Bako National Park Travel Guide

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Sarawak’s oldest national park is just over 20km from capital city Kuching, and is a popular day trip for tourists wanting a taste of the region's wildlife. Although Bako National Park is quite compact, it is home to a multitude of flora and fauna which call the mangroves, swamp forest and beach-speckled coastline their home.

Travellers can take advantage of the park’s well-marked trails, which range from short and sweet walks to full-day hikes.

7 days

Sarawak’s national parks

Wildlife spotting and colourful Kuching

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14 days

The best of Sarawak

Orangutans, rainforests and beaches

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Beach and Wildlife

Explore Borneo's national parks and beaches

14 daysFrom £3,000

	Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Bako National Park, Kinabatangan Wildlife Reserve, Mulu National Park, Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park
	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
	Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Caving, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks

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Destinations	Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Bako National Park, Kinabatangan Wildlife Reserve, Mulu National Park, Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park
Activity	Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Caving, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Physical Level	Mild

Starting in Kuching, take a guided stroll or cycle to discover the city and its surrounds, learning about Kuching’s history and experience the delicious and varied local food along the way.

Travel by boat to Bako National Park, a pristine rainforest with wildlife, diverse plant life, waterfalls, beaches, rock formations and hiking trails. Visit the Kuching Wetlands, home to a variety of birds, fish and crocodile.

A short morning flight takes you directly from Kuching to Mulu, where you visit the treetop tower for views across the national park, take a stroll along the boardwalk to see waterfalls or follow a short heritage trail.

Explore the magnificent stalactites and stalagmites at Lang Cave before proceeding to Deer Cave and see the colony of free-tailed bats that inhabit the cave. Take a night trek through the jungle to the park headquarters; keep a lookout for nocturnal animals and the flash of fireflies.

Wake up to the sounds of the jungle before taking a short longboat ride to experience Wind Cave and Clearwater Cave. These form part of the Sarawak Chamber - the most extensive connected cave system in the world.

Fly to Kota Kinabalu and choose from a range of activities such as a day trip to Mount Kinabalu National Park or a cycle tour weaving through the countryside around the Kiulu River via a network of rope bridges and easy road trails.

Onto Sandakan where you'll explore the Kinabatangan River with your expert nature guide. The surrounding rainforest is alive with monkey and bird species that the guide will point out during your stay. Whether it's during nocturnal treks, from the comfort of your hotel deck or while cruising to Pitas Oxbow Lake. You're likely to see proboscis monkeys, orangutans and pygmy elephants during your stay here.

Head onto Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park where you'll check-in at Gaya Island Resort where you'll spend the rest of your holiday at leisure, enjoying the beautiful beaches and reflecting on your adventure.

In-Depth Borneo Adventure

Explore Borneo's jungles and beaches

18 daysFrom £3,000

	Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Bako National Park, Danum Valley, Mulu National Park, Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park
	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
	Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Caving, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks

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Destinations	Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Bako National Park, Danum Valley, Mulu National Park, Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park
Activity	Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Caving, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks
Tour Type	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Physical Level	Mild

This holiday takes in some unique off-the-beaten-track jungle expeditions as well as plenty of time on to relax on glorious tropical beaches.

Follow a historic trail used by tribal hunters over water crossings and through forests on the Pinnacles trek. Marvel at some of the most extensive and most dramatic cave passages in the world and explore Danum Valley, keeping watch for orangutans, gibbons, slow loris and many more in the awe-inspiring rainforest.

Finally, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park.

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	South Asia, Southeast Asia
	Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
	Safari, Luxury, Beach, Family, Nature & Wildlife, Culture

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