Duration: 06 Days/05 Nights
Grade: Easy
Day 01 ARRIVAL IN BANJARMASIN – BATU HAPU – SUNGAI RUTAS – LOKSADO
Meet at airport and directly transfer to Batu Hapu village to explore the cave with remarkable panorama that has graced the stalactite and stalagmite. We will then driving to 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, proceed to Loksado across the beautiful swampy and lowland landscape into the plateau of Meratus mountain. Lunch will be served en route, dinner and overnight at the lodge in Loksado. (L,D)
Day 02 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 the lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 03 BAMBOO RAFTING – ANGSANA BEACH
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 across rainforest and mountainous landscape to reach Angsana Beach to stay overnight at the beach cottage. Lunch will be served en route, dinner and overnight at the cottage. (B,L,D)
Day 04 ANGSANA BEACH – ASAM RIVER – BANJARMASIN
Enjoy the wonderful morning at the beach resort while having breakfast. We will then driving to Asam River for catching our boat to cruise the romantic Asam River river to spot crocodiles, proboscis monkeys, langurs, birds, and other wild animals. Afterwards, proceed to Banjarmasin for 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 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 airport for your flight to the next destination. (B)
Included:
- AC land transportation
- Motorized boats
- Bamboo rafting
- Accommodation based on twin share:
02 Nights at Loksado Lodge
01 Night Angsana Beach Cottage
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