Annah Rais Longhouse and Hot Spring Tour from Kuching

Bidayuh longhouse tour, cultural visit, traditional bamboo home, experience authentic heritage living

A 7-hour tour from Kuching to Annah Rais, a traditional Bidayuh longhouse in Padawan District, with a professional guide, hotel pickup and ethnic lunch included. The drive passes limestone formations, paddy fields and palm oil estates before you explore the preserved bamboo structure, learn about Dayak farming life, and soak in natural hot springs at the village.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Annah Rais Longhouse and Hot Springs

• Drive 40 minutes to Annah Rais Longhouse
• Explore traditional bamboo longhouse
• Study architectural and cultural features
• Observe traditional farming lifestyle
• Enjoy natural hot springs at Annah Rais

The experience

The tour departs from your Kuching hotel and takes a 40-minute drive through countryside and mountain views to reach Annah Rais, located about 60 kilometers away in Padawan District. Along the way you pass limestone formations, paddy fields and palm oil estates: the landscape itself shows how the region works. The longhouse is a Bidayuh structure, built and maintained in its traditional form, and the visit centers on understanding its architecture and the farming lifestyle that still sustains the community living there.

Once at the longhouse, you study the unique design and cultural features with your guide, who explains how the space is organized and how daily life unfolds inside it. After exploring the structure, you move to the natural hot springs at Annah Rais Village, where you can soak. An ethnic lunch is included, giving you a meal rooted in local cooking rather than a generic tourist spread. Bottled water is provided throughout the day, and an air-conditioned minivan handles all transport, so you're not navigating on your own.

The full outing runs 7 hours from pickup to drop-off. You'll be in the tropical sun, so bring a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. A professional guide and driver stay with you the entire time, and the minimum booking is two people.

What’s included

• Natural hot springs access.
• ethnic lunch.
• bottled water.
• professional guide and driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan.

Options for this experience

2 options

Kuching City pickupGuide in English · 09:00Pickup from your hotel lobby in the Kuching city area is included.

Kuching OutskirtsGuide in English · 08:00Kuching outskirts: pickup and drop-off at outskirt resorts or hotels is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Magunatip Holidays Sdn Bhd

Is this one for you?Choose the Kuching City pickup if you're staying downtown. The Kuching Outskirts option works better if your hotel is on the edge of the city. Either way, the 7-hour span leaves you the rest of your day free, and the minivan pickup means you don't arrange transport yourself.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What is a Bidayuh longhouse and how is it different from other structures in Sarawak?

Annah Rais is a traditional Bidayuh (also called Land Dayak) longhouse built from bamboo and still inhabited by the community. The tour focuses on its architectural design and how it reflects the farming lifestyle of the Bidayuh people, showing the layout and cultural features that make it distinct from modern housing.

How long is the drive from Kuching to Annah Rais, and what scenery do you pass?

The drive takes 40 minutes and covers about 60 kilometers. Along the route you pass limestone formations, paddy fields, mountain ranges and palm oil estates, so you see the mix of natural and agricultural landscape that surrounds the longhouse.

Are the natural hot springs at Annah Rais safe to use, and what should I bring?

The hot springs are part of the tour itinerary and included in the experience. Since you'll spend time in the tropical sun throughout the day, bring a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. Bottled water is provided to keep you hydrated.

What kind of lunch is served, and does it accommodate dietary restrictions?

An ethnic lunch rooted in local cooking is included in the tour. Contact the operator when booking if you have specific dietary needs so they can plan accordingly.

Do I need to book this tour alone, or can I join a group?

A minimum of two people per booking is required. You can book for your own group, or ask the operator about joining an existing departure if you're traveling solo or as a pair.