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Cabin Boat in Palangka Raya 

Kahayan Jungle River Cruise, Dayak Longhouse Tour and Floating Market.

A traditional rungkan has been cleverly remodeled into a comfortable 5 cabin, 3 bathroom cruise vessel which departs regularly on journeys along the Kahayan and Rungan Rivers in Central Kalimantan. Named the Rahai`i Pangun, meaning big development in the local Dayak language, she is pioneering eco tourism here.

A. Rahai`i Pangun
A traditional rungkan has been cleverly remodeled into a comfortable 5 cabin, 3 bathroom cruise vessel which departs regularly on journeys along the Kahayan and Rungan Rivers in Central Kalimantan. Named the Rahai`i Pangun, meaning big development in the local Dayak language, she is pioneering eco tourism here.

At 20m in length and 6m across, with 5 cabins below deck, and large viewing decks above, she plies the strong flowing waters at a graceful rate of 8 Knots. Passing serenely along the reflected jungle river banks, she makes her way past orangutan release islands and small communities. Guests relax on sofas as the timeless scenery slips by. Meals are made freshly on board, and are a fusion of local Dayak, Indonesian and Thai food. The emphasis is on taste, freshness and variety. Its a gourmet experience, according to many of our guests. Getting here is an easy hop of just over an hour from the international airport in Jakarta and after a short transfer to the boat, you can enjoy the tranquil scenes in this image.

10 day / 9 Nights
Kahayan River Tour, Jungle River Cruise, Dayak Longhouse and Floating Market
Start / Finish: Palangka Raya airport/Banjarmasin Hotel.
Tour Code: KNLR-KJRC-DLT-10D
Departure: every 1st and 3rd week of the month

Itinerary:
Day 1: ARRIVAL PALANGKARAYA – START CRUISE
Meet at Palangkaraya Airport and transfer to the Rahai’i Pangun in Palangkaraya harbor to start your journey. Cruise past the stilted and floating houses of the provincial capital and continue upriver along the jungle lined river, passing villages and orangutan islands. In the early evening, take a canoe through the shimmering black water lakes. Keep an eye out for proboscis monkeys, hornbills, red langurs and Brahmini kites. Back to the boat for dinner in the midst of the jungle.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Double Cabin Boat

Day 2: MARANG – KANARAKAN
The Rahai’i Pangun moves up the Rungan River, passing the orangutan release island of Pulau Kaja, to Kanarakan village. Walk through the village with a local host to see how people live and work in these isolated communities. Canoe ride in lakes and return to overnight near the village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Double Cabin Boat

Day 3: KANARAKAN – TANGKILING – PALLAS ISLAND
The boat makes its way down stream, again passing the orangutan island and making its way to Pallas Island.

Optional tour
Transfer by canoe to the BOS Orangutan Foundation’s Education Centre in Nyaru Menteng. Accompanied by experienced technicians, observe baby orangutans behind glass in the socialization cages and watch a film of BOS projects in Central Kalimantan. Cost : US$ 25 per person, donation to the BOS Orangutan Rehabiltiation Project Transfer by canoe to Tumbang Tahai, and later to Tangkiling Hill to see the village ‘patahu’ at the Sacred Batu Banama rock, and then to climb the hill for a view of the vast, flat flood plains and catch the sunset. Return to the Rahai’i Pangun for dinner and the quiet mooring on the river.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Double Cabin Boat

Day 4: TANGKILING – BUKIT RAWI
Today, relax and the enjoy the trip to Bukit Rawi, arriving mid afternoon.
Walk through this historic town and learn about the Dayak ancestral bone houses, or Sandungs, and the Tiwah or funeral ceremony.
Dinner on board, and later enjoy an evening of traditional entertainment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Double Cabin Boat

Day 5: PALANGKARAYA – CITY TOUR
Make the final cruise from Bukit Rawi to Palangkaraya. Transfer to Hotel Aquarius.
Visit the Museum and learn about Dayak birth, marriage and death traditions through the fascinating artifacts on display.

Optional Tour
City Tour of Palangkaraya, visiting the original boardwalk village, Pahandut, handicraft markets and a meal of traditional Dayak grilled seafood (at own expense) on river bank. Price : US$ 45 per person, min. 2

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Aquarius Hotel

Day 6: PALANGKARAYA - TUMBANG MALAHOI
Transfer from the hotel direct to Tumbang Malahoi by 4WD vehicle (approx 5 hours)
Simple lunch on the way. On arrival, a welcome ceremony will be performed before settling into your room at the longhouse and resting. Later join the family of the longhouse for dinner. Gather after dinner to talk with the elders about the history of this longhouse and everyday life here, the culture and traditions.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Longhouse

Day 7: JUNGLE WALK – MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
After breakfast, a local guide will take you trekking in the forest near the longhouse to see ironwood or rubber tree plantation area. See how to take latex from the trees and listen to the Dayak agricultural philosophy. After lunch together at the longhouse with the family, visit a Kaharingan (the Dayak traditional religion) temple. Enjoy the evening with musical performance and dance. Learn some stories behind some particular dances and play traditional music instruments.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Longhouse

Day 8: MALAHOI - TEWAH - KUALA KURUN
After breakfast, we pack the bags and say goodbye to the people of the longhouse.
Set out by 4WD to see the Dayak holy rocks at Batu Suli, soaring above the Kahayan River, and continue to the town of Tewah. See the magnificently carved totem poles in the Kahayan style in burial areas. Overnight at Kuala Kurun.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Simple hotel

Day 9: KUALA KURUN - PALANGKARAYA HOTEL
Set out from Kuala Kurun for for the return trip to Palangkaraya. Stop along way to see totem poles and to have a simple meal. Check in to Palangkaraya hotel. Evening at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: the Aquarius Hotel

Day 10: AIRPORT TRANSFER
Breakfast, free at your own leisure until we escort you Airport for flight to Bali via Jakarta/Surabaya. Tour End

Meals: Breakfast.

Lake Excursion in Palangka Raya Palangkaraya trip

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Note : Itineraries are samples only, and are subject to seasonal river conditions.  Cruises may be tailor made to your timetable and take different routes depending on weather and river conditions, but all cruises offer the same experiences. Due to seasonal low water levels, some upper river excursions may be unavailable. And type of wooden boat in Palangka raya river cruise is cabin class which 1 large cabin and 4 double/twin cabins.

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