Meratus Geopark & Orangutan Tours - Borneo Eco Adventure

Duration: 06 Days/05 Nights

Grade: Moderate

Loksado is the great escape from the city of Banjarmasin. It is part of the Meratus Mountain where the well preserved indigenous Dayak culture meets the stunning natural landscape. Loksado is a lush landscape decorated with wonderful waterfalls, rushing rivers, rocks, and the enchanting culture of its indigenous people. This particular part of Kalimantan is home to the indigenous Dayak Meratus tribes–a sub ethnic group of the Dayak that still maintaining the ancestor believe called Kaharingan.
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 – KAHUNG VALLEY

Arrive at Banjarmasin airport with morning or noon flight and directly driving to Aranio port to board the boat for 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 Lindung to start the trekking into Kahung Valley crossing rivers, rocks, gigantic trees, and slippery trails of the primary rainforest. We will then setting our campsite at the riverside. Lunch will be served enroute, dinner and staying overnight at the jungle camp. (L,D)

Day 02 KAHUNG VALLEY – WATERFALL – HAPUNIT

Breakfast at the jungle camp and then trekking deeper under a canopy of impressive trees and beside of beautiful cascades to reach a fascinating waterfall. We can swim and enjoy the fresh water and sound of nature with hope spotting wildlife crossing the canopy. In the afternoon, we will trek down the jungle into Hapunit to set our campsite at the riverside. Lunch will be served enroute, dinner and staying overnight at the jungle camp. (B,L,D)

Day 03 HAPUNIT – RIAM KANAN LAKE – SUNGAI RUTAS – LOKSADO

After breakfast at the campsite, we will then trekking down to the village to board the boat crossing downward the mountainous lake into Bukit Batu to catch our car for driving across rainforest and mountainous landscape into Sungai Rutas village to get our boat crossing the romantic river to spot wildlife such as proboscis monkeys, long tailed macaque, silvery langurs, birds, monitor lizards, and other wild animals on the riverside as well as the daily activities of local people. Afterwards, continue driving to Loksado to stay overnight at the lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 04 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 taking the adventure trip of bamboo rafting across beautiful landscape of tropical rainforest along the Amandit riverside. Next, proceed to Tanuhi Village to get relaxing at the pool of natural hotspring. We will then driving 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 05 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 06 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
01 Night at Loksado Lodge
01 Night at 3 stars hotel in Banjarmasin
01 Night at local 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: