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Sarawak Cultural Village & Matang Wildlife Center Tour
Kuching
Explore Sarawak's rich culture and wildlife. Visit the Sarawak Cultural Village and Matang Wildlife Center for an unforgettable experience.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sarawak Cultural Village - One of Malaysia’s most renowned and iconic cultural attractions, Sarawak Cultural Village is an award-winning living museum that offers an engaging and educational introduction to local cultures and lifestyles. The village features nine authentic replica buildings representing every major ethnic group in Sarawak, including Bidayuh, Iban, and Orang Ulu longhouses, a Penan jungle settlement, a Melanau tall-house, a Malay town house, and a Chinese farmhouse and pagoda. Each building is staffed by members of the respective ethnic groups, dressed in traditional attire and performing traditional activities. Every house has a “storyteller” who is an expert in explaining and interpreting traditional cultures and lifestyles.
After exploring the village, visitors can enjoy a multi-cultural dance performance in the village’s theatre or participate in dance, music, and craft lessons. There is also an excellent ethnic restaurant and a handicrafts shop on-site.
- Matang Wildlife Centre - Matang is not a zoo. It is a dedicated centre where endangered species, such as orangutans, are rehabilitated and released back into the forest. Most of these animals were confiscated from individuals who illegally kept them as pets and need to learn how to survive in the wild. While they are being rehabilitated, they remain at the centre, allowing visitors to get close to animals they might not encounter even after days of exploring the jungle.
Matang offers more than just animal encounters. Visitors can enjoy a series of rock pools, a swimming area, picnic spots, camping sites, scenic nature trails, three waterfalls, a viewing area, and enclosures for observing semi-wild animals. Various eco-tourism projects are also underway at Matang Wildlife Centre, such as the Heart to Heart with Orangutan program and the Orangutan Junior Program.
What's Included
- Admission to Sarawak Cultural Village
- Admission to Matang Wildlife Center
- English speaking driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel or port pickup and drop off
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Additional USD 40 surcharge for hotel pickup outside 1km radius from the city center is applicable.
- Surcharge 30% to be applied during super peak / festive season & must be paid on the day of travel
Additional Information
Sarawak Cultural Village:-
- Remarkable living museum showcasing Sarawak’s cultures
- A walk through beautiful & authentic traditional buildings
- Members of the local community partaking in daily activities
- Rare chance to learn how to throw a Malay spinning top
- Flurry of colors in a stunning multi-ethnic performance
- Travel with ease and comfortable to and from Kuching with a convenient transfer service from your hotel
Matang Wildlife Center:-
- Immerse yourself in the wildlife of Malaysia with an exciting trip to the Matang Wildlife Centre in Sarawak
- Discover facts about the local wildlife as you explore the Interpretation Area or the Botanical Research Center
- Meet the rehabilitated orangutans and learn more about their stories with a stop at the Orangutan Gallery
- Get a chance to see the orangutans that have not yet been released into the wild
- 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
- 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.
Location
Sarawak Cultural Village
Jalan Pantai Damai,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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