• Type :Packages
• Package Code :LKB-01
• Hotel Category :Lodge
• Package Type : Private Basis
• Country :Indonesia
• Region :Sulawesi
• Highlights :Ancient Dayak tribes, Orangutans, Toraja ceremonies
• Transportation : Car, Minivan, Bus, Boat
• Departure Dates : Daily
• Special Equipment :Walking shoes reccomended, mosquito repellent
• Language : English
• Suitable for :Need some adaptation spirit, as some accomodations are basic, especially in Kalimantan

Day 1: Arrival in Kalimantan and transfer to Mahakam River
Upon arrival at Sepinggan airport of Balikpapan meeting service and direct transfer to Loajanan for boarding the house boat for exciting Mahakam river. Dinner and overnight on boat.
Note: the accomodation is really simple, there is only one “communal cabin” with basic facilities. The cabin has AC, the boat has a western WC and no hot water. Food is exclusively indonesian (excellent quality)

Day 2: Muara Muntai - Tanjung Isuy - Melak. (B/L/D)
After breakfast on boat stop at Muara Muntai for observing the way of life of the people at wooden village then continue the trip by motorized canoe over Jempang Lake and passing a beautiful views along the river for reaching Tanjung Isuy.
On arrival welcome ceremony will be performed by Dayak Banuaq tribe in front of their Long house. Trip back to the main boat and start to sail upriver toward the village of Melak.
Lunch box, dinner and overnight on boat.

Day 3: Melak - Eheng - Trek - Kersik Luway - Mahakam. (B/L/D)
Breakfast on the boat then full day excursion by car to visit the old communal long house at Eheng village. After a short trip by car, we arrive at Kersik Luway to enjoy a short trek in the Black Orchid forest to observe several floral species (depending on season) including wild orchids and carnivorous plants. Late afternoon back to the boat and start the trip down river.
Lunch box, dinner and overnight on boat.

Day 4: TENGGARONG - LOAJANAN – SAMBOJA LODGE (B/L/D)
Breakfast on boat then visisting to the Museum and Royal cemetery at Tenggarong then down river for the harbor village of Loajanan and proceed to the Samboja Lodge to observe the orangutans, afternoon free.
Meals and overnight at Lodge.

PS: Timing and program may vary due to possible delays during navigation

Day 5: Lodge – Airport (B/Lunch on board/D)
Early get up then feeding time around lodge by walking, then back to lodge for breakfast and transfer to airport for flight to Jakarta and connecting to Makassar.
Arrival at Makassar airport, welcome services and transfer to hotel at Ujung Pandang. Dinner and overnight at t hotel.

Day 6: Makassar – Toraja (B/L/D)
Departure to Tanah Toraja by private (mini) bus. On the way visit a Bugis village and stop in Pare-Pare for lunch in a traditional restaurant, then proceed to Rantepao via several scenic mountain passes offering spectacular panoramas.
Late afternoon check-in. Dinner at hotel.

Day 7 & 8: TORAJA LAND (B/L/D) Two full day of excursions in Toraja visiting the traditional villages and burial sites: Londa, Lemo, Ketekesu, Suaya, Pallawa, Sadan, Tobarana, Loko Mata, Marante and Nanggala.
Including trek through the rice fields, local ceremonies and special events.
Lunch en route. Dinner at hotel

Day 9: Toraja Land - Ujung Pandang (B/L/D)
Breakfast departure for the trip back to Makassar – stop for lunch at Pare-pare.
Upon arrival at Makassar, City Tour.
Dinner hotel – overnight

Day 10: Fly Manado – Gangga Island (B/Lunch on board/D)
After breakfast, trf hotel/apt for flight to Manado, then transfer to apt/hotel – Dinner hotel
Overnight Gangga island

Day 11, 12, 13 ,14 : Gangga Island
Days at leisure Full board – overnight Gangga Island Gangga Island

Day 15: Transfer to Airport
After breakfast, depending on flight details trf hotel/apt
Hotel details : Mahakam River: Boat (VERY SIMPLE ACCOMODATION)
Samboja: Lodge style 3* lodge, with A/C rooms, but no hot water
Makassar: Imperial Aryaduta 5* hotel
Toraja Toraja Heritage: 4* hotel
Gangga Island Gangga Island resort 4* hotel

INCLUDED :

Kalimantan: All land and river transportation during tours, Boat with Communal cabin AC, Meals full board, English speaking guide, donation, entrance fees, porterages, performances.

Toraja : Accommodation, full board basis, tours as per indicated on program with private AC car and English/Italian speaking guide (depending on availability), donation, entrance fees, porterages.

Gangga island : Accomodation at Gangga island, Fullboard basis, Rt trf from Manado airport/resort/apt, sport card. EXCLUDED : Flights, airport tax,