Epic 14-Day Trans Borneo Road Bike Adventure

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Trans Borneo Road Bike Adventure 14 Days

CODE: GDT2104

Private Tour

Duration: 13 - 16 days

Price from: Contact

Route: Malaysia - Kuching

Overview

Trans Borneo Road Bike Adventure: An Epic 14-Day Journey Across Malaysia & Brunei

Prepare for the ultimate cycling challenge and cultural immersion on our 14-day Trans Borneo Road Bike Adventure. This meticulously crafted tour from Golden Trail Travel takes you on an exhilarating journey spanning over 1300 kilometers, connecting the vibrant states of Sarawak and Sabah in Malaysian Borneo with the captivating Sultanate of Brunei.

Beginning in Kuching, Sarawak, you'll pedal through an incredible tapestry of landscapes. Glide along serene coastal roads, pass through emerald paddy fields, and explore dense rubber tree plantations. The route delves deep into the heart of Borneo, revealing traditional fishing villages, bustling local markets, and the tranquil beauty of national parks like Maludam and Niah Cave, home to fascinating wildlife including the unique proboscis monkeys.

As you cycle north, experience the stark contrast and opulent beauty of Brunei, with its magnificent mosques and traditional water villages. The journey culminates in a breathtaking ascent through the Crocker Range, offering challenging climbs and rewarding descents, before a triumphant arrival in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, at the foot of Mount Kinabalu.

This fully supported road biking tour offers more than just a physical challenge; it's a deep dive into Borneo's rich cultural heritage. Engage with local communities, enjoy authentic homestays, and discover the diverse flora and fauna that make this island a true natural wonder. Designed for avid road cyclists, this adventure promises unparalleled scenery, cultural encounters, and memories to last a lifetime.

Highlight

Epic Cross-Borneo Ride: Cycle over 1300km from Kuching (Sarawak, Malaysia) to Kota Kinabalu (Sabah, Malaysia), crossing through the Sultanate of Brunei.
Diverse Landscapes: Experience a stunning variety of terrains, from flat coastal routes and mangrove forests to challenging mountain climbs in the Crocker Range.
Cultural Immersion: Engage with local communities through homestays, village visits, and exploring traditional markets.
Wildlife Encounters: Discover Borneo's unique biodiversity with opportunities to spot proboscis monkeys, orangutans, and diverse birdlife in national parks (e.g., Maludam, Niah Cave).
Brunei Exploration: Cycle through the fascinating Kingdom of Brunei, visiting its capital and traditional water villages.
Iconic Climbs: Conquer the challenging ascents of the Crocker Range, with breathtaking views as your reward.
Coastal Beauty: Relax on picturesque beaches and explore charming fishing villages along Borneo's coastline.
Fully Supported Tour: Enjoy peace of mind with dedicated support vehicles, experienced guides, and comfortable accommodations throughout your journey.

Service

HOTELS
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels

Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.

Tailor-made trip
As a trusted local bike tour operator, Golden Trail Travel boasts a dedicated team of experienced biking guides, skilled bike mechanics, reliable drivers, knowledgeable cycling tour consultants, and passionate bicycle specialists. We understand that each traveler has unique preferences and requirements. That’s why we offer tailor-made trips that cater to your specific needs, whether you’re traveling solo, with family and friends, or as a group.

The provided itinerary serves as a sample, which can be further customized to align perfectly with your preferences and budget. We welcome your input and can make additions or exclusions to create a selected itinerary or design a completely new program exclusively for you. Click here to share your requirements and begin planning your unforgettable biking adventure in Hanoi with us.

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Day 1: Kuching

We meet at the hotel in Kuching for a trip briefing about the epic ride ahead of us! Get a first taste of the local specialties with a seafood dinner.Accommodation: The MarianMeals: Dinner

Day 2: Kuching - Maludam

The first day is a flat and scenic ride as we hug the coast. After a quick transfer out to avoid busy traffic of Kuching, we will ride together at steady paces through mangroves, paddy fields and rubber tree plantations. At the 45 km point we’ll take our first break at a local kopitiam (cafe) after our warm up ride.As we continue on our way north-eastward we’ll cross a few big rivers including one on a car ferry. The road is flat throughout the day and we’ll end by riding into the Kampung Hilir Maludam, a peaceful Malay fishing village, and check into a local homestay. We will leave our bikes at the homestay and take a 30 minute boat ride to the national park in search of proboscis monkeys.Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the quaint Malay fishing village that is famous for its jellyfish and dried fish processing. We then join the family dinner on the dining floor of the local host. Stay overnight in this simple homestay for a full experience of a traditional Malay fishing village.Accommodation: Maludam HotelDistance: 131 kmMeals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 3: Maludam - Sarikei

