Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Destinations include a remote Bidayuh 'village in the clouds' and an Iban longhouse in
the Batang Ai area (one/two nights per person RM688/888). Also offers cycling tours.
Gets excellent reviews.
Borneo Adventure
( 082-245175;
www.borneoadventure.com
; 55 Main Bazaar)
Award-winning company
that sets the standard for high-end Borneo tours and is the leader in cooperative projects
benefiting Sarawak's indigenous peoples. Known for its outstanding guides.
TOUR
Adventure Alternative Borneo
( Danny Voon 016-810 5614; borneo@adventure alternative.com)
Offers sustainable
trips that combine 'culture, nature and adventure'. Can help you design and coordinate an
itinerary for independent travel to remote areas.
TOUR
Festivals & Events
Rainforest World Music Festival
(
www.rwmf.net
; 1-/3-day pass RM110/300, child RM55/150; 2nd weekend in Jul)
This
three-day musical extravaganza brings together Dayak bands with international artists.
Held in the Sarawak Cultural Village. Accommodation gets booked out well in advance.
MUSIC
FOOD
Kuching Festival Fair
(Jln Padungan; 5-11pm for 2 or 3 weeks late Jul-Aug)
Scores of food stalls serve the
specialities of the various Chinese dialect groups, Nonya desserts and beer. Held next to
Kuching South City Hall (MBKS Building), about 2km southeast of the Hilton.
Chinese New Year
( late Jan or early Feb)
The main festivities are along Jln Padungan.
CELEBRATION
STREET FAIR
Mooncake Festival
( Sep or early Oct)
Musical performances and food stalls selling Chinese food, drink
and, of course, mooncakes take over Jln Carpenter.
