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Apokayan
Indigenous Dayak Kayan and
Dayak Kenyah
Apokayan region at Indonesia
Borneo East Kalimantan Province is the land of the
Dayak Kayan and Kenyah Tribes with Rainforest and rich
wildlife. The Isolated Apokayan near Malaysian Sabah and Sarwak border
is made up
by mountain ranges up to 2000 meters above sea level, covered with
Rainforest. The Kayan River
cascade down from the highlands to Tanjung Selor at the
coast which has some dangerous rapids that can't be
crossed by boat. Upon the trails the Apokayan can be reached overland
from Long Pujungan, Naha Gamang, either via the Mahakam
River, trekking
journeys need a few days to more the a week.
Visit
the traditional living Dayak Kayan and Kenyah tribes in the Apokayan
region of Kalimantan, once headhunters, who still live
in communal hard wooden houses called "Longhouses" have
still kept their original culture, influenced by the kaharingan
supernatural of spirits religion, while they already left their
headhunting activities at the Dutch colonial period at the beginning of
the 20th century. The
intriguing history of the Kalimantan Dayak kayan and Kenyah Tribes,
with a wealth of
ecological and cultural treasures that
survive deep within the Kalimantan rainforest jungle of Indonesia
’s
largest island. With its legacy of Chinese, Malay, Hindu, Muslim, and
Dutch influences, we discover a virtual mosaic of traditions
flourishing in the bustling isloated
hinterland of Borneo. Kalimantan ’s
Apokayan 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 Kayan and Sungai Barang Rivers of the
Apokayan 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, 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 Kalimantan Apokayan area 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
Kayan and Dayak Kenyah 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.
APOKAYAN
GLANCE
Duration
06 Days / 05
Nights
Day 01:BALIKPAPAN, SAMARINDA (D)
Upon arrival at Sepinggan airport in Balikpapan meeting service then
transfer by Bus / minibus to Samarinda, check in at hotel.
Day 02: SAMARINDA, LONG AMPUNG, LONG URO,
LIDUNG PAYAU
(BLD)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Long Ampung. On
arrival at Long Ampung cruise up Kayan River by motor canoe to Lidung
Payau. On the way stop at Long Uro for sightseeing and observe their
traditional activities, longhouse, etc. Meals and overnight at local
house.
Day 03: LIDUNG PAYAU, SUNGAI BARANG (BLD)
After breakfast, hiking between 5 � 7
hours to Sungai Barang to see
the long ears Dayak Kenyah, their
traditional houses and their way of life. All meals provided at Long
house.
Day 04: SUNGAI BARANG, LIDUNG PAYAU, LONG
URO, LONG AMPUNG
(BLD)
Early in the morning, return to Lidung Payau through prime forest, upon
arrival continue by motor canoe cruise Kayan River to Long Ampung.
Meals and overnight at Local house.
Day 05: LONG AMPUNG, SAMARINDA (BLD)
After breakfast, explore the village until departure time to Samarinda,
Check - in at Hotel.
Day 06: SAMARINDA, BALIKPAPAN (B)
Breakfast, free at leisure, until departure transfer to Balikpapan
airport for your next destination.
APOKAYAN TREK
EXPEDITON
Duration
14 Days / 13
Nights
Day 01: BALIKPAPAN, SAMARINDA (D)
Upon arrival at Sepinggan airport in Balikpapan meeting service then
transfer by Bus / minibus to Samarinda, check in at
hotel.
Day 02: SAMARINDA, LONG AMPUNG, LONG URO,
LIDUNG PAYAU
(BLD)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Long Ampung. On
arrival at Long Ampung cruise Kayan River by motor canoe to Lidung
Payau. On the way stop at Long Uro to observe Dayak longhouse. Meals
and overnight at local house.
Day 03: LIDUNG PAYAU, SUNGAI BARANG (BLD)
After breakfast, start between 5 - 7 hours trekking to Sungai Barang to
observe Dayak Kenyah, with the long ears and traditional way of life.
All meals provided at long house.
Day 04 to 06: SUNGAI BARANG, SUNGAI PAYANG
(BLD)
After simple breakfast early in the morning, by motor canoe up river
sungai Barang afterwards trekking through the rainforest of the
Apokayan
to the Boh River. All meals provided, overnight at base camp in the
forest.
Day 09: LONG LEBUSAN, MAHAKAM RIVER (BLD)
After breakfast, downstream Boh River to Mahakam River passing rapids,
meals on the way, overnight at local house.
Day 10: MAHAKAM RIVER, LONG BAGUN (BLD)
After simple breakfast by Longboat downstream Mahakam River passing
rapids. On the way you will see fascinating rocks, mountain and prime
forest along of the river. Meals provided enroute and overnight at
Local house.
Day 11: LONG BAGUN, TERING, BARONG TONGKOK
(BLD)
In the morning by boat downstream Mahakam River to Tering, Arrival at
Tering direct transfer by car to Barong Tongkok. Overnight at Losmen.
