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6 Days
Serimbu Rapids Adventure Tours
The
heart of West Kalimantan part of Indonesian Borneo province is made up
by mountain ranges, from where Rivers cascade down from the highlands,
which are the only infrastructure channels between the coast
and the deep interior. The river highways attract tourists who wants to
travel into the jungle regions. Serimbu unique challenging rapids
adventure is conducted using local boats with highly experienced
boatmen to enable the trip possible, and give you an outlook of the
only area in West Kalimantan that produces diamond apart from gold.
West Kalimantan ’s dense jungle and wide terrain of wetlands
have traditionally kept the region isolated from all but the
adventurous travelers. We will be warmly welcomed guests in
the Dayak traditional longhouses where you can enjoy
a sightful experience of traditional culture and grand
diversity of exotic flora and wildlife from orangutans to
leopards and birds. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime exploration of the
Kalimantan Island!
The
West Kalimantan Safari Tour Expedition is 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 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.
SERIMBU
RAPIDS ADVENTURE
Tour
Package Duration 06 Days / 05 Nights
Day 01
: PONTIANAK, KAMPUNG SAHAM LONGHOUSE (LD)
Meeting
service upon arrival at Pontianak Airport, transfer to the Longhouse
located
at Kampung Saham Approximately 2,5 hours drive. Overnight stay in the
longhouse. The natives entertain us with their traditional meals and
drinks. Meanwhile, the cultural dances will be performed and we may
listen to the songs and typical sound of drums.
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02 : KAMPUNG SAHAM, NGABANG, TEMOYOK (BLD)
After
breakfast, depart for Ngabang then go upriver by motorboat through
challenging rapids ; Riam Pulau. Feel the thrills as our boat is being
tugged by other motorboat to enable us to pass through the rapids. We
will encounter another more challenging rapids: Riam Panjang where we
have to get off boat and pull the boat across the rapids with all our
might . Stay overnight in the Temoyok village to relieve our tiredness
and gain strength for the next day ‘s challenge (it depends
on river condition, if it is not possible then we have to stay
overnight at Kuala Behe).
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03 : TEMOYOK, SERIMBU (BLD)
After
breakfast , going upriver by our motorboat to continue our rapids
adventure, along the way we can see the natives are seeking for
diamonds/golds in the river in a traditional way. By permission, you
may participate to pan gold by the river, After that ride along the
most challenging and the most feared rapids; Riam Jambu before we
arrive at a little village ; Serimbu. Stay overnight .
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04 : SERIMBU, MALANGGAR WATERFALL-SERIMBU (BLD)
After
breakfast, a two-hour boat ride along a tiny shallow meandering river
full of pointed rock will lead us to a starting place for our jungle
trekking. Trek through the jungle and stop by Malanggar waterfall where
we take rest . After lunch we continue our jungle walk through a steep
hill where we have to climb up with the only rope available. It takes
another one-hour walk to a place where our boat is waiting to take us
back to Serimbu.
Day
05 : SERIMBU, NGABANG, PONTIANAK (BLD)
Early
morning we return to Ngabang using our motorboat. Feel the different
excitement as we go down stream passing through the
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rapids
we
encountered the previous day. On arrival at Ngabang we return to
Pontianak for dinner and overnight at Hotel
Day
06 : PONTIANAK - DEPARTURE (B)
Free
programme till time to be transferred to the airport for your flight to
your next destination
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