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Description
Sign up for this tour and explore Danau Masoraian, a community forest located in Central Kalimantan. Check into Astana Al - Nursari, visit Kyai Gede mosque, the oldest mosque in Central Kalimantan and get welcomed with an ancient ritual Tampung Tawar by a shaman. Ride a boat around the forest, spot some wildlife and learn some traditional methods of fishing.
Highlights
- Visit Danau Masoraian, the first Social Forestry Area in Central Kalimantan
- Observe Astana Al Nursery with a local guide
- Witness the first Mosque in Central Kalimantan, Kyai Gede Mosque
- Enjoy Pencak Silat martial art, Tampung Tawar rituals and music performance
- Learning the daily life of the villagers, such as brown sugar manufacturing
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Day 1: Pangkalan Bun – Kotawaringin Lama – Astana Al - Nursari expand_more
- Get picked up at the meeting point in Pangkalan Bun and forage traditional street food in Pangkalan Bun for lunch.
- Drive to Kotawaringin Lama by car for approximately 1,5 hours with several stops to enjoy the scenery.
- Check into Astana al Nursery and have a house tour with a local guide.
- Visit Kyai Gede mosque, the oldest mosque in Central Kalimantan and enjoy sightseeing into the village.
- After dinner, the shaman will lead an old ritual Tampung Tawar, continuing with traditional martial arts and Malay-Dayak music performances.
- Stay overnight with basic accommodation in Astana Al - Nursari. Meals Provided, L&D
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Day 2: Astana Al Nursari – Danau Masoraian – Pangkalan Bun expand_more
- After breakfast, you will have a short walk to see the farmers making brown sugar.
- A small boat will bring you to explore Danau Masoraian, the lowland peat forest. It takes approximately 6 hours to see Danau Masoraian and wildlife spotting.
- You also may see some local people fishing with traditional methods and also how they preserve fish. Lunch will be provided in the Lanting – a small floating fisherman camp.
- Afternoon, drive back to Pangkalan Bun.
Meals Provided B, L
What's Included
- Car transportation
- Riverboat exploration
- English speaking Indonesian tour guide
- Meals and drink
- Homestay
- Admission and donation to the community
What's Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
What to bring
- Good mosquito repellent
- Small backpack (Trekking)
- Drybag
- Sunglasses/hat
- Sunblock lotion
- Camera /extra sd card and batteries
- Trekking shoes/socks
- Light raincoat
- Cotton clothing/outwear
- Long pants are highly recommended
- Flashlight/batteries
- Small personal medical kit
Know before you go
- Non-reactive Covid-19 of Rapid Test (Antibody/Antigen/PCR)'
- Follow CHSE Healthy Protocols due to Covid-19 issues.
- Wear a face mask in the public during the tour, including in the feeding station.
- Maintain physically distancing.
- Wash hands regularly or use a hand sanitiser.
- Please follow the rules in the village, including:
- Dress appropriately, any casual which covers from shoulder to knees.
- Personal, intimate activities such as kissing are taboo for locals
- Locals may offer you to drink or eat. If you don’t like to drink or eat, please take the glass/food, lift it, give it back, and touch your cheeks for respect (also called pose-pose).
- To enjoy the journey and wildlife experiences responsibly, keep your tour guide if you find they don’t follow the rule.
- To avoid any culture shock, please be tolerant of eastern customs, including dressing, male-female interaction, and drinking alcohol.
Meeting Point
Iskandar Airport, Jalan Iskandar, Pasir Panjang, West Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 675 Per Group |
This is a private tour | |
Starting From
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USD 675 / group