Cruise the
Mahakam River into the dense Jungle of Borneo
The
Mahakam River Tour Expeditions are a collection of exploratories and
Indonesia dream
destination journeys
that reflect the particular passions and favorite places. We created
the Mahakam River adventure tours for those who search a
indigenous Dayak
Culture in the deep dense jungle with it's exotic flora and fauna.
Borneo travelers will have an unforgettable
experience trip in Indonesia, however, it is designed
for those who are adventurous in body and spirit.
MYGHTY MAHAKAM
RIVER
Tour
Duration 05 Days / 04 Nights
Day 01: BALIKPAPAN, SAMARINDA, MAHAKAM ( LD)
Upon arrival at Balikpapan airport, meeting service and transfer to Loa
Janan, to board houseboat for exciting adventure on Mahakam river.
Meals provided and overnight on houseboat.
Day 02: MUARA MUNTAI, MANCONG, TANJUNG
ISUY,MUARA PAHU (BLD)
Short
sight seeing at Muara Muntai Wooden village, then crossing Jempang Lake
by motor canoe to Mancong. During the cruise you could see Rain forest
and wildlife at Ohong creek like monkey’s and birds, Upon
arrival at
Mancong, welcomed with a traditional ceremony by the Dayaq Benuaq, one
of the Oldest Dayak Longhouse of East Kalimantan can be found here,
Late afternoon by motor canoe to Tanjung Isuy for sightseeing and
continue to Houseboat for dinner and overnight. Houseboat will cruise
up to Muara Pahu.
Day 03: MUARA PAHU, DOLPHIN &
BOLONGAN RIVER, DOWNSTREAM (BLD)
Arrive
at Muara Pahu, and visit the information center of RASI, which will
give some background information about the last Fresh Water Dolphins at
earth.Afterwards we will spot the fresh water dolphins around and move
into the Bolongan River to see the Exotic Dayak culture collide with
the Flora and Fauna here. Late Afternoon, return downstream to
Tenggarong.
Day 04: TENGGARONG, SAMBOJA ORANGUTAN
RESERVE (BLD)
Arrive at Tenggarong, visiting the former palace of Sultan Kutai
Kertanegara. Where you will see the Sultan's impressive collection of
heirlooms, ceramics, Dayak's art and culture items. Afterwards by car
to Samboja Rainforest Sungai Wain and Bukit Bankirai for a jungle trek
and wildlife observation. The beauty of the exotic flora and fauna of
this Natural Reserve with it’s diverse plants, trees, and
wild life
including Long Nose Monkeys,Orangutans, several bird spieces, Hard
wooden Trees, Orchids, and Pitcher plants will fascinate you as being
in the Hearth of Borneo.Lunch on the way, dinner and overnight at
Jungle Lodge Samboja.
Day 05: SAMBOJA, BALIKPAPAN (B)
Breakfast, trek the jungle trail to spot some wild life and enjoy the
atmosphere of the rainforest, until departure transfer to Balikpapan
airport for your next destination.
CASCADE THE MAHAKAM RIVER
Tour
Duration 06 Days / 05 Nights
Day 01: BALIKPAPAN, SAMARINDA, MAHAKAM ( LD)
Upon arrival at
Balikpapan airport, meeting service and transfer to Loa Janan, to board
houseboat for exciting adventure on Mahakam river. Meals provided and
overnight on houseboat.
Day 02: MUARA MUNTAI, MANCONG, TANJUNG
ISUY,MUARA PAHU (BLD)
Short
sight seeing at Muara Muntai Wooden village, then crossing Jempang Lake
by motor canoe to Mancong. During the cruise you could see Rain forest
and wildlife at Ohong creek like monkey’s and birds, Upon
arrival at
Mancong, welcomed with a traditional ceremony by the Dayaq Benuaq, one
of the Oldest Dayak Longhouse of East Kalimantan can be found here,
Late afternoon by motor canoe to Tanjung Isuy for sightseeing and
continue to Houseboat for dinner and overnight. Houseboat will cruise
up to Muara Pahu.
Day 03: MUARA PAHU, DOLPHIN &
BOLONGAN RIVER, UPSTREAM (BLD)
Arrive
at Muara Pahu, and visit the information center of RASI, which will
give some background information about the last Fresh Water Dolphins at
earth.Afterwards we will spot the fresh water dolphins around and move
into the Bolongan River to see the Exotic Dayak culture collide with
the Flora and Fauna here. Late Afternoon, continue upstream to Melak.
