5-6 Days Kahayan River Jungle Adventure Tours

Central Kalimantan Province at Indonesia Borneo Island is a wealth of ecological and cultural treasures that survive deep within the rainforest jungle of Indonesia ’s largest island. We discover a virtual mosaic of traditions flourishing in the bustling seaports and riverside cities of Borneo. Central Kalimantan ’s dense jungle and wide terrain of wetlands have traditionally kept the region isolated from all but the adventurous travelers, and along the upper reaches of the rivers, you can discover the rich Dayak Culture. The indigenous Dayak settlements along the Rivers of Kalimantan is an ideal way to experience the incredible culture, where village elders practice traditional medicine and mark their status with intricate body tattoos and remarkably heavy ear adornments, we will be warmly welcomed guests in their traditional longhouses. At Borneo you can enjoy a sightful experience of traditional culture and grand diversity of exotic flora and wildlife from black orchids to fresh water dolphins and orangutans, and venture ashore for captivating jungle explorations and unforgettable encounters in our village visits. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime exploration of the Kalimantan Island!

The Kahayan River Safari Tour Expeditions are a collection of exploratories and Indonesia dream destination journeys that reflect the particular passions and favorite places. We created the Borneo adventure tours for those who search a indigenous Dayak Culture in the deep dense jungle with it's exotic flora and fauna. Borneo travelers will have an unforgettable experience trip in Indonesia, however, it is designed for those who are adventurous in body and spirit.


KAHAYAN JUNGLE EXPEDITION
Tour Duration 05 Days / 04 Nights

Day 01; ARRIVAL IN PALANGKARAYA (D)
Upon your arrival by morning flight at Cilik Riwut Airport of Palangkaraya, meeting service and transfer to Rambang boat terminal where we start the trip for about 6 hours by speedboat to Tewah, lunch enroute, overnight at Losmen.

Day 02; TEWAH, TUBANG KORIK (BLD)
After breakfast transfer by motor canoe to Tubang Korik via Tubang Miri. Afternoon reach Tubang Korik, short sightseeing of the village or explore the forest. Accommodation and meals at longhouse.

Day 03; TUBANG KORIK, TEWAH (BLD)
After breakfast, by motor canoe return to Tewah. On the way we might stop at Batusuli Hillstone to enjoy the jungle panorama at the top of the mountain. Lunch enroute, overnight at Losmen.

Day 04; TEWAH, PALANGKARAYA (BLD)
After breakfast transfer by speedboat to Palangkaraya. Upon arrival at Palangkaraya, transfer to hotel for accommodation & meals.

Day 05; PALANGKARAYA, DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast at hotel, free at own leisure until the time for transfer to Airport or by overland to the next destination.


RUNGAN JUNGLE ADVENTURE
Tour Duration 06 Days / 05 Nights

Day 01; PALANGKARAYA ARRIVAL, TUMBANG MALAHOI, (LD)
Upon arrival at Cilik Riwut Airport of Palangkaraya, meeting service and transfer to Tangkiling harbor, to cruise upstream Rungan River by speedboat for about 5 hours to Tumbang Juluh village, from where we continue by car to Tumbang Malahoi. Meals enroute overnight at longhouse.

Day 02; TUMBANG MALAHOI, TUMBANG MAPOT, (BLD)
In the morning sight seeing of the village before we cruise by motor canoe to Tumbang Mapot, during the trip you can enjoy the impressive jungle panorama. Meals enroute, overnight at local house.

Day 03 & 04; TUMBANG MAPOT, HUNTING, (BLD)
Early morning after breakfast, whole day trek and explore the prime rainforest, late evening return to the village for overnight.

Day 05; TUMBANG MALAHOI, PALANGKARAYA, (BLD)
After breakfast by car to Tumbang Juluh, afterwards continue by speedboat downstream to Tangkiling harbor, from where we can drive to Palangkaraya and check-in at hotel for overnight.

Day 06; PALANGKARAYA, DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast, free at leisure until the time for your departure flight.


RAHAI’I PANGUN JUNGLE RIVER CRUISE
Tour Duration 05 Days / 04 Nights

Relax and take in the lush, exotic scenery along the slow, meandering rivers rarely seen by tourists. Glimpse orangutans in their natural habitat and experience the traditional lifestyles of the Dayak riverside villages.

