From Kuching to Miri in motorhomes
- BT
- Jul 4
- 4 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
KUCHING, 4 July 2025: BorneoTalk recently had the pleasure of joining Sarawak Tourism Board on a 5-day, 4-night Motor Home Tour, which is part of STB’s Sarawak Product Evaluation initiative aimed at exploring and evaluating Sarawak’s tourism products.
The trip began in Kuching on June 30th and ended in Miri on July 4th, with stops in Kabong, Sibu, Mukah and Bintulu along the way. Over 20 people were part of the tour, including representatives from Sarawak Tourism Board and Visitor Information Centres from Kuching, Sibu and Miri, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, Tourism Malaysia, Sarawak Tourism Federation, Sarawak Tourist Guides Association, Borneo Glamping, Road Transport Department (JPJ), Ministry of Transport Sarawak, Sarawak Forestry Corporation and BorneoTalk, as well as Tuan Haji Mohamad Taufik Bin Abdul Ghani, member of STB Board of Directors.
Two motorhomes were part of this 5-day journey, courtesy of Dr. Ling and Yvonne of Borneo Automobile Leisure Touring Team, along with a couple of cars and a 16-seater van. Both motorhomes are cosy yet functional vehicles, equipped with water, a lithium battery, solar panels and air-conditioning. The layout of each vehicle depends on the model, but every motorhome can sleep 2-3 people comfortably.
Our first stop was the Sungai Marong Agri Farm in Asajaya, a thriving nursery that specialises in selling all kinds of plants, from fruit trees and flowers to vegetables and herbs. The Agrifarm is also an up-and-coming eco-tourism spot, complete with accommodations, function halls, BBQ area and fishing ponds. Along the way, we also stopped at Pantai Tanjung Kembang and Fort Charles in Kabong, before having dinner at Yaokee Restaurant and staying overnight at Kingwood Sibu. By taking the coastal road to Sibu, the convoy had multiple ferry crossings along the way, and made for a unique and interesting journey!
The next day, the journey to Mukah began, and once again, the convoy set off on the coastal road to Lamin Dana Cultural Lodge, where we had our lunch. Despite no longer offering homestays, the lodge still serves traditional Melanau cuisine and offers demonstrations and workshops for Batik Linut. We had the chance to explore the local village of Kampung Tellian after lunch, where we visited a local sago producer, the Sapan Puloh Mini Melanau Museum and the Jerunai Sungai Misan. After a quick stop at the Kaul Festival Site, where some of us tried our hands at the traditional Melanau swing, the tibow, we proceeded to a delicious dinner at Riverside Seafood, which even served fried sago worms!
After spending a night at Kingwood Hotel Mukah, we drove along the Pan-Borneo Highway, headed towards the town of Bintulu, where we stopped for a couple of attractions, including the Tua Pek Kong Temple and the town’s Tamu. We then proceeded for lunch at Ketumbar Restaurant before heading over to Miri Beach Glamping Resort.
This resort, located in the Beraya area of Miri, is home to a total of 21 motorhomes, according to Borneo Automobile Leisure Touring Team Managing Director, Dr Ling Tung King, the go-to person when it comes to motorhomes in Sarawak. Dr. Ling, who also runs the Miri Beach Glamping Resort, also currently has 2 capsules on site, a more luxurious option that comes complete with a private bathroom, air-conditioning, smart curtains and voice-activated controls. The resort overlooks Miri’s Beraya beach area, a pristine stretch of sand that is relatively untouched by tourists, but boasts amazing sunsets.
Our group had the rare opportunity to spend a night in the motorhomes, with a shared bathroom and toilet close by. Interestingly, the motorhomes differ from each other in terms of layouts, so no two motorhomes were exactly the same. Sleeping in a motorhome is definitely a unique experience, and after a long day on the road, this cosy space right next to the ocean was just what we needed.
After saying goodbye to Dr. Ling and Yvonne, who drove the motorhomes all the way from Kuching to Miri, we took a short trip over to the nearby Tim’s Seaside Hideout for breakfast before visiting the Piasau Nature Reserve. Known for its hornbill population, more specifically the Oriental Pied Hornbill, the nature reserve’s discovery centre lends refreshing insight into the reserve and the hornbills nesting in the area.
We then proceeded to Canada Hill’s Grand Old Lady, where we visited the Petroleum Museum and the iconic Miri landmark. According to representatives of the museum, plans for renovations and updated exhibits are in the works for the museum, as well as more interactive displays. Before heading over to MeBao Restaurant for lunch, we stopped at the Miri Handicraft Centre, a one-stop centre for local handicrafts and souvenirs.
Our final stop of the day was at Lambir Hills National Park, an area popular for hiking and its waterfalls. Due to the heavy rain the night before, our initial plan to trek to Latak Waterfall fell through, as the trail is extremely slippery and muddy. Despite that, we had an informative afternoon, learning more about Lambir’s rich ecosystem, which is recognised by scientists and researchers worldwide as one of the most ecologically diverse areas to date.
A special thank you to Sarawak Tourism Board for bringing us on this Motorhome Tour journey, which is the very first of its kind as a way to kickstart motorhomes as a vehicle for tourists to experience Sarawak’s diverse attractions by land. With plans for caravan parks along the Pan Borneo Highway in exploration, we are excited to further promote a new kind of tourism product, which will allow tourists to explore rural areas, longhouses and national parks at their own pace.
