Duration: 04 Days/03 Nights
Grade: Easy
Day 01 ARRIVAL IN BANJARMASIN – TRADITIONAL DIAMOND DIGGING – PLEIHARI
Meet at airport and directly transfer to Cempaka Village to explore people dig hole and take the material out to find rough diamond in a traditional diamond digging. Next, driving for about 1 hour to Bajuin forest to do a soft trekking into the waterfall and enjoying the beautiful of Meratus mountain from the hill. If we are lucky, we can meet troop of monkeys and species of birds on this trail. Afterwards, proceed to Pleihari town for check in to a local hotel. Lunch and dinner will be served on local restaurants. (L,D)
Day 02 PLEIHARI – PLEIHARI TANAH LAUT WILDLIFE RESERVE – BANJARMASIN
After breakfast, we will drive to Jorong sub-district to catch our boat to cross the romantic river for spotting crocodiles, proboscis monkeys, langurs, birds, and other wild animals. Arrive at the beach then we can do activities such as exploring the fisherman daily life, sun bathing, fishing, etc. In the afternoon, we will drive back to Banjarmasin crossing rice fields and beautiful landscape. Arrive in Banjarmasin and directly check in to the hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 03 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 04 PALANGKA RAYA – ORANGUTAN ISLAND – AIRPORT
After breakfast, we will proceed to the jetty for catching our motorized canoe to reach 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 flight to next destination. (B)
Included:
- AC land transportation
- Motorized boats
- Accommodation based on twin share:
01 Night at local hotel in Pleihari
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)
Excluded:
- Airfares
- Airport taxes and extra baggage fees
- Travel insurance
- Expenses incurred due to Force Majeure
- Personal expenses