 Medan is the capital of North Sumatra and Indonesia's
third largest city. From Medan it is possible to take an overland tour travelling
through huge plantations of Rubber, Palm Oil, Cacao to Parapat, Lake Toba and Samosir
Island.
From Samosir Island, one can either
return to Media via Berastagi and the Leuser National Park, or proceed across Sumatra into
the Minangkabau Highlands and the charming town of Bukittinggi, before departing from
Padang.
We can also arrange a tour from
Jakarta to the Way Kambas National Park or Bukit Barisan Nature Reserve in southern
Sumatra, the home of the Sumatran tiger.
Kalimantan
Kalimantan, part of Borneo, is one
of the most mysterious islands in the world. We can arrange a trip from Balikpapan
up the Mahakam River to stay overnight in a traditional Dayak Longhouse.
Alternatively by flying into Pangkalan Bun one can travel overland to stay at Camp Leakey,
part of the Tanjung Puting Nature Reserve.
7D/6N THE MIGHTY RIVER PACKAGE
 Day 1 Balikpapan – Tenggarong – Melak
Arrival at Sepinggan airport of Balikpapan, meeting service then transfer to the Hotel for lunch. Transfer by coach to Tenggarong and start the river trip to Melak. Accomodation and meals on boat.
Day 2 Melak
Afternoon arrival at Melak. Free program in the evening. Overnight and meals on boat.
Day 3 Melak - Eheng - Kersik Luway - Long Iram
Excursion by motorcycle or truck to Eheng to see the Tanjung Dayak Long House. Proceed to Kersik Luway to observe the nature forest with its black orchid, then on to Ambau waterfall. Continue the trip by motorized canoe entering the small river to Gemuruh village. Later in the afternoon proceed to Long Iram. Accomodation and meals on boat.
 Day 4 Long Iram - Rukun Damai
Arrival at Long Iram in the morning, then transfer by long boat to Rukun Damai, a Kenyah Dayak village. Dinner and overnight at local people's house.
 Day 5 Rukun Damai - Long Hubung - Tenggarong
Have the opportunity to do a short trek into the jungle with the Kenyah Dayaks. Afternoon return to Long Hubung where you can see the Modang Dayanks performing the Hudoq dance, a ritual dance asking for rain and a good harvest. Early evening return downstream to Tenggarong dinner and overnight on board.
Day 6 Tenggarong - Balikpapan
Upon arrival at Tenggarong then visit the Mulawarman Museum, formerly known as the Royal Palace of Kutai Kingdom. Continue transfer to Balikpapan, and transfer to the Hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 7 Balikpapan - Airport
After breakfast at hotel, at appropriate time transfer to the airport for your flight to your onward destination. |
