ethnic groups, going about everyday activities. These include wood and bamboo carving, beadwork, weaving, sago-making, sugar-cane crushing, pepper-growing and the preparation of bird’s nests. Visitors can learn how to throw a Malay spinning top, shoot a Penan blowpipe or pick out a tune on an Orang Ulu sape. The tour concludes with a colourful multi-ethnic cultural performance in the village’s air-conditioned mini-theatre.

Day 3 - Breakfast, Free at leisure until transfer to Kuching International Airport for your departure flight (B)



Inclusive :
* 2 nights hotel base on twin sharing basis
* Daily breakfast at hotel
* Tours and entrance fees as per itinerary SIC basis
* English speaking guide
* Return transfer Kuching Airport-hotel


* Note:

* Rates valid till 31 Mar 2010 (except Kingwood, Kuching Park, Regal, Hilton Kuching, Santubong till 31 Dec 2009)
* Extension night with breakfast and base on twin sharing basis
* Surcharge of RM 15.00 per person per way for airport transfer 23:00pm - 06:00am
* Tour and transfer base on seat-in-coach basis. Minimum 2 adults per departure
* Single supplement add 60%. Single traveller will charge at 2 adults’ rate.
* Triple and twin rates are same, extra bed will be provided for 3rd person.
* Child below 12 years old sharing room with parent without extra bed are chargeable at RM 235.00 (3D2N) RM 29.00 (extension night).

* Surcharge Per Room Per Night :
RM 55 - Grand Continental : 10-12 Jul 2009
RM 25 - Hilton Kuching : 01 Jul - 31 Aug 2009
RM 35 - Santubong : 30-31 May, 01-02 Jun, 10-13 Jul, 29-31 Aug, 19-21 Sep, 24-27 Dec
RM 55 - Damai Beach : 20-31 Dec 2009
(rate not valid on 01-04 Jun, 10-13 Jul 2009 | 13-16 Jan 2010)
RM 85 - Damai Puri : 21-31 Dec 2009 | 01-04 Jan 2010
Compulsory dinner on New Year Eve, rate to be advise.

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