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Fascinating
Wealth of
Borneo
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.
INDIGENOUS ORANGUTAN
ADVENTURE
Duration 04 Days / 03 Nights
Day 01: BALIKPAPAN, SANGATTA ( LD)
Upon arrival at Balikpapan airport, meeting service and transfer of
aboput six hours to Sangatta. Check in at Simple Hotel, for dinner and
overnight.
Day 02: SANGATTA, KUTAI NATIONAL PARK (BLD)
Early in the
morning by motorcanoe upstream Sangatta River 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 completly wild.
Afternoon return to Prefab Station for Lunch and rest, late afternoon
another forest trek searching for wild and experience the beauty of the
Rainforest flora and Fauana here.Dinner and overnight at Prefab
Research station.
Day 03: KUTAI RESERVE, SAMARINDA (BLD)
After
Breakfast hike into the jungle of Kutai National Reserve, to get a last
glance of it's jungle, before we leave to Sangkima.Return to Sangatta
for lunch and visit the Sangkima camp, where you can find one of the
most oldest and biggest hard wooden "Ulin" tree and make a short forest
trek here to find some exotic flora and fauna with wild life here.Late
Afternoon transfer to Samarinda for overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: SAMARINDA, BALIKPAPAN (B)
Breakfast, free at leisure,
and enjoy the hotel atmosphere, soaking up the pool until departure
transfer to Balikpapan airport for your next destination.
BEYOND KALIMANTAN”S WILD LIFE
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.
ORANGUTAN & CAMP LEAKEY EXPERIENCE
Duration 03 Days / 02 Nights
Day 01: PANGKALANBUN, CAMP LEAKY ( D )
Upon arrival at
Iskandar Airport of Pangkalanbun, meeting service and transfer to Kumai
to board motorboat cruising up Sekonyer River. Along the river you can
enjoy the beautiful flora & fauna, like birds, monkeys,
gibbons,
and other wonderful creatures of Borneo.
Day 02: PONDOK TANGGUI, CAMP LEAKY (BLD)
After breakfast leave the lodge to visit Pondok Tanggui, an Orang Utan
Rehabilitation Centre up Sekonyer River, then proceed to Camp Leakey,
research and rehabilitation centre of the Orang Utan. Trekking through
the tropical rainforest searching for the wildlife and the exotic
tropical flora, afterwards return to Rimba Lodge for dinner and
overnight.
Day 03: PANGKALANBUN (B)
After breakfast cruise Sekonyer River to Pangkalanbun for transfer to
the airport where you can find your onward flight.
ORANGUTAN & CAMP LEAKEY ADVENTURE
Duration 04 Days / 03 Nights
Day 01: PANGKALANBUN, KUMAI, CAMP LEAKY (D)
Upon arrival at
Iskandar Airport of Pangkalanbun, meeting service and transfer to Kumai
to board motorboat cruising up Sekonyer River. Along the river you can
enjoy the beautiful flora & fauna, like birds, monkeys,
gibbons,
and other wonderful creatures of Borneo. Overnight at Rimba Lodge.
Day 02: PONDOK TANGGUI, CAMP LEAKY (BLD)
After breakfast
leave the lodge to visit Pondok Tanggui, an Orang Utan Rehabilitation
Centre up Sekonyer River, then proceed to Camp Leakey, research and
rehabilitation centre of the Orang Utan. Trekking through the tropical
rainforest searching for the wildlife and the exotic tropical flora,
afterwards return to Rimba Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 03: CAMP LEAKEY, PANGKALANBUN (BLD)
Breakfast
at Rimba Lodge, in the morning trekking to the tropical rainforest, and
then return by slow boat downstream the Sekonyer River to Pangkalanbun.
Meals and overnight at hotel.
Day 04: PANGKALANBUN (B)
After breakfast, free program until departure to airport for onward
flight.
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