Kuching: Gula Apong Making Tour with Snacks and Pickup

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3 hours 35 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Gula nipah, commonly known as gula apong in Sarawak, is a traditional, unrefined palm sugar made from the sap of the nipah. Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Kuching. Head to a community-run nipah orchard and watch how nipah sap is tapped traditionally. Learn the origins of gula apong from the nipah tree as you wade through mangroves.

Many coastal communities survive in the mangroves by collecting sugar cane from wild nipah trees and refining the sap into nira. This experience invites guests get the opportunity to tour Pak Mahli's nipah orchard and sample cakes baked using Rohana's fresh gula apong. witness the production of Gula Apong from the unprocessed sap, indulge in delectable homemade treats crafted with the sugar, and gain insights into its cultural significance, all with the convenience of hotel pick-up and drop-off from Kuching.

What's Included

Witnessing the production of Gula Apong
Transport fee and all local insights
Tour of Pak Mahli's nipah orchard
Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Kuching
Sampling of cakes baked with fresh gula apong

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The pick up will be at your hotel directly, pls ensure to provide exact hotel name accordingly. Your driver will be arriving to pick you up based on the name and nationality provided in the reservation. Do take note this pick up in the city of Kuching in a vehicle. Your guide/driver is familiar with your name and personal details, so no worries. If there are any changes, we will be sure to let you know!

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 35 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Kuching

    Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Kuching. Head to a community-run nipah orchard and watch how nipah sap is tapped traditionally. Learn the origins of gula apong from the nipah tree as you wade through mangroves.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Witness the production of gula apong from the unprocessed sap, indulge in delectable homemade treats crafted with the sugar, and gain insights into its cultural significance. Learn the traditional process of making gula apong, the state's palm sugar, from wild nipah palm sap. In addition to seeing the sugar-making process in action, sample some freshly prepared gula apong snacks prepared by the local's wife during your tour to their little orchard by Pak Mahli.

    2 hours 20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kuching

    Once the trip is finished, head back to Kuching with a momories that last for a lifetime.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Wadi Rum Fire Camp

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Car Tours
Food & Drink
Adventure Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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