The Rucksack Rainforest Kayaking
The Rucksack Rainforest Kayaking
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The Rucksack Rainforest Kayaking is licensed (Licence No. KPL/LN5690)by the Malaysian Ministry of Tourism. We are committed to make your day Fun & Memorable. See you on the river!
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Rabiah
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Family
Sunset cruise. I had a good time in the cruise. They provided us with free flow of orang juice and kek lapis. Oran utan conservatory was a good experience. They were so lany oran utan came out.
Written 28 June 2022
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Carole O
14 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Easy kayaking down river. We were well looked after. Prompt pick up. Friendly guides and driver. Saw some monkeys and sea eagle with snake in mouth. Lunch good. Climbed up small inlet river to waterfall and also swam in river. Cool temperature and fun.
Written 8 March 2020
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Di and Terry
8 contributions
Jan 2020
We had a great day although our backs were a bit tired at the end of the day. Scenery was great. An extra special inclusion was the photos sent to us at the end of the day at no charge. Memories to cherish.
Written 4 February 2020
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Melissa R
3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This was my second time doing the kayaking trip and this time it was pouring rain and we absolutely loved the view in the rain. It felt like we were experiencing the "real" Borneo in the rain with mist all over the hills! I recommend this trip to everyone who visits Kuching!
Written 9 January 2020
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DayTrip16861577636
Hi Melissa! Welcome back. So glad to have you again. Too bad I missed the mist and experiencing natural rain shower in the jungle, when some of us make man made rain shower in our bathrooms. Haha! Hope to see you again one day. Happy New Year! :)
Written 12 January 2020
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Abigail W
4 contributions
Dec 2019
Before going on this day trip, Audrey was very prompt and kind with my enquiries about the details and what to bring for kayaking. Signing up for the trip was very easy too. We got picked up by Mr Asin right from our accommodation's doorstep and overall it was a fun and amazing experience! Because we went on 26 Dec, which is a holiday in Kuching, many of the residents at the longhouses were at home and they were very friendly and even had us sit down and try some of their food! Lunch was also cooked at home by a local and we felt the love that went into preparing the food. My father and I felt safe throughout the kayaking. We kayaked for 2 hours (11km) and it felt too short because of the fun and the views we had. Highly recommend this adventure! (We signed up for package C.)
Written 28 December 2019
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Hi Abigail! You're a most welcome. Thank you for the review. So glad to here about your experiences at the longhouse. I've always loved experiences at the village especially during festive season. Watching families uniting under one roof and even a simple food prepared somehow taste so good. Haha! Hope you had a great Merry Christmas in Kuching and wishing you a wonderful and fruitful year next year! :)
Written 29 December 2019
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robbiek777
Seria, Brunei Darussalam4 contributions
Dec 2019
This was my second time going to Kuching with a primary goal of Kayaking through the jungle and it didn't disappoint. The experience is absolutely amazing and what tops it off for me is the great pictures they take for you so can just enjoy the experience and wait for the dropbox email filled with outstanding memories!
Written 26 December 2019
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Hi Robbie! Thank you for your review. Have a great New Year celebration and a fruitful and healthy year ahead! :)
Written 29 December 2019
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Kok Jin Golding
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia10 contributions
We had fantastic customer service who responded to our late night texts for more information, helpful driver who is local and was conversant in both English and Malay, and kayak guides who were experienced and clearly knew their stuff.
But I would not be honest if I say this was worth the price tag of RM 285 per person:
Semenggor Orang Utan Sanctuary:
The tour's driver took us to the sanctuary, gave us the tickets and basically left us to our own devices thereafter. I'm not saying that there's more that the driver could've done, but if you have a valid driving licence and could navigate with Google Maps or Waze, there would be no reason for anyone to pay for a tour to see the orang utans. The instructor who did all the explaining about orang utans was from the sanctuary for which the entrance fee was RM 10 each (for foreigners) and RM 5 (for locals).
Anna Rais Longhouse:
Here, our driver doubled as our tour guide. We had some shots of rice wine which was inexpensive (RM 10 - 12 a bottle). Our driver then took us around the longhouse and gave some introduction and took photos for us as we walked. It was a shame that the driver couldn't provide more explanation than the most basic information about the longhouse and the Bidayuh culture that one could easily find from the internet. It felt like we could've simply driven here and did the visit on our own without needing a tour.
Lunch
Our lunch was prepared by our driver's sister and was as simple as it can be i.e. 3 dishes and some curry puffs and that was it. Wasn't even worth the time reviewing.
Kayaking
Absolutely no complaints here. The nature of the activity required experienced guides/instructors who, in our case, did an amazing job looking after us, besides taking plenty of decent photos. Unless you're some kayak veteran or are familiar with the rivers, I would not recommend doing this on your own.
All in all, I would suggest that if you're interested in doing all of the aforementioned activities, you probably don't need to pay for a tour save for the kayaking experience. The tour doesn't add any value to your experiences that if you get there by yourself.
