Visit 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
Central
Kalimantan
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
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
South Kalimantan
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
West
Kalimantan
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.