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Kuching Bike & Cook
- Duration6 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryFood & Drink, Mountain Bike Tours
Overview
Embark on an authentic culinary experience, from market to stove to table! Ride through a stretch of centuries-old Malay villages—then go on to learn about what goes into making authentic Sarawak cuisine. From the market where the ingredients come from, to the kitchen where the magic happens, then on to your palate where the flavors meet, it’s a delight like no other. You might just unleash your inner chef while you are learning!
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What's included
Local English speaking guide,
a great time!
boat fees
Bottled water
bike
helmet
Snacks
Lunch
raincoat
all food and drinks
cooking class
What's Not included
Hotel pickup and drop off
Itinerary
Take a detour from the city life to explore the rural part of Kuching, then get hands-on lessons in Sarawakian cuisine! Go for a morning ride to explore centuries-old villages along the banks of Sarawak River. Take in the tranquil atmosphere and picturesque sights, then immerse yourselves in the wonderful world of Sarawakian cuisine with a hands-on cooking class!nnThe morning ride takes you to the Malay Kampongs lining the banks of the great Sarawak River. Just minutes from the city centre is a stretch of idyllic villages--the third oldest Malay settlement in Kuching, dating back centuries. Known for their skills with ships and boats, the Malay people of old loved to build their homes near water.nnAs we ride into the first village just beyond the Old State Mosque, the city noises start to fade as the soothing calmness of village life takes over. Old wooden houses on stilts line both sides of the road, with more modern homes blending in equally as well in the quiet neighborhood. There are seven villages altogether on this side of the river, starting from Kampung Bintangor closest to the urban centre, to Kampung Kudei just a stoneu2019s throw from the Satok Bridge, which takes you to the other side.nnAfter Kampung Kudei, we head up onto the Satok Bridge and cross the river on it, to our next stopu2014the Satok Market. This is one of the main markets in Kuching offering fresh produce for sale, as well as a plethora of animal products, mainly fish. Afterwards, we ride on through another stretch of villages which leads to a jetty.nnFrom the jetty, we get aboard a river taxi known locally as u2018sampanu2019 or u2018perahu tambangu2019, a centuries-old but still popular mode of transport for going back and forth between both sides of the river. Take in the scenery, observe the contrast between urban and rural Kuching just across from each other--as you cruise to Haji Omar jetty, a short walk across the street from our start point. Once weu2019re on the other side, itu2019s time for the highlight of the tour!nnThe kitchen is where the magic happens! After exploring the rural parts of Kuching and seeing where the ingredients in Sarawaku2019s delightful cuisine come from, itu2019s time to cook! Learn to prepare Sarawak laksa chicken along with the famed jungle fern, as well as kerabu (the local way of preparing salad), meant to be enjoyed with rice--a staple element in our cuisine. Chop, blend and stir; then tuck in to your heartu2019s content!
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.