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Cycle Borneo’s stunning coastline on this guided tour
Ride through Satang Island, home to Matang Wildlife Refuge where you can spot orangutans in the trees.
Cycle along Borneo’s pristine white-sand beaches at low tide, watching the sunset in front of you.
Emjoy the views of the crystal-clear waters, spotting sea turtles and exotic fish as you dive down.
Sample local cuisine and kick back in oceanside resorts in cozy small towns like Sematan.
Is there any way to experience the perfect coastline of Borneo than on a bike with the sea breeze rushing past you? The Borneo Coastal Biking Tour shows you some of the most beautiful parts of the Borneo coast on a quick, efficient bike tour.
You’ll ride deep into wildlife refuges, spotting orangutans high in the trees. Cycle past blooming Rafflesia, the largest (and stinkiest!) flower in the world. Snorkel deep under the surface and make friends with sea turtles, soaking up the sunshine as you eat seafood on the coast. Ride past paddy fields and fishing villages, stop in at seafood markets, and pedal along pristine beaches right on the sand at low tide sunset. The Borneo Coastal Biking Tour is an unforgettable chance to get in touch with this special slice of paradise. Book your spot today!
Is there any way to experience the perfect coastline of Borneo than on a bike with the sea breeze rushing past you? The Borneo Coastal Biking Tour shows you some of the most beautiful parts of the Borneo coast on a quick, efficient bike tour.
You’ll ride deep into wildlife refuges, spotting orangutans high in the trees. Cycle past blooming Rafflesia, the largest (and stinkiest!) flower in the world. Snorkel deep under the surface and make friends with sea turtles, soaking up the sunshine as you eat seafood on the coast. Ride past paddy fields and fishing villages, stop in at seafood markets, and pedal along pristine beaches right on the sand at low tide sunset. The Borneo Coastal Biking Tour is an unforgettable chance to get in touch with this special slice of paradise. Book your spot today!
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Borneo Coastal Biking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Cycle to Sampadi Fishing Village and Beach Time in Lundu
Pedal along the beautiful coastal ride towards the western tip of Borneo. Go local and stop by several farms and fishing villages to get a taste of the life of the local communities and play a small part in the economy of the local community in Borneo. After the easy cycling ends at the fishing village of Sampadi, transfer to Lundu for a local lunch before a free and easy afternoon to enjoy the resort’s swimming pool. Dinner is a delicious home-cooked meal at a friendly local village home.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Sampadi
Distance: 23 km
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Cycle and Boat to Sematan
From your seaside resort in Lundu, we cycle along the coast lined with coconut trees before taking a 15 minutes boat crossing to the beautiful seaside town of Sematan. We then take a quick vehicle transfer to a local waterfall for an early picnic lunch. After the waterfall, we get back on the saddle to visit a local tribal longhouse. The last part of the ride is a cycle along deserted beaches and paddy fields to reach our last seaside resort.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Sematan
Distance: 31 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Tip of Borneo and Transfer to Kuching
After breakfast we take a one way 32km ride along the recently completed Pan Borneo Highway to the Tip of Borneo, near the village of Telok Melano. This is KM 0, at the end of the western Coastal Road in Sarawak, where we can take a memorable group photo together.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 32km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Borneo Coastal Biking Tour Price and Dates
This guided cycling tour of Borneo is run as a fixed-departure tour where you’d be joining a group, however, custom private tours can be organized for those willing to travel with their group only (please contact us with your preferred date and the number of people in your group and we will create the itinerary just for you).Prices below are per person sharing a double or a triple room:
Accommodation on the Borneo Coastal Biking Tour
This tour is based in hotels and resorts. The lodges offer pleasant rooms with great locations. Rooms are double occupancy, and single travellers will pay a supplement.
In some cases, accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement of MYR488 to have a private room. Contact us and we can try and match single travellers up where possible.
What’s Included in the Borneo Coastal Biking Tour?
Meals
3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 3 nights is included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes all the necessary transfers, as well as airport pick up and drop off.
Also Included
- Bike rental including helmet (JAVA mountain bike with front suspension)
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to national parks and historical sites
- Support vehicle services
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Travel to and from Kuching
- Lunches and dinners or drinks and snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Personal equipment
Optional Extras
- Any additional nights before or after tour
- How hard is the Borneo Coastal Biking Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Malaysia?
- Are meals included on the Sarawak Rainforest Bike Discovery tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- What type of bikes do you use?
- How do I get to Kuching to start this tour?
- Is the Borneo Coastal Biking Tour guided?
- Where does the Borneo coastal and Island tour end?
- Are equipment rentals included?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Malaysia?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Malaysia?
- When is the best time to travel to Malaysia for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. You will cycle just over 30 km daily for two days and approximately 65 km the third day. While you should have some basic cycling fitness to enjoy the tour, the shorter duration makes it more accessible.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government. Note that this tour takes place in a state of Malaysia on Borneo, so you should research your visa requirements accordingly.
Yes. 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners are included.
Yes. You will need to acquire travel insurance that covers hiking/walking. Get your Travel Insurance.
This tour uses Java mountain bikes with front suspension. These bikes are available in two sizes (15’’ and 17’’).
You can fly directly into the Kuching International Airport, where you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel.
Yes, you will have an English-speaking guide for the duration of the tour.
The tour ends in Kuching, where you will be transferred to the airport.
Bikes and helmets are included, but please bring any additional equipment desired.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to Borneo for the Sarawak Rainforest Bike Tour is January, February, March, May, October, November, or December. Borneo’s dry season is from March through October, so note that tours during other parts of the year may be particularly rainy.
Customer Ratings
Paradesa Borneo is a boutique adventure tour operator in Borneo, allowing guests to explore the rural areas and natural wilderness of Borneo. Their tours go off the beaten path, showcasing the best of Borneo’s beauty.
Paradesa prefers to take you away from well-trodden tourist attractions and into the incredible natural world. They focus on responsible and sustainable travel in all endeavors.
Paradesa has cultivated meaningful relationships with locals, supporting their environmental initiatives and using their tours to contribute to the local economy. These partnerships make for amazing cultural exchanges and exceptional authenticity in their adventures.