After an early breakfast, we will start by riding on a scenic road along the coast, before a ferry crossing into an outpost town of Pusa for a roti-canai (local bread) coffee break. Back in the saddle, we’ll be cycling through mangrove forests and rubber and palm plantations, taking in the fresh air and peaceful natural surroundings along the way to Serikei.The first 100 km is flat and the remainder of the ride undulates through plantations, fields, and many birdhouses (man-made structures for harvesting the swiftlet bird nests). As we slowly ride into the heartland of the Iban tribe, we will discover more and more traditional longhouse settlements lining the side of the road. We load our bikes at a busy junction for a quick transfer and spend the night in the small town of Sarikei on a tributary of Rajang River.Accommodation: Oriental Evermore HotelDistance: 139 kmMeals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 4: Sarikei - Mukah

We will aim to get the distance done (60-kilometres) in the morning so that we can spend time in Sibu, the gateway to Central Sarawak. Famed for its extraordinary market, take a leisurely stroll to discover some of its 1,200 stalls and see Iban ladies selling exotic fruits, jungle produce, and handicrafts. Lunch will be at a local hawker with famous favorites such as “kampua” (noodle) and “kongpia” (mincemeat bun). But the main highlight of the day is the speedboat to the town of Dalat. The Melanau tribe here is one of the most celebrated ethnic tribes in Sarawak, known for their gentle, loving nature and seafaring skills. The boat journey will bring you through the meandering river, passing Melanau villages, timber & sago processing factories, and Iban longhouses. Back on land, we stick to back roads to see rural Sarawak at its best and cycle past colorful, remote villages and sago tree plantations. Depending on time, we can even visit the local sago processing center, a cottage industry that produces Sago Pearl, the traditional way. The road is flat and we’ll finish by riding to a seaside resort. Tonight we’ll hit the town to discover some of the famous local delicacies especially the “umai”, a dish of fresh, raw fish.Accommodation: Kingwood Resort MukahDistance: 113 kmMeals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 5: Mukah - Bintulu

We start from the seaside resort of Mukah and will be chasing the coast all day before arriving at our overnight destination of Bintulu. Along the ride, there are several rustic, rural towns where we will stop and take in the local market scenes. After lunch at a riverside village, we ride through palm plantations where there will be some undulations as we cycle on quiet roads. Traffic will pick up just outside the city area of Bintulu, the home of Sarawak’s heavy industry and a booming new town.Accommodation: Golden Bay Hotel BintuluDistance: 144 kmMeals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 6: Bintulu - Niah

We head back inland today to continue our ride towards north Borneo. Once we have cycled our first 7 kilometers along the coast, there will be a few rolling hills before we have lunch at the industrial park of Samalaju. The remainder of the ride undulates through plantations, fields, and villages. The highlight of our day will be the entrance into Niah Cave National Park where we will stay overnight in the National Park Chalet. We’ll hit the town in the evening to discover some of the town’s famous delicacies.Accommodation: Niah National Park, or local hotel in Niah TownDistance: 137 km Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 7: Niah - Miri

In the morning, we explore Niah Cave National Park on foot. Niah Cave is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world and soon-to-be a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has a thriving local economy based on birds-nests and guano; ancient cave paintings; and a majestic rainforest crisscrossed with walking trails. Adjusting our eyes back to the light, we get back into the saddle, using the coastal route that has a few rolling hills for the next 60 km before our route flattens out all the way to the resort city of Miri, the second-largest city in Sarawak. After dinner, we can visit a foot reflexology center to provide a perfect post-ride muscle relaxer.Accommodation: Miri Imperial HotelDistance: 78 kmMeals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 8: Miri - Rest Day

Today we rest, and you are free to discover Miri and explore this city on your own. The city found its riches through the oil boom and boasted the Grand Old Lady, a historic derrick serving as a monument to commemorate the discovery of oil in 1910. Alternatively, we can arrange an optional tour for you, such as a visit to a nearby national park or a scuba diving tour. Today, lunch and dinner is for you to decide, and at your own expense.Accommodation: Miri Imperial HotelMeals: Breakfast

Day 9: Miri - Bandar Seri Begawan

This morning starts with a short transfer to avoid the rush hour traffic. We start our ride near the border and here, we’ll say a temporary goodbye to Sarawak Malaysia, and hello to Brunei. Brunei is one of the richest countries in the world thanks to its petroleum income, with its head of state, the Sultan of Brunei, among one of the richest men in the world.We ride past Kuala Belait and Seria where Brunei’s oil and gas industry is centered using the trunk road. After lunch, we head into the capital of Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, using the rural backroad, where our path will be surrounded by rolling hills covered in vegetation. After checking into the hotel, take a stroll through the city’s Old Town where the skyline is dominated by Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, one of the most magnificent mosques in Southeast Asia, and a replica of a 16th-century royal barge is moored in an adjoining lagoon. Make a quick photo stop at Kampong Ayer or Water Village before heading off for dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodation: Brunei HotelDistance: 155 kmMeals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 10: Bandar Seri Begawan - Lawas

