Borneo Overland 12 Days Trip

Duration: 12 Days/11 Nights

Grade: Easy

The Borneo Island has some of the world’s most wildlife-rich equatorial rainforests, incredible landscapes, the indigenous culture, as well as the tasty and various foods. The remarkable varieties of wildlife and vegetation coupled with personal interaction and unique culture of the Dayak and Malay ethnics that will provide the adventure with a truly challenged experience. For the hardcore adventurers, this island offers many options to satisfy their desires, people can do some interesting activities such as; rafting and cruising the beautiful rivers and lakes, traverse through traditional remote villages and primary rainforests, taste the delicious foods which are combination of Indonesian, Malay, and Chinese cuisines, and taking the wildlife boat safari crossing the national parks which can be the highlights of this majestic island.

Day 01 ARRIVAL IN SAMARINDA – KUYUNG – MUARA MUNTAI

Meet at airport and directly transfer to Kuyung for about 3 hours drive and then crossing the Mahakam River to reach Muara Muntai Village. On the way, we will have opportunity to spot the fresh water dolphins and unique life of villagers on riverside. Afterwards, proceed to check in to a homestay in the Village. (L,D)

Day 02 MUARA MUNTAI – MANCONG – KUYUNG – SAMARINDA

After breakfast, we will explore the exotic of Muara Muntai village with the long wooden bridge which is made of iron wood linking all the roads and alleys of the hamlet. Next, proceed to Mancong by motorized canoe crossing the Jempang Lake of which we will have the opportunity to view plenty of water bird species and fishermen floating houses as well as the romantic Ohong River where proboscis monkeys, monitor lizards and other wild animals are hanging around at riverside. In Mancong, we will explore an exotic longhouse and Benuaq Dayak daily life. Afterwards, proceed to Kuyung for catching our car to drive to Samarinda for overnight at hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 03 SAMARINDA – BUKIT BANGKIRAI – BATU KAJANG

Breakfast at hotel and then driving to Bukit Bangkirai to observe Borneo tropical rainforest by soft jungle trekking and climbing the canopy bridge to view the forest from above. Lunch and dinner will be served at local restaurants en route and staying overnight at local hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 04 BATU KAJANG – LIANG TAPAH CAVE – LOKSADO

After breakfast, we will drive to Garagata Village to explore the Liang Tapah Cave with its beautiful structure and water inside. Afterwards, driving to Loksado across the lowland landscape into the plateau of Meratus mountain. Lunch will be served en route, dinner and overnight at lodge in Loksado. (B,L,D)

Day 05 JUNGLE TREK

After breakfast at lodge, we will proceed to explore jungle and Dayak land crossing primary and secondary rainforest, hills, waterfall, hanging and suspended bamboo bridges, villager farmlands, rivers and cascades, longhouses, cinnamon and rubber trees. In the afternoon, we will back to the lodge through other trail with different beauties of nature. Lunch will be served en route, dinner and overnight at lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 06 BAMBOO RAFTING – SULTAN ADAM FOREST PARK

After breakfast, we will take an adventure trip of bamboo rafting across beautiful landscape of tropical rainforest along the Amandit riverside meanwhile our coach will be waiting on the downstream for driving to Sultan Adam Forest Park for check in to the resort. We can spend the afternoon with tea or coffee while enjoying the beautiful view of Meratus Mountain landscape from the resort. (B,L,D)

Day 07 SULTAN ADAM FOREST PARK – RIAM KANAN LAKE – BANJARMASIN

Breakfast at the resort while enjoying the misty of Meratus Mountain and the sound of the nature. We will then leave to Aranio port to catch our boat crossing the Riam Kanan Lake for enjoying the rainforest and mountainous scenery, floating fishing ponds, as well as the wildlife on the lakeside. Next, proceed to Cempaka village to explore people dig hole and take the material out to find rough diamond in a traditional diamond digging. Afterwards, driving to Banjarmasin for staying overnight at hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 08 FLOATING MARKET – JUMPUN PAMBELOM – SAMPIT

Early in the morning, we will leave to floating market for exploring the unique culture of Banjarese that trade commodities from boat to boat, then return to hotel crossing Banjarmasin River while sightseeing people activities at riverside. Next, driving across beautiful peat swamp forest landscape to reach Jumpun Pambelom to see the reforestation project on peat swamp area. If we are lucky, we will meet wild orangutan and other animals on this small forest. Afterwards, we will drive to Sampit with some stop over on interesting spots we will meet en route. Free at your own leisure and overnight at hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 09 SAMPIT – PANGKALAN BUN – TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK

Transfer to Kumai village for boarding the houseboat to Tanjung Puting National Park. The houseboat is a traditional wooden river boat with roof forms the upper deck where you can view the rainforest as it glides by. The boat crew including the boatman, cook and expert guide. In the peaceful afternoon, we will slowly explore the romantic river by the houseboat while observing the primates along the riverside. Overnight at houseboat or Rimba Lodge with dining on the boat, with facilities; mattress, pillow, fine meals, bottled “mineral” water, mosquito net, kitchen, and simple toilet available on boat besides the familiar helpful guides and boatmen. (B,L,D)

Day 10 TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, we will board the houseboat for cruising upward the creek to Camp Leakey where the older orangutans are reintroduced into the rainforest. At this station, we will explore the story of first orangutan project in the world, we will then trekking to the feeding station to see rehabilitated orangutans are given additional foods. Afterwards, we will sail down the river while exploring the nature and wildlife on riverside. In the peaceful evening, we can do night trekking to explore wildlife, such as; tarantula, sleeping birds, frogs, mousedeers, insects, etc. Lunch and dinner will be served at houseboat. Staying overnight at Rimba Lodge or houseboat. (B,L,D)

Day 11 TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK

Get the morning river safari by houseboat to observe river ecology and wildlife along the riverside. En route, we will stop at Pondok Tanggui Feeding Station to watch rangers feed orangutans. Lunch will be served on boat while sighting wild animal activities along the riverside. Next, we will depart to Tanjung Harapan Feeding Station for viewing the feeding process of orangutans. Afterwards, we will proceed to Tanjung Harapan village for sightseeing villagers’ daily activities. Enjoy the natural river view on the way back and overnight at houseboat or Rimba Lodge. Lunch and dinner will be served at houseboat. (B,L,D)

Day 12 TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK – DEPARTURE

After breakfast, we will get the morning safari to explore wildlife on riverside. Afterwards, proceed to Kumai village to catch the car for driving to Pangkalan Bun airport for your flight to next destination. (B)

Included:

• AC land transportation
• Private houseboat in Tanjung Puting National Park
• Motorized boats
• Bamboo rafting
• Accommodation based on twin share:
  01 Night at homestay in Muara Muntai
  01 Night at 3 stars hotel in Samarinda
  01 Night at local hotel in Batu Kajang
  02 Nights at Loksado Lodge
  01 Night at resort in Sultan Adam Forest Park
  01 Night at 3 stars hotel in Banjarmasin
  01 Night at local hotel in Sampit
  03 Nights at houseboat or Rimba Lodge in Tanjung Puting National Park
• Entrance fee, donation & refreshment
• English speaking guide
• Meals as stated on program, indicated as (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: dinner)

Excluded:

• Airfares
• Airport taxes and extra baggage fees
• Travel insurance
• Expenses incurred due to Force Majeure
• Personal expenses