Bako National Park Coastal Trails
Bako - Borneo’s oldest national park, with proboscis monkeys, sea stacks and pitcher plants
The route
The line through Sarawak, Malaysia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round (drier Mar-Sep)
Tropical heat and humidity, heavy rain in the wet season, leeches and slippery terrain
Boat-access; tides affect the jetty; humid year-round. Confirm.
On the trail
Boat-access coastal jungle trails, mangroves and sea stacks
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm
Proboscis monkeys, macaques, bearded pigs, pitcher plants
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Several colour-coded trails (Telok Pandan for the sea stack)
Getting there & staying
Bako NP (by boat), from Kuching
Boat from Bako village (tide-dependent)
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Kuching; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
Bako NP fee; boat access from Bako village
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Tides on the boat access, heat, macaques (secure food)
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.