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Bako Travel Tips

Prepare for your trip with practical advice. We cover bus routes, boat fees, and crocodile safety rules.

A large green welcome sign for Bako National Park surrounded by vegetation.

Cost BreakdownA breakdown of park entry fees, mandatory boat tickets, and bus fares.Read

Tourists walking on a sandy beach near the water at Bako National Park.

Kuching to BakoCompare the bus and Grab options from Kuching to Bako National Park.Read

Three macaques climbing on a large mossy tree trunk in the jungle.

Best Time to VisitFind the best months and times of day to see proboscis monkeys.Read

Steep, weathered sandstone cliffs with caves rising above the green sea water.

Packing GuideWhat to bring for a successful day trip to Bako National Park.Read

A proboscis monkey looking out from amongst the green leaves of a tree.

Swimming & CrocodilesWhy swimming is strictly banned at Bako National Park.Read

A green snake camouflaged on a leaf in a tropical forest setting.

Bako Hiking GuideCompare the best Bako National Park trails for a day trip.Read

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