EAST INDONESIA,: KALIMANTAN ( MAHAKAM BOAT HOUSE )

KALIMANTAN (BORNEO) TOURS

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MAHAKAM BOAT HOUSE (SIC - 011 A)
5 days - 4 nights

An exciting river cruise and jungle adventure in EAST KALIMANTAN.
Day- 1 (L-D):
On arrival you'll be met at the airport of BALIKPAPAN for the drive to the village of LOA JANAN on the banks of the MAHAKAM river to board the river boat then direct proceed to MUARA MUNTAI, stop will be made in TENGGARONG for boat permit purpose. Dinner and overnight on the house boat (The facilities on board are simple adequate).
Day - 2 (B-L-D):
Early morning arrival at MUARA MUNTAI, a unique wooden village where even the roads are made of wood. If water high enough, then you will cruise on the same house boat to TANJUNG ISUY across JEMPANG LAKE and will overnight on the house boat. However, during low tide, you will use a motorized canoes to cruise TANJUNG ISUY and will overnight at Long House. Losmen Wisata, or Local House. Colourfull dressed dancers of the BENUAQ tribe will welcome you with a ceremonial dance in front of their traditional long house.
Day- 3 (B-L-D):
Half day excursion, visiting Dayak Village, Mancong to see the replica of Grand Long House. Again, if water is high enough, you will be using a motorized canoes throughout the small river OHONG, with luck, perhaps you can see the Bekatan, the typical Kalimantan monkey with long nose in the jungle. On the other hand, you will have to ride on the truck or motor bike whenever water is low. Return to MUARA MUNTAI, crusing down the river to Tenggarong. Hopefully along the cruise you can see clear water Dolphine as well as you can enjoy the sunset.
Day - 4 (B-L-D):
In TENGGARONG you'll visit Museum (before it was the Palace of Kutai Kingdom), the royal cemetry. Breakfast and lunch at the HOUSE BOAT. Arrive LOA JANAN transfer to your hotel in Samarinda or Balikpapan. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day- 5 (B):
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Sepingan, Balikpapan airport for your onward flight.

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MAHAKAM BOAT HOUSE (SIC - 011 A) 5 days - 4 nights
An exciting river cruise and jungle adventure in EAST KALIMANTAN. Day- 1 (L-D): On arrival you'll be met at the airport of BALIKPAPAN for the drive to the village of LOA JANAN on the banks of the MAHAKAM river to board the river boat then direct proceed to MUARA MUNTAI, stop will be made in TENGGARONG for boat permit purpose. Dinner and overnight on the house boat (The facilities on board are simple adequate). Day - 2 (B-L-D): Early morning arrival at MUARA MUNTAI, a unique wooden village where even the roads are made of wood. If water high enough, then you will cruise on the same house boat to TANJUNG ISUY across JEMPANG LAKE and will overnight on the house boat. However, during low tide, you will use a motorized canoes to cruise TANJUNG ISUY and will overnight at Long House. Losmen Wisata, or Local House. Colourfull dressed dancers of the BENUAQ tribe will welcome you with a ceremonial dance in front of their traditional long house. Day- 3 (B-L-D): Half day excursion, visiting Dayak Village, Mancong to see the replica of Grand Long House. Again, if water is high enough, you will be using a motorized canoes throughout the small river OHONG, with luck, perhaps you can see the Bekatan, the typical Kalimantan monkey with long nose in the jungle. On the other hand, you will have to ride on the truck or motor bike whenever water is low. Return to MUARA MUNTAI, crusing down the river to Tenggarong. Hopefully along the cruise you can see clear water Dolphine as well as you can enjoy the sunset. Day - 4 (B-L-D): In TENGGARONG you'll visit Museum (before it was the Palace of Kutai Kingdom), the royal cemetry. Breakfast and lunch at the HOUSE BOAT. Arrive LOA JANAN transfer to your hotel in Samarinda or Balikpapan. Dinner and overnight at hotel. Day- 5 (B): After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Sepingan, Balikpapan airport for your onward flight.