Tour 14-Day Trans-Borneo Road Bike

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Day 1 Arrive At Kuching
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrive At Kuching

We met at the hotel in Kuching for a trip briefing about the epic ride ahead of us! Get a first taste of the fresh local specialties with a seafood dinner.

Meals: D

Accommodation: The Marian Lodging House, 2 stars
Day 2 Day 2: Kuching - Maludam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Kuching - Maludam

The first day is a flat and scenic ride as we hug the coast. After a quick transfer out to avoid busy traffic of Kuching, we will ride together at steady paces through mangroves, paddy fields and rubber tree plantations. At the 45 km point we’ll take our first break at a local kopitiam (cafe) after our warm up ride. As we continue on our way north-eastward we’ll cross a few big rivers including one on a car ferry. The road is flat throughout the day and we’ll end by riding into the Kampung Hilir Maludam, a peaceful Malay fishing village, and check into a local homestay. We will leave our bikes at the homestay and take a 30 minute boat ride to the national park in search of proboscis monkeys. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the quaint Malay fishing village that is famous for its jellyfish and dried fish processing. We then join the family dinner on the dining floor of the local host. Stay overnight in this simple homestay for a full experience of a traditional Malay fishing village.

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Maludam Hotel (1 Star Hotel)

Distance: 131 km
Day 3 Day 3: Maludam - Sarikei
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Maludam - Sarikei

After an early breakfast we will start by riding on a scenic road along the coast before a ferry crossing into an outpost town of Pusa for a roti-canai (local bread) coffee break. Back in the saddle, we’ll be cycling through mangrove forests and then rubber and palm plantations, taking in the fresh air and peaceful natural surroundings along the way to Serikei. The first 100km is flat and the remainder of the ride undulates through plantations, fields and many bird houses (for harvesting the swiftlet bird nest). As we slowly ride into the heartland of the Iban tribe, we will discover more and more traditional longhouse settlements lining the side of the road. We stayed overnight at a small town of Serike, on a tributary of Rajang River.

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Oriental Evermore Hotel (2 Stars Hotel)

Distance: 139 km
Day 4 Day 4: Sarikei - Mukah
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Sarikei - Mukah

We will aim to get the distance done (60-kilometer) in the morning so that we can spend time in Sibu, the gateway to Central Sarawak. Famed for its extraordinary market, take a leisurely stroll to discover some of its 1,200 stalls with Iban ladies selling exotic fruits, jungle produce and handicrafts. Lunch will be at a local favorite hawker with famous local favorites such as kampua (noodle) and kongpia (mince meat bun). But the main highlight of the day is the speedboat to the town of Dalat. The Melanau tribe here is one of the most celebrated ethnic tribes in Sarawak, known for their gentle, loving nature and seafaring skills. The boat journey will bring you through the meandering river, passing Melanau villages, timber & sago processing factories and Iban longhouses. Back on land, we stick to back roads to see rural Sarawak at its best as we cycle past colorful remote villages and sago tree plantations. Depending on time, we can even visit the local sago processing center, a cottage industry that produces Sago Pearl the traditional way. The road is flat and we’ll end by riding to a seaside resort. Tonight we’ll hit the town to discover some of the town’s famous delicacies, especially the Umai, a dish of fresh raw fish.

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Kingwood Resort Mukah (3 Stars Hotel)

Distance: 113km
Day 5 Day 5: Mukah - Bintulu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Mukah - Bintulu

We start from the seaside resort of Mukah and will be flirting with the sea all day before arriving at our overnight destination of Bintulu. Along the ride, there are several rustic rural towns which we will respite and take in the local market scene. After lunch at a riverside village, we ride through palm plantations where there will be some undulations as we cycle on quiet roads. Traffic will pick up just outside the city area as we ride into the heart of Bintulu, home to Sarawak heavyMukah - Bintulu industry and a booming new town.

