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land borders, sea borders and visas at airports

by funk_e 27 May 2012

The last time that I looked a this branch, different people were saying different things. Some people were saying that they were able…
RE: Kalimantan Parks

by roby78 19 May 2012

Hi again, I share my itinerary, for two reasons: first, it could be useful to other people going in Kalimantan; second, if someone has…
RE: visa overland to Pontianak

by anillos_de_saturno 24 April 2012

+where on the internet are rules about visa on arrival spelled out?+ This is the [info|www.deplu.go.id/Pages/ServiceDisplay.aspx?IDP=7&ID…
visa overland to Pontianak

by funk_e 24 April 2012

A year ago there was a lot discussion as to whether one could get a visa at the border if travelling from bus from Kuching to Pontianak.…
RE: Applying for an Indonesian passport

by minimaltraveler 29 March 2012

#4 don't mean to doubt you, but as you've said yourselves the procedures can be quite daunting, my parents applied for their passport…
RE: Kalimantan Parks

by Laszlo 27 March 2012

Flying or 3-day-long boat trips to Putussibau???? There are buses from Pontianak every day, taking just 1 day.
Re: Kalimantan Parks

by obdulia 26 March 2012

I have just been in Kalimantan for 7 weeks and visited all the places you plan to see. In my opinion the only Long Houses worth seeing…
RE: Domestic Baggage Allowance?

by lukemackin 23 March 2012

I copied down Lion Air's extra baggage fees per kilo for flights from Jakarta to Sumatra last time I was in Jakarta (January). I'm not…
Prices & scams

by idontknowmyname 13 March 2012

Hello, it took me a long time to register myself. I just want to tell you something about visiting Indonesie in general. If you follow…
Re: from kota kinabalu to bandar seni bagawan

by uulu10 17 February 2012

Just come back from this area. There is now more than one Bus between KK and Bandar seri Begawan. One goes all the way to Pontianak,…
RE: Partner and/info for Across Boreo Trek

by misterbee 09 February 2012

Four of my friends did the trip from Samarinda to Pontianak -- 5 or 6 days on the Mahakam (they took their time here), about 4 days trekking…
RE: 16-month cycle trip home from Australia

by chuck_narris 25 January 2012

Well i cycle a semi circle round australia - that was 7000km and took about 4 and a half months with week long breaks in the cities. …
Re: Jakarta to Pontianak by Kapuas Express

by terecave 17 January 2012

I think it's better if you take local flight Jakarta - Pontianak. I don't know if it still in operation or not. check out [batavia|www.bata…
Jakarta to Pontianak by Kapuas Express

by ianintheworld 16 January 2012

Hi again. I am trying to put together a nautical means of travelling around Indon, this time from Jakarta to Borneo. The Pelni website…
RE: Kalimantan...River Trips...?

by misterbee 12 January 2012

+Are there any River Trips in Kalimantan that are worth taking...like on the Mahakam River?+ I know about the Mahakam river trips. Most…
Re: help on travelling to/from Singapore and Indonesia!

by aidil72 07 January 2012

You can go to Harbour Front in Singapore and buy a ferry ticket to Batam Island. Try to contact your Singapore Agent for the website link…
Advance booking for Pelni Ferries?

by dharma_ant 31 December 2011

Hi there, I will be in Kuching in Malaysian Borneo at the end of January and would like to travel over the border to Pontianak in Kalimanta…
RE: Pontianak to Tanjung Puting overland?

by wabluska 14 December 2011

Thank you Laszlo
RE: Pontianak to Tanjung Puting overland?

by Laszlo 11 December 2011

It is not too difficult but involves maybe half a dozen rides and takes ca 3 days.
Pontianak to Tanjung Puting overland?

by wabluska 08 December 2011

Evening everyone. I am wondering if anyone has tried to get from Pontianak to Tanjung Puting NP overland? How difficult/easy is it? Or…
RE: Borneo Indonesia / Malaysia

by anillos_de_saturno 24 November 2011

+I wonder, is it difficult to get from the Indonesian part of Borneo to the Malaysian part?+ I guess it'll depend on your departure and…
RE: Coolest geographical names

by tribolite 22 November 2011

Pontianak(Indonesian/Malay name for Vampire)/West Kalimantan/Borneo.
Re: Kuching to Indonesia (Bali? Lombok?) travel options

by exkog405 09 November 2011

You can take a [bus|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/malaysia/malaysian-borneo-sarawak/kuching/transport/getting-there-away] from Kuching to…
RE: What is the best way to

by addeag 27 October 2011

As an Indonesian citizen, highly recommended just go to Padang - West Sumatra... much easier to catch the flight from KL... Even though…
RE: What is the best way to

by nyamukhunter 27 October 2011

Yes, it is cheaper to fly from KL to Padang, Sumatra than to Pontianak, Kalimatan. But getting to Bonjol from Padang could make it more…