Bako National Park Day Trip
Borneo wildlife & jungle trails on the coast
Bako National Park is one of Sarawak's finest wildlife sanctuaries, and a full day here is one of the most rewarding Borneo experiences you can have. Hotel pickup from Kuching at 7:00 - 7:30 AM gets things moving early, with a short drive to Bako Village followed by a 25-minute boat ride to park headquarters — keep your eyes peeled for crocodiles and sea eagles along the way.
Once inside the park, your English-speaking guide leads you through well-marked trails across an extraordinary range of landscapes:
- Coastal mangroves and casuarina-lined beaches
- Nipah palm groves and lowland dipterocarp rainforest
- Open "padang" scrubland atop the plateau
- Dramatic sandstone sea stacks carved by coastal erosion
Wildlife commonly spotted at Bako includes Borneo's iconic proboscis monkeys, silvered langurs, long-tailed macaques, wild boar, monitor lizards, and a rich variety of bird species. The park's spectacular coastline is dotted with secluded bays, coves, and beaches — a paradise for photographers and nature lovers alike.
The day wraps up with lunch at the park before the return boat and coach journey back to Kuching
Cancellation Policy: Free cancellation is available for this tour up to 24 hours before your scheduled pickup time.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kuching
- Coach transfer to/from Bako Village
- Return boat transfer to/from park headquarters
- English-speaking guide
- National park entrance fees
- Lunch
- Drinking water
Not included
- Personal travel insurance
- Juices, carbonated & alcoholic beverages
- Optional tours or activities not stated in the itinerary
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito Repellent
- Small Backpack
What to expect
Hotel Pickup
Pickup from your hotel in Kuching between 7:30 and 8:00 AM and transfer by coach to Bako Village.
Boat Transfer to Park HQ
Board a boat at Bako Village for the scenic 25-minute ride to Bako National Park headquarters. Watch for crocodiles, sea eagles, and coastal birds along the way.
Welcome to Bako National Park
Bako National Park HQ
Guided Trail Exploration
Explore the park's trail network with your English-speaking guide. Trek through mangrove coastline, nipah palm groves, lowland rainforest, and open "padang" scrubland. Watch for proboscis monkeys, macaques, wild boar, monitor lizards, and birds.
Lunch at the Park
Enjoy a included lunch at the park canteen or picnic area, with drinking water provided.
Free Time & Coastal Exploration
Optional free time to explore the park's secluded bays, beaches, and iconic sandstone sea stacks at your own pace.
Return Boat & Coach Transfer
Board the return boat from park headquarters to Bako Village, then transfer by coach back to Kuching with hotel drop-off.
Hotel Pickup
Pickup from your hotel in Kuching between 7:30 and 8:00 AM and transfer by coach to Bako Village.
Boat Transfer to Park HQ
Board a boat at Bako Village for the scenic 25-minute ride to Bako National Park headquarters. Watch for crocodiles, sea eagles, and coastal birds along the way.
Welcome to Bako National Park
Bako National Park HQ
Guided Trail Exploration
Explore the park's trail network with your English-speaking guide. Trek through mangrove coastline, nipah palm groves, lowland rainforest, and open "padang" scrubland. Watch for proboscis monkeys, macaques, wild boar, monitor lizards, and birds.
Lunch at the Park
Enjoy a included lunch at the park canteen or picnic area, with drinking water provided.
Free Time & Coastal Exploration
Optional free time to explore the park's secluded bays, beaches, and iconic sandstone sea stacks at your own pace.
Return Boat & Coach Transfer
Board the return boat from park headquarters to Bako Village, then transfer by coach back to Kuching with hotel drop-off.
Activity location
Private pickup is available to bring you to the activity location.
Try to arrive 15 minutes early.
Bako National Park
Sarawak, Malaysia
Frequently asked questions
Yes — a minimum of 2 adults is required per booking. If the session does not meet the minimum, the operator will be in touch to advise.
Bako has 16 trails ranging from easy coastal walks to more demanding hill routes. Your guide will recommend trails suited to your group's fitness level and interests, so beginners are welcome.
Bako is one of Sarawak's best spots for wildlife, and sightings are common — but animals are wild and free-roaming, so specific sightings can never be guaranteed. Proboscis monkeys, macaques, and monitor lizards are frequently seen.
