Mahakam Backpacker Trip
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Tour Description
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Duration: 3 Days 2 Nights
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Start & Finish: Balikpapan
Join a 3-day, 2-night journey along the legendary Mahakam River, starting and ending in Balikpapan. This trip takes you through charming wooden villages, serene river landscapes, and traditional Dayak culture. From spotting wildlife along the riverbanks to witnessing local dances in Mancong Village, every moment is filled with adventure and authenticity. Staying at local guest houses and traveling by motorized canoe, this experience offers a unique blend of cultural immersion and natural exploration in East Kalimantan.
ITINERARY
DAY 01 BALIKPAPAN – TENGGARONG – KOTA BANGUN – MAHAKAM RIVER – MUARA MUNTAI (L, D)
Pick-up service at 08.00 am. Direct land transfer to Kota Bangun for approx 5-6 hours. Take a motorized canoe to go along Mahakam river (if lucky, possible to see wild animal along the river trip) continue to Muara Muntai wooden village and stay at local guest house. Accommodation at local guest house, dinner at local restaurant.
DAY 02 MUARA MUNTAI – MANCONG – TANJUNG ISUY – MUARA MUNTAI (B, L, D)
Take simple breakfast and continue sightseeing at Muara Muntai village. Afterward, take a motorized canoe passing Jantur Village and also the famous lake for the sunset which is Jempang Lake and spot the proboscis monkey, snakes, king fisher and other bird species. Visit Mancong Village to see dancing ceremony. Return to Muara Muntai guest house and rest.
DAY 03 MUARA MUNTAI – TENGGARONG – BALIKPAPAN (B, L)
Breakfast at Muara Muntai, pick up service by motorized canoe. Transfer to Kota Bangun. Continue by overland to Tenggarong and Balikpapan. TOUR END
INCLUDE:
- Land transfer as per program
- Accommodation as mentioned on program
- 02 nights at Muara Muntai
- Private canoe trip at Mahakam River
- Full board meals during the trip
- Entrance ticket and donation at tourist attraction
- Dance performance at Mancong village
- English speaking guide
- Pick-up service.
EXCLUDE:
- Personal expenses.
- Any expenses incurred due to all causes beyond the program.
- Insurance.
Note:
- All booking to be made either by email.
- A 100% deposited of total calculated tour price, to be paid at twenty (20) days before arrival, by transfer. Price subject to change.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellation charges may occur for transport, carriers, accommodation, restaurant, guide booking, correspondence costs and other component that use on the program, this fee should be charged to the clients. Cancellation only allowed before the date of arrival or starting date.
REFUND
There will be no refund since the arrival date.
RESPONSIBILITY
Every participant shall be regarded in every respect as carrying his/her own risk with respect to loss or injury to person or property. We do not accept responsibility for losses or expenses result.
LIABILITY
We act as intermediary for transport carriers, accommodation, restaurant and other component that use during the program, assumes no responsible for any delay, change of schedules, loss, damage, injury, theft, accident, and irregularity.
Due to all causes beyond the program, we reserve the right, without penalty, to alter itineraries or program.
What to bring:
Travel bag, rain coat, suntan lotion, hat, T-Shirt, paddling/beach sandals, comfortable walking/trekking shoes with extra socks, binocular, flash light with extra bulb and batteries, camera, towels, personal medicine, for souvenirs and other personal expenses please bring Rupiah.
