Indonesia · Wildlife

3-Day Muara Muntai Wildlife and Village Tour from Samarinda

3 Days Round trip from Samarinda - Kota Bangun Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel by motorized canoe across Jempang Lake, the biggest lake in Kalimantan
  • 02 Look for proboscis monkeys, snakes, and birds in Ohong Creek
  • 03 Witness a dancing ceremony in Mancong Village
  • 04 Experience village life around Muara Muntai and Tanjung Isuy

Embark on a 3-day journey from Samarinda to Muara Muntai, combining scenic overland and river travel with wildlife encounters and village culture. Travel by bus to Kota Bangun and continue by motorized canoe to Muara Muntai, then cruise across Jempang Lake and into Ohong Creek to look for proboscis monkeys, snakes, and birds such as kingfishers and Tong Tong pelicans. The experience also includes a visit to Mancong Village to witness a dancing ceremony and explore local village life before returning to Samarinda.

Travel by bus to Kota Bangun and continue by motorized canoe to Muara Muntai, then cruise across Jempang Lake and into Ohong Creek to look for proboscis monkeys, snakes, and birds such as kingfishers and Tong Tong pelicans.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Samarinda
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Journey from Samarinda to Muara Muntai

  • Travel by bus from Samarinda to Kota Bangun (+/- 3 hours), then continue by motorized canoe to Muara Muntai (+/- 1 1/2 hours).

Lunch en route.

Overnight in Muara Muntai.

Dinner at a local restaurant.

2
Day 02

Jempang Lake Wildlife and Mancong Village Culture

  • Breakfast. Travel by motorized canoe, passing Jempang Lake, the biggest lake in Kalimantan, covering around 15,000 hectares.
  • Continue to Ohong Creek to see proboscis monkeys, snakes, and birds such as kingfishers, Tong Tong pelicans, and more.
  • Lunch in Tanjung Isuy, then take the car to Mancong Village.
  • Upon arrival in Mancong Village, see a dancing ceremony.
  • Walk around the village, then return to the guest house in Muara Muntai.

Dinner at a local restaurant in Muara Muntai.

3
Day 03

Return to Samarinda

  • Breakfast. Return by motorized canoe to Kota Bangun (+/- 1.5 hours).
  • Continue by bus back to Samarinda.
  • Tour ends.
Jempang Lake, Ohong Creek, Muara Muntai, Mancong Village

Where this trip takes you

Jempang Lake, Ohong Creek, Muara Muntai, Mancong Village

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Samarinda - Kota Bangun 1 city · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Bus PP (per person)
  • Motorized canoe PP (per person)
  • Meals
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Guest House Muntai
  • Dance Mancong
  • Car in Isuy Village
  • Retribution Village

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Beer & liquor
  • Any expenses incurred due to causes beyond the program
  • Insurance

What to bring

  • Shoes
  • Sandals
  • Sunblock
  • Sunglasses
  • Pants
  • Hat

Know before you go

  • This tour visits villages, fisherman activities, and lakes.
  • Be ready for humid weather.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Samarinda, Samarinda City, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Tour start
Samarinda - Kota Bangun
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Samarinda - Kota Bangun.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room IDR 4,750,000.00 — IDR 9,500,000.00
Double Sharing IDR 4,750,000.00

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