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The Gate way
to Borneo ' s Wild Life
Indonesia
Borneo Island is a intriguing history of
Sultan Kingdoms and traditional Dayak Tribes, with a wealth of
ecological and cultural treasures that
survive deep within the rainforest jungle of Indonesia ’s
largest island. With its legacy of Chinese, Malay, Hindu, Muslim, and
Dutch influences, we 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 Dayak Culture. The
indigenous
Dayak settlements along the Rivers 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!
The Expeditions are a collection of exploratories and Indonesia dream
destination journeys
that reflect the particular passions and favorite places. We created
the Borneo 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.
Tour
Destination :
Kota Bangun, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Main
Interest & Things to do :
Kota
Bangun is the transit place for short Mahakam Jungle and River trips,
also the jump off point for other destinations as Kedang Kepala River,
Tabang, Tanjung Isuy,and Mancong Dayak villages, also The Semayang and
Jempang lake, including the Muara Pahu Fresh Water Dolphin Centre can
be reached easily from the Kota Bangun village.
Culture : Dayak
Benuaq and Kutai
Flora & Fauna : lowland
Rainforest
Tour
Starting Point :
Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Tour
Transport Possibilities :
by
car or public bus from Balikpapan to Samarinda, continue by public bus
or car to Kota Bangun, or either public ferry, or houseboat to Kota
Bangun, estimated travel time is between the 6 hours and 1 day to Reach
Kota Bangun.
Tour
Ending Point : Balikpapan,
East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Travel
Distance to enry point : 250
Km from Balikpapan Airport, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Tour
Duration : Short
Get Through Visit 1 Day
Accommodation
& Hotels : Simple
Hotels
Tour Grade : Usual
KALIMANTAN
KOTA BAGUN & BEYOND TOURISM INFORMATION
Long Iram
Long Iram is more like a small town. A boat service connects the
village with Tenggarong. Small lodgings are available.
Barong Tongkok
Barong Tongkok is a nice village and good for spending the night.
Several small waterfalls are found in its surroundings. There are
lodgings, shops, and motorcycles to take visitors to other Dayak
villages. Linongangmapan is 300 meters aside from the village road
between Barong Tongkok and Tering. An ancient megalith site is found
here. To reach the location, one must walk for a distance of about 40
kilometers, starting from kersik Luway.
Melak
Melak is a rather busy little town and the capital of a district.
It can be reached from Long Iram in about 30 hours or from Tenggarong
by motorboat. The inhabitants of Melak are dayaks of the Tunjung
sub-tribe. Lodgings and a modest restaurant are available in Melak and
it has an old longhouse (betang). Local handicrafts can be bought here.
Kersik Luway Nature Reserve
Kersik Luway is nature reserve between Melak and Barong Tongkok, 18
kilometers to the south. The "Black Orchid" (Coelogyne pandurata) which
blossoms between April and December, grow s on shrubs in this 5,000
hectare reserve. Many hundred of other orchid species also grow in this
forest. The reserve is located 170 kilometers from Samarinda and can be
reached in 32 hours by boat. Other tourist spots in this regions
include Jentur Gemuruh waterfall and Kersik Kerbangan, a forest known
for is wild orchids. Visitors usually stay at Sekolag Darat village.
Pepas Eheng village belongs to the Barong Tongkok district, 209
kilometers from Samarinda . Plait work, rattan furniture and Tunjung
Dayak statues are made here. The village can be reached from Melak in
one hour by car.
Muara Oahu is a district town at the meeting point of the Kedang
Pahu and Lawa river, in the Mahakam hinterland. Twenty-eight villages,
with a total population a bout 11,000 are found in this area.
The cultural heritage of the Dayak people is very much evident at
Tolan village. There are two traditional houses and a graveyard which
are worth seeing. The people here live from panning for gold, looking
for bird's nests and tilling the dry fields.
Tanjung Isuy
Tanjung Isuy is a settlement of the Benuaq dayak. There is an
original traditional longhouse in the village which welcomes visitors.
Woman can be seen weaving ulap doyo, the traditional free-fiber cloth
typical of the area.Visitors can also see the guardian statues and the
grave of a Benuaq king.In this area, 149 kilometers from Samarinda via
Muara Muntai, we can see floating houses on Lake Jempang .There is a
grand old longhouse in Mancong, 15 kilometers from Tanjung Isuy. Also
visit the lamin ( Longhouses ) of Pentat and Lembunah, on the Ohong
River. Various species of birds, iguanas, and bekantan (Proboces
monkeys) live in the forest along the river .
Muara Muntai
Muara Muntai is not far from Lake Jempang. It is a convenient stop for
visitors traveling into the hinterland.
Kota Bangun
Kota Bangun is a small town up the Mahakam river. The town in the
middle of the jungle can be reached from Samarinda or Balikpapan by
either light plane or boat. Sri Bangun Lodge is an attractive bungalow.
Lake Melintang
Lake Melintang covers a surface of 10,000 hectares near melintang
village, 150 kilometers away from Samarinda. The scenery here is very
beautiful. A unique sight is that of buffaloes living in pens built on
the water at Lebak Singkil, on the lake. The animals wade through the
water, which is more than one meter deep, while looking for food.
Lake Semayang
Lake Semayang lies at the other side of Lake Melintang,and covers a
surface of 13,000 hectares. Many villages are found in its
surroundings.There are several beautiful small lakes in the vicinity,
such as Manggah, Barambai, Rabok, Tempatung, Kedang Mubung, Wis and
Siran.
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