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Bus Ticket Counters (3.15 pm) and sunset (5.30 pm) cruises on a large
Baram (BAR), Tel: 531 168 double-decker boat, which is also available for charter.
Biaramas (BIA), Tel: 531 199 SSoonz Reources run 1 hr cruises throughout the day in
Bintang Jaya (BIN), Tel: 531 133 tradiional Iban, Malay and Orang Ulu boats (RM19 per
Borneo Amalgamated (BOR), Tel: 531 312 person). Visit the Waterfront booth or call 012-8933230.
City Public Link (CPL), Tel: 531 133
EVA, Tel: 531 155 TAXIS: Airport to town is RM 26, Airport to Damai is
Freesia (FRE), Tel: 013-825 8009 RM 70 - buy a coupon at the taxi stand at the airport.
MTC, Tel: 531 161 City to Damai is RM 50. Most Kuching taxis do not use
SJS, Tel: 531 122 meters so agree the fare irst. Taxis can always be found
STC, Tel: 012-898 3055 outside the big hotels and at the taxi stand where Jln
Vital Focus (VFO), Tel: 531333 Gambier meets Leboh Jawa. Alternaively, call 343343,
342255 or 348898 for 24-Hour Radio Taxi service (RM 1
Betong - 2x daily, 8.15 am and 1 pm, 4½ hrs, RM 30, STC. surcharge). Short distances around town are RM 10-15.
Bintulu - 35x daily from 7.30am to 10 pm, 10 hrs, RM All fares are +50% between midnight and 6 am.
70, BAR, BIA, BIN, BOR, EVA, FRE, MTC, VFO.
Lundu - CPL bus K26. Buses at 7.30 am, 10 am, 1.30 pm, CAR RENTAL: This is a great way to explore in and
4 pm, 90 min, RM10. Last return bus 5 pm. around Kuching. Be wary of unlicensed operators, as
Miri - 43x daily from 6.30 am to 10.30 pm, 13 hrs, RM they will not be fully insured - look for the Hire & Drive
80, BAR, BIA, BIN, EVA, FRE, MTC, VFO. Permit ixed to the windscreen. It is advisable to book
Mukah - 5x daily from 10 am to 10.30 pm, 9 hrs. RM 65, in advance. The following companies ofer fully licensed
BIA, BIN, EVA, VFO. rental cars: Borneo Interland, Cat City Holidays, Golden
Ponianak (Indonesia) - 11x daily from 7 am to 11.30 System Car Rental, Pronto Car Rental, Maylower. See
am, 9 hrs, RM 90, BIN, DAM, EVA, SJS, VFO. tour operator lising for contact details.
Sarikei - 35x daily from 7.30 am to 10.15 pm. 5½ hrs.
RM 40 , BAR, BIA, BIN, BOR, FRE, MTC. MOTORCYCLE & BICYCLE RENTAL: Motorcycles (100-
Sematan - CPL bus K26. Buses at 7.30 am, 10 am, 1.30 150cc) are available from 3Bikes Rental (Tel: 016-
pm, 4 pm, 2 hrs, RM15. Last return bus 4.30 pm. 8609389, borneorental.blogspot.com) and Ah Hui Motor
Serian - 39x daily from 7 am to 10.30 pm, 1 hr, RM 10, (29 Jln Tabuan, Tel: 230508). Bicycles can be rented
BAR, BIA, BIN , EVA, MTC, STC. from Borneo Bicycle Hire (Ground Floor, Tun Jugah Mall
Sibu - 41x daily from 7.30 am to 10.30 pm, 6 hrs, RM 50, (Tel: 019-4844393, borneobicyclehire.blogspot.com)
BAR, BIA, BIN, BOR, EVA, FRE, MTC, VFO. and Singgahsana Lodge (see accommodaion lisings).
Sri Aman - 34x daily from 7.30 am 10.30 pm, 3½ hrs, Some tour operators and resorts also have bicycles for
RM25, BAR, BIA, BIN, BOR, CPL, EVA, MTC, STC. rent. Motorcyclists are required to wear a helmet by
law, and cyslists are strongly advised to do so.
