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Long
Pahangai Upper Mahakam Rapids
Adventure
Long
Pahangai, visit the Mahakam River Rapids ahead. The
indigenous
Dayak settlements along the Mahakam River of Kalimantan is an ideal
way
to
experience the incredible culture, 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.
The
Mahakam River 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.
Long
Pahangai
Long
Pahangai village is divided into two parts, Long Pahangai I and
Long Pahangai II, each led by its own village head. The two parts are
separated by road running parallel to the river. It is a division
caused by religious differences between Christian, Moslems and
Followers of the old animist belief.
Long
Tuyok is not far away from Pahangai. Dangerous rapids are found in
the river nearby.Past the rapids, further downstream, is Batu Kelau a
beautiful village with the hills in the background. It is always
covered by fog in the early morning.One has to negotiate several rapids
when going to Long Bangun, sailing downstream. Long Bangun is also a
base camp for loggers.
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Tour Destination :
Long
Pahangai & Mahakam River, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Main
Interest
& Things to do :
Jungle
trek, and exploring the Flora and Fauna which can't be found anywhere
else in the world,in combination with the traditional Dayak Culture,
and exciting jungle treks are the most touristic value things to do in
Long Pahangai.
Recommended
tour visit time is 2 to 4 days
Culture
: Dayak
Kenyah & Punan
Flora
& Fauna : Tropical
Rainforest and Wildlife |
Tour
Starting
Point :
Balikpapan, East Kalimantan,
Indonesia
Tour Transport
Possibilities :
by
car or public bus to Samarinda, continue by public ferry as far as
possible, then by chartered motorcanoe and longboat, cruising through
the Mahakam River rapids
Tour Ending
Point :
Balikpapan
or cross the
Muller Mountains to the Kapuas River of West Kalimantan to cruise down
to Pontianak
Travel Distance
to enry point : 800 Km
from Balikpapan
Airport, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
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Tour
Duration : Short
Get Through Visit 08 to
11 Days
Accommodation
& Hotels : Local
Houses or Jungle Camp
Tour Grade
: Challenging
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