KUCHING, 16 January 2025: Tourism Malaysia is promoting the Borneo Green Bike Tour, a new eco-friendly initiative by Smart Leisure & Travels that encourages responsible tourism in Kuching, Sarawak.
The Borneo Green Bike Tour offers an engaging opportunity to visit iconic landmarks in Kuching on electric motorbikes. By promoting eco-friendly travel, the tour aligns with Malaysia’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and supports the country’s broader ecotourism goals.
As part of the National Ecotourism Plan (2016-2025), Malaysia prioritises nature-based and sustainable tourism initiatives contributing to local conservation efforts and economic growth. The Borneo Green Bike Tour is a step forward in this direction, encouraging responsible travel practices and helping to preserve the environment while providing travellers with a deeper connection to the culture and landscapes of Sarawak.
The tour represents a perfect blend of sustainability and exploration, offering an exciting and educational way to experience Kuching while reducing the carbon footprint of tourism.
About the Borneo Green Bile Tour
The Borneo Green Bike Tour is a relaxed 3.5 to 4-hour journey to accommodate all fitness levels. As guests explore Kuching’s most iconic landmarks, English and Mandarin-speaking guides are available to lead the way.
The tour covers many sights, including the historic Brooke Monument, Kai Joo Lane, the Chinese History Museum, and the Kuching South City Council (MBKS). Other highlights include the White Cat Statue, Tua Pek Kong Temple, Carpenter Street, the Borneo Cultures Museum, Sarawak Museum, Medan Niaga Satok, Kuching North City Hall (DBKU), Malay Kampung (Kampung Gersik), Fort Margherita, the State Legislative Assembly (DUN), Astana Sarawak, Kuching City Mosque, Brooke Dockyard & Old Fire Brigade Station Lookout Tower, and Square Tower.
The tour offers two options: the “Self-Riding” option, priced from MYR 150 per person, allows travellers to ride the motorbikes independently, while the “With Rider” option, starting at MYR290 per person, provides a driver. Both options include a knowledgeable guide to lead the tour.
Both options feature eco-friendly electric motorbikes that provide a comfortable and sustainable way to enjoy sightseeing while reducing carbon emissions. This immersive tour is the perfect way to experience Kuching’s rich heritage and vibrant culture in an environmentally responsible way.
Smart Leisure & Travels is a Malaysian-based travel agency endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture to promote Malaysia, especially Sarawak’s diverse cultures, traditions and arts.
Smart Leisure Travels website: www.smartleisuretravels.com. Email: [email protected].
For more information on Sarawak visit: https://www.sarawaktourism.com/web/home/index/.
