Annah Rais Bidayuh Longhouse Half-Day Tour
Step inside a living Bidayuh village, 1 hour from Kuching
Just an hour from Kuching, Annah Rais in the Padawan District is one of Sarawak's most authentic surviving longhouse communities. Home to the Bidayuh — the Land Dayaks — this peaceful village offers a rare, unhurried window into a way of life that has endured for centuries.
Your guide leads you through two longhouses — first the Saba Longhouse, then across the bridge to Sijoh Longhouse — explaining the customs, architecture, and history of a people who were once known as fierce headhunters. On arrival, the Bidayuh welcome guests in true tradition: a cup of Tuak, their home-brewed rice wine.
No visit is complete without the baruk — the circular headhouse at the heart of the village — where ancestral skulls are still kept and the stories behind them told.
Tour highlights:
- Warm Tuak (rice wine) welcome from Bidayuh hosts
- Guided walk through Saba & Sijoh longhouses
- The baruk headhouse — skulls, history & Bidayuh lore
- Scenic 1-hour drive through Sarawak's Padawan countryside
Departures at 9:00 AM with hotel pickup included. Back in Kuching by midday.
Cancellation Policy:Free cancellation is available for this tour up to 24 hours before your scheduled pickup time.
What's included
Included
- Return land transfer from hotel in Kuching (seat-in-coach)
- Traditional rice wine (Tuak) welcome
- English-speaking guide
- Head tax to Annah Rais Longhouse
- Lunch at homestay
- Drinking water
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Additional beverages
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
- Personal Travel Insurance
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito Repellent
What to expect
Hotel Pickup
Your guide meets you at your hotel lobby in Kuching for a 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM departure.
Drive to Annah Rais
Approximately 1-hour scenic drive through the Padawan District to Annah Rais Longhouse Village.
Tuak Welcome
Arrive at the village and be welcomed by Bidayuh hosts with traditional Tuak (rice wine).
Saba Longhouse Visit
Guided tour of the first longhouse — explore the communal living space, learn about Bidayuh customs, and see traditional crafts and artefacts.
Baruk (Headhouse) Visit
Visit the iconic circular headhouse at the heart of the village, where ancestral skulls are kept and the history of the once-headhunting Bidayuh is recounted.
Sijoh Longhouse Visit
Cross the bamboo bridge to the second longhouse — Sijoh — for a continued exploration of Bidayuh village life.
Return Transfer
Depart Annah Rais and return by coach to your hotel in Kuching.
Hotel Pickup
Your guide meets you at your hotel lobby in Kuching for a 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM departure.
Drive to Annah Rais
Approximately 1-hour scenic drive through the Padawan District to Annah Rais Longhouse Village.
Tuak Welcome
Arrive at the village and be welcomed by Bidayuh hosts with traditional Tuak (rice wine).
Saba Longhouse Visit
Guided tour of the first longhouse — explore the communal living space, learn about Bidayuh customs, and see traditional crafts and artefacts.
Baruk (Headhouse) Visit
Visit the iconic circular headhouse at the heart of the village, where ancestral skulls are kept and the history of the once-headhunting Bidayuh is recounted.
Sijoh Longhouse Visit
Cross the bamboo bridge to the second longhouse — Sijoh — for a continued exploration of Bidayuh village life.
Return Transfer
Depart Annah Rais and return by coach to your hotel in Kuching.
Activity location
Private pickup is available to bring you to the activity location.
Try to arrive 15 minutes early.
Annah Rais Longhouse Homestay
No. 9, Kupo Saba, Kampung Annah Rais Longhouse, Jln Borneo Height, 93250, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Frequently asked questions
Not at all — it is offered as a traditional welcome and you are welcome to decline politely. Your guide can let the hosts know beforehand if you prefer not to drink alcohol.
The village walk is mostly flat with some bridge crossings and uneven ground. Children aged 3–12 are priced as children. The baruk headhouse contains ancestral skulls, which some young children may find unsettling — parents should use their own judgement.
Both follow the same itinerary and last 4–5 hours. The 9 AM tour returns around midday, while the 1 PM tour returns in the early evening — choose whichever fits your day.
Light, modest clothing is respectful. You may be asked to remove shoes before entering certain areas — slip-on footwear makes this easier. Bring insect repellent for the walk between longhouses.
Cancellation and refund terms are confirmed at the time of booking. Please check your booking confirmation or contact the operator directly.
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November 2026
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