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Kalimantan Traveler Addresses Information
Indonesia Borneo
Island, with a total of 540.000 sq kilometers, is two third of
this Island. The northern part of Borneo is formed by Malaysian Sabah
& Sarawak, and the tiny oil rich Sultanate Brunei. The heart of
Borneo is made up by mountain ranges up to 2000 meters above sea level.
Great Rivers cascade down from the highlands, and are crucial
infrastructure channels between the coast and the deep interior. The
river highways attract tourists who wants to travel into the jungle
regions, and visit the traditional living Dayak tribes, once
headhunters, who still live in communal hard wooden houses called
"Longhouses".
The more then 200
Dayak
Tribes in the Hinterland of Kalimantan 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. Longhouses and
jungle life are not history yet. Cultural treasures that
survive deep within the 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 seaports and riverside cities
of Borneo. Kalimantan ’s 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 Rivers of Kalimantan 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 from black orchids to fresh
water dolphins and orangutans, 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 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 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.
Traveler
Information Tools and Addresses
Government Tourism
Information Office
Jalan Brigjen. Katamso 4
Palangkaraya
Indonesia
Tel: (+62-541) 21178, 21227
Immigration Office
Jalan G. Obos No. 10
Palangkaraya
Indonesia
Tel: (+62-514) 21869
East Kalimantan Tourism
Information Office
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman 22
Samarinda, Kalimantan
Indonesia
Tel: (+62-541) 736850
Fax: (+62-541) 736866
Immigration Office
Jalan Juanda
Samarinda, Kalimantan
Indonesia
Government
Tourism Information Office
Jalan Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 1
Banjarbaru, Kalimantan
Indonesia
Tel: (+62-511) 2053
Immigration Office
Jalan Jend. A. Yani Km 5 1/2
Banjarmasin, Kalimantan
Indonesia
Tel: (+62-511) 3731
Government Tourism
Information Office
Jalan Sulten Sahrir 5
Pontianak
Indonesia
Tel: (+62-561) 2771, 2960
Immigration Office
Jalan Letjend. Sutoyo
South Pontianak
Indonesia
Tel: (+62-561) 34516
- Emergency Travel
Information
In
Case of emergency please take contact with the
local or nearby Police office, or Village Chief.Almost each village has
a local police office, if this is closed, please contact the Village
Chief for advise
In
case of Healthy problems, a Local Puskesmas ( governmental local
Hospital ) can help you with first medical needs, or contact a local
Docter. For special medical care we advise you to contact Hospitals in
the big cities along the coast of Kalimantan. The most
nearby
International Hospital is in Singapore.
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The
cultural and artistic traditions of the indigenous Dayak
population are still preserved in the hinterland of East
Kalimantan.Sailing up the streams to the Malaysian border, one can
still meet Traditional Dayak settlements than seem to have been little
touched by
the modernity ....
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This
region known as the Land of a Thousand Rivers, Big and small rivers,
wide swamps and lowlands are characteristic of this southern province.
Some of those rivers, such as the Barito, Martapura and Negara mark the
boundary.Loksado is an attractive place for nature tourism on a plateau
in the Meratus mountains. The forest offer available trails,and Dayak
Culture....read
more
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The indigenous inhabitants are
the Dayaks, comprising the sub-tribes Ngaju, Ot Danum, Ma'anyan Ot
Siang, Lawangan, Katingan and others. Their livelihood is
hunting, moving from one region to another. They adhere to the old
Kaharingan religion. Tanjung Puting and Tangkiling National Park.
.....read
more
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Boat and overland journeys
provide a rare opportunity to see the interior of one of the world's
largest and richest island West Kalimantan is an important and very
attractive province. It is rich in history, culture and places of
interest for the tourist. The most important rivers are
the Kapuas River, Sambas River, Sekayam River, Landak River, Melawi
River and Pawan River....read
more
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The indigenous Dayak
settlements along the Rivers of Kalimantan 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, you will be a welcomed guests in
their
longhouses. ...read
more
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The
Rainforests of Kalimantan hide a lot of Wild Life, orangutans,
proboscis monkeys, sun
bears and pangolins, clouded-leopard, tastier, and more then 600
species of birds as the horn bill. Fresh water dolphins can be found at
the Mahakam River. Not to forget the undersea world of
Derawan.
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Kalimantan
National Parks are
various, The Adventures Jungle of Kayan Mentarang, to the soft Kersik
Luway Orchid Reserve. Orangutans
can be found at Tanjung Puting, Wehea,
and Kutai National Park. Derawan Maritime National Park with it's
Manta's and coral reefs
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more
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The
Fascinating Rivers at Kalimantan are highways into
the dense
jungle where you can discover the rich Dayak Culture and the intriguing
history of
Sultan Kingdoms and traditional Dayak Tribes, with a wealth of
ecological and cultural treasures.....read
more
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The Most Spectacular Dayak
Events at Kalimantan. Various rituals and ceremonies are held each
year, from Erau, Tiwah to more local harvest and rain dances
as expressions of gratitude, designed to mark important moments or
cultural Dayak traditions of many years......read
more
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Dayak
Longhouses are
various in art, Differant tribes have differant Longhouses, and can be
found all over Kalimantan island. From The Mahakam River Area, to the
Upper Kapuas River Region.....read
more
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