Day 01 : Arrival In Balikpapan - Loa Janan - Mahakam River
Meet at airport and directly transfer to Loa Janan for boarding the houseboat to start the exciting adventure of Mahakam River. Lunch, dinner and overnight on houseboat. (L,D)
Day 02 : Muara Muntai - Mancong - Tanjung Isuy
Arrive at Muara Muntai and sightseeing villagers daily activities from the long wooden bridge which is made of iron wood. Next, proceed to Mancong by motorized canoe crossing the Jempang Lake of which we will have the opportunity to view many migratory water bird species and fishermen floating houses as well as the romantic Ohong River where proboscis monkeys, monitor lizards and other wild animals are hanging around at riverside. In Mancong, we will explore an exotic longhouse and Benuaq Dayak daily life. Afterwards, proceed to Tanjung Isuy for watching hundred colorful dress dancers that welcome you with an impressive attraction in front of their longhouse. Lunch will be served en route, dinner and overnight on longhouse. (B,L,D)
Day 03 : Tanjung Isuy - Loa Deras Village - Melak
After breakfast, we will visit Loa Deras village for sightseeing daily activities of the inland people who make brown sugar with material of palm trees. Afterwards, continue to cruise the Mahakam River up to Melak. Lunch, dinner and overnight on houseboat. (B,L,D)
Day 04 : Melak - Eheng - Kersik Luwey
Arrive at Melak and directly transfer to Eheng village for visiting an old and impressive longhouse with its unique ornament and shape while exploring the Tunjung Dayak daily life. Next, we will drive to Kersik Luwey reserve for observing the rare black orchid and other flora on the zone. Afterwards return to houseboat for cruising downward the Mahakam River. Lunch will be served en route, dinner and overnight on houseboat. (B,L,D)
Day 05 : Lekaq Kidau - Tenggarong - Balikpapan
After breakfast, visiting the Kenyah Dayak village to meet remains long ears woman with tattoos on their skin. Next, return to houseboat for cruising downward the Mahakam River, a stop will be made at Tenggarong for exploring the King Collection on the Museum of Mulawarman and Royal Cemetery of Kutai Kartanegara kingdom. Afterwards, cruise downward to Loa Janan and directly transfer by private AC land transportation to Balikpapan for overnight on hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 06 : Departure
Breakfast at hotel and free at your own leisure till the proper time for transferring to airport for your next destination. (B)
Included:
- AC land transportation
- Houseboat
- Motorized boat
- Accommodation based on twin share:
- 03 Nights at houseboat in Mahakam River
- 01 Night at longhouse
- 01 Night at 3 stars hotel in Balikpapan
- Entrance fee, donation and refreshments
- English Speaking Guide
- Meals as stated on program, indicated as (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: dinner)
- Dance performance
Excluded:
- Airfares
- Airport taxes and extra baggage fees
- Travel insurance
- Expenses incurred due to Force Majeure
- Personal expenses
