
Karst limestone Forest & Historical cave
The Karst Mangkalihat a vast unhabitated area in East Kalimantan, weathering of limestone has yielded a wonderland of caves, and lakes, the steep towering karst rock walls scratch in the sky, when taking a closer look inside, the area is a main water tank of caves and rivers, forming waterfalls filled with various fish turtles and crocodiles species, filling te dense limestone forest around, which hold many animals, including a population of orangutans, also believed that a small amount of nomadic Dayak Punan are habitated in the mostly undiscovered area of the Karts Mangkalihat.
About 90 caves are already discovered, as historical drawings, hand palm stamps, and sculps of unknown animal species
The Karst limestone Forest 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 in the deep dense jungle with it 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.
Merabu Karst Mangkalihat Limetsone Forest Travelllers Information
Tour Destination :Mangkalihat Mountain, Merabu village, Sangkulirang, Karst Limestone Crops, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Main Interest & Things to do :
Cave exploring, limestone forest trekking, historical painting and sculps, limestone rocks scatering the sky
Culture :
Dayak Punan, Dayak Lebo, Dayak Kayan, Dayak Kenyah, Dayak Basap
Flora & Fauna :
Limestone Forest, Tropical Rainforest and Wildlife
Tour Starting Point :
Berau, Samarinda or Balikpapan East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Tour Transport Possibilities :
Chartered car from Berau to the Merabu Karst, canoe cruising the rivers of limestone forest and Karst area
Chartered car from Balikpapan to the Sangkulirang Karst, canoe cruising the rivers of limestone forest and Karst area
Tour Ending Point :
Berau, Samarinda or Balikpapan East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Travel Distance to entry point :
300-500 Km
Tour Duration :
Short Get Through Visit 4 to 12 Days
Accommodation & Hotels :
Simple Hotels, Homestay or Jungle Camp
Tour Grade :
Moderat till Challenging