Long Lunuk Data Dawai airstrip
Long Lunuk is a small village that consists of a few Dayak families, situated near the airstrip of Data Dawai airport, located upstream along the Mahakam River, beyond the river rapids, and it is a remote and isolated region. The area is home to approximately 5,000 Dayak people who continue to live according to their traditional way of life, which includes practicing dry-field agriculture known as ladang and engaging in hunting activities. The surroundings are dominated by dense rainforests and are dotted with several mountains. This place remains completely untouched by tourism and has not been explored by outsiders, making it a destination only for those with a strong sense of adventure and the patience to embrace the challenges of such an untouched environment.
Long Lunuk Dayak Settlement Data Dawai airstrip
Tour Destination :Long Lunuk & Data Dawai airstrip upper Mahakam River, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Main Interest & Activity :
Jungle trek, and exploring the Flora and Fauna,in combination with the traditional Dayak Culture, and exciting jungle treks are the most touristic value things to do arround the upper Mahakam River.
Recommended visit time is 2 to 4 days
Culture :
Dayak Penehing, Dayak Modang, Dayak Kenyah & Dayak 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, or by Small cesna plane from Samarinda to Long Lunuk Airport
Tour Ending Point :
Balikpapan or cross the Muller Mountains to the Kapuas River of West Kalimantan to cruise down to Pontianak
Travel Distance to entry point :
600 Km from Balikpapan Airport, East Kalimantan
Tour Duration :
Short Get Through Visit 08 to 11 Days
Accommodation & Hotels :
Local Houses or Jungle Camp
Tour Grade :
Challenging