Day 04: MELAK, EHENG, OMBAU ASA (BLD)
Arrive in Melak then drive to Eheng by Jeep / Minibus passing beautiful
highland to reach the old longhouse of Dayak Tunjung. Afterwards visit
Kersik Luway and explore the forest, if lucky the famous black orchid
can be seen. Afternoon to Ombau Asa waterfall, an exciting place for
swimming. Return to Melak then board to the houseboat and downstream to
Tenggarong.
Day 05: TENGGARONG, SAMBOJA ORANGUTAN
RESERVE (BLD)
Arrive at
Tenggarong, visiting the former palace of Sultan Kutai Kertanegara.
Where you will see the Sultan's impressive collection of heirlooms,
ceramics, Dayak's art and culture items. Afterwards by car to Samboja
Rainforest Sungai Wain and Bukit Bankirai for a jungle trek and
wildlife observation. The beauty of the exotic flora and fauna of this
Natural Reserve with it’s diverse plants, trees, and wild
life
including Long Nose Monkeys,Orangutans, several bird spieces, Hard
wooden Trees, Orchids, and Pitcher plants will fascinate you as being
in the Hearth of Borneo.Lunch on the way, dinner and overnight at
Jungle Lodge Samboja.
Day 06: SAMBOJA, BALIKPAPAN (B)
Breakfast, trek the jungle trail to spot some wild life and enjoy the
atmosphere of the rainforest, until departure transfer to Balikpapan
airport for your next destination.
BEYOND KALIMANTAN”S WILD LIFE
Tour
Duration 06 Days / 05 Nights
Day Day 01: BALIKPAPAN, SAMARINDA, MAHAKAM ( LD)
Upon
arrival at Balikpapan airport, meeting service and transfer to Loa
Janan, to board houseboat for exciting adventure on Mahakam river.
Meals provided and overnight on houseboat.
Day 02: MUARA MUNTAI, MANCONG, TANJUNG
ISUY,MUARA PAHU (BLD)
Short
sight seeing at Muara Muntai Wooden village, then crossing Jempang Lake
by motor canoe to Mancong. During the cruise you could see Rain forest
and wildlife at Ohong creek like monkey’s and birds, Upon
arrival at
Mancong, welcomed with a traditional ceremony by the Dayaq Benuaq, one
of the Oldest Dayak Longhouse of East Kalimantan can be found here,
Late afternoon by motor canoe to Tanjung Isuy for sightseeing and
continue to Houseboat for dinner and overnight. Houseboat will cruise
up to Muara Pahu.
Day 03: MUARA PAHU, DOLPHIN &
BOLONGAN RIVER, DOWNSTREAM (BLD)
Arrive
at Muara Pahu, and visit the information center of RASI, which will
give some background information about the last Fresh Water Dolphins at
earth.Afterwards we will spot the fresh water dolphins around and move
into the Bolongan River to see the Exotic Dayak culture collide with
the Flora and Fauna here. Late Afternoon, return downstream to
Tenggarong.
Day 04: TENGGARONG, SANGATTA, KUTAI NATIONAL
PARK (BLD)
Early in the morning downstream by houseboat to Tenggarong. Arrive at
Tenggarong, visiting the former palace of Sultan Kutai Kertanegara.
Where you will see the Sultan's impressive collection of heirlooms,
ceramics, Dayak's art and culture items. Afterwards by car to Sangatta
village, cruisning up Sangatta River by motorcanoe into the jungle of
Kutai National Reserve. Upon Arrival at Prefab Orangutan Research
station, we will drop our stuff and direct start a jungle trek into the
forest, looking for wild life and Orang Utans, which are completely
wild. Lunch on the way, Dinner and overnight at Prefab Research
station, hearing the sounds of the forest by night
Day 05: SANGATTA, KUTAI NATIONAL
PARK,SAMBOJA ORANGUTAN RESERVE (BLD)
Early in the morning another forest trek searching for wild life and
orangutans, experiencing the beauty of the flora & fauna of the
Rainforest. Afterwards by car to Samboja Rainforest Sungai Wain and
Bukit Bankirai for a jungle trek and wildlife observation. The beauty
of this Natural Reserve with it’s diverse plants, trees, and
wild life
including Long Nose Monkeys,Orangutans, several bird spieces, Hard
wooden Trees, Orchids, and Pitcher plants will fascinate you as being
in the Hearth of Borneo.Lunch on the way, dinner and overnight at
Jungle Lodge Samboja.
