Day 1 Arrival Kuching/ Brief City Tour [Lunch]
Meet and greet at Kuching International Airport and proceed for Kuching City Tour. Places of interest including passing through Cat Monument, China Town, Tua Pek Kong Temple, Malay Kampong, Kuching Mosque and Kuching Waterfront to view Darul Hana Bridge, the Astana, New Legislative State Assembly of Sarawak, Fort Margherita (across river) and other buildings from the past surrounding the Waterfront; namely the old Courthouse (now Sarawak Tourism Complex), General Post Office and the Square Tower. A brief stop will be made at a local souvenirs outlet – Main Bazaar. Lunch at local food outlet (before or after city tour – depends on flight arrival). After tour, transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 Dolphin Watching + Mangrove + Satang – Kubah Ria Market [Breakfast/Packed Lunch]
After breakfast, depart for Santubong Wetlands. Board a motorize boat at the beach and proceeds to the river mouth for an approximate 45 minutes ride in search for the Irrawaddy (or Snubfin) Dolphins. This species has a large melon and a blunt, rounded head. Its beak is indistinct. The dorsal fin is short, blunt and triangular. Observe the dolphins while they swimming around the boats of the local fishermen in search for food. After this, will once more try to find wild Crocodiles along the Riverbanks of the Mangrove Forest. Afterwards we will proceed by boat for another 45 minutes to the Satang Islands located off the coast of Santubong. During the “turtle season” from May to September, Green Turtles come ashore at night to lay their eggs and rest in the surrounding waters before and in between landings. Packed lunch is provided on the island. Enjoy the beautiful view from the island, relax at the beach or go for a swim or snorkel in the clear water. On the way return by boat ride to Damai, we will pass by “Bird’s Rock”. We will slowly pass by the rock for a better impression of this rocky islet which is an important rookery for Black-napped and Bridled terns. After the tour, return to Kuching, en route stopover at Kubah Ria Market for Ikan Terubuk and Kek Lapis Sarawak and transfer to hotel. Overnight. (Note: Put on good walking shoes, cotton clothing to remain comfortable, wide brimmed hat / cap and sun block lotion. Bring along a poncho and a camera)
REMARK: Tour is subject to weather permits and not recommended during monsoon season (November – February)
Day3 Departure [Breakfast]
Breakfast at hotel then check out. Transfer to the airport for departure.
