Exciting activities await you in this mystical Land of the Hornbill. The Landscape and terrain encourages and beckons a host of outdoor activities. From the land to the sea, from mild to vigorous, whatever the challenge; if you're ready for it, this adventure paradise awaits you.

Paradise on land

Looking for an unforgettable adventure? Start with the Headhunter’s Trail. Sarawak’s highly acclaimed trail that traces the route of the ancient Kayan tribesmen who traversed valleys, hills and rivers. Make a stop at Camp Five and climb Gunung Api (Fire Mountain) to the pinnacle, which reaches the sky at an amazing 2,377 m. An effort that rewards you with the towering 40 m razor sharp limestone pinnacles and panoramic vistas.

Fairy Caves sound mystical and magical, but wait till you try rock climbing and abseiling from it. Located near the town of Bau just 40 mins from Kuching. A must try for the adventurous.

Caving is demanding and requires reasonable mental and physical fitness, but it is great fun! Get wet and wild as you squeeze through rocks and boulders, swim through subterranean streams and get covered in mud! 

For mountain bike enthusiasts, Sarawak is mountain bike haven! Enter the annual mountain bike competitions – The Rainforest Cup, held in Kuching at the nearby beach resort of Damai and the Battle of Borneo at Mulu. Described as a biker’s dream, warm up by blazing the Sikoh Trail near Kuching. The technical single involves a number of water crossings and leads to a small waterfall. Two trails are accessible from Bau, the scenic Bratak Trail and the Kampung Opar trail with fast fire roads and screaming downhill! For the adventuresome, just 100 km from Kuching, the Penrissen Highlands, near the Indonesian border is dotted with longhouses and villages, all linked by tracks that are largely unridden.

Looking for a cool trail? Head for Kelabit Highlands, aptly known as Sarawak’s “heavenâ€Â쳌. Bario the main town is 1000 m above sea level, and flanked by Mount Murud (2,454 m) and Batu Lawi (2,043 m) which is more challenging. Treks vary in length; some last up to seven days and cross into Kalimantan (Indonesia). However, the cool air and friendly Kelabit folks make it an irresistible climb.

Is fear a factor to you? Take on the Mount Santubong Summit Trek. Recommended only for the fit and agile.

Paradise in the sea

Jet-ski, paraglide, windsurf or sail the turquoise waters, but nothing compares to the experience of diving off the coast of Sarawak as many sites remain unexplored. Perhaps one of Sarawak’s best kept secrets that has been compared favourably with Sipadan and Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

Current popular dive sites are off Miri – the Luconia Shoals (by liveaboard), Tukau Drop Off, Siwa Reefs, Eve’s Garden, Santak Point, Kenyalang Rig, Sri Gadong wreck and many others.