about indonesia: Kalimantan Island & Us

Kalimantan historical Culture and Rainforest wealth on it's 540.000 square Kilometers area is unique for trekking and expedition through the connected trails that lead you to mostly virgin forest. You can stay overnight in the local houses of the villages. In the Hinterland of Kalimantan The villages can only be reached by foot or missionary aircraft. The Jungle Trails range from 2 hours to weeks in length, depending on the route you choose. Kalimantan Dayak cultural treasures that survive deep within the rainforest jungle of Indonesia ’s largest island. You can discover a virtual The Dayak people in the villages at Kalimantan are trustworthy, and have a good sense of humor. Almost Each Dayak Tribe is self sufficient, and producing all their own food and supplementing their diet hrough hunting. Hunting is with either home-made rifles, blowpipes or packs of dogs and spears. In the Hinterland of Kalimantan, money is difficult to come by as they are isolated from markets. PT. Gigantara is in unanimous agreement for the area's forests to be protected and for more tourists to arrive. You will be warmly welcomed. No one in the area speaks any English, so if you hire another guide at least some knowledge of Indonesian will be required.

While it is often Raining at Kalimantan, The more dry period of July-September is the best. The forest is at its loudest, leaches are few, trails dry up and butterflies are plentiful. Although you will have to contend with hot afternoons and lots of honey bees. In recent years the climate has been more difficult to predict than usual. Second-best time is November-December when fruit and wild boar are in abundance. November also tends to be dry and is honey harvesting season.Actually all the months are OK for travel at Kalimantan, while January and February are the months with the most rainfall, but is still a mixture of sun and rain.

Jungle Treks at Kalimantan Island

Kalimantan’s dense jungles terrain can be found at the upper parts of the Rivers at Kalimantan Islands. The remote jungle area's have traditionally kept the region isolated from all but the most adventurous travelers, and is providing Adventure travelers the tour of their dreams into the deep interior of Kalimantan. We can arrange itineraries to suit the adventure traveler and jungle trek lover. Jungle trekking off the beaten path in search of endangered flora and fauna, including black orchids, orangutans and freshwater dolphins; visits to remote Dayak Punan tribes; river rapids cruises and jungle hiking are only some of the adventures that X-treme Borneo offers you.

Our expeditions are a collection of explorations that reflect the particular passions of favorite places. They have been designed for those in search of unforgettable experiences and for those who are adventurous in body and spirit.

The National Parks at Kalimantan comprises the largest remaining block of rainforest in Borneo and as such forms a very important refuge for numerous species, including many species that are endemic to the Bornean mountain bioregion. The reserves consists of species-rich dipterocarp lowland, hill forest and clouded mountain forest ranges

29 Days Cross East Kalimantan Adventure Tours

From the Isolated Krayan Area at Indonesia Borneo Island Kalimantan, cruising down Krayan River to the Bahau River.Trekking to the Apokayan and downstream Mahakam River. Traditional Dayak Tribes, with a wealth of ecological and cultural treasures that survive deep within the rainforest jungle. The area is home to several Dayak ethnic groups from Punan to Krayan and from Kenyah to Kayan and Tunjung to Benuaq. There are many archaeological

sites, diverse flora and fauna, caves, rapids, Longhouses, dense Jungle. Here is where the adventure awaits.

The Cross East Kalimantan Tour Expedition are a collection of exploratories and Indonesia dream destination journeys that reflect the particular passions and favorite places. We created the Borneo adventure tours for those who search a indigenous Dayak Culture in the deep dense jungle with it's 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.

This is the last remaining tropical forests on the planet Earth, who now races with oil palm estates and coal mines, as well as 'illegal logging'. In fact, let it be, used as the lungs of the world, and other countries' deposit required 'to RI as part of the' oxygen taxes ", plus tour the forest and 'off road' ... had a lot of money that could be in the handful Indonesian Government.

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