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Muller Range Trekking
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Overview

 11 Days / 10 Nights
About 4,000,000Rp ~ 10,000,000Rp

Muller is a range of mountains that is located at the border of West and East Kalimantan. The name of "Muller" refers to a Dutch commander name who was killed by local people in the Bakang rapid - Bungan River. This trekking is one of heavy jungle trekking in the tropical rainforest. The journey will pass a hilly and mountainous area following a historical expedition route of a Dutch botanist, DR. Anton W. Niewenhius in 1894.

The vegetation in the jungle is diverse and therefore you encounter different animals at different locations. Borneo has a very wet climate; the hydrology in the expedition area is unique with hundreds of streams. Wet and dry trekking will offer different landscape, and adventure experiences.

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Itinerary

Day Time Place Info Stay / Food
1 15:00 Putussibau Arrival in Putussibau. Our staff brings you to Hotel. After checking in, take Lunch in the restaurant.[Free program] Restaurant / Dinner
2 08:00 Departure from the boat station by longboat. The trip also passes some longhouses of Dayak Taman, shifting cultivation area (ladang), and traditional fruit gardens. Lunch on the river bank. River Bank / Breakfast, Lunch
16:00 Nanga Bungan Arrival at the Nanga Bungan village. You can explore this little village. Na.Bungan / Dinner, Breakfast
3 08:00 After breakfast, Departure to Tanjung Lokang.
12:00 Bungan River The trip will spend 2,5 hour if the river is flooded. But in the dry season, you have to walk on the shallow river by stepping on the rocks pulling the boat in about 6-7 hours. River Bank / Lunch
16:00 Tanjung Lokang Arrival at Tanjung Lokang. Rest. Tanjung Lokang / Dinner, Breakfast
4 08:00 Jungle Trekking will start. The way crosses traditional shifting cultivation(rice field) through the forest. Typically 5-6 hours walking and breaks.
16:00 Bulit River Construct the bivouac type shelters made by wood and waterproof awning on the riverside. Meals will be provided in a simple and traditional way in the jungle. Camp / All
5 09:00 After breakfast, continued Jungle Trekking. Streams are acting as alternative footpaths, which sometimes result in wading - waist and chest high.
16:00 Borakan River Build flying camp. Some clear rivers or streams are a routine place to construct bivouac.
6 09:00 Trekking will continue again. but it is never boring. There are always new developments. Preparing the meals.
16:00 Lea River Build flying camp. The night site will depend on trekking pace.
7 08:00 After breakfast, the trekking will enter the Muller range. The frontier between the Kapuas and Mahakam is located a fairly low altitude. The maximum altitude of the crossing is estimated less than 1500 meters.
16:00 Muller Mountain Build flying camp. Night site to be decided based on trekking pace.
8 08:00 On the way back, the journey will go down the river through the tropical rain forest to reach the Borakan river.
13:00 Sepan In the afternoon we can do animal watching activities. The guide will show you how to watch the wildlife from the nearest place.
16:00 Borakan River Build flying camp. Night at river bank.
9 08:00 The trip continues to reach Bu’ung, the small village of Dayak Punan. Wet trekking. We will have to cross the Bungan River(the largest river in this area).
13:00 Hovoroi River After lunch on the river bank of the Hovoroi River, we will follow down the Hovoroi River until we reach its estuary.
13:30 Bu’ung village From the Hovoroi estuary, we can see the Bu’ung village, and have to cross the Bru'i River to reach it. In the Bu’ung village, we can discover the condition of the village and its community. At night we can interact with the local people. Bu' ung village / Dinner, Breakfast
10 08:00 To reach the Tanjung Lokang village from the Bu’ung village there are two choices; one is trekking and another is boating. The boating goes down the Langao river then the upper Bungan river. Both journeys will give unforgettable sensations, and take 2 hours.[Customable]
10:00 Tanjung Lokang Back to Putussibau by longboat. River Bank / Lunch
16:30 Putussibau After the dinner, night at Hotel. Restaurant / Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch
11 15:30 After lunch, departure from Putussibau at 11.00 PM. Good bye Putussibau!

Price Per Person

  • The price per person depends on the number of participants.
  • Following prices include Tax.
  • Following prices exclude: Flight ticket(from your country to Putussibau), Airport tax, cost for VISA.
  • Following prices are just examples. Sometimes the price can changed due to economic reasons. Please ask us for the latest prices.
    • Participants
    Price (USD)
    Participants
    Price (USD)
    1
    6-7
    1,117
    2-3
    1,522
    8-10
    1,050
    4-5
    1,218
    11-12

    Highlights

    Ancient wall painting
  • The river safari will become exciting on the upper stream! 10 or more rapid will challange your way through.
  • The wide range vegetation of Borneo & Native animals. This is REAL tropical rain forests!
  • you have a chance to join the livelihood of a hunting and gathering Dayak group (Punan people)
  • You can see Ancient cemetery in the Kahung cave.
  • The Trek follow a historical expedition route of a Dutch botanist, DR. Anton W. Niewenhius.
  • You have a chance to watch wildlife in its original habitat
  • You can look around the local market in Putussibau City to find your souvenirs during the final day.

    Notifications

  • You will get wet on the boat. Please protect your baggage.
  • There is no bathroom is in the Jungle. For women, it is recommended to bring sarong(traditional bathwear for women) to bath in the river.
  • There is no electricity.
  • This tour depend on the weather. If needed, the tour will possibly be edited.
  • Price doesn't include flight ticket. If you want Indonesian Domestic Airline ticket, please ask us.

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