Itinerary

BALIKPAPAN - LOAJANAN - MAHAKAM

Upon arrival at Sepinggan Airport (Balikpapan), head directly to a local restaurant for lunch. Then drive to Loa Janan, a village which is located 110 km’s to the North. At the pier of this village you board on a House Boat which will act as a Floating Hotel and depart for "Dayak Land".(L,D)

MAHAKAM - TANJUNG ISSUY

After stopping at Muara Muntai to obtain a travel permit, continue on to fishing villages of Jantur, Tanjung Jone, Tanjung Hour, arrive at Tanjung Issuy one of the Dayak village in the afternoon. Upon arrival your group will be welcomed with a traditional ceremony led by the village chief and his people. In the evening, attend a Dayak culture performance in the village. Overnight and meals in the village Long House. (B,L,D)

TANJUNG ISSUY - MANCONG - MAHAKAM

In the morning an opportunity will be given to explore the village and to get to know the Dayak people, their beliefs, art, handicrafts, and customs. If water condition permits, continue to Mancong village in the hinterland using a canoe called Ketinting, then return to Lake Jempang and board your House Boat for cruise up the Mahakam river.(B,L,D)

MAHAKAM - MELAK - KERSIKLUWAI

Breakfast on board. Drive by truck or Toyota pick-up to the Kersikluwai Nature Reserve - a forest of 50,000 Ha with numerous varieties of orchids, including the rare Colony Pandurata (Black Orchid). Then drive to Melak and cruise down the Mahakam River. (B,L,D)

MAHAKAM - TENGGARONG - BALIKPAPAN

Cruise down the river, a stop will be made at Tenggarong to observe the Sultan's Collection in the museum (closed on Monday). You arrive at Balikpapan late in the afternoon and proceed directly to your hotel for accommodations and meals. (B,L,D)

BALIKPAPAN - OUT

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the Airport for your flight to your next destination. (B)

What includes :

- Private transfer and tour as per itinerary

- Meals as indicated in the itinerary 

- Entrance fees, donations and parking fee

- English speaking guide

 

What does not include :

- Airfares and airport taxes

- Any personal expenses such as phone call, tipping, beverages, etc

- Travel insurance

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