Day 1 : PALANGKARAYA, RUNGAN RIVER (D)
Arrive direct from Jakarta and transfer to your comfortable cabin in the Rahai’i Pangun. Relax on the viewing deck for a welcoming drink and begin your journey along the forest lined rivers. Steaming through Palangkaraya city and its original boardwalk villages on the river edge, we proceed to the Rungan River.

Day 2: DANAU TAHAI, ORANGUTAN REHABILITAION CENTER, SEI GOHONG (BLD)
From the peaceful overnight mooring, we continue along a beautiful stretch of river, perfect reflections in the water, quiet fishing activities, and glimpses of bird life and animal life in the verdant jungle. Stop at the Danau Tahai blackwater lake, and leave the boat for an optional visit to the Borneo Orangutan Survival Rehabilitation Centre, where, in the education centre, guests will be shown a presentation of their program, and witness a group of the orphaned babies they are rehabilitating to the wild. We continue on the boat, enjoying sunset over the river. Our mooring will be at Sei Gohong, a small traditional village.

Day 3: MOUNT TANGKILING, RUNGAN RIVER (BLD)
At dawn, the energetic can climb nearby Mt Tangkiling. From the summit, watch the forest mist gradually thin out to reveal the sleepy hamlet and the river glistening among the trees. Return to the boat for another delicious fresh brewed coffee and breakfast, as we continue up the Rungan. Watch out for orangutans, macaques, elusive proboscis monkeys, gibbons and langurs, as well as the dramatic birdlife – gliding fish eagles and the curious hornbills. We continue to a traditional village for a Dayak welcoming ceremony. Be their honored guest as they introduce many of their livelihood activities, from hulling rice, to carving their machete handles, weaving rattan mats and bags, to building canoes and drying fish. Stroll through their village to see traditional fruits and products of the forest, including the famed durian and rare and expensive perfume vine. Our quiet mooring is adjacent a blackwater lake. Leave the boat in the evening by canoe, and quietly enter the lakes, using the torchlight to spot nocturnal animals.

Day 4: TUMBANG JUTUH, TUMBANG MALAHOI (BLD)
Early morning, join local fisher folk in the nearby black water lake, watch and join in with their fishing practices and canoeing skills. Optional fishing excursion. Rejoin the boat and continue on up the river, past long sandy stretches as the river curls its away towards the hills to reach the local centre of Tumbang Jutuh. An optional trip goes a short distance by road to the traditional longhouse village of Tumbang Malahoi. Experience the traditional mountain Dayak way of life in these stilted extended family homes. The village has excellent examples of sapundu, or carved totem poles and sandung, traditional bone houses. Find out about the Dayak faith, Kaharingan, and visit a Temple in the village. Rejoin the boat for the final evening under the stars.

Day 5: TANGKILING, KALIMANTAN MEETING CENTER (B)
Return down river to Tangkiling, where you will be collected for the return journey to Jakarta, or to join other tours. Other options include a swim, massage and comfortable night in the Kalimantan Meeting Centre (additional cost) before your return to the urban jungle.

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The lake was planted with palm trees, Where again we are looking for Fish

"Out of our forests destroyed, depleted our seas polluted, depleted our clean air to breathe. Now our rivers and lakes began to disappear."

a sentence full of emotion, but a full surrender from the mouth of a resident in the Hinterland of Central Kalimantan who happened to her hut's walls his bark I frequent for shelter that afternoon.

simple hut in which there are twoone boy aged about 5 and 9 years old and a mother who was holding a tiny baby girl aged about 8 or 10 months.

that afternoon I felt the atmosphere a little tense, maybe because of my arrival and suddenly brought the camera and a backpack big enough, though it is only clothing and other supplies. The host looked surprised and puzzled to see me this coming. but after I explained that my arrival was to takeimages the atmosphere around the oil palm plantations for the purpose of documentary filmmaking, the father started a little welcome to me, though his eyes still looked suspicious to me.

 

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atmosphere so relaxed, I offer cigarettes to the old man, but he refused and took his property clove Roko and lit a rod, as well as me. While smoking the father asked me, "you are the company you? (Meaning palm tree company) survey the location of it?" once againI explained the purpose of my existence in this region to the father, that I was not the oil companies, nor is it being the plantation site survey, I pointed out that I was working on a film about the impact of oil palm plantations on local communities, and happened to stop by to take shelter at home this and blah .. blah ..

Then after talking a while, then I find out if the old man is a fish finder. formerly he was a laborer in a logging company. hetells how difficult he is now looking for fish, because fish is the place to find so many have perished because of the planted palm. he and his family at this time relied heavily of fish catches.

