Things To Do
There are so many things you can do in Kuching & I try to figure it out as many as possible for your reference here:
Kayaking – Mostly organised by the local tour operators, and you have a various options to choose from on where you want to kayak, such as Sarawak River (in the Kuching city), Salak River to the South-China sea at Santubong Peninsula (high chance to spot dolphin), or to kayak through the Borneo rainforest and experience the sights and sounds of the tropical rainforest.
Dolphin Watching – Most travel agencies will organize such tour to spot the rare species dolphin called Irrawaddy Dolphin, at the Salak River. Get ready with your zoom camera for a nice shot. They are kind of shy, and don’t expect them to turn up right beside your boat.
Sarawak River Cruise – Cruise along the Sarawak river with traditional Malays style boat called “Tambang”. Hire a “Tambang” from Kuching Waterfront & generally they charge RM30 per hour for cruising along the Sarawak River. You get to see the Kuching city from a different perspective view, & at the other side of Kuching city is the traditional Malay villages.
Scuba Diving – At Kuching, you can join the dive operator – Kuching Scuba for the diving trip to Satang or Talang Island. It’s the only National Park in Sarawak with pristine beach & crystal clear water. Underneath the water is the beautiful coral reefs & marine life. Diving trip can only be organised during dry season from April to October only.
Jungle Trekking – There are various places to do the jungle trekking in Kuching & one of the best place to do jungle trekking is at Bako National Park. Other places are Kubah National Park and Santubong jungle trail (start the trail from Holiday Inn Resort).
Mountain Climbing – There are several mountains nearby Kuching, where you can climb to the summit & back to Kuching within the same day. Some of the tour agencies in Kuching offer mountain climbing trip too Gunung Gading. Other mountains you can climb are Gunung Serapi from Kubah National Park, Gunung Santubong from Santubong trail and Gunung Penrissen from Borneo Highland Resort.
Caving – The well-known caves in Kuching and equip with the proper boardwalk are Fairy Cave & Wind Cave. You just need a torchlight and then you can cave all the way in & out. If you are more adventurous in caving, there are many other raw caves where you can experience the thrill in Kuching, however, you must equip with the special caving equipments and lead by the experienced guide. Join the trip organized by Kuching Caving, & you will never go wrong.
Snorkelling – The only place you can find in Kuching with the beautiful coral reefs & crystal clear water is Satang Talang National Park. You can book the tour with local travel agencies or tour operators based in Kuching.
Shopping – Nowadays there are quite a number of shopping centers opened in Kuching. New shopping centers include The Spring, Boulevard Mall & Green Heights Mall. Other older shopping centers are Sarawak Plaza, Tun Jugah Mall, Wisma Saberkas, Crowne Plaza Parkson Grand, Crown Square, Hock Lee Centre, Wisma Satok etc. If you would like to shop for tribal handicrafts, souvenirs, & collectibles in Kuching, Main Bazaar street is your best bet.