by Duration: 07 Days/06 Nights
Grade: Moderate
Living closely with nature, the Dayak Meratus practice the Animism rituals that revolve around agriculture. Equally fascinating as the exotic Dayak culture are the Meratus Mountains themselves that are filled with natural splendors. The most exceptional feature of Loksado’s natural treasures is the Amandit River that runs through some of the most fascinating sceneries of the area. The winding river of fresh clear water decorated with rocks and creeks and unique traditional bridges that look to the lush green hills of Meratus are surely a sight rarely found elsewhere. Travelers can enjoy this magnificent view and sensation by taking the bamboo rafting adventure.
Day 01 ARRIVAL IN BANJARMASIN – RIAM KANAN LAKE – QUINAM FOREST
Arrive at Banjarmasin airport with morning flight and directly driving to Aranio port to get the boat crossing upward the Riam Kanan Lake to reach Belangian village while sighting beautiful mountainous scenery, floating fishing ponds, and boat making as well as species of bird fly over the lake. Afterwards, transfer by motorbike to Hutan Bakar to start the trekking into Quinam Forest crossing secondary and primary forest. During the trek, we will have opportunity to spot and hear wild animals such as gibbons, maroon leaf monkeys, pig tailed macaques, hornbills, insects, etc. In the late afternoon, we will set our jungle camp deep in the forest. In the peaceful evening, we can do a night walk to explore the wildlife such as sleeping bird, snake, insects, frog, civet, deer, etc. Return to the jungle camp for overnight. (L,D)
Day 02 QUINAM FOREST – KAHUNG VALLEY
Breakfast at the jungle camp and then trekking deeper the rainforest into Kahung Valley crossing gigantic dipterocarp trees while exploring nature and wildlife. In the afternoon, we will set our jungle camp at the riverside. In the rest time, our porter will teach us how to set the animal traps and hunting in the jungle. (B,L,D)
Day 03 KAHUNG VALLEY – HAPUNIT – RIAM KANAN LAKE – BATU LICIN
After breakfast at the jungle camp, we will then trek down to Hapunit to explore the rainforest with gigantic trees. Next, proceed to the village to get the boat crossing downward the mountainous lake into the port to catch the car for driving across rainforest and mountainous landscape to reach Batu Licin to stay overnight at the local hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 04 BATU LICIN – CANTUNG RIVER – LIANG BANGKAI CAVE – LOKSADO
After breakfast, we will proceed to Cantung Village to get the boat crossing down the river to spot wildlife such as estuarine crocodile, proboscis monkeys, silvery langurs, monitor lizards, birds, and other wild animals that hang around the riverside. We will then drive to Liang Bangkai Cave to explore the natural rock formation and pre-historic trace as well as the wildlife around the forest. Afterwards, continue driving across rainforest and mountainous landscape to reach Loksado to stay overnight at the lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 05 LOKSADO – BAMBOO RAFTING – NAGARA – BANJARMASIN
After breakfast, we will have a short trekking to the Dayak land for exploring the rainforest, longhouse, and the waterfall nearby the village. We will then get the adventure trip of bamboo rafting across beautiful landscape of tropical rainforest along the Amandit riverside. Next, drive to Nagara village to get our boat crossing the river to Nagara lake for observing water buffaloes swim to the stall and villagers’ unique activities, as well as the romantic sunset outlook. Afterwards, heading to Banjarmasin to stay overnight at the hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 06 FLOATING MARKET – SEBANGAU NATIONAL PARK – PALANGKA RAYA
Early morning, we will check out the hotel and proceed to the floating market to explore the unique culture of Banjarese that trade commodities from boat to boat. We will then driving across the beautiful peat swamp forest landscape to reach Kerang Bangkirai Port to get the boat crossing the fascinating black river through lush pandanus trees to reach Sungai Koran Station of Sebangau National Park. We will then explore the jungle with hope to spot wildlife such as orangutans, gibbons, monkeys, snakes, etc. Return to Kereng Bangkirai Port and then driving for about 30 minutes to Palangka Raya to stay overnight at the hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 07 ORANGUTAN ISLAND – DEPARTURE
After breakfast, we will proceed to the jetty for catching our motorized canoe to approach the Orangutan Island while sightseeing the beautiful natural black river and rainforest around, just keep an eye out for monkeys and birds. Free at your own leisure till the proper time for transferring to Palangka Raya airport for your onward flight to the next destination. (B)
Included:
- AC land transportation
- Motorized boats
- Bamboo rafting
- Accommodation based on twin share:
02 Nights at bivouac/tent in the jungle camp
01 Night at local hotel in Batu Licin
01 Night at Loksado Lodge
01 Night at 3 stars hotel in Banjarmasin
01 Night at 3 stars hotel in Palangka Raya - Entrance fee, donation & refreshments
- English speaking guide
- Meals as stated on program, indicated as (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: dinner)
- Tent/bivouac
- Porters on trekking (only carrying supply)
Excluded:
- Airfares
- Airport taxes and extra baggage fees
- Travel insurance
- Expenses incurred due to Force Majeure
- Personal expenses