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Golden Bay Hotel Bintulu (3 Stars Hotel)

Distance: 144 km
Day 6 Day 6: Bintulu - Niah National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Bintulu - Niah National Park

We head back inland today to continue our ride towards north Borneo. Once we have cycled our first 7 kilometers along the coast there will be a few rolling hills before we have lunch at the industrial park of Samalaju. The remainder of the ride undulates through plantations, fields and villages. The highlight of our day will be entering the Niah Cave National Park where we overnight at the national park chalet. Tonight we’ll hit the town to discover some of the town’s famous delicacies.

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Niah National Park, or local hotel in Niah Town

Distance: 137 km
Day 7 Day 7: Niah - Miri
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Niah - Miri

In the morning, we explore on foot inside Niah Cave National Park. Niah Cave is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world and soon to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has a thriving local economy based on birds-nests and guano; ancient cave paintings; a majestic rainforest criss-crossed with walking trails. Adjusting our eyes back to the light we get back on the saddle using the coastal route that has a few rolling hills for the next 60 km before our route flattens out all the way into the resort city of Miri, the second largest city in Sarawak. We visit a foot reflexology center after dinner to provide a perfect post-ride muscle relaxer (at your own expense).

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Miri Imperial Hotel (3 Stars Hotel)

Distance: 78 km
Day 8 Day 8: Rest Day @ Miri
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Rest Day @ Miri

Time off the saddle and you are free to discover Miri and explore this city on your own. The city found its riches through the oil boom and boasted the Grand Old Lady, a historic derrick serving as a monument to the discovery of oil in 1910. Alternatively, we can arrange an optional tour for you, such as a visit to a nearby national park or a scuba diving tour. Today, lunch and dinner are free and easy at your own expense.

Meals: B

Accommodation: Miri Imperial Hotel (3 Stars Hotel)

Distance: - N/A
Day 9 Day 9: Miri - Bandar Seri Begawan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Miri - Bandar Seri Begawan

This morning starts with a 30-kilometer ride to the border and here, we’ll say temporary goodbye to Sarawak Malaysia. Brunei is one of the richest countries in the world thanks to its petroleum income with its head of state, the Sultan of Brunei, among one of the richest men in the world. We rode past Kuala Belait and Seria where Brunei’s oil and gas industry is centered using the trunk road. After lunch, we headed into the capital of Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, using the rural backroad where our path will be rolling hills with lots of vegetation lining the road. After check-in into the hotel, take a stroll through the city’s ‘Old Town’ where the skyline is dominated by Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, one of the most magnificent mosque in SouthEast Asia and a replica of a 16th-century royal barge is moored in an adjoining lagoon. Make a quick photo stop at Kampong Ayer or Water Village before dinner at a local restaurant.

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: Brunei Hotel (3 Stars Hotel)

Distance: 155 km
Day 10 Day 10: Bandar Seri Begawan - Lawas
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Bandar Seri Begawan - Lawas

After leaving the capital of Brunei, we are back to the flats as we ride southeast with some nice stretches of farmland and paddy fields.. There will be 3 international crossings today as we ride from Brunei - Sarawak - Brunei - Sarawak. Our lunch destination is Limbang, a charming Sarawak town where the market is buzzing with border trading. Explore an interesting mix of cultures as we take our lunch here. Limbang is the most culturally diverse and distinct part of Sarawak that is traditionally a home to Bruneian Malay, Kedayan, Iban, Lun Bawang and Orang Ulu people. Take a stroll through the bustling Tamu (Wet Market) at the waterfront where the locals get fresh vegetables, fruits and seafood such as crabs and clams. After lunch, the remaining ride is undulating as we cycle over another international border and get our passport stamped for the 8th time since the arrival in Borneo. Once we reach Lawas, the northernmost town in Sarawak, take some time to freshen up in your room before meeting your guide for a splendid seafood meal at one of the local favorites

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: Seri Malaysia Lawas (3 Stars Hotel)

Distance: 135 km
Day 11 Day 11: Lawas - Tenom
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Lawas - Tenom

Today is the start of the mountain challenge. We enter into the Malaysian state of Sabah at a domestic crossing as we have our passport check again. As we turn off the main road, we start the crossing of the mighty Crocker Range that divides the western coastal plains from the rest of Sabah on the south of the magnificent Mount Kinabalu. We’ll see some interesting landscapes, lots of friendly smiles and plenty of unspoiled mountain forest. The ride up the Crocker Range at the 50km mark will be tough and is sure to get your heart rate up! After a challenging uphill ride, we of course have a great downhill to follow before enjoying flat and smooth riding all the way to our hotel in Tenom, unofficial capital of the Murut community in Sabah. The fertile land in Tenom and its surrounding area has made it primarily an agricultural area, including the famous Tenom highland coffee. True to form, we stayed overnight at a small, whimsical boutique hotel next to a coffee factory. Perhaps the best way to really experience Tenom is by sampling locally coffee at the old school coffee house with a side order of toast, half-boiled eggs or local desserts.

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: Tanom Valley, or Yit Foh Coffee Park (1 Star Hotel)

Distance: 109 km
Day 12 Day 12: Tenom - Tambunan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Tenom - Tambunan

After another round of Tenom coffee at breakfast, it is a long and steady uphill as we cycle on the edge of Crocker Range. Mountains will frame most of our ride today, but our path will be on rolling hills with lots of paddy fields lining the road. We reach the charming old town of Keningau for lunch, a busy commercial center right in the middle of Sabah. We recharge with a Bak Tuk Teh lunch, a famous dish in South East Asia with cuts of pork filled in a hot and savory herbal broth. The final destination today is Tambunan. At an average altitude of 750 meters, this valley town experiences a mild tropical climate all year long. The valley is peppered with terraced paddy fields and 70 villages. The Dusun people who live in the highland grow mountain rice on the hills, and famed for its good quality lihing and tapai, fermented rice wines. After a few rounds of the traditional rice wine, we stayed overnight at a small and simple hotel surrounded by paddy fields, as we rested early and get ready for the big climb tomorrow.

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: Padi View Resthouse (1 Star Hotel)

Distance: 95 km
Day 13 Day 13: Tambunan - Kota Kinabalu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Tambunan - Kota Kinabalu

This morning starts with a 10-kilometer ascent over the Crocker Range surrounded by some of the highest mountains on the island of Borneo. This area is an important biological site with more than 4,500 species of flora and fauna, including the biggest flower in the world, the Rafflesia. Before we make the final descent, we make a stop at the local market and take a stroll to shop for local natives products, home grown vegetables and handicraft. Back on the saddle, it is all the way downhill with a descent of 1,500m to the flat plain of western Sabah. The winding descent offers a spectacular view of the valleys but could be made tricky when it is misty or at times congested traffic. At the junction with the sub-urban district of Kota Kinabalu, we’ll take a 1-hour transfer to the center of Kota Kinabalu due to the heavy traffic. Once in Kota Kinabalu we’ll check into our hotel near the central district. Take a stroll along the waterfront and visit the vibrant wet and dry seafood market or just relax at one of its many bars. We meet up in the evening for a final farewell dinner.

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: Dreamtel Hotel, 3 stars

Distance: 70 km
Day 14 Day 14: Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Departure

Our tour ends after breakfast. We can help you arrange a transfer to the airport or to extend your stay in Sabah.

Meals: B
Day 15 Day 15: Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Departure

Our tour ends after breakfast. We can help you arrange a transfer to the airport or to extend your stay in Sabah.

Meal: B

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Itinerary of your trip 14-Day Trans-Borneo Road Bike

Arrive At Kuching

Day 2: Kuching - Maludam

Day 3: Maludam - Sarikei

Day 4: Sarikei - Mukah

Day 5: Mukah - Bintulu

Day 6: Bintulu - Niah National Park

Day 7: Niah - Miri

Day 8: Rest Day @ Miri

Day 9: Miri - Bandar Seri Begawan

Day 10: Bandar Seri Begawan - Lawas

Day 11: Lawas - Tenom

Day 12: Tenom - Tambunan

Day 13: Tambunan - Kota Kinabalu

Day 14: Departure

Day 15: Departure

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