The third largest island in the world awaits you to combine three of the best things it has to offer. Dayak tribes, orangutans in freedom and one of the most biodiverse funds in the world. On this 10-night tour along the eastern coast of Borneo, you will have the opportunity to see how the Dayaks coexist, an ancient tribe formerly known as “the headhunters”, you will explore the rainforests aboard a floating house, you will see close to orangutans and many rare water bird species as well as many monkey species.
You will finish this expedition in the Derawan Archipelago, home of large turtles and whale sharks that can reach 9 meters long. Let the adventure begin!
Welcome to Balikpapan, a port city nowadays but 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 on the coast area.
Upon arrival at Sepinggan airport, meet with our guide who will take you to Loajanan, about 2 and half hours driving car, to board the houseboat prepared for you to explore the Mahakam River. Meals and accommodation are provided on board.
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation: Standard Houseboat AC
After breakfast, we will do a short sightseeing at Muara Muntai Wooden village, then cross Jempang Lake by motor canoe to Mancong. During the cruise you can see the lush rainforest and wildlife at Ohong creek such as monkeys and birds.
Upon arrival at Mancong, you will be welcomed with a traditional ceremony by the Dayaq Benuaq, one of the Oldest Dayak Longhouse of East Kalimantan can be found here. In the late afternoon, cruise by motor canoe to Tanjung Isuy for sightseeing and then continue to the Houseboat for dinner and overnight. Houseboat will cruise up to Muara Pahu.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation: Standard Houseboat AC
Arrive at Muara Pahu, cruise upstream the Kedang Pahu River for more than one hour by canoe to Mount Bayan to visit Terbisak Dayak village known of its Longhouse of the Benauq Dayak tribe which is still habituated by about 100 Dayak people living in their community house, and traditions of dry rice fielding and hunting.
Continue downstream by canoe, along the river bank, we can see the exotic nature and wildlife such as otters, leave monkeys, endangered proboscis monkeys and birds. We move to the delta of the Belowan river as a black water peat swamp forest land, with opportunities to spot the fresh water dolphins in the colliding stream of the Kedang Pahu and the Bolowan River. In the afternoon, return to houseboat to continue upstream to Melak.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation: Standard Houseboat AC
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 we’re lucky, the famous black orchid can be seen. In the afternoon, move to Ombau Asa waterfall, an exciting place for swimming. Return to Melak then board to the houseboat and downstream to Tenggarong.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation: Standard Houseboat AC
Arrive at Tenggarong, visit 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, we go by car of about six hours to Sangatta. Check in at Hotel, for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Sangatta: Three options across different categories
Early in the morning by motor canoe upstream Sangatta River into the jungle of Kutai National Park Reserve. Upon Arrival at Prefab Orangutan Research station, we will drop our stuff and directly start a jungle trek into the forest, looking for wildlife and Orangutans.
In the afternoon, return to Prefab Station for lunch and rest and then later do another forest trekking in search for more wild animals and encounter the beauty of the Rainforest flora. Dinner and overnight at Prefab Research station.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge in Kutai
After Breakfast, go by motor canoe to the mangrove forest at the Delta of the Sangatta River to spot Longnose Monkeys, Birds, Crocodiles and other wild in the Mangrove Forest.
Return to Sangatta for lunch and continue by car for about 1 and half hour to Sangkima side, where you can find an old big hard wooden tree, and diversity of vegetation. Continue by car to passing Buginese villages along the road. We will have dinner en route to Samarinda and overnight at Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Samarinda : Three options across different categories
Breakfast, free at leisure, and enjoy the hotel atmosphere, until departure transfer to Balikpapan hotel for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Balikpapan: Three options across different categories
After breakfast, at the appoint time, our driver will transfer you to catch the flight to Berau, one of the marine paradises in Indonesia with pristine beaches and healthy coral reefs, virgin islands and vast forests.
Arrival in Berau, our driver will transfer you to Berau Harbour to take boat to Maratua Island. You will have the rest of the afternoon free to enjoy. Welcome to paradise!
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Maratua: Three options across different categories
Today is free for you to explore the island’s pristine nature through various activities. Snorkeling with stingless jellyfish around Kakaban, following a large school of barracuda, observing Manta Ray or admire resting turtles. Feel free to contact the front desk for recommendations.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Maratua: Three options across different categories
After breakfast at the appoint time, you have your transfer to Berau and take flight to Balikpapan. Thank you for traveling with Come2Indonesia. Sampai Jumpa!
Meals: Breakfast
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