Day 12: BARONG TONGKOK, EHENG LONG HOUSE,
MELAK, DOWNSTREAM
(BLD)
Early in the morning drive and visit Eheng Long house, afternoon
proceed to Melak and take Long Boat downstream to Kota Bangun.
Overnight at Losmen.
Day 13: KOTA BANGUN, TENGGARONG, SAMARINDA
(BLD)
In the morning drive to Tenggarong to visit the former palace of Sultan
Kutai Kertanegara. Where you will see the Sultan's impressive
collection of heirlooms, ceramics, Dayak's art and culture items.
Afterwards continue drive to Balikpapan. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14: SAMARINDA, BALIKPAPAN, DEPARTURE
(B)
Breakfast, free at leisure until departure time then transfer to
Sepinggan airport for your flight next destination.
KAYAN RIVER
HIGHWAY
Duration
10 Days / 09
Nights
Day 01: BALIKPAPAN (LD)
Upon arrival at Balikpapan airport, meeting service and transfer By car
/ bus / minibus to check in at Hotel in Balikpapan, evening free at
leisure
Day 02: BALIKPAPAN, TANJUNG SELOR (BLD)
After breakfast transfer to Airport for the flight to Tanjung Selor,
upon arrival at Tanjung Selor check in at Hotel, afterwards a city
tour, meals and overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: TANJUNG SELOR, LONG BIA, KAYAN RIVER
(BLD)
Early in the morning fullday cruise upstream the Kayan River by long
boat to Long Bia, on the way you will see rice plantations and forest,
when you are lucky animals as Long Nose Monkeys and beautiful birds
could be seen. If the water level is low a few rapids have to be
crossed. Overnight at Losmen or Local house, meals provided on the way
Day 04: LONG BIA, LONG PUNJUNGAN (BLD)
Full day cruise up Kayan River to Long Punjungan, you could
enjoy the beautiful scenery along the river. Meals on the way at one of
Dayak villages, which we will pass. Overnight at local house in Long
Punjungan or a nearby village.
Day 05: LONG PUNJUNGAN, LONG ALANGO (BLD)
After breakfast in the morning by long boat cruise the river to Long
Alango for about 5- 6 hours, on the way you will see many villages
where the Dayak Kenyah and Dayak Punan tribe still live in their
traditional way, meals and overnight at local house
Day 06 & 07: TREKKING (BLD)
After breakfast start trekking upriver to Long Berini area, or when the
water level is to low we will hiking through the rainforest to Long
Lame, meals provided on the way, overnight at camp or local house
Day 08: DOWNSTREAM, LONG PUNJUNGAN, LONG BIA
(BLD)
After breakfast start our trip downstream by motor canoe or long boat
to Long Bia, overnight at local house, meals provided on the way.
Day 09: LONG BIA, TANJUNG SELOR (B)
Breakfast, continue our trip downstream to Tanjung Selor, after arrival
check in at simple hotel free at leisure, meals provided, overnight at
Hotel in Tanjung Selor
Day 10: TANJUNG SELOR, BALIKPAPAN (B)
Breakfast, free at leisure, until your flight to Balikpapan airport
where you can connect for your next destination.
DISCOVER KAYAN
RIVER
BEYOND
Duration
08 Days / 07
Nights
Day 01: BALIKPAPAN (LD)
Upon arrival at
Balikpapan airport, meeting service and transfer by car / bus / minibus
to check in at Hotel in Balikpapan, evening free at leisure
Day 02: BALIKPAPAN, TANJUNG SELOR (BLD)
After breakfast transfer to Airport for the flight to Tanjung Selor,
upon arrival at
Tanjung Selor check in at Hotel, afterwards a city tour, meals and
overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: TANJUNG SELOR, LONG BIA, KAYAN RIVER
(BLD)
Fullday cruise upstream the Kayan River by long boat to Long Bia, on
the way you will see rice plantations and forest, when you are lucky
animals as Long Nose Monkeys and beautiful birds could be seen. If the
water level is low a few rapids have to be crossed. Overnight at Losmen
or Local house, meals provided on the way
Day 04: LONG BIA, NAHA GAMANG (BLD)
Full day cruise up Kayan River to Naha Gamang, while you could enjoy
the beautiful flora & fauna along the river, crossing amazing
rapids. Meals on the way, overnight at local house.
Day 05 & 06: NAHA GAMANG, TREKKING
(BLD)
After breakfast in the morning going by long boat to cruise the river
and start trekking in the rainforest, meals and overnight at Local
house
Day 07: NAHA GAMANG, LONG BIA, TANJUNG SELOR
(BLD)
After breakfast cruise downstream by motor canoe or long boat to Long
Bia, then continue to Tanjung Selor, overnight at Hotel in Tanjung
Selor, meals provided on the way.
Day 08: TANJUNG SELOR, BALIKPAPAN (B)
Breakfast, free at leisure, until your flight to Balikpapan airport
where you can connect for your next destination.
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