Bako National Park tour: Proboscis monkeys & wildlife

Proboscis monkeys, green vipers and a rainforest that moves

A full-day guided tour of Bako National Park from Kuching includes hotel pickup, park entry, and a guide leading you through tropical rainforest to spot proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, silver leaf monkeys, bearded wild boars, flying squirrels, otters and birds. The day ends with time at a coastal beach before the drive back to your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Bako National Park and wildlife

• Pickup from Kuching hotel
• Drive to Bako Carpark and Terminal
• Meet guide and register
• Travel to Bako National Park
• View mangrove forests and coastal cliffs
• Spot crocodiles, sea eagles, shore birds
• Begin guided jungle adventure
• Observe proboscis monkeys and other wildlife
• Bird watching and search for green pit viper
• Return to park headquarters
• Travel back to Bako Carpark and Terminal
• Return to Kuching hotel

The experience

Pickup happens between 7:30 and 8:00 AM from your Kuching hotel, then a 35–40 minute drive takes you to Bako Carpark and Terminal. Along the way you'll see mangrove forests, dramatic coastal cliffs and rock formations, with chances to spot crocodiles, sea eagles and shore birds from the vehicle. Your guide meets you at the terminal, handles registration, and from there the group moves into the park itself.

The guided jungle walk starts around 9:00 to 9:30 AM and is where the wildlife emerges. Proboscis monkeys, the park's signature draw, move through the canopy, and you'll also encounter long-tailed macaques, silver leaf monkeys and bearded wild boars on the trails. The guide searches for the green pit viper, a venomous snake that hides in vegetation, and points out flying squirrels, colugos, otters, tarsiers and slow lorises if they appear. Bird enthusiasts see both migratory and resident species throughout the walk. By mid-afternoon the group returns to park headquarters, then heads back to the carpark for the drive to Kuching, arriving at your hotel in the afternoon.

The tour includes bottled water, entrance fees, an air-conditioned vehicle and a guide who speaks English. Lunch is available at the Bako Canteen if you choose to add it at checkout. A moderate level of physical fitness is needed for the rainforest trails, and the day runs roughly 6.5 hours from pickup to hotel drop-off.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in Kuching between 7:30 and 8:00 AM.
• park entrance fee.
• air-conditioned transport to and from Bako.
• English-speaking guide for the rainforest walk.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi and Malay

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 16 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by AJ Borneo Tours & Travels

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided group experience with set departure times and a structured itinerary. Choose a private option if you prefer to set your own pace or explore solo.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Hindi, Chinese, Malay and Bangla.

Can children come?

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

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals am I most likely to see at Bako National Park?

Proboscis monkeys are the park's main draw and appear regularly on guided walks. You'll also encounter long-tailed macaques, silver leaf monkeys, bearded wild boars, flying squirrels, otters and various bird species. The guide may help you spot the green pit viper, a venomous snake, and other reptiles like monitor lizards.

How much walking is involved in the jungle section?

The guided rainforest walk covers the park's main trails and lasts several hours as part of the full-day itinerary. A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended, as the terrain is natural jungle with uneven ground and some elevation change.

What time does the tour pick me up and when do I get back to my hotel?

Pickup from your Kuching hotel is between 7:30 and 8:00 AM, and you arrive back in the afternoon after the return drive from Bako. The full day runs approximately 6.5 hours from start to finish.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is available at the Bako Canteen and Terminal, and you can add it to your booking at checkout if you'd like a meal during the day.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes hotel pickup from Kuching, park entrance fee, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and an English-speaking guide throughout the day.