Central & South Kalimantan Trip

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Tour Description

Discover the beauty and culture of Borneo on this 3-day Central & South Kalimantan journey. Start with a scenic drive from Palangka Raya to Banjarmasin, where you’ll enjoy a canal boat trip that introduces you to the river lifestyle of South Kalimantan. The next morning, experience the vibrant Lokbaintan Floating Market, followed by visits to Alalak Island, known for its traditional boat and canoe production, and Bakut Island, home to the iconic proboscis monkeys.
On the final day, explore the traditional diamond mine at Cempaka, visit Martapura—famous for its gemstone market—and witness the unique Nagaya water buffalo. This trip combines wildlife encounters, cultural traditions, and the daily life of river communities, making it a perfect introduction to Kalimantan’s natural and cultural treasures.

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Day 01

Palangkaraya – Banjarmasin – Canal

Morning drive 5 hours from palangkaraya to Banjarmasin, lunch en route at local restaurant. Check in hotel, then boating at canals at the afternoon. Dinner shoul be on your own budget ( L )

Day 02

Floating market – Alalak Island – Bakut Island River Barito

Visiting floating market at Lokbaintan at the very early morning at 05.00. Return to hotel to have your breakfast. Boating to Alalak to see the boats and canoes production, continued to bakut island to see the longnose mongkeys, lunch at local restaurant, return to swissbel 

Dinner should be on your own budget. ( L )

Day 03

Cempaka – Martapura – Nagara – Loksado

Check out hotel, drive 1 hour to Cempaka to see the diamond mine continued to Nagara to see the water buffalo on the lake. Proceed to Loksado to stay overnight.

Day 04

Bamboo Rafting – Airport

Chek out hotel/ resort. Enjoy white water bamboo rafting on Amandit river. Proceed 4 hours drive to the airport (suggested to take an Afternoon or night flight). Tour Ends