Barito Jungle Trek Expedition (7 Days/ 6 Nights)
South Kalimantan ‘s Meratus mountain ranges are about 2000 meters above sea level. The Barito River is a crucial infrastructure channel between the coast and the deep interior highland. The river highway attract tourists who wants to travel into the jungle regions. South Kalimantan dense jungle and wide terrain of wetlands have traditionally kept the region isolated from all but the adventurous travelers, and along the upper reaches of the rivers, you can discover the rich Banjarese and Dayak Culture. Join us for once-in-a-lifetime exploration of the Kalimantan Island!
The Barito River Jungle Tour Expeditions are a collection of exploratory and Indonesia dream destination journeys that reflect the particular passions and favorite places. We created the Borneo adventure tours for those who search indigenous Dayak Culture in the deep dense jungle with its exotic flora and fauna. Borneo travelers will have an unforgettable experience trip in Indonesia, however, it is designed for those who are adventurous in body and spirit.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 01: ARRIVAL IN BANJARMASIN (D)
Meet at airport and directly transfer to hotel for check in. Next, exploring Banjarese river civilization by taking an afternoon canal sightseeing. Afterwards, return to hotel for overnight. Free at own leisure.
Day 02: BANJARMASIN, CABAI, PAPAGARAN (BLD)
After breakfast, we will drive to Cabai village in the foot of Meratus Mountain. Next, we will start our trekking in Meratus range crossing longhouses, primary and secondary forest, villager shifting cultivation, and rivers. Lunch will be served en route, dinner and overnight on bivouac/tent.
Day 03: RAINFOREST TREKKING (BLD)
Proceed to Kadayang crossing primary and secondary forest, rivers, hanging and suspended bamboo bridges, hills, and shifting cultivation. Lunch will be served en route, dinner and overnight on bivouac/tent.
Kalimantan Tours, Barito Loksado, meratus mountains, orang utan, wildlife jungle, bamboo raft, trekking safari
Day 04: RAINFOREST TREKKING (BLD)
After breakfast, we will be trekking to Haratai waterfall crossing secondary forest, rivers, hanging and suspended bamboo bridges, hills, and longhouses. Lunch will be served en route, dinner and overnight on bivouac/tent.
Day 05: RAINFOREST TREKKING (BLD)
Trekking to Kapayang village crossing secondary forest, rivers, hanging bridge, cinnamon and rubber trees, hills, and longhouses. Lunch will be served en route, dinner and overnight on bivouac/tent. Lunch will be served en route, dinner and overnight on longhouse.
Day 06: KAPAYANG, BAMBOO RAFTING, BANJARMASIN (BLD)
Trekking to Loksado for about 1,5 hour and directly get an adventure trip of bamboo rafting crossing beautiful landscape of tropical rainforest along the riverside meanwhile our coach will be waiting on the downstream for driving to Banjarmasin, a stop will be made at
Cempaka village to explore traditional diamond digging and polishing where people take material out of the ground then shake them on the pan of wood for finding raw diamond, overnight on hotel in Banjarmasin.
Day 07: FLOATING MARKET, DEPARTURE (D)
Early in the morning, we will leave to floating market for exploring the unique culture of Banjarese who trade their commodities from boat to boat, then return to hotel crossing Banjarmasin River while sightseeing people activities on riverside, free at own leisure till the proper time for transferring to airport for your next destination.
Wildlife spotting opportunities are the best in the heart of Kalimantan or in the national parks or nature reserves. While seeing creatures in the wild is never guaranteed, visitors can at least get a glimpse of their habitats and experience their environment while waiting to see a rare animal or bird.
For more information: southkalimantan@indoensia-tourism.com