EXPRESS BOATS (Kuching to Sibu, stops at Sarikei,
Tanjung Manis): Probably the most interesing form of TOUR OPERATORS: Kuching has many licensed tour
long-distance travel. Even poor sailors are unlikely to operators ofering a wide choice of tours and excursions
feel queasy between April and October, but the boat (see list below). Their prices are very compeiive, oten
can roll a litle during the wet season. The Express beter value than organising the trip yourself, and you
also
Bahagia service departs daily at 8.30 am from the have the beneit of a knowledgeable local guide.
Express Boat Wharf in Pending. RM 45, 5 hrs to Sibu. Beware of unlicensed tour operators or individuals
Tickets are sold at the jety. It’s advisable to get there 30 ofering tours, as they (and their vehicles) will not be
mins before departure. Taxi fare is RM 20. properly insured. All addresses are 93000 Kuching
SAMPANS (known locally as Tambangs ): To get across unless otherwise stated.
river take one of the small ferries that connect the
Amansar Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd, Suite #02-3, Wesberly
riverside kampungs to the town. Place the fare (50 sen) House, Rubber Road West, 93400 Kuching. Tel: 241200
on the seat as you leave. Hiring a sampan (RM 20-25 per Fax: 247200 Email: info@amansar.com, www.amansar.
hour) is a great way to see the river and the waterfront
villages. From the river you’ll have great views of the com. Owned and managed by one of Kuching’s most
experienced travel professionals, Amansar focuses on
city, get in close to the villages and get some good
photos of river life. educaional tours, special interest tours, conservaion
projects and volunteer tourism.
RIVER CRUISES: CPH Travel (Tel: 243708), ofer morning
river cruises (9 am) and sunset cruises (5pm) in high- Amogha Tours and Travel Sdn Bhd, Cp 201, Batu
powered pontoon boats. RM 40 (adult), RM 20 (child). Kawah New Township, Jln Batu Kawa, 93250 Kuching.
Cruises last approx. 2-21/2 hours and ofer a unique Tel: 463984 Fax: 462984 Email: amoghatourstravel@
introducion to Kuching and life on the Sarawak River. yahoo.com, www.amoghatourstravel.com. Amogha is a
Harbour Cruises (Tel: 240366) ofer 1½ hr aternoon Sanskrit word meaning “one who never fails”, and this
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Baram (BAR), Tel: 531 168 double-decker boat, which is also available for charter.
Biaramas (BIA), Tel: 531 199 SSoonz Reources run 1 hr cruises throughout the day in
Bintang Jaya (BIN), Tel: 531 133 tradiional Iban, Malay and Orang Ulu boats (RM19 per
Borneo Amalgamated (BOR), Tel: 531 312 person). Visit the Waterfront booth or call 012-8933230.
City Public Link (CPL), Tel: 531 133
EVA, Tel: 531 155 TAXIS: Airport to town is RM 26, Airport to Damai is
Freesia (FRE), Tel: 013-825 8009 RM 70 - buy a coupon at the taxi stand at the airport.
MTC, Tel: 531 161 City to Damai is RM 50. Most Kuching taxis do not use
SJS, Tel: 531 122 meters so agree the fare irst. Taxis can always be found
STC, Tel: 012-898 3055 outside the big hotels and at the taxi stand where Jln
Vital Focus (VFO), Tel: 531333 Gambier meets Leboh Jawa. Alternaively, call 343343,
342255 or 348898 for 24-Hour Radio Taxi service (RM 1
Betong - 2x daily, 8.15 am and 1 pm, 4½ hrs, RM 30, STC. surcharge). Short distances around town are RM 10-15.
Bintulu - 35x daily from 7.30am to 10 pm, 10 hrs, RM All fares are +50% between midnight and 6 am.
70, BAR, BIA, BIN, BOR, EVA, FRE, MTC, VFO.
Lundu - CPL bus K26. Buses at 7.30 am, 10 am, 1.30 pm, CAR RENTAL: This is a great way to explore in and
4 pm, 90 min, RM10. Last return bus 5 pm. around Kuching. Be wary of unlicensed operators, as
Miri - 43x daily from 6.30 am to 10.30 pm, 13 hrs, RM they will not be fully insured - look for the Hire & Drive
80, BAR, BIA, BIN, EVA, FRE, MTC, VFO. Permit ixed to the windscreen. It is advisable to book
Mukah - 5x daily from 10 am to 10.30 pm, 9 hrs. RM 65, in advance. The following companies ofer fully licensed
BIA, BIN, EVA, VFO. rental cars: Borneo Interland, Cat City Holidays, Golden
Ponianak (Indonesia) - 11x daily from 7 am to 11.30 System Car Rental, Pronto Car Rental, Maylower. See
am, 9 hrs, RM 90, BIN, DAM, EVA, SJS, VFO. tour operator lising for contact details.