But I would not be honest if I say this was worth the price tag of RM 285 per person:
Semenggor Orang Utan Sanctuary:
The tour's driver took us to the sanctuary, gave us the tickets and basically left us to our own devices thereafter. I'm not saying that there's more that the driver could've done, but if you have a valid driving licence and could navigate with Google Maps or Waze, there would be no reason for anyone to pay for a tour to see the orang utans. The instructor who did all the explaining about orang utans was from the sanctuary for which the entrance fee was RM 10 each (for foreigners) and RM 5 (for locals).
Anna Rais Longhouse:
Here, our driver doubled as our tour guide. We had some shots of rice wine which was inexpensive (RM 10 - 12 a bottle). Our driver then took us around the longhouse and gave some introduction and took photos for us as we walked. It was a shame that the driver couldn't provide more explanation than the most basic information about the longhouse and the Bidayuh culture that one could easily find from the internet. It felt like we could've simply driven here and did the visit on our own without needing a tour.
Lunch
Our lunch was prepared by our driver's sister and was as simple as it can be i.e. 3 dishes and some curry puffs and that was it. Wasn't even worth the time reviewing.
Kayaking
Absolutely no complaints here. The nature of the activity required experienced guides/instructors who, in our case, did an amazing job looking after us, besides taking plenty of decent photos. Unless you're some kayak veteran or are familiar with the rivers, I would not recommend doing this on your own.
All in all, I would suggest that if you're interested in doing all of the aforementioned activities, you probably don't need to pay for a tour save for the kayaking experience. The tour doesn't add any value to your experiences that if you get there by yourself.
Written 1 December 2019
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DayTrip16861577636
Hi Kok Jin. This is an incredible review. We appreciate your thoughts on this package and will into it. Thank you so much. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. :)
Written 30 December 2019
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EricaSoh
Singapore, Singapore164 contributions
Nov 2019
The scenery and activities are fun. My kids love it. The guide also friendly and 3 guide for 8 of us. They took us photos and send us via dropbox the next 2 days. Love this service provide to us. The lunch is simple. The only sad thing is the apparently the guide know there are sand flies at the areas they stop for swimming. The guide didn't inform us and only mentioned it when we are about to leave. At the end, 4 of us bitten by the sand flies till need to see doctor. what's a disappointment.
Written 23 November 2019
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DayTrip16861577636
Hi Erica. Thank you so much for the review and for the feedback. I've already inform the guides and they have taken note of it. Hope you will get better soon. Perhaps to ease the itch, you could try hydrocortisone or calamine lotion directly to the bites to help them heal and reduce itching. Oatmeal baths and aloe vera can also soothe itching. Hope these helps. :)
Written 24 November 2019
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NisaNune
Singapore, Singapore5 contributions
We went during low season so there were only the 2 of us so it’s more like a private trip with 2 guides going along with us. The experience was amazing. The water was higher during low season so it wasn’t too tiring to kayak. We got to kayak into a small stream off the main river which ended with a waterfall. Totally unexpected! Water in the river was cold and extremely refreshing so we didnt feel hot at all despite being directly under the sun for 3 hours. The whole atmosphere was very serene and chill. We also saw several monkeys and a monitor lizard crossing the river. Would really recommend going during a low season ie nov-jan so its less crowded and have higher water so you dont have to work so hard. One thing though, thr were a lot of sand flies at the last stop where we got to swim so be careful and apply insect repellent beforehand.
Written 11 November 2019
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Hi Nisa! Glad to hear from you. Thank you for the review. Definitely the best time during our low season to go kayaking and highly encourage to bring along insect repellent during kayaking so can reapply once it wears off. :)
Written 13 November 2019
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iisshh
2 contributions
Oct 2019
Well worthwhile. Like a private tour with only the 2 of us for the kayaking. Easy going kayaking down the river mostly aided by the guide's paddling. They brought us to a small waterfall. Prior to making the booking, our queries were promptly responded to. The 3 brothers (guides and driver) made our trip truly an enjoyable experience.
Written 13 October 2019
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Hi Celine! Appreciate your review. Hope to see you again soon! :)
Written 14 October 2019
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beckyanneharrison
Greater Manchester, UK
I am wanting to book this trip but there is only 2 of us and says unable unless 3 people
LoriNick7
London, UK53 contributions
we were only 2. I think they mean that the trip won't happen unless they have at least 3 bookings
Hello! I am travelling in Kuching on myself now. Whether you will have kayaking groups I could join on 31/8-3/9? How much is it? Thankyou
doritg888
Singapore, Singapore394 contributions
Hello Henry, i just got a note back from the operator that they have a trip tmr 31st august for package B and C and a trip on the 1st and 2nd for package A. Kindly send them a note on ur prefered packages and date u would like to do the tour. Note from operator : Please send us a note thru our website so we can send u list of items to bring on the day.
Fidelia
Railay Beach, Thailand1 contribution
Hi, I would like to ask, if there's any availability for tomorrow afternoon after lunch for kayak-ing like a half day tour?
Phatsadie
12 contributions
Please check directly with them or you can call and speak to the travel desk at the Ranee Boutique hotel in Kuching. Their nr +60 82 258833. Hope you are able to. It was great fun.