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Kuching Day Tour: Semadang River Kayaking

Beginner-friendly river adventure with kayaking, cliff jumping, and Bidayuh lunch

Highlights

  • Enjoy a beginner-friendly kayaking adventure along the crystal-clear Semadang River near Kuching, Sarawak
  • Experience an all-in-one river adventure, including kayaking, swimming, body rafting, cave kayaking, and cliff jumping
  • Paddle through lush rainforest scenery in the Padawan area, surrounded by Borneo’s natural beauty
  • Stop at Aruang Piín Trusan Mini Waterfall and Sibudak Riverbank for photos and fun water activities
  • Interact with nature through hand-feeding wild fish in their natural habitat
  • End the adventure with a home-cooked Bidayuh lunch, prepared with fresh local ingredients

Overview

This Semadang River kayaking tour offers a fun and immersive outdoor adventure just outside Kuching, combining light adventure activities with beautiful rainforest scenery. Designed for beginners and first-time kayakers, the experience requires no prior kayaking skills, with full safety briefing, equipment, and guidance provided throughout the journey.

Paddling downstream along approximately 10 kilometres of the Semadang River, travellers enjoy a mix of kayaking, swimming, cave kayaking, body rafting, and optional cliff jumping, with scenic stops at Aruang Piín Trusan Mini Waterfall and Sibudak Riverbank. The adventure concludes with a traditional Bidayuh home-cooked lunch, allowing guests to relax and refuel while experiencing local culture. Well-paced and accessible, this tour is ideal for active travellers, friends, and families seeking a memorable river adventure near Kuching.

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What to Expect

Kuching Day Tour: Semadang River Kayaking

Paddle down the Semadang River through lush rainforest scenery.

Kuching Day Tour: Semadang River Kayaking

Kayak through the river cave as part of the Semadang adventure.

Kuching Day Tour: Semadang River Kayaking

Try an optional cliff jump into the river under the guides’ supervision.

What's Included

Complimentary Photo (taken by the guide), Safety Equipment (Dry bag, Life Jacket), Helmet
Guided Kayaking Tour
Packed Lunch
Guided Tour, English-Speaking Guide
Return Land Transfer

What's Excluded

Carbonated Drink(s), Alcoholic Drink(s)
Tourism Tax, Airfares, Peak Season Surcharge(s)
Accommodation
Personal Travel Insurance, Personal Expenses, Tips And Gratuities (Optional), Any Item(s) / Activities Not Mentioned

Important Notes

  • You may need to help carry your kayak for about 100 metres over uneven ground.
  • An additional transfer surcharge applies for pickup or drop-off at Damai or Santubong resorts.
  • Please arrange your own air ticket to Kuching. Airfares are not included in this package.
  • All participants must follow the safety briefing and instructions provided by the professional kayaking guides.
  • Safety equipment, including life jackets and helmets, will be provided and must be worn during river activities.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this package. You may wish to arrange your own personal coverage for the tour.
  • This tour operates on join-in basis with shared guide and transportation. Private tour arrangements are available upon request for an additional fee. Please inform us at the time of booking if you prefer a private tour.
  • The itinerary may be adjusted slightly depending on traffic or local conditions. If any attraction is closed or inaccessible, your tour operator may reorganise the itinerary.
  • Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
  • Guest safety and comfort are always our top priority, and every effort will be made to ensure an enjoyable experience throughout the tour.
  • Pick-up and departure times are approximate and may vary by hotel location and traffic. Please reconfirm your pick-up time with our team. If your transport is delayed, contact the number provided on your voucher before making other arrangements.
  • Your tour operator reserves the right to modify routes, timings or the itinerary when necessary due to circumstances beyond its control.

What to Wear

  • Well-fitting shoes or covered sandals with straps; avoid slippers and flip flops
  • Outdoor attire (lightweight, breathable)
  • Swimwear
  • Water shoes or sandals
  • Hat or cap

What to Bring

  • Extra change of clothes
  • Towel
  • Small backpack
  • GoPro or waterproof camera
  • Raincoat
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Extra cash (MYR)
  • Personal medication

Additional Information

  • Tipping is not mandatory, but it is always appreciated as a gesture of thanks to your guides and drivers.

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