The parents also took me to sites that used to be a favorite fishing location, because the number of fish abundance and endless even though every day he managed to catch dozens of kilograms of fish a kind of haruan (cork) there. but he asked me toperpetuate some of the swamps, rivers and small lakes that have now been closed by oil palm plantations owned palm oil company.

Really, until my location can only hold sad to see palm trees stretch as far as the eye could see, and some creeks are almost gone, and a lake are planted with palm up central lake.

indeed indeed, Investment Oil palm plantation in Central Kalimantan is not prioritizing the interests of ecology and the surrounding community.

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now becomes my duty to immediately tell through afilm about the condition of society and the environment around coconut palm plantation area in Central Kalimantan. May God always gave the power to me. 
from story in http://anaktenda.blogspot.com/

5 Days Kahayan River Dayak Adventure Tours

Central Kalimantan historical Culture and Rainforest wealth is unique for trekking and expedition through the connected trails that lead you to mostly virgin forest. You can stay overnight in the long or Local houses of the Dayak People. The villages can only be reached by boat cruising the Kahayan, Katingan and Rungan Rivers.Kalimantan Dayak cultural treasures that survive deep within the rainforest jungle of Indonesia ’s largest island. You can discover the dense jungle and wide terrain of wetlands which kept the region isolated from all but the adventurous travelers. Along the upper reaches of the rivers, you can discover the rich Dayak Culture. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime exploration of the Kalimantan Island!

Our Dayak Culture & Longhouse Tour Expeditions are a collection of exploratories and dream journeys that reflect the particular passions and favorite places. We created this adventure for those who search a indigenous Culture and unforgettable experience trip in Indonesia, however, it is designed for those who are adventurous in body and spirit.


LONGHOUSE & DAYAK CULTURE
Tour Package Duration 05 Days / 04 Nights

Day 01: RUNGAN RIVER, TUMBANG MALAHOI (D)
Arrive from Jakarta and embark on an exciting speedboat trip up the Rungan River to Tumbang Malahoi and its longhouse.

Day 02: TEWAH, BATU BANAMA, KAYAHAN RIVER (BLD) 
Spend the morning exploring the village and meeting the people Later continue by road to Tewah, taking a detour to Batu Banama, the holy rocky outcrop on the Kahayan River. Stay overnight in Tewah.

Day 03: TUMBANG ANOI, TUMBANG KORIK (BLD) 
Continue journey by klotok, or river canoe to Tumbang Anoi. This historic longhouse was the site of the famous meeting of headhunters called by the Dutch over 100 years ago. Later travel to Tumbang Korik, where traditional owners of the longhouse will welcome you to stay.

Day 04: TUMBANG KORIK (BLD) 
Remain a full day here, getting to know the village and its surroundings, and join the villagers in their pastimes.

Day 05: DOWNSTREAM KAHAYAN RIVER, PALANGKARAYA (B) 
A full day klotok and speedboat journey back to Palangkaraya along the Kahayan River.Transport provided to hotel or airport. Why not enjoy a swim, massage and comfortable night in the Kalimantan Meeting Centre (additional cost) before your return to the urban jungle.


LONGHOUSE ADVENTURE TREK & JUNGLE CAMPING
Tour Package Duration 05 Days / 04 Nights

Day 01: KATINGAN RIVER, TUMBANG MANGGU (D)
Speedboat journey along the Katingan to Tumbang Manggu village, to a new longhouse of traditional construction, built by traditional Dayak elder, Bp Syaer Sua, whose forebears originated from the ancient, remote Gagu longhouse, which will become the focal point of our adventure.

Day 02: KATINGAN RIVER, GAGU LONGHOUSE (BLD) 
Truck, trek and canoe your way to the upper reaches of the Katingan River to discover the isolated longhouse of Gagu, where life and time seemingly stands still.

Day 03: SURROUNDING KATINGAN RIVER, LONGHOUSE (BLD) 
Explore this unique ancient longhouse and its surroundings. Overnight in the longhouse and share in the lifestyle and stories of the community.

Day 04: KATINGAN RIVER, JUNGLE CAMP (BLD)
Hike back to Katingan River for your jungle camp overnight.

Day 05: RIAM MANGKIKIT, KASONGAN, PALANGKARAYA (B) 
Canoe downriver to the rapids of Riam Mangkikit, a holy Kaharingan site, and continue to Kasongan and return to Palangka Raya by 4 Wheel Drive Jeep

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