Frequently Asked Questions
The official bridge between you and the wild beauty of Bako National Park.
We are the fastest and most reliable way to secure your Bako National Park Boat Tickets online. By booking with us, you get instant confirmation and can skip the ticket queues at the terminal, giving you more time to explore Borneo’s oldest national park and its incredible wildlife.
No, a guide is not mandatory. Bako National Park has excellent signage and color-coded trails that are easy to follow. However, if you want to spot specific wildlife or learn more about the flora, hiring a guide is recommended. You can add-on a guide with our booking system.
The last boat typically departs from the park HQ at 3:00 PM. However, this is strictly dependent on the tide. Always check with your boatman upon arrival and confirm your pick-up time.
No. The boat ticket only covers the transfer. You will need to pay the National Park entrance fee (RM 20 for non-Malaysian adults, RM 10 for Malaysians) either as an add-on in our booking system or at the terminal counter before boarding.
Yes! There are chalets and a hostel at the park HQ. You must book your accommodation in advance through the Sarawak Forestry website. If staying overnight, arrange a return for the next day with your boatman.
Boat charters and guide fees are the same price for all visitors
BakoBoatTickets.com are strictly non-refundable. This includes boat transfer fees, Sarawak Forestry (SFC) entrance permits, and professional guide fees. Once a booking is confirmed, we cannot process a return of funds to your original payment method.
There are several ways to get to Bako Terminal:
By Car – you may drive to Bako Terminal (on Googlemaps and Waze). There is a carpark outside the terminal and for now, parking is not chargeable
By e-Hailing – you may book Grab, Maxim or JomRides to “Bako Terminal”
By public bus – Bas My (pink bus) services Bako. Takes about 60 minutes.
See their timetable here.
Yes you may park your car at the public carpark at the Bako Terminal. For now, parking is not chargeable
There is a jetty to the left of the Bako National Park HQ and if water levels are reasonably high, the boat may transport you there or pick you up from there. However, if the tide is low when you arrive, you may expect a wet landing at the beach in front of the Bako National Park HQ. Please prepare water-ready footwear if you do not wish to get your shoes/socks wet.
How long is the boat ride to the park headquarters?
Depending on the tide, the first boat should leave at 8am
The latest boat departure from Bako National Park to Bako Terminal is 3pm
It is not mandatory to visit Bako National Park with a park guide yet.
All park guides engaged through BakoGuide.com hold valid park guide licences. You will meet your allocated park guide at the Bako Boat Terminal.
There is no limit to the number of visitors to a single guide. However, if your group wishes to experience Bako National Park properly, we recommend a maximum group size of 5 to a guide.
Yes you can explore the hiking trails without a guide.
The best time to spot proboscis monkeys is early morning (7–9am) or late afternoon (4–6pm), when temperatures are cooler and the monkeys are most active. Avoid hiking in heavy rain, as the monkeys tend to shelter deeper in the canopy.
Yes, you can request the extended trip to view the Sea Stacks. You may request this additional service from your boat driver.
There are 7 hiking trails which are open to visitors in Bako National Park, whilst the rest remained closed. The hiking trails have low to medium difficulty. We recommend the Teluk Assam or Paku trails for beginners.
Yes, it is safe to take photos of the bearded wild boar, as long as you keep a safe distance. Do not feed, corner, or approach them — they are wild animals and may become aggressive if they feel threatened.
Yes, you may sign up for the night walk at the Bako National Park HQ when you arrive. A small fee applies and is payable at the HQ. Please bring your own torchlight and assemble at the foyer 15 minutes before the walk starts at 8pm.
Yes, there is a canteen at the Bako National Park HQ which serves food and drink from 7am through 8pm.
Yes, there are toilets available for day visitors. You can shower in the toilets.
When you stay overnight at the Bako National Park accommodation, you will be provided a fresh towel. You do not need to bring your own.
The park HQ area is well-served by all telcos with 5G services, and you will be able to use your phones there. However, the mobile services are intermittent in the trails.
We recommend bringing: sunscreen and insect repellent, sufficient drinking water (at least 1.5L per person for hiking), a lightweight rain poncho or jacket, a dry bag or ziplock bags for your phone and valuables, comfortable hiking shoes with good grip (trails can be rocky and slippery), a hat or cap for sun protection, and a small towel. The park canteen sells food and drinks, but it is best to carry your own water on the trails.
You get wet lah! But seriously — rain is common in Bako, so come prepared. We recommend bringing a lightweight poncho or rain jacket, a dry bag or ziplock bags for your phone and electronics, and wearing quick-dry clothing. The trails can get slippery when wet, so proper footwear with good grip is a must.
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