Apokayan Dayak Kenyah & Kayan Culture
Lidung Payau Dayak Kenyah Village is located in the Apokayan Region, which is part of North Kalimantan Province on the island of Borneo. This area is known for being the homeland of the Dayak Tribes and is surrounded by untouched, dense cloud rainforests.
The Apokayan Region is quite remote, and reaching it is not an easy task. Visitors have to rely on irregular flights or undertake long treks along the Kayan River or the Mahakam River.
These journeys are typically undertaken by adventurous travelers who are willing to put in the effort to explore this hidden part of Indonesia. The artistic traditions of the Apokayan Dayak people are truly remarkable, featuring vibrant and intricate designs. These designs often incorporate flowing geometric patterns that depict various aspects of jungle life.
The Dayak tribe artistic style has been influenced by the Dong Son cultures of both China and Vietnam, adding a unique blend of heritage and creativity to the Dayak arts.
Lidung Payau Apokayan Travel Information
Tour Destination :Lidung Payau, Apokayan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia
Main Interest & Things to do :
Dayak Kenyah and Dayak Kayan and Dayak Punan Culture with Jungle Trek
Jungle Trek can be done in the whole Apokayan area, recommended visit time is 4 or 5 days
Dayak Kayan, and Dayak Kenyah Culture are still intact,Rainforest and traditional farming can be found around almost each village the area of Apokayan
Jungle Trek can be done between villages
Culture :
Dayak Kayan, Punan, and Dayak Kenyah
Flora & Fauna :
Tropical cloud Rainforest and Wildlife
Tour Starting Point :
Balikpapan and Samarinda East Kalimantan, or Tarakan North Kalimantan, Indonesia
Tour Transport Possibilities :
by chartered car or Public Bus from Balikpapan to Samarinda airport, continue by flight ( booking has to be done one month in advance ) to Long Apung.
By speedboat from Tarakan to Malinau, continue by flight ( booking has to be done one month in advance )to Long Apung.
To Reach Apokayan Overland, from Samarinda, cruise up Mahakam River by public ferry or chartered houseboat till Long Bagun, from here chartered long boats have to be used to get to the Boh River, and cruise up as far as possible, another 3 to 4 days trekking through tropical rainforest and mountains to Sungai Barang, from where you can navigate by chartered motor canoes or hikking to villages in the Apokayan area, estimated travel time to reach Apokayan overland is 8 to 10 days from entry point Balikpapan.
Tour Ending Point :
Balikpapan East Kalimantan, or Tarakan North Kalimantan, Indonesia
Travel Distance to entry point :
1200 Km from Balikpapan Airport, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Tour Duration :
Short Get Through Visit 5 to 6 Days, and 14-18 days for trekking overland
Accommodation & Hotels :
local Houses
Tour Grade :
Moderate to Challenging