Pampang Dayak Kenyah Village
Pampang is situated approximately 40 kilometers north of Samarinda city. This village is home to the Dayak people, who have lived there since the early 1970s. The Dayak Kenyah and Dayak Kayan tribes originally came from the isolated Apokayan highlands and gradually moved downstream to more accessible areas. Today, Pampang stands as a vibrant cultural center for the Dayak community, where traditional ceremonies are regularly held, and the village features a full longhouse showcasing Dayak art. Some of the Dayak people still retain distinctive physical traits, such as long ears and traditional tattoos, which serve as important symbols of the last remaining aspects of Dayak culture in the rapidly developing region of Kalimantan.
Samarinda, the capital of East Kalimantan, is located about fifty kilometers upstream from the mouth of the Mahakam River.
It was established as a trading town in 1730 and is considered a more affordable and easier alternative to Balikpapan. For those interested in inland tourism, Samarinda serves as the ideal starting point for exciting adventures along the Mahakam River, deep into the jungle, and immersive cultural experiences with the Dayak people.
Pampang Dayak Culture Village Travel Information
Tour Destination :
Dayak Pampang Village
Main Interest & Tour Activities :
Dayak Kenyah and Dayak Kayan settlement, Pampang is a Dayak village with it's roots of the Apokayan, as a Apokayan transmigration project.Ceremonies are held each Sunday, or at weekdays upon request only
Culture :
Dayak Kenyah and Dayak Kayan
Flora & Fauna :
Farming and Lowland Rain Forest
Tour Starting Point :
Balikpapan, Samarinda East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Tour Transport Possibilities :
by car or public bus from Balikpapan to Samarinda, continue by public bus or car to Pampang is 3 hours from Balikpapan and 1 hour from Samarinda.
Tour Ending Point :
Balikpapan, Samarinda East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Travel Distance to entry point :
150 Km from Balikpapan Airport, and 20Km from Samarinda airport
Tour Duration :
Short Get Through Visit 1 Day
Hotels & Accommodation :
No accommodation at Pampang village
All kinds of Hotels in Samarinda town, from guesthouses to international star hotels
Tour Grade :
Moderate