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Historical
Culture Treasures of The
Kahayan Rivers
Apokayan
area in Indonesia East Kalimantan province is a
historical Culture and Rainforest wealth and very unique for
trekking and expedition through the
connected trails that lead you to mostly virgin forest. You can stay
overnight in the long or Local houses of the villages. The
villages can only be reached by boat cruising the Barang and Kayan River.Dayak
cultural treasures that
survive deep within the rainforest jungle of Apokayan. You can discover
a virtual mosaic of traditions
flourishing in the bustling seaports and riverside cities
of Borneo. Kalimantan ’s dense jungle and wide
terrain of wetlands have traditionally kept the region isolated from
all but the adventurous travelers, and along the upper reaches of
the rivers, you can discover the rich Kayan and Kenyah Dayak
Culture. The
indigenous
Dayak settlements along the Rivers of Isoleted Apokayan area
of Kalimantan is an ideal
way
to
experience the incredible culture, where village elders practice
traditional medicine and mark their status with intricate body tattoos
and remarkably heavy ear adornments, we will be warmly
welcomed guests in their traditional longhouses. At Borneo you can
enjoy a sightful experience of traditional culture and grand
diversity of exotic flora and wildlife from black orchids to fresh
water dolphins and orangutans, and venture ashore for captivating
jungle explorations and unforgettable encounters in our village visits.
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime exploration of the Kalimantan Island!
De'gigant
Tours™ is in unanimous agreement for the area's
forests to be
protected and for more tourists to arrive. You will be warmly
welcomed.
Our Expeditions are a collection of exploratories and dream journeys
that reflect the particular passions and favorite places. We created
this adventure for those who search a indigenous Culture and
unforgettable
experience trip in Indonesia, however, it is designed
for those who are adventurous in body and spirit.
APOKAYAN
GLANCE
Duration 06 Days / 05
Nights
Day 01:BALIKPAPAN, SAMARINDA (D)
Upon arrival at Sepinggan airport in Balikpapan meeting service then
transfer by Bus / minibus to Samarinda, check in at hotel.
Day 02: SAMARINDA, LONG AMPUNG, LONG URO,
LIDUNG PAYAU
(BLD)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Long Ampung. On
arrival at Long Ampung cruise up Kayan River by motor canoe to Lidung
Payau. On the way stop at Long Uro for sightseeing and observe their
traditional activities, longhouse, etc. Meals and overnight at local
house.
Day 03: LIDUNG PAYAU, SUNGAI BARANG (BLD)
After breakfast, hiking between 5 – 7 hours to Sungai Barang
to see the
long ears Dayak Kenyah, their
traditional houses and their way of life. All meals provided at Long
house.
Day 04: SUNGAI BARANG, LIDUNG PAYAU, LONG
URO, LONG AMPUNG
(BLD)
Early in the morning, return to Lidung Payau through prime forest, upon
arrival continue by motor canoe cruise Kayan River to Long Ampung.
Meals and overnight
at Local house.
Day 05: LONG AMPUNG, SAMARINDA (BLD)
After breakfast, explore the village until departure time to Samarinda,
Check - in at Hotel.
Day 06: SAMARINDA, BALIKPAPAN (B)
Breakfast, free at leisure, until departure transfer to Balikpapan
airport for your next destination.
From Euro 479,- per person
APOKAYAN TREK
EXPEDITON
Duration 14 Days / 13
Nights
Day 01:
BALIKPAPAN, SAMARINDA (D)
Upon
arrival at Sepinggan airport in Balikpapan meeting service then
transfer by Bus / minibus to Samarinda, check in at hotel.
Day 02:
SAMARINDA, LONG AMPUNG, LONG URO, LIDUNG PAYAU
(BLD)
After
breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Long Ampung. On
arrival at Long Ampung cruise Kayan River by motor canoe to Lidung
Payau. On the way stop at Long Uro to observe Dayak longhouse. Meals
and overnight at local house.
Day 03:
LIDUNG PAYAU, SUNGAI BARANG (BLD)
After
breakfast, start between 5 - 7 hours trekking to Sungai Barang to
observe Dayak Kenyah, with the long ears and traditional way of life.
All meals provided at long house.
Day 04
to 06: SUNGAI BARANG, SUNGAI PAYANG
(BLD)
After
simple breakfast early in the morning, by motor canoe up river
sungai Barang afterwards trekking through the rainforest of the
Apokayan to the Boh River. All meals provided, overnight at base camp
in the forest.
Day 09:
LONG LEBUSAN, MAHAKAM RIVER (BLD)
After
breakfast, downstream Boh River to Mahakam River passing rapids,
meals on the way, overnight at local house.
Day 10:
MAHAKAM RIVER, LONG BAGUN (BLD)
After
simple breakfast by Longboat downstream Mahakam River passing
rapids. On the way you will see fascinating rocks, mountain and prime
forest along of the river. Meals provided enroute and overnight at
Local house.
Day 11:
LONG BAGUN, TERING, BARONG TONGKOK
(BLD)
In
the morning by boat downstream Mahakam River to Tering, Arrival at
Tering direct transfer by car to Barong Tongkok. Overnight at Losmen.
Day 12:
BARONG TONGKOK, EHENG LONG HOUSE, MELAK, DOWNSTREAM
(BLD)
Early
in the morning drive and visit Eheng Long house, afternoon
proceed to Melak and take Long Boat downstream to Kota Bangun.
Overnight at Losmen.
Day 13:
KOTA BANGUN, TENGGARONG, SAMARINDA
(BLD)
In
the morning drive to Tenggarong to visit 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 continue drive to Balikpapan. Overnight at Mutiara Hotel.
Day 14:
SAMARINDA, BALIKPAPAN, DEPARTURE
(B)
Breakfast,
free at leisure until departure time then transfer to
Sepinggan airport for your flight next destination.
From
Euro 899,- per person
For
more information, please feel free to contact our staff
DE'GIGANT
TOURS™
With the Kalimantan
Responsible Tourism Principe, We have a commitment
to Sustaining the exotic Rainforest Flora & Fauna of Borneo's
and indigenous Dayak culture, funding rehabilitation projects for
Orangutan, Fresh Water Dolphins, and other wild life of Kalimantan.
Save rivers clean water and Environment, develop environmental
awareness and educate locals, conservation groups and indigenous
communities to increase awareness and encourage protection of the
environment, wildlife and host cultures for Conservation and Tourism.
Each client who will do a reservation with us will plant a tree for
free, to help the re-forestation and protect the earth from the global
warnings.
De'gigant Tours™ as a Kalimantan Tour Operator in Indonesia,
is able to
serve your Holiday with Traveling Routes to the Deep interior of Mystic
Borneo /
Kalimantan Island, to make your vacation a real holiday, for
Backpackers till exclusive deluxe tour itineraries. From Jungle
trekking, of the beaten track forest trails, to Dayak indigenous
Culture, Adventure trips, River Cruise Safari, in area's as the
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River, Kahayan River, Katingan River, Kapuas River, Mount Meratus,
Kutai National Park, Samboja Sungai Wain Orangutan & Sun Bear
Reserve, Kayan
Mentarang Reserve, Tanjung Puting National Park, visit Camp Leakey
Orang Utan
Rehabilitation Center, Orangutan tours, Tangkiling National Park,
Gunung
Palung National Park, Danau Semantrum National Park, Kersik Luwai
Orchid Reserve, Diving at Derawan Islands, Longhouse Tours, Dayak
Hunting Tours, Mahakam Dolphin Tours, Safari tours to Sabah,
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