Sarawak Cultural Village tour from Kuching: Six tribal houses

Six different houses, one afternoon in the foothills of Mt. Santubong

A 4-hour guided tour from Kuching to Sarawak Cultural Village, the "Living Museum" in the foothills of Mt. Santubong at Damai Beach, where you walk through houses built by six different peoples of Sarawak: Orang Ulu, Bidayuh, Iban, Melanau, Chinese and Malay. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a driver, guide and bottled water are included. Choose a morning or afternoon departure when you book.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Sarawak Cultural Village

• Pickup from hotel in Kuching
• Travel to Sarawak Cultural Village
• Explore traditional Sarawak tribe houses
• Observe Orang Ulu, Bidayuh, Iban, Melanau cultures
• See Chinese and Malay houses
• Return to hotel in Kuching

The experience

The village sits 22 miles north of Kuching, tucked into the foothills near Damai Beach. After hotel pickup in the city, you travel by air-conditioned minivan with a driver and English-speaking guide. The route takes you out of the urban center and into the landscape where the village is built as a working museum, not a recreation, but a place where the different architectural traditions and daily practices of Sarawak's tribes are on display for you to observe and study.

You move through six houses on foot, each one built in the style of a different group: the Orang Ulu, Bidayuh, Iban and Melanau peoples, plus Chinese and Malay houses. The guide walks you through the layouts, materials and cultural details of each one, so you see how the design of a house reflects the way a community lives. Bottled water is provided throughout the tour. The whole visit takes four hours from pickup to drop-off.

You choose between a 9:00am or 2:00pm departure when you book, so the timing fits the rest of your day in Kuching. A minimum of two people per booking is required. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller, though they must sit on an adult's lap during transport.

What’s included

• Hotel or port pickup and drop-off in Kuching.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• a driver and live guide in English.
• bottled water.

Options for this experience

2 options

Departure at 9:00amGuide in English · 09:00The tour includes an English-speaking guide, entrance fee, one bottle of drinking water, and pickup.

Departure at 2:00pmGuide in English · 14:00The tour includes an English-speaking guide, entrance fee, one bottle of drinking water, and pickup.

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 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to1d before

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

GroupUp to 15 · max 7 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Magunatip Holidays Sdn Bhd

Is this one for you?Choose the morning departure if you want to spend the early part of your day at the village and have the afternoon free in Kuching. Pick the afternoon slot if you prefer to explore the city first and end your day at the foothills of Mt. Santubong.

Top questions

Can children come?

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

What are the six houses at Sarawak Cultural Village?

The village displays houses built by the Orang Ulu, Bidayuh, Iban and Melanau peoples of Sarawak, along with Chinese and Malay houses. Each one is built in the traditional style of that group and shows how the architecture reflects the way the community lives and uses the space.

How far is Sarawak Cultural Village from Kuching?

The village is located about 22 miles (35 km) north of Kuching City, in the foothills of Mt. Santubong at Damai Beach. The drive takes place in an air-conditioned minivan with your guide.

Can I choose what time the tour starts?

Yes, you select either a 9:00am or 2:00pm departure when you book, so you can fit the tour into your schedule in Kuching.

What is included in the tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kuching, transport by air-conditioned minivan, a driver and English-speaking guide, and bottled water throughout the four hours are all included.