Dayak Culture & Longhouse Tanjung Isuy
Tanjung Isuy is a small village inhabited by the Benuaq Dayak Tribe, situated near Jempang Lake, which is the largest lake located downstream of the Mahakam River. The village features an original traditional longhouse that is open to visitors, offering the chance to stay overnight in a comfortable accommodation that reflects the standard Indonesian style.
In Tanjung Isuy Dayak village, women can be seen skillfully weaving ulap doyo, a traditional type of free-fiber cloth that is unique to this region.
Tourists can also have the opportunity to see guardian statues and the grave of a Benuaq king, which are significant cultural landmarks. Being the closest Dayak village to Samarinda along the Mahakam River, this area offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of the local community. Visitors can also observe floating houses on Lake Jempang, which act as a natural water buffer for the Mahakam River. A typical example of such a village is Jantur, where the majority of the residents belong to the South Kalimantan Banjarese tribe. The village is known for its colorful and traditionally styled buildings, making it a worthwhile stop for travelers passing through.
Further upstream from Tanjung Isuy, there is a grand old longhouse in Mancong. However, fewer tourists visit the longhouses of Pentat and Lembunah, which are located along the Ohong River. The Ohong Creek, which runs through a tunnel of lowland forest, is home to a variety of wildlife, including different species of birds, iguanas, and bekantan, also known as proboscis monkeys, who can often be spotted in the trees along the river.
Tanjung Isuy Travel Information
Tour Destination :Tanjung isuy & Mancong , Mahakam River, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Main Interest & Activity :
Cruise to spot low land rain forest and wildlife as proboscis monkeys, and lot of birds
Muara Muntai, Tanjung Isuy & Mancong, as Dayak Benuaq villages with Longhouses, settled along the Jempang Lake, surrounded with lowland rainforest and wild life.
Ohong Creek wildlife Jungle proboscis Monkeys and Birds
Fresh water Irrawaddy Dolphins at the Jempang Lake
Recommended visit time for the Mahakam River is 3 till 4 days.
Culture :
Dayak Benuaq, Kutai and Banjar tribes
Flora & Fauna :
Low land Tropical Rainforest and Wildlife at the Mahakam River, Jempang and Semayan Lakes, and the Ohong Creek
Tour Starting Point :
Balikpapan, or Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Tour Transport Possibilities :
by public bus or chartered car from Balikpapan to Samarinda and by public ferry or chartered tourist houseboat cruising up the Mahakam River, or overland to Kota Bangun and by motorcanoe to Tanjung Isuy
Tour Ending Point :
Balikpapan or Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Travel Distance to entry point :
400 Km from Balikpapan Airport, or 300 Km from Samarinda airport, East Kalimantan
Tour Duration :
Short Get Through Visit 2 to 4 Days
Hotels & Accommodation :
guesthouses, local houses, homestay, or longhouse
Tour Grade :
Moderate