After a long time, finally had my trips with dear one. A fascinating trips to Serikin where you can buy anything from the border between 2 country. And then to Fairy Cave, a beautiful cave with its own myths that I only heard from the old folks. And the infamous Tasik Biru ( Blue Lake ),with legend and history behind it existing.Took a boat around the lake, can see how big is the lake and how blue it water,where it get it name. Really enjoy my one day trips. It definitely a worthy trips to enjoy with friends or family. Releasing my stress over works and get back to nature.
#endorphinsrelease

Whenever I travel to an unfamiliar destination (such as Sarawak) I prefer to book a private tour, to get an in-depth and personal insight into the destination. I selected Backyard Tours for this reason, and was so glad I did.

From the very first interaction, I had the most positive impression. I organised two day-tours just 48 hours before I flew to Kuching with my family. My emails were answered immediately (within just a few minutes) by Abbie, and within a couple of hours everything was organised and confirmed. Really great pre-trip service.

Now to the tours themselves. I was travelling with my family (wife and two children aged 8 and 4). The first day we visited the Serikin border market, fairy caves and wind caves. The children loved the cave experience, particularly seeing the thousands of resident bats! We then did a cruise of the Bau lake.

The second day was the real highlight. After visiting the Semenggoh Orang Utan reserve first thing in the morning, we travelled to a remote village in the border region. Upon arrival at the village we picked up a local guide and trekked about 30-40 minutes through the jungle to a remote waterfall. Amazing scenery and experience all round. At the waterfall our children loved swimming in the natural pool. It was a real paradise location, completely unspoilt and free of tourists, with lush jungle vegetation and fruit growing in profusion.

Whilst we swam, a fantastic local lunch in tribal style was cooked, comprising chicken, catfish, local vegetables and rice, which all of us enjoyed, even our youngest son who has been known to be rather picky!

The service and guiding by Abbie and her fiance was of the highest standard, and throughout they took the best care of us. Their vehicle, a Land Cruiser, was perfect for comfortable travel.

On this holiday we travelled widely around Malaysia, and I can confidently say that the time spent with Backyard Tours was the undoubted highlight. I wholeheartedly recommend it.