Palangka Raya Airport (PKY)
Palangka Raya Airport (PKY)
Central Kalimantan
Easy
3 Days & 2 Nights
ATB 302
Journey into the heart of Central Kalimantan on a three-day adventure combining orangutan conservation, Dayak culture, rainforest exploration, and authentic village experiences. Travel from Palangka Raya to Pulau Kaja and the traditional village of Tumbang Malahoi, discovering local traditions, rainforest life, and meaningful encounters with the Dayak community. This journey offers a memorable introduction to the cultural and natural heritage of Borneo.
Getting There
Tumbang Malahoi Dayak Village is located in Rungan District, Gunung Mas Regency, Central Kalimantan. The village is approximately 171 km from Palangka Raya, the provincial capital, with a typical driving time of around 3.5–4 hours, depending on road conditions and traffic. Visitors are advised to arrange transportation in advance and confirm travel conditions with local hosts before departure.
About the Location
Tumbang Malahoi Dayak Village offers visitors an opportunity to discover Dayak culture beyond the main tourist routes. The village is known for its cultural heritage, community traditions, and Betang Toyoi, a traditional Dayak longhouse that reflects the history and way of life of the local community. Visitors can explore the longhouse, learn about local customs, and experience the hospitality of the Dayak community while discovering the surrounding forest landscape.
Pulau Kaja: An Orangutan Conservation Destination
Pulau Kaja is a separate destination near Palangka Raya associated with orangutan pre-release conservation. Orangutans that have completed rehabilitation at the Nyaru Menteng centre may live on the island while preparing for life in the wild. Visitors may be able to observe the island from a boat, subject to conservation rules and local arrangements.
WILDLIFE • DAYAK CULTURE • RAINFOREST • COMMUNITY
2 nights at Tumbang Malahoi Longhouse, twin-sharing or double room
Meals as specified in the program, plus coffee, tea, and mineral water.
Experienced English-speaking guide.
Entrance fees for all listed visits are included.
Private vehicle and motor canoe for transfers and tours as specified in the itinerary.
Meals other than those specified.
Services not mentioned in the itinerary.
International and domestic Flights
Travel insurance coverage
Telephone calls, laundry and personal purchases
Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks.
Upon arrival at the airport or designated meeting point, begin your journey with a visit to Balanga Museum, where you can discover the history, traditions, and cultural heritage of the Dayak people, including traditional ceremonies and beliefs.
Continue to Arboretum Tangkiling, where you will learn about orangutan conservation and the work of the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF).
From here, board a traditional kelotok wooden boat and cruise to Kaja Island, an orangutan rehabilitation site where rescued orangutans undergo preparation before their eventual release into protected forest areas. Spend approximately two hours exploring the area and observing the orangutans in their natural surroundings.
After the visit, continue overland toward Tumbang Malahoi, a journey of approximately 3–4 hours. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant along the way.
Upon arrival, settle into the traditional Dayak longhouse and discover the unique architecture, history, and community life of this remarkable cultural heritage site. Visit a sandung, a traditional Dayak funerary structure associated with ancestral traditions and the Kaharingan belief system.
Dinner and overnight at the longhouse.
Lunch will be served at the local restaurant
Dinner will be served at Long house
Long house
After breakfast, begin a full-day jungle trekking experience through the forest surrounding the longhouse. The trek offers an opportunity to discover the traditional relationship between the local community and the rainforest.
Along the way, learn about traditional rubber tapping, local forest plants, and ulin (Bornean ironwood), one of the region’s most valued native trees.
Continue exploring the surrounding area and, where available and permitted, learn about traditional gold-mining practices and the techniques used by local communities.
Return to the longhouse in the afternoon and enjoy some time to relax and experience village life.
In the evening, enjoy a traditional Dayak cultural performance, followed by Manari Manasai, a traditional communal dance symbolizing friendship, togetherness, and welcome. Guests are invited to join the dance and share this special cultural moment with the local community.
Dinner and overnight at the longhouse.
Mealks are served at the longhouse
at longhouse
After breakfast, begin the approximately 3–4-hour drive back to Palangka Raya.
Before reaching the city, stop at Petuk Katimpun, a traditional riverside fishing community where you can experience another side of local life along the river.
Enjoy a cultural welcome and traditional dance performance before spending time with the local community. Guests may also have the opportunity to support the local children’s library through a voluntary contribution.
Transfer to Palangka Raya Airport for your onward flight, subject to the flight schedule
End of the program.
Breakfast will be served at longhouse
Lunch will be served en route