Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Begin of Tour Balikpapan (Kalimantan) - Muara Muntai (D)

Upon arrival at Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman airport of Balikpapan meeting service with your local guide then transfer to Loa Janan. The drive will take about 2,5 hours by car. Go aboard the houseboat for your exciting Mahakam river tour. Dinner and overnight on boat.

Day 2: Muara Muntai - Mancong - Tenggarong (B/L/D)

After breakfast on the boat, stop at Muara Muntai to observe the everyday life of the people living in the small village. Continue the trip by motorized canoe over lake Jempang, passing Ohong river with beautiful views along the way until arrival at the village of Mancong. There, a welcome ceremony will be performed by members of the Dayak Banuaq tribe in front of their long house. In the afternoon, return to the houseboat and cruise down in the direction of Tenggarong. Lunch box, dinner and overnight on boat.

Day 3: Tenggarong - End of Tour Balikpapan (Kalimantan) (B)

Breakfast on boat then visiting museum and proceed to Balikpapan airport for your next destination (recommended to take afternoon flight).

Hotels, Rates & Information

Hotels for this Tour
(Changing the hotels according to your wishes is no problem!)
LocationComfort Hotels
Muara MuntaiBoat
Boat
TenggarongBoat
Boat
Rates
Options Comfort
Rate per person On request
Based on individual private tour, min. 2 travellers in double/twin room
Changing or adapting this tour to match your personal needs, interests and wishes is, as always, possible. Please contact us! Group rates (closed groups only, min. 4 Pax) on request.
Single Supplement On Request
Single Traveller On Request

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Information, Services, Remarks
Depart/Arrive:

Balikpapan (Kalimantan) / Balikpapan (Kalimantan)

Hotel/Airport Transfers:

Transfers are inclusive from and to above mentioned airports and hotels of the immediate area.

Services (included):

Private tour
English speaking guide
Air-conditioned car with driver
Accomodation: DBL room hotels (or similar)
Transfers, Entrance fees as per itinerary
Meal Plan as stated:
2x Breakfast 1x Lunch/Lunchbox 2x Dinner

Not included

Own expenses
Additional services (marked 'optional' above)
Programme not mentioned above
Season Surcharges

Best Season(s):

June - October

Important Remarks:

Min. 2 Persons. Single traveller rates on request.
Important information for traveler: Outside of highly touristic regions like Bali there is only a limited touristic infrastructure available. Regular flight connections, restaurants and hotels (all classes from simple to high end) are limited. Flight cancellations and delays are quite common. Please don't expect amenities like warm water, air-conditioning and even comfortable beds at all hotels and homestays during the round trip. This applies especially outside of bigger cities.
Please pay attention to the Travel Information provided.
When travelling islamic countries there can be interference during the month of Ramadan, other high holidays and fridays.
Volcanism: The Sunda Islands and the Sunda Archipelago are of volcanic orgin and show high volcanic activity. Accrodingly it may be possible that tours, routings and activities (especially those involving or near volcanoes) need to be altered in case of high activity or order by the government.
This tour is not soutable for people with reduced mobility. If you are unsure if you meet the requirements please contact us! We will try to find a solution for your individual needs.
During the dry season severe haze caused by wood fires in Borneo and Sumatra can possibly affect this region. Please keep yourself updated using the ASEAN Regional Haze Situation Center.