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Kandangan
at The Foot of Meratus Mountains
Kandangan is the
capital of the Hulu Sungai Selatan regency, 135 kilometers northeast of
Banjarmasin.
The town is inhabited by
about 10,000 people, and lies on the main road that connects the
coastal regions with the hinterland over the towns banjarmasin,
Barabai, Amuntai,
Tanjung, Balikpapan at East
Kalimantan.
Several
tourist spots can be found
in the Padang Batung district, seven kilometers from Kandangan, such as
Pantai Harapan, hot water springs, and the Pagat Batu Recreation Forest.
The Borneo Tour 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.
Tour Destination :
Indonesia, Kalimantan,
Banjarmasin,
Kandangan
Main
Interest & Things to do :
Bamboo Rafting, Dayak Culture
and Jungle
Trek
Bamboo Rafting can be done in the Kandangan Loksado area, recommended
visit time is 1 or 2 days
Dayak Culture and Longhouse can be found in the area of Muara Hatip,
recommended visit time 1 or 2 days
Jungle Trek can be done in the Meratus Mountain west of Loksado,
recommended visit time is 1 to 4 days, for trekking to Palangkaraya
about 7 to 9 days
Culture
: Dayak
& Banjarnese
Flora
& Fauna : Low
Land Rainforest
Tour
Starting Point : Banjarmasin
either Balikpapan
Tour
Transport Possibilities :
by
Public Bus from Balikpapan or Banjarmasin to Kandangan Regency,
estimated travel time between the 5 and 6 hours to reach Kandangan or
Amandit River, by Chartered car directly about 4 hours.
Tour
Ending Point :
Banjarmasin
or Balikpapan, also possible to Trek via the Meratus Mountains to
Palangkaraya
Travel
Distance to enry point :
300 Km to from Banjarmasin
Airport
400 km from Balikpapan Airport
Tour
Duration : Short
Get Through Visit 3 to 4 Days
Accommodation
& Hotels : Simple
Hotels or Local houses
and Jungle
Camp for trekking
Tour
Grade : Usual
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Tour Destination :
Indonesia, Kalimantan,
Banjarmasin,
Kandangan
Main
Interest & Things to do :
Bamboo Rafting, Dayak Culture
and Jungle
Trek
Bamboo Rafting can be done in the Kandangan Loksado area, recommended
visit time is 1 or 2 days
Dayak Culture and Longhouse can be found in the area of Muara Hatip,
recommended visit time 1 or 2 days
Jungle Trek can be done in the Meratus Mountain west of Loksado,
recommended visit time is 1 to 4 days, for trekking to Palangkaraya
about 7 to 9 days
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Culture
: Dayak
& Banjarnese
Flora
& Fauna : Low
Land Rainforest
Tour
Starting Point : Banjarmasin
either Balikpapan
Tour
Transport Possibilities :
by
Public Bus from Balikpapan or Banjarmasin to Kandangan Regency,
estimated travel time between the 5 and 6 hours to reach Kandangan or
Amandit River, by Chartered car directly about 4 hours.
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Tour
Ending Point :
Banjarmasin
or Balikpapan, also possible to Trek via the Meratus Mountains to
Palangkaraya
Travel
Distance to enry point :
300 Km to from Banjarmasin
Airport
400 km from Balikpapan Airport
Tour
Duration : Short
Get Through Visit 3 to 4 Days
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Accommodation
& Hotels : Simple
Hotels or Local houses
and Jungle
Camp for trekking
Tour
Grade : Usual
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