Bako National Park: Experience Wildlife and Nature Just 45 minutes from Kuching City

Experience the wildlife and natural beauty of Bako National Park, just 45 minutes away from Kuching City. Explore the beaches, rock formations, and encounter fascinating wildlife on this small-group tour.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Bako National Park - National Park with Boat Ride

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide and driver
  • Lunch provided
  • Air-conditioned minivan transport
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Located just 1.5 hours from Kuching City, this small peninsula boasts seven unique rainforest ecosystems, offering an incredible variety of flora and fauna. The coastline is characterized by distinctive geological formations, while well-marked trails guide visitors to rugged, jungle-clad hilltops and secluded beaches. The optimal times for wildlife…

Location
Bako National Park
Jalan Bako
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kev_t
Jan 9, 2026
Great day at Bako National Park - Very unique national park. Richard was our guide and he did a fantastic job of showing us all wildlife in the park
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Anonymous
Sep 11, 2025
Sally made the Bako tour an experience of a lifetime. - Sally was an excellent tour guide during our Bako tour. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and kind. She pointed out all the monkeys, snake, and wildlife on the tour. I was the oldest person on the tour. She offered for a boat to return me to the Bako center on the return. The boat could not come so the other 6 people went ahead. Sally stayed with me and helped me over the difficult parts of the trek. I made it thanks to Sally’s help and kindness. She made the tour very special for me and the others on the tour. She is an asset to your company.
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Davidju6634ed
Sep 1, 2025
Bako National Park - Excellent tour of the national park. Jan and Edwin picked us up at our hotel very as arranged and drove us to the park. They were very informative throughout the day and we saw some great wildlife. The trail was a bit tougher than we expected but the guides ensured we went at the right pace with plenty of rest stops along the way. They then took us for lunch which was amazing. I cannot thank them enough for looking after us throughout the day and would highly recommended this tour.
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Alvaro_b
Aug 31, 2025
The best way to discover the wildlife of the park - We had an excellent experience on the guided tour. We went in a very small group, just me and my partner, which made everything even more special. Our guide, Elvin, was always concerned that we could observe most of the wildlife in the park, especially the elusive narigud monkeys, and thanks to him we managed to do so. The activity was very complete and enriching. To make the most of the visit, I recommend always doing it with a guide: otherwise it is easy to miss many animals and important details.
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Int0a
Aug 8, 2025
Nature at its best - I love hiking through forests – and this one was by far the most beautiful hike I’ve ever done. Although exhausting because of the heat, but the nature is just fantastic and the air so wonderfully clean. A place I will miss.
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Bakerbenjamin
Jul 17, 2025
A great day trip to Bako National Park - This was a great trip. Our guide Don, was not only very knowledgeable about the wildlife, but on the journey there he explained about the culture and ethnic groups in Sarawak along with a brief history. Once at the park he made a great effort to find wildlife for us and we were rewarded with various animal sightings including several Proboscis monkeys.
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Paul_v
Aug 5, 2025
Beautiful piece of jungle close to the city - Hiking tours are quite tough but certainly doable despite the fact that we had to deal with a heavy tropical shower. Please note: Good lunch but only after the walking tours so bring your own food.
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V8433zkphilippr
Oct 5, 2025
Good but expensive - The park itself is very nice and the guide was also great. However, the supply here is completely overpriced. Better look for something locally and pay only a third.
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Goplaces499061
Aug 16, 2025
Island Tour was Not very enjoyable - The river cruising part was enjoyable, and the scenic beauty of the beach was truly amazing. However, the trip felt a bit rushed, especially the trekking, which was very tiring and somewhat unpredictable. The animal sightseeing was not as fun or interesting as expected. Lunch could also have been better if it was arranged on the island itself
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Gorgan81
Mar 14, 2026
Do not go during the rainy season! - This trip was one of those I will never forget. We left Kuching in the morning. The weather wasn't good but still fine. Unfortunately, the conditions became worse and worse while we were walking through the jungle. A real rainstorm hit the park. We got completely wet. My camera got damaged and getting it fixed is not convenient as I would spend a lot of money. Therefore, I have to buy a new one. We were supposed to see the proboscis monkeys. This was the main reason why we chose this day trip. We were able to spot just one. But it was very dark and rainy. So, it wasn't easy to see it among the branches. Also, the trip on the boat was kinda scary. I didn't feel very safe due to the big waves. I was afraid the boat to flip over. We passed by the rock formations you can see here on Tripadvisor, but we couldn't take any picture as we had to hold the boat tightly. Our priority was our safety. However, taking pictures would not have been possible because the boat was bumping the waves all the time and pictures would have been blurred. In a word...a nightmare. I learnt the hard way, the reason why it is called rainforest. With all of the above being told, please do not go to Bako National Park during the rainy season (from October to March/April). Apparently, summer is the best season.
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From $140
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).