Be certain to email us or send a webform in the
contact us section informing us of dates requested. If the dates requested are not available your card will not be charged.
Kaliamantan's rivers have it all. Whether you want a slow, lazy Kalimantan river tour, or a more thrilling ride, rushing
down Kalimantan's pulse-pounding rapids, or both, Kalimantan Tours River Adventure Tours has the perfect package for you.
Our river adventure tours include a great deal of interaction with the colorful, charming and mysterious Dayak culture.
You will have the opportunity to interact with friendly Dayak natives, visit traditional Dayak villages, stay in traditional
Dayak long houses, and observe the Dayak people go about their daily routines such as hunting, dance ceremonies, etc. For
additional Dayak culture tour information please visit our Dayak culture adventure tour page as well.
Banjarmasin's floating market is also a must-see attraction. Merchants peddle their wares in traditional Asian canoes
or Sampans, and buyers paddle out to the floating market early to assure themselves the pick of the lot. Enjoy the sight of
the colorful merchants clad in their traditional garb as they haggle over prices and watch the discriminating customers as
they scrutinize their purchases. You can even join in the fun, buying and sampling the delicious and versatile local produce.
The Banjarmasin floating market is actually located in South Kalimantan, but is in easy striking range from East Kalimantan.
We also offer full, West to East Kalimanton river adventure tours for those with the time and inclination to explore
this beautiful and majestic area in greater depth. The river adventure tours may also be combined with our orangutan adventure
tours or snorkeling/diving adventure tours as well.
On arrival at Balikpapan Airport, meeting service and direct transfer to Tenggarong. Visit the
former palace of Sultan Kutai Kertanegara (Museum) to observe the Sultan’s collection of antique Chinese ceramics,
heirlooms of the former Sultanate and other historical artifacts and crafts representing the
Dayak cultural heritage. The exciting trip continues on a house boat along the Mahakam River to Muara Muntai. Accommodation
and meals on the boat.
DAY 02: MUARA MUNTAI – TANJUNG ISUY
Arrival at Muara Muntai, sightseeing of the village to see the way of life and daily activities
of the people. The Wooden village, floating market, etc. Further cross over lake Jempang to Tanjung Isuy (by motor-canoe in
low-water season). On arrival you will be welcomed with a traditional ceremony and cultural dance of Banuaq Dayak. Afterward
visit a Dayak’s village Mancong to observe the Grand Old Long House. Meals will be provided, overnight stay at LAMIN/LONG
HOUSE in Tanjung Isuy.
DAY 03: TANJUNG ISUY – TENGGARONG – BALIKPAPAN
After breakfast return to Muara Muntai, going downstream to Tenggarong, proceed directly to
Balikpapan. Lunch will be provided. Dinner and accommodation at BENAKUTAI Hotel.
DAY 04: BALIKPAPAN – OUT
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for your flight to the next destination.
On arrival at Balikpapan Airport, meeting service and direct transfer to Tenggarong to board
a house-boat for the exciting trip along the Mahakam river to Muara Muntai. Meals and overnight on the boat.
DAY 02: MUARA MUNTAI – TANJUNG ISUY – MELAK
Arrival at Muara Muntai wooden village to see the way of life and daily activities. Further
cross over lake Jempang to Tanjung Isuy. Welcome ceremony and Cultural dance of the Banuaq Dayaks. Early evening return to
Muara Muntai and continue the trip to Melak. Meals provided. Accommodation on the boat.
DAY 03: MELAK – KERSIK LUWAI – KOTABANGUN
Early morning arrive at Melak. Halfday excursion by motor-cycle to Eheng to see the Tanjung
Dayak Long House. Continue the trip to Kersik Luwai to observe the natural forest with its Black Orchid. Depart for Kota bangun
in the afternoon. Accommodation and meals on the boat.
DAY 04: KOTABANGUN – TENGGARONG – BALIKPAPAN
Arrive at Kotabangun in the morning, followed by sunrise safari along Kedang River. Afterward
return downstream to Tenggarong. Visit the former palace of Sultan Kutai (Museum), then proceed to Balikpapan. Meals provided.
Accommodation and dinner at BENAKUTAI HOTEL.
DAY 05: BALIKPAPAN – OUT
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to the next destination.
Arrival at Sepinggan Airport, Balikpapan. Meeting service and direct transfer BENAKUTAI HOTEL
Cocktail party with slide presentation, followed by dinner at the hotel.
DAY 02: BALIKPAPAN – TENGGARONG – MAHAKAM RIVER
After breakfast depart for Tenggarong to visit the Mulawarman Museum former Palace of Sultan
Kutai Kertanegara, to view antique Dayak Woodcarvings porcelain, pottery, silver cloth, thrones, etc. Further continued on
a house-boat along tha Mahakam river to Muara Muntai. Accommodation and meals on the boat.
DAY 03: MUARA MUNTAI – TANJUNG ISUY
Arrive at Muara Muntai wooden village, sightseeing among the local people, observing their way
of life, the local market before crossing over lake Jempang to Tanjung Isuy. Welcome ceremony and Cultural dance of the Bunuag
Dayaks. Meals and overnight at LAMIN/LONG HOUSE
DAY 04: TANJUNG ISUY – KOTABANGUN
After breakfast an opportunity to sightseeing the village, the board the boat to Kotabangun.
Proceed to Semayang lake to enjoy the beautiful panoramic during the sunset, while the rare species of white monkeys would
accosionally appear on the trees along the banks and sometime the famous fresh water dolphins would appear accompanied by
boats along the river. Meals provided, overnight at SRI BANGUN LODGE.
DAY 05: KOTABANGUN – BALIKPAPAN
After breakfast cruise down the Mahakam river to Tenggarong. A stop will be made at Senoni floating
village. Lunch to be provided on the boat. Arrive Tenggarong direct transfer by bus to Balikpapan. Dinner and accommodation
at BENAKUTAI HOTEL.
DAY 06: BALIKPAPAN – OUT
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to the next destination.
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For more information on Mahakam and other river adventure tours/cruises available, or for customized river adventure
tours or cruises, please contact us.
Address: Kalimantan Tours
Blok T7 No 8,
Bukit Cimanggu Villa
Bogor, West Java
16155, Indonesia
Telephone: +62-21-9832-9875
Mobile: +62-813-17-144-926
Kalimantan tours is affiliated with the International Conservation Society Proceeds from all tours booked from this site go to support the International Conservation Society's mission to preserve the
environment and its resources, particularly the rich natural and cultural resources of Kalimantan which are at present being
so shamefully squandered.
