ElizabethGolden Week 2024 was one for the books. We packed in jungles, dolphins, bamboo rafting, city views, massages, and more across Miri, Kuching, and Kuala Lumpur—all with three kids in tow. Here’s our full itinerary, plus what worked (and didn’t), how we booked it, and what we’d do differently next time.
This post links to our three-part series, where you can find detailed breakdowns of each leg of the trip:
- Part 1: Miri Adventures
- Part 2: Kuching Highlights
- Part 3: One Epic Day in Kuala Lumpur
Trip Snapshot
- When: Late April to Early May, 2024 (Golden Week)
- Where: Miri, Kuching, Kuala Lumpur
- Who: Two adults, three kids
- How: Flights on AirAsia + Grab/tour guides for local transport
Who We Booked With
- Kuching & Sarawak Adventures: Borneo Adventures
Friendly, organized, and perfect for families. We booked everything through them—including Bako National Park, dolphin cruises, and bamboo rafting with Valentino. - Bamboo Rafting Guide: Valentino (runs his own operation + works with Borneo Adventures)
Local legend! His family led our jungle float and cooked us lunch in the rainforest. - Kuala Lumpur Day Tour: Skyline Holidays Travel and Tours
We found them via Viator and had a great experience. Our driver was flexible, kind, and knew all the best spots.
Contact: skylineholidaystravel@gmail.com
The Full Itinerary
Day 1–3: Miri
- Stay at Pullman Miri Waterfront
- Explore Miri town, visit the craft center
- Niah Cave Tour with Magestic Leisure
- Day Trip to Brunei with Magestic Leisure
- Family spa day at Lemongrass Spa
- Fly Miri to Kuching (AirAsia, 45 min)
Day 4–7: Kuching
- Stay at The Lime Tree Hotel (family room for 5!)
- Dolphin river cruise (Borneo Adventures)
- Cat Museum & Kuching waterfront
- Semenggoh Wildlife Centre (orangutans in the rain!)
- Taman Negara Bako National Park day trip
- Bamboo rafting + jungle lunch with Valentino’s crew
- Dinner at The Commons & walk the spiral bridge
Day 8–10: Kuala Lumpur
- Stay at Hilton Garden Inn (incredible Petronas view)
- Full-day city tour with Skyline Holidays:
- Royal Selangor Pewter Workshop
- Batik painting experience
- Batu Caves
- National Mosque & River of Life
- Petronas Towers (book ahead!)
- Jalan Alor night market + dinner indoors
What We Loved
- The mix of nature and city adventures
- Our guides—who treated the kids like VIPs
- Seeing orangutans, wild pigs, and even one dolphin
- Floating through the jungle on actual bamboo rafts
What We’d Do Differently
- Pack water shoes and dry bags for rafting
- Bring our GoPro
- Double-check flight changes—AirAsia changed one mid-trip!
- Prepare for the heat!
Coming Soon
I’m breaking this trip into three full posts with:
- More photos
- What to pack
- Honest reviews
- Booking info & links
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