Day 06: SAMBOJA, BALIKPAPAN (B)
Breakfast, trek the jungle trail to spot some wild life and enjoy the
atmosphere of the rainforest, until departure transfer to Balikpapan
airport for your next destination.
MAHAKAM
RAINFOREST EXPEDITION
Tour
Duration 09 Days / 08 Nights
Day 01: BALIKPAPAN, SAMARINDA, MAHAKAM ( LD)
Upon arrival at
Balikpapan airport, meeting service and transfer to Loa Janan, to board
houseboat for exciting adventure on Mahakam river. Meals provided and
overnight on houseboat.
Day 02: MUARA MUNTAI, MANCONG, TANJUNG
ISUY,MUARA PAHU (BLD)
Short
sight seeing at Muara Muntai Wooden village, then crossing Jempang Lake
by motor canoe to Mancong. During the cruise you could see Rain forest
and wildlife at Ohong creek like monkey’s and birds, Upon
arrival at
Mancong, welcomed with a traditional ceremony by the Dayaq Benuaq, one
of the Oldest Dayak Longhouse of East Kalimantan can be found here,
Late afternoon by motor canoe to Tanjung Isuy for sightseeing and
continue to Houseboat for dinner and overnight. Houseboat will cruise
up to Muara Pahu.
Day 03: MUARA PAHU, DOLPHIN &
BOLONGAN RIVER, UPSTREAM (BLD)
Arrive
at Muara Pahu, and visit the information center of RASI, which will
give some background information about the last Fresh Water Dolphins at
earth.Afterwards we will spot the fresh water dolphins around and move
into the Bolongan River to see the Exotic Dayak culture collide with
the Flora and Fauna here. Late Afternoon, continue upstream to Melak.
Day 04: MELAK, EHENG, OMBAU ASA, TERING,
DATA BILANG (BLD)
Arrive in Melak then drive to Eheng by Jeep / Minibus passing beautiful
highland to reach the old longhouse of Dayak Tunjung. Afterwards visit
Kersik Luway and explore the forest, if lucky the famous black orchid
can be seen. Afternoon to Ombau Asa waterfall, an exciting place for
swimming. Return to houseboat and continue upstream to Data Bilang.
Day 05 & 06: DATAH BILANG, RUKUN
DAMAI, LONG BAGUN (BLD)
Cruising
the mighty Mahakam River, on the way stop at Datah Bilang, and continue
to Rukun Damai to observe the way of life of the Dayak tribes and their
Longhouses. Meals provided enroute and overnight at local house.
Day 07: LONG BAGUN, RAIN FOREST, RAPIDS (BLD)
After breakfast
cruising by long boat between the high rocks passing the rapids. Then
trek and explore the jungle. Afterwards return to the boat for
downstream Mahakam River to Tengarong. Meals provide enroute and
overnight on boat.
Day 08: TENGGARONG, SAMBOJA ORANGUTAN
RESERVE (BLD)
Arrive at
Tenggarong, visiting the former palace of Sultan Kutai Kertanegara.
Where you will see the Sultan's impressive collection of heirlooms,
ceramics, Dayak's art and culture items. Afterwards by car to Samboja
Rainforest Sungai Wain and Bukit Bankirai for a jungle trek and
wildlife observation. The beauty of the exotic flora and fauna of this
Natural Reserve with it’s diverse plants, trees, and wild
life
including Long Nose Monkeys,Orangutans, several bird spieces, Hard
wooden Trees, Orchids, and Pitcher plants will fascinate you as being
in the Hearth of Borneo.Lunch on the way, dinner and overnight at
Jungle Lodge Samboja.
Day 09: SAMBOJA, BALIKPAPAN (B)
Breakfast, trek the jungle trail to spot some wild life and enjoy the
atmosphere of the rainforest, until departure transfer to Balikpapan
airport for your next destination.
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