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Learn about the fascinating culture of the Dayak tribes in the Mahakam River with its freshwater dolphins on the eastern coast of Borneo. This fabulous journey is an exclusive mix of tribal life, endemic fauna and adventure. You will spend two nights in a floating house through the rain forest and two nights in an eco-lodge in the Samboja Lestari Reserve. Separate yourself from the world and let the adventure begin!
Welcome to Balikpapan! It is now a port city but was once a fishing village built by Bugis people. You can find jewelry and gemstones sold at many markets, as well as nice white sandy beaches in the coastal area.
Your Mahakam River Tour begins upon arrival at the airport. Meet our guide who will take you to the town of Loa Janan, which is about 2 and a half hours by car. It is where you will board the houseboat prepared for you to explore the Mahakam River. Meals and accommodations are provided on board.
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation: Standard Houseboat with AC
You will do a short sightseeing trip at Muara Muntai Wooden Village, then cross Jempang Lake by motor canoe to Mancong. During the cruise you could see Rain Forest and wildlife at Ohong creek, like monkeys and birds.
Upon arrival at Mancong, you will be welcomed with a traditional ceremony by the Dayak Benuaq, one of the oldest Dayak tribes of East Kalimantan. In the late afternoon, you will go by motor canoe to Tanjung Isuy for sightseeing and return to Houseboat for dinner and overnight. The houseboat will cruise downstream to Tenggarong.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation: Standard Houseboat with AC
Breakfast on the boat, then you will visit the local market, royal cemetery and a museum which also remains as Sultan Palace. Afterwards, return to the boat and cruise down river to get back to Loa Janan.
After lunch, we will proceed to Samboja Lestari Reserve where you will be introduced to an orangutan reintroduction program. It was the first program established by the Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation in 1991. It specifically provides care and rehabilitation for orangutans rescued from areas of habitat loss. Formally known as Wanariset, the project was relocated in 2006 due to insufficient space and was renamed Samboja Lestari.
Upon arrival at the lodge, we will check in, and afterwards, you are free to take a walk around the lodge. Samboja Lodge organizes daily visits to the orangutan islands and the sun bear sanctuary on two different schedules: 8 AM and 1 PM. If you arrive at the lodge around their schedule, you may participate in one of the schedules. Each visit is approximately 4 hours. Dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation: Samboja Lodge
After breakfast, you will drive for about an hour to the Bangkirai Hills, where you can find several species of hard wooden trees and a tree-top hanging bridge about 40 meters high with beautiful views over the Bornean emerald jungle. The platform provides a perfect vantage point for observing macaques, leaf monkeys, maroon langurs, gibbons, and hornbills. Then go soft jungle trekking to enjoy the canopy bridge. A lunch box will be provided during the trip. If there is enough time in the afternoon, continue to enjoy the canoe trip at Black River (Sungai Hitam), the river system of the wetland of Balikpapan Bay. Sail by canoe to the mangrove forest to search for proboscis monkeys and birds. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation: Samboja Lodge
Enjoy your breakfast at the lodge. After that, you will have free time to enjoy the last moments in this land. At the appointed time, you will transfer you to the airport, where you will catch the flight to your next destination.
Thank you for leaving your footprints on this Mahakam River Tour and this little haven with Come2Indonesia. We hope to see you again on your next journey. Sampai jumpa!
Meals: Breakfast
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Our favourite time for travel in Indonesia is between April to October. Although, Indonesia is a great year-round destination offering memorable experiences for all kinds of adventures. July to August are the peak summer months.
In West to Central part of the weather is delightfully warm and it’s a popular time for travellers to visit for holidays. If you wish to travel from October to April, the Eastern part Indonesia like Banda and Raja Ampat would be the best option.
For a more relaxing journey in Indonesia with less crowds, the shoulder months of April to June and September to October are ideal and slightly more economic. If you must travel in ‘high season’ but want to avoid the crowd, worry not, there are numbered of unbeaten track in Indonesia ready to be explored.
The tropics is a warm and often sweaty place, especially if you have Borneo or Sulawesi included in your travel. Check out our suggestion on What to Wear:
Depends on the type of travel, you may also need these in your What to Bring list:
Balikpapan is easily reached from all major cities in Indonesia. Most airlines have flights to Balikpapan, including from Jakarta, Surabaya, and Makassar. Besides Garuda Indonesia and Lion Air, other domestic low-cost carriers to Balikpapan are Sriwijaya Air, Citilink, Indonesia Air Asia. Internationally, SilkAir flies direct to Balikpapan from Singapore.
We have classified our tours in 3 different classes. Always check which one suitable for your condition. If you have any doubt, you may consult to our travel expert.
Easy: Suitable for most people in good health. These trips can include short walk for days with around 2–3 hours in good paths and at low altitudes.
Medium: A reasonable level of fitness or technique is required, as these trips can require sustained endurance levels as the trip may include longer days of approximately 5-6 hours of activity or/and in higher altitudes, or snorkelling in strong current.
Hard: These trips are physically demanding and best suited for people with a high endurance level, good level of fitness and exercise regularly. Days can be long around 7-8 hours of activity, often at high altitudes, in remote regions and sometimes without a support vehicle nearby. Travellers may be required to carry their backpack, trip with trekking overnights without access to normal toilets or accommodations.
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