Sarawak has strengthened its ecotourism appeal with the launch of the Sarawak Delta Geopark Tourism Packages Volume 2, ahead of Malaysia’s year-long Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign.
The new package reflects a strategic partnership between Tourism Malaysia and the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Sarawak, in line with VM2026’s vision to promote sustainable and cultural tourism. It also positions Sarawak as a business events destination and enhances Malaysia’s reputation as a world-class, responsible travel destination.
Speaking at the launch, Tourism Malaysia deputy director-general (Promotion II) Samuel Lee Thai Hung said the new edition reflects a shared commitment to advancing Sarawak’s unique tourism narrative.
The Sarawak Delta Geopark spans 3,112km² across Kuching, Bau and Padawan, featuring landscapes shaped over millions of years. Sarawak aims to achieve UNESCO Global Geopark status in 2026, joining Langkawi and Kinabalu.
Lee said: “We look forward to the day when Sarawak joins the global network of UNESCO Global Geoparks, proudly representing Malaysia on the world stage.”
Volume 2 introduces 42 curated packages from 13 travel agencies, offering experiences that range from guided trails through ancient rock formations and fossil sites to firefly-lit mangrove cruises and cultural encounters in Malay, Bidayuh and Chinese villages. Hands-on activities showcasing Sarawak’s hospitality are also included.
Destinations featured in the packages include Sarawak Cultural Village and Bako National Park in Kuching; Wind and Fairy Cave Nature Reserve and Paku Rock Maze in Bau; and Annah Rais Homestay and Semadang River Kayak in Padawan.
“These experiences capture precisely what modern travellers are looking for: authenticity, sustainability, and compelling storytelling,” Lee shared.
He added that the initiative reinforces Malaysia’s appeal to travellers seeking meaningful and transformative journeys. Lee emphasised that Tourism Malaysia is committed to supporting Sarawak through strategic marketing and collaborations with airlines, travel agents, and state partners, highlighting that such efforts are crucial as the country prepares for VM2026.