The child rate applies to guests aged 3–11 years old.
This operator does not have a standard cancellation policy published. Cancellation and refund terms will be confirmed at the time of booking — please check with the operator before booking.
Reviews
Based on 11 reviews
Luca Benfenati
via Google(Translated by Google) Fantastic! Super knowledgeable and honest. The guide is exceptionally skilled. This is the agency to choose. (Original) Fantastici! Super competenti e onesti. Guida di una bravura unica. È l'agenzia da scegliere
Kate Prendergast
via GoogleThe tour with Ooo Haa was incredible. The guides were lovely, knowledgeable and caring. They made sure to stop every so often so it wasn’t too strenuous. I am so glad I got to see this part of Borneo with such an experience.
Giorgio Tonati
via Google(Translated by Google) Great guide, very kind and helpful 🤩🤩🤩🤗🤗🤗 (Original) Bravissima guida molto gentile e disponibile 🤩🤩🤩🤗🤗🤗
Anthony Tan
via GoogleMade a trip to Bako National park with guide Jacky. He is friendly, knowledgeable and took good care of us. Enjoyed his sharing of Kuching and Sarawak history and places if interest.
Hina Khan
via GoogleIt was an amazing experience. Baku national park has a lot to offer. Our guide Mr Foo was superb and kind. My foot was in agony and so was my knee but he supported me all the way due to which I was able to do a trail with rocks. He showed us 3 green pit viper snakes, many silver hair monkeys and two flying lemurs also a third orange one. The proboscis monkey was there too and so were the bearded pigs. The white belly eagle also. Mr was very knowledgeable and knew a lot about flora and fauna throughout he kept us informed! Highly recommend.
Luis Andrade
via GoogleVery good tour with excellent guides!!!
Fátima Rivas Gómez-Plana
via GoogleWe had an absolutely wonderful day exploring Bako National Park thanks to our amazing guide, Malindo. Not only did he help us spot incredible wildlife, including the iconic proboscis monkeys and silvered leaf monkeys, but he also made the trek fascinating. Throughout the day, Malindo shared deeply interesting facts about the local flora and fauna, along with captivating stories and anecdotes about Malaysian culture. His warmth, knowledge, and passion made this tour the highlight of our trip. Highly recommended
Thank you for your 5 stars rating.
Danica Phan
via GoogleI went on the Bako National Park tour with Ooo Haa and it was such a great day out and my favourite experience in Kuching. Mr Foo and our driver Mr Jacky were great at spotting monkeys in the trees, and while we were watching, they would go scout ahead to bring us to where other animals were - if you love animals then this will be a really enjoyable tour for you. They also showed us a lot of native plants and trees and explained their uses. Lunch was also pretty good (I never expect much on guided tours) and they allowed us to order from the menu rather than eating from the buffet that had been sitting out. After lunch we went on a more difficult trek (my favourite part) which then led out to a beautiful cove where we got picked up by the boat. A perfect place for swimming after a difficult hike if it weren't for the crocodiles!
Hi Danica Phan, Thank you so much for this incredible review! We are thrilled to hear that Bako National Park was your favourite experience in Kuching. Mr. Foo and Mr. Jacky will be absolutely delighted to hear your compliments—they take great pride in scouting out wildlife and sharing their knowledge of our native plants. We glad you enjoyed the flexible lunch options and the challenging trek to the cove! You made the right call skipping the swim, though—those crocodiles definitely prefer to have the water to themselves! We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon.
matthew chia
via Googlegreat tour with a great tour guide Mr foo, who was extremely hard working and knowledgeable to let us see all the various flora and fauna of bako national park
Hi Matthew Chia, Thank you for the fantastic review! We are so glad Mr. Foo could show you the amazing wildlife and plants of Bako National Park. We will definitely share your compliments with him. Safe travels!
Ammie Chan
via GoogleMr.Foo took care of us well and vey knowledgeable. We saw many wildlife at Bako
Dear Ammie Chan, Thank you so much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that Mr. Foo took such great care of you and shared his knowledge during your trip. Spotting the wildlife at Bako National Park is always a highlight, and we are thrilled you got to experience it. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
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