Tiong Ohang
Tiong Ohang Dayak village in the Mahakam river upstream holds a significant position as the most important village within the Long Apari district. Over the past several decades, the population of the village has grown substantially, primarily due to the movement of people from nearby settlements. Many of these migrants have settled on the opposite side of the river, where they have established their homes. They rely on farming, specifically cultivating the dry fields, as their main source of livelihood. The village is well-equipped with essential facilities such as a school and a public health center, which serve the community's educational and medical needs.
How-ever the upstream Mahakam river is still a remote area for tourist visitors as one have to cruise 4 days the Mahakam river with different boat types and passing 7 rapids for a visit to this off the beaten track area covered with cloud rainforest.
Tiong Ohang upper Mahakam River Travel Information
Tour Destination :Tiong Ohang & Mahakam River, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Main Interest & Tour Activities :
Traditional Dayak Culture, and exciting jungle treks are the most touristic value things to do in Tiong Ohang.
Recommended visit time is 2 to 4 days.
Culture :
Dayak Penehing, Dayak Modang, Dayak Kenyah, Dayak Bahau
Flora & Fauna :
Tropical Rainforest and Wildlife
Tour Starting Point :
Balikpapan, or Samarinda East Kalimantan
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
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 :
800 Km from Balikpapan Airport
Tour Duration :
Short Get Through Visit 08 to 11 Days
Accommodation & Hotels :
Local Houses homestay, guesthouse or Jungle Camp
Tour Grade :
Challenging