Explore the
Jungle of Kayan Mentarang
Krayan
Area is one of the most Isolated regions of East Kalimantan
and a part of Kayan Mentarang National Park at Indonesia
Borneo Island. Traditional Dayak Tribes, with a wealth of ecological
and cultural treasures that survive deep within the rain forest jungle.
The
area covers the upper course of the Krayan River and
borders of the Upper Bahau River to the south, The flora in
it’s vicinity of Kayan Mentarang Nature Reserve as a
protected Cloud Rain Forest area of about 1.000.000
hectares are
more then hundred years old. However, there are more attractions
then dense jungle only at the highland
plateau between 900 and 1,000 meters above sea level.
The valleys, and flowers, including the black orchid, and
rhododendrons species in the dense forest, not to forget the caves and
stone shaped burial sides.
The
traditional Dayak Tribes of the area are the Dayak
Punan, Dayak Sa'baan and Lun Daleh.
From the Highlands of this Kalimantan part, with it's cloud rain forest
you will have a amazing view through the trees which are
all around and will
give you a feeling of natural freedom when you over-see the valuable
forest of
Borneo.
The
Kayan Mentarang 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.
CROSS
KAYAN MENTARANG EXPEDITION
(over
land)
Duration
14 Days / 13 Nights
Day
01 - 03: TARAKAN, LONG BAWAN, LONG LAYU ( BLD)
Meeting
service, transfer to airport for the flight to Long Bawan. Upon
Arrival at Long Bawan, directly start trekking to the south for two
Full days, you will pass primary tropical rain forest. Lots of
wildlife, almost never seen, will show up here, plenty of primates
including Gibbons and Leaf monkeys, hornbills and a lot more will show
up along the way. Upon arrival at Long Layu where the wild adventure
awaits. Check in at the Home stay or Local House, afternoon trek
through
the surrounded forest and village to catch a first glimpse of the
area.Salt-making
is a traditional
activity in the Krayan area. The salt is founded in the salt springs
and were exchanged for prestige items. Meals
provided and overnight at Local House or Home stay.
Day
04: LONG LAYU, TANJUNG PASIR ( LONG RUNGAN) (BLD)
Trek
Through the Forest of North Borneo
passing irrigated dry rice fields, the rock complex
called Honey Rock, which arises about 40 meters high from the
forest. The history speaks through the caves
and burial sites, on the route we will have a amazing
view over the towering trees in this hilly dense
forest. Meals enroute and overnight at Local House or Home
stay.
Day
05:
TANJUNG PASIR (LONG RUNGAN), TANG TAAN (BLD)
Downstream
of Tanjung Pasir is a settlement called "Tang Laan" along the Krayan
River, Along the way we will pass a rapid and a rock with
an impressive human figure carving on it. Meals enroute and
overnight at Local House or Home stay.
Day 06
& 11 : TANG TAAN, FOREST TREK, LONG PUJUNGAN (BLD)
Six Full days dense jungle and
prime rain forest trekking expedition to
Long Pujungan. On the way several villages and Dayak settlements will
be passed, diverse wildlife in the tropical forest will be seen and
hunt.
Day 12: DOWNSTREAM, LONG
PUNJUNGAN, LONG BIA (BLD)
After breakfast start our trip
downstream by motor canoe or long boat
to Long Bia, overnight at local house, meals provided on the way.
Day 13: LONG BIA, TANJUNG
SELOR (BLD)
Breakfast, continue our trip
downstream to Tanjung Selor, after arrival
check in at simple hotel free at leisure, meals provided, overnight at
Hotel in Tanjung Selor
Day 14: TANJUNG SELOR,
TARAKAN (B)
Breakfast, cross the sea by
speedboat to Tarakan, and transfer to the
airport for your flight to your next destination.
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6
Days Kayan Mentarang Tour
Krayan
River is the Isolated area of Kayan Mentarang National Park at
Indonesia Borneo Island Kalimantan. Traditional Dayak Tribes, with a
wealth of ecological and cultural treasures that survive deep within
the rainforest jungle.
The
area covers the upper
course of the Krayan River and borders of the Upper
Bahau River to the south, The flora in it’s vicinity of
Kayan Mentarang
Nature Reserve as a protected Cloud Rain Forest area
of about
1.000.000 hectares are more then hundred years old. However,
there are
more attractions then dense jungle only at the highland
plateau between 900 and 1,000
meters above sea level. The
slopes and sandstone valleys...full
itinerary
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8
Days Kayan Mentarang
Cruising
up the Kayan
River passing Malinau,
and continue to the jungle of Kayan
Mentarang Reserve,
here we will explore the tropical flora and fauna and wild life of this
almost unexplored Largest National Park of
Indonesia East
Kalimantan
Province.Cloud Leopards, Hornbill Birds, and diverse kinds of Tropical
Rainforest and eco systems can be seen, including wetlands ...full
itinerary
up
the Kayan
River, passing low land Rainforest and Plantations, visit Long
Bia Village, and continue to Long
Pujungan and Long
Alango
Dayak Kenyah and Dayak Punan villages, Trek through the
prime Rainforest of the isolated area of
Kayan Mentarang Nature Reserve. The Tropical Rainforest here is
amazing, trails connecting villages, the Dayak Culture
is here more then traditional....full
itinerary
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