ITB Berlin News #3

I ADVENTURE I NATURE
© 2019 Paradesa
Cycling
Borneo
Trans-Borneo
Road Bike
KAYAKING
SARAWAK -
PADDLING
IN
PARADISE
For great photo
opportunities (with a
waterproof camera),
kayaking on Sarawak’s
Semadang River is a
must.
Semadang Kayak is the premier
kayaking, bamboo rafting
and adventure outfitter and
service provider operating on
the Sarawak River (Semadang
River) at the Heart of Borneo’s
Rainforest a short drive from
Kuching, Sarawak.
“Trans-Borneo Road Bike” has
been launched by Kuchingbased
adventure tour operator
Paradesa* as a two-week
adventure through the wilds of
this incredible island.
Visitors cycle a total of 1,370 kilometres on
paved roads along the South China
Sea and beaches, through mangrove
forests and plantations, stunning
landscapes and peaceful villages before
taking on some challenging climbs to
truly appreciate the natural splendour
of Borneo. Accommodation varies
from beachside / mountain resorts to
international city hotels, and even a local
homestay.
The itinerary covers two countries,
8 international crossings and 1,370
kilometres in 12 cycling days, with
enthusiasts cycling end-to-end,
travelling East to West from the state
of Sarawak, finishing in style in Sabah,
crossing through the Sultanate of Brunei
along the way.
Highlights include encountering the
hospitality of the multi-ethnic peoples
of Borneo, exploring remote national
parks of Sarawak for wildlife spotting,
and being among the first to boast riding
across Borneo.
Those who like cycling, but perhaps
not to the point of crossing the entire
island, will find an eclectic range of
other possibilities, with a number of
short cycling itineraries, including “Best
of Kuching: Heritage and Kampong
Bike Tour”, “Sunset Kampong Ride with
Hawker Food”, “A bite of Borneo by Bike”,
and “Kuching Bike and Cook”.
*Winner of 7th Sarawak Hornbill Tourism
Award 2015/2016: - Outstanding
Destination Management Company -
Special Recognition: Emerging DMC
Award
With various package choices,
the local operator takes visitors
on the “kayaking and rafting
trip of their life”. The trip is a
family friendly and suitable for
beginners, including a short
“training” session at the start of
the activity. Lunch is included
in a small village along the way.
The organisers themselves take
photos of the intrepid kayakers,
sent to them by email just after
their visit
Semadang
Kayak
www.sarawaktourism.com
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