Sarikei - 35x daily from 7.30 am to 10.15 pm. 5½ hrs.
RM 40 , BAR, BIA, BIN, BOR, FRE, MTC. MOTORCYCLE & BICYCLE RENTAL: Motorcycles (100-
Sematan - CPL bus K26. Buses at 7.30 am, 10 am, 1.30 150cc) are available from 3Bikes Rental (Tel: 016-
pm, 4 pm, 2 hrs, RM15. Last return bus 4.30 pm. 8609389, borneorental.blogspot.com) and Ah Hui Motor
Serian - 39x daily from 7 am to 10.30 pm, 1 hr, RM 10, (29 Jln Tabuan, Tel: 230508). Bicycles can be rented
BAR, BIA, BIN , EVA, MTC, STC. from Borneo Bicycle Hire (Ground Floor, Tun Jugah Mall
Sibu - 41x daily from 7.30 am to 10.30 pm, 6 hrs, RM 50, (Tel: 019-4844393, borneobicyclehire.blogspot.com)
BAR, BIA, BIN, BOR, EVA, FRE, MTC, VFO. and Singgahsana Lodge (see accommodaion lisings).
Sri Aman - 34x daily from 7.30 am 10.30 pm, 3½ hrs, Some tour operators and resorts also have bicycles for
RM25, BAR, BIA, BIN, BOR, CPL, EVA, MTC, STC. rent. Motorcyclists are required to wear a helmet by
law, and cyslists are strongly advised to do so.
EXPRESS BOATS (Kuching to Sibu, stops at Sarikei,
Tanjung Manis): Probably the most interesing form of TOUR OPERATORS: Kuching has many licensed tour
long-distance travel. Even poor sailors are unlikely to operators ofering a wide choice of tours and excursions
feel queasy between April and October, but the boat (see list below). Their prices are very compeiive, oten
can roll a litle during the wet season. The Express beter value than organising the trip yourself, and you
also
Bahagia service departs daily at 8.30 am from the have the beneit of a knowledgeable local guide.
Express Boat Wharf in Pending. RM 45, 5 hrs to Sibu. Beware of unlicensed tour operators or individuals
Tickets are sold at the jety. It’s advisable to get there 30 ofering tours, as they (and their vehicles) will not be
mins before departure. Taxi fare is RM 20. properly insured. All addresses are 93000 Kuching
SAMPANS (known locally as Tambangs ): To get across unless otherwise stated.
river take one of the small ferries that connect the
Amansar Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd, Suite #02-3, Wesberly
riverside kampungs to the town. Place the fare (50 sen) House, Rubber Road West, 93400 Kuching. Tel: 241200
on the seat as you leave. Hiring a sampan (RM 20-25 per Fax: 247200 Email: info@amansar.com, www.amansar.
hour) is a great way to see the river and the waterfront
villages. From the river you’ll have great views of the com. Owned and managed by one of Kuching’s most
experienced travel professionals, Amansar focuses on
city, get in close to the villages and get some good
photos of river life. educaional tours, special interest tours, conservaion
projects and volunteer tourism.
RIVER CRUISES: CPH Travel (Tel: 243708), ofer morning
river cruises (9 am) and sunset cruises (5pm) in high- Amogha Tours and Travel Sdn Bhd, Cp 201, Batu
powered pontoon boats. RM 40 (adult), RM 20 (child). Kawah New Township, Jln Batu Kawa, 93250 Kuching.
Cruises last approx. 2-21/2 hours and ofer a unique Tel: 463984 Fax: 462984 Email: amoghatourstravel@
introducion to Kuching and life on the Sarawak River. yahoo.com, www.amoghatourstravel.com. Amogha is a
Harbour Cruises (Tel: 240366) ofer 1½ hr aternoon Sanskrit word meaning “one who never fails”, and this
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