Ultimate 9-Day Borneo Wildlife Bike Safari

You made it to Borneo! You’ll have some time to settle in your hotel before meeting your group and guide for the first adventure of your Borneo cycling tour. You’ll pedal off through the vibrant main square of the old part of the city, getting a chance to peruse the Main Bazaar for snacks or souvenirs. Cross the river on a sampan ferry steered with oars to reach Fort Margherita, built by Charles Brooke in 1879 and named after his wife. Don’t worry, those cannons aren’t loaded anymore! Then, it’s off for a relaxing sunset dinner on the bank of the Sarawak River.

Day 2 begins with a ride to the gorgeous Bako National Park. On the way, you’ll ride through the quaint fishing village of Kampong Muara Tebas, where a tasty seafood lunch awaits. Spend some time exploring the neat, century-old temple perched over Bako Bay. Once you reach Bako, you’ve got a full day of trekking and wildlife finding ahead! Your guide will help you find proboscis monkeys, wild birds, and fascinating plant species. Keep an eye out for the park’s signature rock formations on the beach. Then, you can enjoy another evening trek into the park to find nocturnal animals before settling into bed.

Two boat trips? We’re getting spoiled on this trip! Today, your tour of Borneo continues towards the beautiful Mount Santubong. Keep an eye out for migratory birds along the coast. You’ll get comfortable at the jungle resort, which overlooks the beach. Grab lunch before heading to the Santubong waterfall, where you can don your swimsuit and enjoy the cool water. You’ll then jet off on the boat through the nearby mangroves to find animals and exotic birds.

The morning begins with a scenic ride along the mangrove-lined coastline, offering panoramic views of Mount Santubong. Along the way, the ride passes through the charming Malay fishing villages of Buntal and Pasir Pandak, ideal spots for observing migratory birds against the stunning coastal backdrop. The journey continues to the foothills of Mount Serapi, where the group settles in for the night at a tranquil retreat.

In the evening, a leisurely stroll to a nearby jungle stream provides the chance to spot the colorful Bornean frogs in their natural habitat.

The day begins with a ride from the Retreat at Serapi to the Fairy Cave.

The cycling route and the cave itself are surrounded by striking karst formations, making the journey a visual delight. The Fairy Cave features a massive chamber perched halfway up a mountain, with formations dating back to the Jurassic period. A series of stairs leads to the chamber entrance, where the first glimpse of the vast interior and the views beyond the cave are truly breathtaking. The area is also home to bats and swiftlets, adding to the natural wonder of the site.

After exploring the cave, the group is transferred to Bau town for lunch before returning to Serapi for the night.

The next leg of your cycling adventure through Borneo follows the coastline to the Sampadi River. Along the way you’ll pass remote beaches, peat swamp forest, and many species of local birds. Once you get to the river, you and your bike will cross on a neat car ferry to continue riding on the other side. You’ll stop in Lundu for lunch with an ocean view, and then ride the last leg to Gunung Gading National Park. You might be able to spot (hopefully not smell) a blooming Rafflesia, the largest and smelliest flower in the world. The ride ends at a pretty oceanside resort, where you can spend the evening cooling off in the pool with sunset views over the beach.

Day 7 begins with breakfast near the pool before you’ll depart along the seaside. You’ll cycle to Sematan, a lovely town with a busy fish market. Enjoy lunch by a waterfall before your final cycling stretch along a stunning white sand beach to tonight’s oceanside resort. You’ll enjoy dinner while the sun sets over the water.

Today, enjoy the beautiful beach before it’s time to be transferred back to Kuching. A generous seafood dinner awaits to celebrate the end of your journey.

All too soon, it’s time to head home. Enjoy a final breakfast before your transfer to the airport in Kuching. Safe travels!