Borneo Overland 10 Days Trip

Duration: 10 Days/09 Nights

Grade: Easy

Borneo or Kalimantan is well known for its tropical rainforest, rich of natural resources, and exotic flora and fauna. For the adventurous souls, this island offers many options to satisfy desire: rafting or traveling along some of the world’s most beautiful and challenging rivers, trekking through traditional villages and jungles, or taking a safari trip in one of the great national parks on this magnificent island. Traveling to Kalimantan will take you to the nook and corners of the land and allow you to get acquainted with the beautiful place which boasts of a colorful culture of ethnic groups including Dayak, Malay, and Chinese. The rich treasure of wildlife in Kalimantan usually attracts the global travelers who come here to spend some days in absolute peace and tranquility. The rich flora and fauna of this land is one of the main reasons why people from far and wide love to come here. The wildlife in Kalimantan has long been one of the chief tourist attractions in and around Kalimantan. There are lot of national parks and forest reserves where the wild animals and plants find their paradised habitat on this magnificent island.

Day 01 ARRIVAL IN SAMARINDA – KUYUNG – MUARA MUNTAI

Arrive at Samarinda airport with morning or noon flight 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 the opportunity to spot the wildlife and people daily activities at the riverside. Afterwards, proceed to check in to the homestay of 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 to catch our car for driving back to Samarinda to stay overnight at the hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 03 SAMARINDA – BUKIT BANGKIRAI – TANAH GROGOT

Breakfast at hotel and then driving to Bukit Bangkirai to observe the Borneo tropical rainforest by a short jungle trekking and climbing the canopy bridge to view the forest from above. Afterwards, proceed to Tanah Grogot town to stay overnight at the hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 04 TANAH GROGOT – LATI PETANGIS FOREST PARK – CANTUNG RIVER – BATU LICIN

After breakfast, we will leave to Lati Petangis Forest Park to explore the rainforest and wildlife such as gibbons, white fronted langurs, long tailed macaques, giant squirrel, birds, etc. We will then driving across beautiful Karst topography, jungle, and mountainous landscape to reach Cantung Village to get the boat boat crossing down the river to spot wildlife such as estuarine crocodiles, proboscis monkeys, silvery langurs, monitor lizards, birds, and other wild animals that hang around the riverside. Afterwards, proceed to Batu Licin to stay overnight at the local hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 05 BATU LICIN – LIANG BANGKAI CAVE – LANGARA HILL – LOKSADO

After breakfast, we will proceed to Liang Bangkai Cave to explore the natural rock formation and Pre-historic trace. We will then driving across rainforest and mountainous landscape into Lumpangi Village to hike the Langara hill top to view an amazing blend of river, rainforest, and mountain. Afterwards, continue driving to Loksado to stay overnight at the lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 06 BAMBOO RAFTING – TANUHI HOTSPRING – BANJARMASIN

After breakfast, we will get the adventure trip of bamboo rafting across beautiful landscape of tropical rainforest along the Amandit riverside. We will then driving to Tanuhi Village to get relaxing at the pool of natural hotspring.  Afterwards, proceed to Banjarmasin for staying overnight at the hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 07 FLOATING MARKET – SAMPIT

Early in the morning, we will leave to the floating market to explore the unique culture of Banjarese that trade commodities from boat to boat, then return to the hotel crossing Banjarmasin River while sightseeing people activities at the riverside. Breakfast at the hotel and then driving across beautiful peat swamp forest landscape into Sampit. We can make some stops at the interesting spots we meet enroute. Arrive at Sampit and directly check  in to the hotel. Lunch and dinner will be served at the local restaurants. (B,L,D)

Day 08 SAMPIT – KUMAI VILLAGE – TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK

Breakfast at the hotel and then driving to Kumai Village to board the houseboat into Tanjung Puting National Park. The houseboat is a traditional wooden river boat with the roof that 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 afternoon, we will slowly cruise the romantic river to explore the flora and fauna along the riverside. In the peaceful evening, we can do a night walk to explore the nocturnal animals, such as; tarantula, sleeping birds, frogs, mousedeers, insects, etc. Staying overnight at the houseboat or Rimba Lodge with dining at the boat, with facilities; mattress, pillow, fine meals, mineral water, mosquito net, kitchen, and simple toilet available at the boat besides the familiar helpful guides and boatmen. (B,L,D)

Day 09 TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, we will cruise upward the river into Pondok Tanguy to explore the rehabilitation center of the new ex-captive orangutans. Next, return to the houseboat for cruising up the creek into Camp Leakey where the older orangutans are reintroduced into the rainforest. At this station, we will explore the story of the first orangutan project in the world, we will then trek to the feeding station to see the rehabilitated orangutans are given additional food. Afterwards, cruising down the river while exploring nature and wildlife at the riverside. Lunch and dinner will be served at the houseboat. Staying overnight at Rimba Lodge or in the houseboat. (B,L,D)

Day 10 TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK – KUMAI VILLAGE – DEPARTURE

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

Included:

• AC land transportation
• Private houseboat in Tanjung Puting National Park
• Motorized boats
• 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 Tanah Grogot
  01 Night at local hotel in Batu Licin
  01 Night at Loksado Lodge
  01 Night at 3 stars hotel in Banjarmasin
  01 Night at local hotel in Sampit
  02 Nights at houseboat or Rimba Lodge in Tanjung Puting National Park
• Entrance fee, donation & refreshments
• 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