5 Days Dayak Feast Tour - River Safari in Borneo
(Tour Code: E.Kal-PT/01)
DAY 01: BALIKPAPAN - LOAJANAN
Upon arrival at Sepinggan Airport of Balikpapan, drive directly
to a local restaurant for lunch. Then, drive to Loa Janan village
which is located 110 km to the North. At the pier of this village
you board a House Boat which will serve as a Floating Hotel and
depart for Dayak land. (L,D)
DAY 02: MAHAKAM - TANJUNG ISSUY
After a brief stop at MUARA Muntai to obtain our official permit,
, continue to the fishing villages of Jantur, Tanjung Jone , and
Tanjung Hour. You arrive at Tanjung Issuy, one of the main Dayak
villages in the afternoon. Upon arrival your group will be welcomed
with a traditional ceremony lead by a village chief and his people.
In the evening, attend a Dayak cultural performance in the village.
Overnight and meals in The Long House of Dayak Benuaq. (B,L,D)
DAY 03: TANJUNG ISSUY - MANCONG - MAHAKAM
This morning you have opportunity to explore the village and to
get to know the tribal way of live, their beliefs, arts and handicrafts.
You will also visit the Tribal Cemetery. If the water condition
permits, continue to Mancong village in the hinterland, using
a canoe known as "Ketinting", then return to Lake Jempang
and board a House Boat. Overnight and meals are on board. (B,L,D)
DAY 04: MAHAKAM - TENGGARONG - BALIKPAPAN
Cruising down Mahakam River, return to Balikpapan, a stop will
be made in Tenggarong to observe the Sultan's collection in the
Museum. Arrive at Balikpapan late afternoon and proceed directly
to a hotel for accommodation and meals. (B,L,D)
DAY 05: BALIKPAPAN - OUT
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the Airport to depart for your
next destination. (B)