After leaving the capital of Brunei, we are back to the flats as we ride south-east onto some nice stretches of farmland and paddy fields. We finally arrive at another international border crossing with Sarawak. There will be 3 international crossings today as we ride from Brunei to Sarawak back to Brunei, and back again to Sarawak. Our lunch destination is Limbang, a charming Sarawak town where the market is buzzing with border trading. Explore an interesting mix of cultures as we have lunch here. Limbang is the most culturally diverse and distinct part of Sarawak and is traditionally home to Bruneian Malay, Kedayan, Iban, Lun Bawang, and Orang Ulu people. Take a stroll through the bustling Tamu (Wet Market) at the waterfront where the locals get fresh vegetables, fruits, and seafood such as crabs and clams.After lunch, the remaining ride is undulating as we cycle over another international border and get our passport stamped for the 8th time since the arrival in Borneo! Once we reach Lawas, the northernmost town in Sarawak, take some time to freshen up in your room before meeting your guide for a splendid seafood meal at one of the local favorites.Accommodation: Seri Malaysia LawasDistance: 135 kmMeals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 11: Lawas - Tenom

Today is the start of the mountain challenge. We enter the Malaysian state of Sabah at a domestic crossing as we have our passport check again. As we turn off the main road, we start the crossing of the mighty Crocker Range which divides the western coastal plains from the rest of Sabah and ends south of the magnificent Mount Kinabalu. We’ll see some interesting landscapes, lots of friendly smiles, and plenty of unspoiled mountain forests. At the 50 km mark, the ride up the Crocker Range will be tough and is sure to get your heart rate up! After a challenging uphill ride, we, of course, have a great downhill to follow, before enjoying flat and smooth riding all the way to our hotel in Tenom, the unofficial capital of the Murut community in Sabah.The fertile land in Tenom and its surrounding area have made it primarily an agricultural area, including the famous Tenom highland coffee. True to form we will stay at a small, whimsical boutique hotel next to a coffee factory. Perhaps the best way to really experience Tenom is by sampling locally grown coffee at the old school coffee house with a side order of toast, half-boiled eggs, or local desserts.Accommodation: Tanom Valley, or Yit Foh Coffee ParkDistance: 109 kmMeals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 12: Tenom - Tambunan

After another round of Tenom coffee at breakfast, it is a long and steady uphill as we cycle on the edge of the Crocker Range. Mountains will frame most of our ride today, but our path will be on rolling hills, surrounded by paddy fields. We reach the charming, old town of Keningau for lunch, a busy commercial center right in the middle of Sabah. We recharge with a Bak Tuk Teh lunch, a famous dish in Southeast Asia with cuts of pork in a hot, savory herbal broth. The final destination today is Tambunan. At an average altitude of 750 meters, this valley town experiences a mild tropical climate all year long. The valley is peppered with terraced paddy fields and 70 villages. The Dusun people who live in the highland grow mountain rice on the hills, and it’s famed for its good quality lihing and tapai, fermented rice wines. After a few rounds of the traditional rice wine, we settle in a small, simple hotel surrounded by paddy fields, as we rest early and get ready for the big climb tomorrow. Accommodation: Padi View ResthouseDistance: 95 kmMeals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 13: Tambunan - Kota Kinabalu

This morning starts with a 10-kilometer ascent over the Crocker Range surrounded by some of the highest mountains on the island of Borneo. This area is an important biological site with more than 4,500 species of flora and fauna, including the biggest flower in the world, the Rafflesia. Before we make the final descent, we make a stop at the local market and take a stroll to shop for local natives products, home grown vegetables and handicraft. Back on the saddle, it is all the way downhill with a descent of 1,500m to the flat plain of western Sabah. The winding descent offers a spectacular view of the valleys but could be made tricky when it is misty or at times congested traffic. At the junction with the sub-urban district of Kota Kinabalu, we’ll take a 1-hour transfer to the center of Kota Kinabalu due to the heavy traffic. Once in Kota Kinabalu we’ll check into our hotel near the central district. Take a stroll along the waterfront and visit the vibrant wet and dry seafood market or just relax at one of its many bars. We meet up in the evening for a final farewell dinner.Accommodation: Dreamtel Hotel Distance: 70 kmMeals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 14: Departure

Our tour ends after breakfast. We can help you arrange a transfer to the airport or to extend your stay in Sabah.Meals: Breakfast

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