Indonesia · Boating

2-Hour Canal Tour in Banjarmasin with Venice of the East waterways

2 Hours Round trip from Banjarmasin Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise through Banjarmasin's canals, known as the "Venice of the East"
02 See how daily life unfolds in riverside homes along the water
03 Enjoy lively encounters with local residents during the boat ride
04 Watch cheerful children wave, run along the banks, and jump into the river

Explore Banjarmasin's enchanting canals, known as the "Venice of the East," on a relaxing slow-boat ride through the city's waterways. Witness daily life along the river as local residents use it for transportation, bathing, brushing their teeth, swimming, and more. Along the way, enjoy warm interactions with the local community, including cheerful children who wave, call out "hello mister," and leap into the water with many smiles. This short cultural experience offers a vivid glimpse into the river-based lifestyle that shapes Banjarmasin.

As you pass by, some local children jump into the water to tap riders on the hand, run alongside, jump from the bridge, and call out "hello mister" with many smiles.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Banjarmasin

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Slow Boat Ride Through Banjarmasin's Canals

From the hotel, depart at 4:00 pm in a slow boat.
Row through the city canals that create the image of the "Venice of the East."
Enjoy a fun interaction with the local people along the way. As you pass by, some local children jump into the water to tap riders on the hand, run alongside, jump from the bridge, and call out "hello mister" with many smiles.
See the way of life of the people who live in houses next to the river and believe that the river is everything for them. They use the river for showering, transportation, brushing their teeth, swimming, and more.
Return to the hotel.