Mahakam River Trip
Mahakam River Trip is to explore the remote village of the Mahakam village includes trip to Dayak ethnic groups and learn about the cultures. 6 day itineraryMahakam River Trip
About the Mahakam River in East Kalimantan
Furthermore, the Mahakam River is the largest river in Balikpapan East Kalimantan, Indonesia, with a catchment area of approximately 77,100 km2. Catchment lies between 2°N to 1°S latitude and 113°E to 118°E longitude. The river originates in Cemaru from where it flows south-eastwards, meeting River Kedang Pahu at the city of Muara Pahu. Thus, from there, the river flows eastward through the Mahakam Lakes region. Which is a flat tropical lowland area surrounded by peatland. So, thirty shallow lakes are situated in this area. which is connected to Mahakam through small channels. Downstream of connection with Semayang and Melintang lakes, Mahakam meets three other main tributaries – rivers Belayan, Kedang Kepala, and Kedang Rantau – and flows south-eastwards through Mahakam delta distributaries, to Makassar Strait.
Mahakam River Trip Information
Mahakam River Trip is to explore the remote village of Borneo ethnic groups inland. You will involve with the Dayak people and learn about the cultures. Besides the amazing culture of the indigenous ethnic groups of Kalimantan. You will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Mahakam River. This trip is using a Houseboat. It is very comfortable for your trip. Because the boat is big like moving house. It has a kitchen, cabin room, and balcony on the top of the deck. This houseboat designs for tourism transportation. And also, to suit with a big river of Mahakam.
An Overview of Mahakam River Trip
On the Mahakam River trip, we would like to show you the largest river in East Kalimantan, the Dayak people, cultures, and traditions. Because they are famous years ago as Head Hunters. By using a houseboat, we cruise upstream Mahakam River Trip, which reminds us back to the movie of Anaconda where you will be in the heart of the Borneo jungle. Moreover the 6 days and 5 nights of the Mahakam River trip suit for you to explore deep inside East Borneo Indonesia. Accompanied by our experience tour guide, boat captain, and crews that have done Mahakam River Trip for years. So that when returning home, you will bring good memories.
- Sight Seeing 90%
- Food 70%
- Transportation 50%
- Activities 80%
Besides Mahakam river trip, you may have an extension tour to Mount Rinjani on Lombok island. It is more expanding experiences about Indonesia.
Best Food & Drink
1. Hygienic
Provides hygienic food ala Indonesian.
2. Meals During the Trip
We cook a variety of meals during the trek. We cook Toast, Pancake, Nasi Goreng, Chicken curry, and so on. So that you are not bored with the menu provided by us.
3. Water to Drink
We provides a hygienic bottle of water. (we bring back all the rubbish).
4. Cleanliness
We always keep a clean before and after activity. Before and after a meal, etc.
Mahakam River Trip Itinerary
Day 01: Balikpapan – Loajan – Mahakam River Trip
Upon arrival at Sepinggan Airport of Balikpapan meet services and proceed to the houseboat for the Mahakam river cruise. Meals and overnight on a boat.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: On Boat.
Day 02: Muara Muntai – Mancong – Tanjung Isuy Trip
Breakfast on a boat then visits the wooden village to observe the way of the people’s lives and continue by canoe over Lake Jempang and the beautiful Ohong River on high water to reach Mancong village. On arrival, the welcome ceremony will be performed by the Dayak Banuaq in front of the longhouse and then return to Tanjung Isuy. Meals and overnight at Long House.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Longhouse.
Day 03: Tanjung Isuy – Batu Village – Loa Deras Village – Melak
Breakfast at the Long House then returns to Muara Muntai to onboard the houseboat and cruise up for Melak. A stop will be made at Batu village to take a walk (1,5 hours) for observing the village, fields, and palm sugar home industry at Loa Deras. Meals and overnight on a boat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: On Boat.
Day 04: Melak – Eheng – Kersik Luway Trip
Breakfast on a boat then a half-day excursion by car for visiting an old communal longhouse at Eheng village and then to the natural black orchid forest and then return to the houseboat down river from Lekak Kidau. Meals and overnight on a boat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: On Boat.
Day 05: Lekaq Kidau – Tenggarong – Balikpapan Trip
After breakfast on a boat then sightseeing the way of life of the Kenyah Dayak then down to Tenggarong for sightseeing the Royal Collection of the Kutai Kingdom at Museum (closed on Fridays, Mondays,s and holidays), It’s the former palace of the Kutai kingdom then proceeding to Balikpapan by land transfer to the hotel. Breakfast and Lunch on the boat dinner at a restaurant overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Bahtera Hotel / similar class.
Day 06: Balikpapan Hotel – Transfer to Airport
Breakfast at the hotel then transfers to the airport for your next destination.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
Mahakam River Trip Costs Inclusion
Transfer services from Airport Balikpapan – Loajanan returns to the hotel.
Private houseboat for 5 days during the Mahakam River.
1-night accommodation at Dayak Long House Tanjung. Isuy.
1-night accommodation at Adhika Bahtera Hotel in Balikpapan or similar.
Full board meals during the trip along the Mahakam River.
English-speaking guide.
Entrance fee, donation, parking fee.
Transfer services at Melak – Eheng – Kersik Luway.
Mahakam Trip Price Excluded
Airfare.
Airport tax.
Alcoholic beverages.
Soft drinks.
Laundry.
Phone calls.
Tipping guide/crew boat..
All extra personal expenses that are not mentioned on the items above.
Any kind of expenditures incurred due to flight cancellation/delays or due to other causes beyond our control.
What to bring during the Mahakam River Trip
Travel bag, raincoat, suntan lotion, hat, T-Shirt, paddling/beach sandals, comfortable walking/trekking shoes with extra socks, binoculars, flashlight with extra bulb and batteries, Camera + extra films, towels, swimsuit, mosquito/insect repellent, personal medicine, for souvenirs and other personal expenses please bring Rupiah.
Price Per Person and Related Informations
GROUP SIZE: Minimum 2 persons.
PRICE: USD 1,961 Per Person.
DURATION: 6 Days / 5 Nights.
TRANSPORT: Private Car/Taxi, House Boat.
TOUR TYPE: River Safari, Nature, Culture Tour
LOCATION: East Kalimantan.
START: Balikpapan Airport.
FINISH: Balikpapan Airport.
TOUR CODE: GLH-EB-MRT-6D.
GRADE: Easy – Moderate.
DEPARTURE: You may arrange your date and time.
TOUR CONDITIONS: Private trip/group of your friends or family.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Price Varies by Group Size.
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