Prices for- Indonesia Trekking and Adventure

ACROSS BORNEO

TREKKING, RIVER ADVENTURE & HIDDEN CULTURES

Experience the ultimate challenge! Crossing one of the most rugged islands on earth from East to West. Using roads, rivers and feet we traverse the jungle of Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo). You must have a good level of fitness and adventurous spirit and a strong sense of determination, as conditions and accommodations are challenging.

We will use busses, public house boat, chartered motorized canoes to access the jungle for a rugged days of trekking. We sleep in the simple houses of the villager with basic facilities and on the house boats. The trekking is tough and often wet, the only way to appreciate the primary jungle of Kalimantan and the most traditional Dayak Tribes settlements as well as the wildlife.

KALIMANTAN

Kalimantan formerly called Borneo, is the third largest island in the world. The northern area is parts of Malaysia and Brunei, while the larger southern area comprises Indonesia. Our entire island is blessed with abundant resources of lumber, gas, oil and coal.

While rich in resources, East Kalimantan also abounds in splendid natural wonders, providing unique opportunities for the young and hearty in spirit. The main attraction is the mighty Mahakam River. With headwaters near the centre of the island, it meanders thousands of kilometres through one of the largest tropical rainforest in the world.

Within the shady green environment of the equatorial rainforest, thousand of species of plants and animals live in ecological harmony. Here nature mounts her most complex endeavours, and for million of years the flora and fauna have coexisted, supplying each other's life-sustaining energy. The main Dayak tribes, formerly nomadic, are now settled on the banks and tributaries of the Mahakam River. Long identified as head hunters, this practise has long ago been eliminated among the almost twenty different tribes calling this river basin their home.

Remarkable varieties of wildlife and vegetation coupled with personal interaction with different Dayak tribes provide for the adventurer a truly thrilling experience. Civilization has spread into the interior of Kalimantan since the Mahakam provides the Dayak convenient access to larger cities.

Nevertheless, examples of animistic mysticism still prevail throughout the area, frequently blended with Moslem and the more recently introduced Christian religion. Rituals to provide rain, a bountiful harvest, or the quick recovery of the sick are practiced in the villages. The sincere enthusiasm shown towards visitors is strongly tied to the belief of welcoming good spirits to the village, and is Dayak way holding their society together, as well as perpetuating their ancient traditions.

West Kalimantan is dissected by Indonesia’s longest river, Kapuas (1,143 Km), which the main transport artery for rafts or logs and other heavy cargo to and from the interior.

CROSS BORNEO WEST TO EAST

Duration: 19 DAYS / 18 NIGHTS

Start/Finish: PONTIANAK (WEST) / BALIKPAPAN (EAST)

DAY 01: JAKARTA ARRIVAL

Upon arrival at Jakarta Int’l Aiport, our guide meets you. Greets then we transferred you to your hotel in central of Jakarta, Hotel Cipta (2 star). Rest of the day is free own your leisure. There will be a pre-trip briefing this evening and this often followed by a meal together.

DAY 02: JAKARTA – PONTIANAK AIRPORT – HOTEL

Morning after breakfast we transfer you to Jakarta Airport for your flight to Pontianak. Upon your domestic arrival at Supadio airport – Pontianak, we will have transfer to Hotel Santika Pontianak (3 *** star) for your free on leisure program. Rest of the day, present on your personal expenses. Dinner will be provided at local restaurant. (B, D)

DAY 03: PONTIANAK – PUTUSSIBAU

Morning after breakfast, we will have transfer to Supadio Airport to catch your domestic flight to Putussibau airport. This will take 1,5 hours fly to the Heart of Borneo land. Lunch will have provided en route & afterward we will have stay overnight at a simple hotel (losmen) in Putussibau. (B, L, D)

DAY 04 - 05: PUTUSIBAU – TANJUNG LOKAN

In the morning after breakfast, we will have full day trip down streams on Kapuas River and Bongan River by long boat. En route you will pass some rapids. Meals provided en route & overnight at long house. (B, L, D)

DAY 06 – DAY 08: TANJUNG LOKAN – LONG APARI – TIONG OHANG

After simple breakfast, we will have continue the trip by motorized canoe proceed to starting trekking point. Everyday we trek approximately 3 – 5 hours through primary rain forest & Muller Mountain where we will enjoy the beautiful views, fishing, experiencing the jungle, encounter many difficult rapids, and crossing the borderline of the East and Central Kalimantan, a tangled jungle plateau 780 meter high between Tanjung Lokan (West) and Long Apari (East). The areas between the borders of three Kalimantan Provinces (East, Central and West Kalimantan) is the most isolated and the most traditional settlements of the Dayak Tribe where you can find the original art and cultures as well as real stuffs from their head hunting age. Meals provided en route and stay overnight at jungle camp or the villager’s house with basic facilities. (B, L, D)

DAY 09 - 12: TIONG OHANG - LONG LUNUK – RAPIDS

After simple breakfast full day trip by long boat cruise up Mahakam River through some amazing rapids and where you will see beautiful views along boat side of the river. Meals provided en route & stay overnight at a long house in a village at the river side. (B, L, D)

DAY 13 - 15: LONG BAGUN - LOA JANAN - SAMARINDA

After breakfast boarding on the public boat for a three days Mahakam River cruise toward the west passing through some Dayak Villages such as Kota Bangun, Muara Muntai, Datah Bilang and ending at Long Bagun. Standard meals and overnight on boat. Long Bagun is the last point reachable by the river boat. From here the expedition will be continued by motorized long boats, canoes or trekking. (B, L, D)

DAY 16: SAMARINDA – BALIKPAPAN

Morning after breakfast take land coach drive on to Balikpapan for about 2 hours drive.

Arrive in Balikapan in the late afternoon. Check in a good and comfortable for our accommodation. Dinner on your personal expenses. (B, L)

DAY 17: FREE PROGRAM
Free program on your personal arrangement. (B)

DAY 18: BALIKPAPAN – JAKARTA

Morning after breakfast, transfer to the Balikpapan Airport for direct flight to Jakarta . Upon arrival in Jakarta, transfer to Cipta Hotel for your accommodation. Rest of the day is free on your leisure (B).

DAY 19: JAKARTA – OUT

Day is free on your leisure. At the appropriate time, we transfer you to Jakarta Int’l Airport for your flight return to your next destination (B).

INCLUDED:

· Airport transfers

· Private transport & Public Busses

· Public house Boat with communal cabin during on Mahakam River

· Private Motorized long boat

· Accommodation based on twin share at hotel in Jakarta, Balikpapan & Pontianak

· Overnight in tent or at villagers’ house during trekking

· Tours and Services as mentioned on the itinerary

· English speaking guide and cook

· Full Board Meals as indicated above (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: dinner)

· Donations and Entry Fees

· Snacks, soft drink, bottled water ("Aqua") during on boat trip and during trekking only.

EXCLUDED:

· Any Domestic Flights

· Travel Insurance.

· Airport taxes and extra baggage charges.

· Personal Expenses such as phone calls, laundry, beverages etc.

· All expenses incurred due to the flight cancellations or due other causes beyond our control.

· Force Majeur

Important: Before you travel please check your Tour Voucher and Arrival Information for the latest joining instructions. This will be sent to you upon receipt of final payment.

All itineraries are subject to change without prior notice.