Kuching Day Tour – Serikin Border Weekend Market

TOUR INFORMATION

TOUR CODE: ABSRW-DT209
DESCRIPTION: KUCHING DAY TOUR – SERIKIN BORDER WEEKEND MARKET
REGION: Kuching
DURATION: 4 Hours
MINIMUM: 2 Pax
AVAILABILITY: Every Saturday and Sunday
PICK UP POINT: Your Hotel in Kuching
PICK UP TIME: 09:00 Hrs
DROP OFF POINT: Your Hotel in Kuching
DROP OFF TIME: 13:00 Hrs
* All timings are estimated and for reference purposes only. Actual timing will be provided prior to your departure.

Tour highlights

  • Explore the Serikin Border Weekend Market, a vibrant marketplace renowned for its diverse array of goods, including textiles, handicrafts, traditional medicine, and fresh produce
  • Engage with local vendors to learn about their crafts, traditions, and the unique blend of Bidayuh and Indonesian cultures
  • Discover and purchase unique, region-specific items such as handmade crafts, traditional Indonesian batik, and local snacks
  • Taste a variety of local snacks and traditional foods available at the market

Sample itinerary

Day 1 - Kuching / Serikin Border Weekend Market

09:00 Hrs: Meet up at your hotel lobby and transfer 1.5 hours to Serikin, a small Bidayuh town located along the border of Malaysia and Indonesia. 

Explore the Serikin Border Weekend Market, held every Saturday and Sunday, renowned for its diverse array of goods, including textiles, handicrafts, clothing, traditional medicine, and fresh produce. Take your time to browse the stalls, interact with vendors, and purchase souvenirs and gifts. 

Browse through region-specific items such as handmade crafts, traditional Indonesian batik, and local snacks. 

Engage with local vendors to learn about their crafts and traditions, gaining insights into the local way of life, influenced by a blend of culture and practices from both sides of the border. 

13:00 Hrs: Transfer back to your Kuching hotel, bringing with you unique finds and memories from your day at the Serikin Border Weekend Market – your tour ends here. 

Meals :

TOUR INCLUSIONS

Meal N/A
Include Scheduled Return Transfer (Kuching > Serikin > Kuching), English-Speaking Guide
Exclude Domestic Airfares, Personal Expenses, Travel Insurance, Tourism Tax (TTx), Tips, Alcoholic Beverages, Any Items/Activities Not Mentioned

RECOMMENDED ATTIRE

  • Comfortable pants (quick-dry recommended) 
  • Cooling t-shirts (quick-dry recommended) 
  • Comfortable sneakers / sandals / flip flops 

THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING

  • Camera (for non-commercial use only) 
  • Drinking water 
  • Sunscreen 
  • Insect repellent 
  • MYR currency note 
  • Raincoat / poncho 
  • Personal toiletries, medication, and other items of personal use 
  • Dry bag, waterproof bag, or large plastic bag to cover your personal items 

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Booking Information: 
    • The Serikin Border Weekend Market only operates on Saturdays and Sundays. 
    • Minimum 2 pax required to make a booking. 
    • If you are booking for 1 adult and 1 child, the charges will be calculated based on the rate for 2 adults. 
    • In other circumstances, children aged between 3 and 12 years old will be charged 50% of the adult rate. 
    • Infants aged 2 years and below can participate free of charge. 
    • An additional surcharge applies for pick-ups and drop-offs in the Damai area. 
  • This package is based on join-in basis of shared guide and transport vehicle.  Private Guide or Tour is available upon request at a reasonable fee.  Please inform us when making the bookings.  
  • Activities are subject to weather conditions and may be re-organised to best meet operational situations. 
  • Amazing Borneo Tours does not guarantee wildlife sightings. 
  • Departure time is approximate and varies from different hotels due to traffic conditions, please reconfirm with our staffs. Should the transport be delayed, please call the relevant telephone number as stated on the voucher before making alternative arrangements. 
  • Amazing Borneo Tours reserves the right to alter routes, timetables, itineraries and accommodation reserved should conditions beyond our control render it necessary. 
  • Tipping is like giving a hug. Although it’s never expected, it’s always very much appreciated.