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ImageCross East to West Kalimantan (BORNEO)

Duration : 17 days and 15 Days

The adventure quest of the biggest challenge - crossing one of the most rugged islands on earth from East to West. Using roads, rivers and feet we traverse the jungle of Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo). You must have a good level of fitness and adventurous spirit and a strong sense of determination, as conditions and accommodations are challenging. Using busses, public house boat, chartered motorized canoes to access the jungle for a rugged days of trekking. sleep in the simple houses of the villager with basic facilities and on the house boats. The trekking is tough and often wet, the only way to appreciate the prima vera jungle of Kalimantan and the most traditional Dayak Tribes settlements as well as the wildlife.



ImageCross Borneo Adventures I

Duration : 15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS
Start : BALIKPAPAN AIRPORT
End : PONTIANAK AIRPORT
Grade : CHALLENGING

DAY 01 : Balikpapan on arrival
Arrive at Balikpapan Airport. Overnight at a hotel (D).

DAY 02 : Balikpapan - Long Lunuk - Tiong Ohang
Transfer to airport for a pioneer small flight to Long Lunuk. Proceed up stream Mahakam river by motorized canoe to Tiong Ohang. Accommodation in local house with basic facilities (B,L,D)

DAY 03 : Tiong Ohang - Muara Hubung - Atikop Hill - Muara Saite
On motorized canoe passing rapids to Muara Hubung. Start to trek and climb the Atikop hill on the way to Muara Saite Camp. Overnight in tents (B,L,D)

DAY 04 : Muara Saite - Sungai Bekana - Aringe
Through out primary rain forest, the trek is going deeper. Our next jungle camping is in Aringe. Meals prepared and overnight in bivouac (B,L,D).

DAY 05 : Aringe - Muller Range
Full day trekking to reach Muller Range the highland between East and West Borneo. Overnight in tents (B,L,D).

DAY 06 : Muller Range - Sungai Sabang
Passing the border of East and West Borneo on Muller Range. Go down the hill to reach Sungai Sabang in west side of Borneo. Overnight in tents (B,L,D).

DAY 07 : Sungai Sabang - Lubang Dungan - Bungan Lea
Continue the trekking through hills and river to Bungan Lea. Overnight in tents (B,L,D).

DAY 08 : Bungan Lea - Brakan
Trekking along the river, up and down the hill to Brakan. Overnight in tents (B,L,D).

DAY 09 : Brakan - Sungai Bulit - Datah Opet
Another trekking day to reach Datah Opet, through Sungai Bulit. Overnight in tents (B,L,D).

DAY 10 : Datah Opet - Buru Hongkane - Tanjung Lokang Village
Continue trekking to Tanjung Lokang. Overnight in tents (B,L,D).

DAY 11 : Tanjung Lokang Village
Free program at Tanjung Lokang Village for rest and relax. Overnight in local house with basic facilities (B,L,D).

DAY 12 : Tanjung Lokang - Kapuas River - Nanga Lampung - Putusibau

Down Stream of Kapuas River, passing some rapids to Putus Sibau. Overnight at simple hotel (B,L,D).

DAY 13 : Putusibau - Sintang - Pontianak

Leave Putusibau by public bus to Ponianak via Sintang. Overnight on the bus en route (B,L,D).

DAY 14 : Pontianak

Arrive in Pontianak early morning. Overnight at a hotel (B,L,D).

DAY 15 : Pontianak Departure
Breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport for your next destination (B).



ImageCross Borneo Adventures II

Duration : 17 DAYS / 16 NIGHTS
Start : BALIKPAPAN AIRPORT
End : PONTIANAK AIRPORT
Grade : CHALLENGING

DAY 01 : Balikpapan, Samarinda, Loa Janan, Mahakam River (L,D)
Arrival at Balikpapan airport, meeting service and directly transfer by car proceed to Samarinda, check in at Mesra International Hotel.

DAY 02 to DAY 04 : Samarinda, Mahakam River (B,L,D)
After breakfast in the morning direct drive to Ferry and by public boat cruise up exciting adventure Mahakam River. Meals & overnight on boat.

DAY 05 : Long Bagun, Rapids, Tiong Ohang(B,L,D)
After simple breakfast full day trip by long boat cruise up Mahakam River through some amazing rapids and where you will see beautiful sceneries along both side of the river. Meals provided en route & overnight at Long house.

DAY 06 & DAY 13 : Tiong Ohang, Up River, Trek (B,L,D)

After simple breakfast continue the trip by motor canoe proceed to starting trekking point. Every day we trek approximately 3-5 hours through primary rain forest & Muller mountain. Where we will enjoy the beautiful sceneries, fishing and experiencing the jungle. Meals provided en route & overnight in jungle camp.

DAY 14 : Tanjung Lokan, Putusibau (B,L,D)
In the morning after breakfast, fully day trip downstream's on Bongan River by long boat proceed to Putusibau. En route you will pass big rapids. Meals provided en route & overnight at long house.

DAY 15 : Putusibau (B,L,D)
In the morning sightseeing in town, afterwards by bus drive to Sintang. Meals provided en route & overnight at losmen.

DAY 16 : Sintang, Pontianak (B,L,D)
In the morning free program, afterwards by bus proceed to Pontianak. Overnight at a good hotel.

DAY 17 : Pontianak, Departure (B,L,D)
Free at leisure until departure time of you flight for your next destination.


 
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