Bicycle Tour - Kuching Countryside, Gold Mine, Cave Discovery

Tour Code: KUC-83 Duration: Approx 7 Hours

Bike along the peaceful countryside lanes of Bau’s historical gold mining town to the enchanting Wind Cave and Fairy Cave.

Highlights:

• Experience a Serene Biking trip Through the Countryside of Bau
• Explore the dark Passages full of bats in Wind Cave
• Observe the Unique Natural Formations of the Fairy Cave

Tour Description:

You will be picked up from your hotel by your guide, who will take you on a 45-minute car ride out the city of Kuching and to the historical gold mining town of Bau. With a long and turbulent history, Bau has much to offer to visitors in terms of historical sites, many of which are linked to the gold mining activity of days past. Bike along the long stretches of flat roads past kilometres of green pasture to abandoned gold mines and two of Bau’s most popular caves: Wind Cave and Fairy Cave.

Wind Cave is made up of three dark tubular passages, providing a stimulating environment as visitors would only have their torches to see by. The darkness of the cave is to keep its resident bats undisturbed. You will walk along 1000 metres of a planked walkway through the cave with the guidance of rails all along the path with reflective stickers on them to further aid you, and you will find educational notice boards at intervals which inform you of the different species of bats at Wind Cave.

Home to thousands of bats such as the Dusky Fruit Bat and nesting swiftlets, the cave is rich in sounds and atmosphere. It is recommended you wear a cap or hat to shield your hair from bat guano dropping from above, as these bats line most of the cave’s roof. Visitors are welcome to have a picnic by the subterranean stream near the cave. Wind Cave is the easier cave of the two to visit, as accessing its entrance is rather straightforward.

Fairy Cave, on the other hand, presents a little more of a challenge to its visitors. While perhaps much more beautiful than Wind Cave to many, it hides its beauty almost 40 metres off the base of a cliff. The climb up to the entrance of Fairy Cave consists of a four-storey concrete staircase, with over 100 steps. The great thing about how high up the cave sits is that visitors will be treated to a bird’s eye view of the valleys, forests and fields down below.

Inside Fairy Cave, you will find interesting rock formations, stalagmites and stalactites. A rock formation near the entrance of the cave has been said to resemble that of Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy. Near this rock formation, you may find joss sticks that have been stuck into cracks and crevices by Buddhist visitors. The walls of the cave are mossed over to a vibrant pretty green, and the inside of the cave is well-lit by sunlight streaming in through a large opening.

Cancellation Policy:

Please refer to our refunds policy under Terms of Use section.

Pick-Up Time:

• 8:00 am to 8:30 am

What's Included:

• English-speaking guide
• Mountain Bike
• Helmet
• Land Transfer from Hotel to Bau
• Land Transfer from Bau to Hotel
• Lunch and refreshments
• Entrance Tickets

What's Not Included:

• Any Items Not Mentioned

Additional Information:

• Transfer duration above are estimated and subject to traffic and weather condition, and not inclusive of any sightseeing tours
• Minimum 2 Adults for tour to be confirmed, please contact Adventoro Customer Service for assistance (Call/Whatsapp: +6010-4688 011)
• Please adhere to strict pick-up time punctuality. Tour operators may forfeit tours for travellers if no-show during stipulated time
• Registered name of the traveller must be corresponding with photograph documentation (Example: Passport). Tour operators reserve the right to reject if registered traveller fails to provide photographed documentation of their own
• Travel Distance: 20 km
• Minimum Age: 12 years old
• Bring along your own spare set of clothes, towel, insect repellent and sun cream

Pick-Up Location(s)

Refer to the map below to see a list of pick up location(s) that are available for you to choose from. You can select your desired pick up location when you book the tour.

List of Location(s):

Pick up is also available for other location(s) under the vicinity of Kuching. For more information, please contact Adventoro's concierge service.