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Fascinating
Culture Wealth of
Borneo
Longhouses of the traditional Dayak Tribes are with a wealth
of 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, you can discover along the upper reaches of
the rivers 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 Kalimantan Tour 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.
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.
LONGHOUSE
& DAYAK CULTURE
Tour
Duration 05 Days / 04 Nights
Visit three spectacular historic living longhouses for an
insight into the indigenous mountain Dayak lifestyle, traveling
overland and by boat.
Day 1: RUNGAN RIVER, TUMBANG MALAHOI (D)
Arrive from Jakarta and embark on an exciting speedboat trip up the
Rungan River to Tumbang Malahoi and its longhouse.
Day 2: TEWAH, BATU BANAMA, KAYAHAN RIVER
(BLD)
Spend the
morning exploring the village and meeting the people Later continue by
road to Tewah, taking a detour to Batu Banama, the holy rocky outcrop
on the Kahayan River. Stay overnight in Tewah.
Day 3: TUMBANG ANOI, TUMBANG KORIK (BLD)
Continue journey by
klotok, or river canoe to Tumbang Anoi. This historic longhouse was the
site of the famous meeting of headhunters called by the Dutch over 100
years ago. Later travel to Tumbang Korik, where traditional owners of
the longhouse will welcome you to stay.
Day 4: TUMBANG KORIK (BLD)
Remain a full day here, getting to know the village and its
surroundings, and join the villagers in their pastimes.
Day 5: DOWNSTREAM KAHAYAN RIVER,
PALANGKARAYA (B)
A full day klotok and speedboat journey back to Palangkaraya along the
Kahayan River.Transport provided to hotel or airport. Why not enjoy a
swim, massage and comfortable night in the
Kalimantan Meeting Centre (additional cost) before your return to the
urban jungle.
LONGHOUSE ADVENTURE TREK & JUNGLE CAMPING
Tour
Duration 05 Days / 04 Nights
Day 1: KATINGAN RIVER, TUMBANG MANGGU (D)
Speedboat
journey along the Katingan to Tumbang Manggu village, to a new
longhouse of traditional construction, built by traditional Dayak
elder, Bp Syaer Sua, whose forebears originated from the ancient,
remote Gagu longhouse, which will become the focal point of our
adventure.
Day 2: KATINGAN RIVER, GAGU LONGHOUSE (BLD)
Truck, trek and canoe your way to the upper reaches of the Katingan
River to discover the isolated longhouse of Gagu, where life and time
seemingly stands still.
Day 3: SURROUNDING KATINGAN RIVER, LONGHOUSE
(BLD)
Explore this unique ancient longhouse and its surroundings. Overnight
in the longhouse and share in the lifestyle and stories of the
community.
Day 4: KATINGAN RIVER, JUNGLE CAMP (BLD)
Hike back to Katingan River for your jungle camp overnight.
Day 5: RIAM MANGKIKIT, KASONGAN,
PALANGKARAYA (B)
Canoe downriver to the rapids of Riam Mangkikit, a holy Kaharingan
site, and continue to Kasongan and return to Palangka Raya by 4WD.
FEASIBLE DAYAK LONGHOUSE
Tour
Duration 03 Days / 02 Nights
Day 01; PONTIANAK ARRIVAL (D)
Upon arrival at Supadio Airport of Pontianak, transfer to hotel for
overnight. Afternoon is free at own leisure.
Day 02; PONTIANAK, KAMPUNG SAHAM (BLD)
Early morning drive to
Kampung saham (about 120 kilometers from Pontianak). On the way we will
pass many plantations, stop at the historical Taman Juang Mandor, a
place where those who strived for freedom were buried as causalities of
Dai Nippon’s Navy in the Second World War. Afterwards we
proceed to
Kampung Saham. Lunch enroute, dinner at Longhouse. Overnight at local
house.
Day 03; KAMPUNG SAHAM, PONTIANAK (BLD)
In the morning explore Kendayan’s farm life. After lunch
return to Pontianak.
HOST DAYAK LONGHOUSE
Tour
Duration 04 Days / 03 Nights
Day 01 : PONTIANAK (D)
Meeting service at the airport on arrival. Transfer to your hotel to
check in. Balance of the day, free at leisure.
Day 02 : PONTIANAK, KAMPUNG SAHAM (BLD)
Kampung Saham,
situated about 120 kilometres away from Pontianak, is a famous Long
House in West Kalimantan. On the way proceed to witness the historical
Taman Juang Mandor, a place where those who strived for freedom were
buried as casualties of Dai Nippon’s Navy in the second world
war.
After that we proceed to Kampung Saham. Our trip passes through rubber
estates, pepper plantations, paddy fields and scenic countryside. On
arrival there in the early afternoon, learn and feel the Kendayan
tribe’s life. Dinner will be served in the Long House. Stay
overnight
on the verandah or in the chief’s room.
Day 03 : KAMPUNG SAHAM – PONTIANAK
( BLD )
In the morning,
explore the surrounding or visit Kendayan’s Farm where you
can
experience yourself the thrill of living in an authentic Kendayan Long
House. Watch the Kendayan working in their farm. After lunch, return to
Pontianak.
Day 04 : DEPARTURE ( B)
Free program in the morning untill time you are transferred to the
airport for departure to your next destination.
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Longhouses of
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