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Re: dMalaysia borneo to sulawesi

by shinobidef 06 May 2012

Yeah, Pelni cross between Kalimantan and Sulawesi, although services are infrequent - you can try checking here: http://www.pelni.co.id/…
RE: KALIMANTAN TRAVEL TIPS

by Laszlo 21 April 2012

That's it. You can fly from Tarakan to Long Bawan, Samarinda to the Apokayan, or take a boat from Tanjung Selor via Long Bia to the Long…
Flores-Bali-Java and out to Malaysia (Sabah)

by bon_bon 18 April 2012

Hey! I'm in Makassar at the moment, going on a ship tonight to Larantuka, arriving tomorrow night (i hope). From there i plan on traveling…
RE: travel to east Kalimantan or not ?

by misterbee 17 April 2012

By road, it's a couple of hours to Samarinda, then a couple more to Bontang. Then to Sangatta, I think it's a bit under 2 hours with the…
RE: Longhouse visit better in Kalimantan or in Sarawak?

by Laszlo 07 April 2012

Kalimantan: You can stay in both Tg Isuy and Mancong. Boats are easy to fcind anmd local guides not strictly necessary. Gewtting to Samarind…
Longhouse visit better in Kalimantan or in Sarawak?

by Isota 05 April 2012

Hello! We are going to make a journey visiting a couple of highlights in Borneo, Bali, Java and Sulawessi. We dont like spoiling money,…
RE: East Kalimantan in April

by adventuremade 27 March 2012

I think batter Car from Balikpapan to Samarinda - Senggata - Kutai NP - back to Samarinda - by plane Kal-start to Berau
RE: Travelling from Malaysia to Bali

by merantau 27 March 2012

Tawau in Sabah to Nunukan in Kalimantan is a crossing point but Nunukan is NOT a VOA entry point so you will have to get a visa at the…
RE: LONG EAR DAYAKS IN KALIMANTAN

by Laszlo 23 February 2012

LP is TOTALLY wrong, as usual on Kalimantan. ;-) The Benuaq Dayaks of Eheng have no tradition of stretching earlobes and have no long-ear…
Re: LONG EAR DAYAKS IN KALIMANTAN

by laurent_rio 22 February 2012

easiest go to Pampang, only 26 km from Samarinda which is 3 hours from Balikpapan. Remember to take photo of them you need to pay 25,000…
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…
Partner and/info for Across Boreo Trek

by fuzz21 09 February 2012

Hey, I am trying to organize a trek across Borneo, Puttsbau to Samarinda, can anyone recommend a good guide, and provide further informat…
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: Sumatra domestic flights Medan, Singkil, Banda Aceh, Kutacane

by therighteousdude 11 January 2012

Hi Azzurrro, This was in The Jakarta Post yesterday: +In addition, NBA has secured more than 12 routes in *Takengon, Aceh; Gunung Sito…
Re: Tips on Travelling Around in Indonesia

by aidil72 07 January 2012

I've been to Derawan. Worth a visit. It's actually a series of islands. Derawan, Sangalaki, Kakaban, Maratua and some smaller islands.…
Re: professional opinion needed!!!:)

by aidil72 07 January 2012

Since you've mention about Indonesian part of Borneo (Indonesia called it Kalimantan), this info might be useful. Kalimantan divided into…
Re: Kalimantan Mahakam

by kenko 26 December 2011

I was in Kutai in September and can highly recommend it. There is still old-growth rainforest around Camp Kekap and the Kyoto Hut (the…
Kalimantan Mahakam

by Thomassamoht 23 December 2011

Hi Im planning to go up the Mahakam from Samarinda and see how far I can reach in 4-5 days, then go back. Is Samarinda a good startingpoi…
RE: Travelling East Kalimantan (Borneo) independently and on a budget?

by misterbee 06 December 2011

I have travelled in the region, but I was hoping somebody else would reply to this. I'm not familiar with Sungai Wain. When I was there,…
Re: Cathy Sheehan

by biancu 23 November 2011

Hello all, As Andy said, we met Cathy on the China/Laos crossing, and just 5 minutes later we were singing Christmas songs with her ukele…
Re: Kutai NP or Ketambe

by kenko 21 October 2011

Cheers Marshall! Just returned from Kutai last month (haven't been to Ketambe) and here's what I can tell…
RE: Koh Phangan to Penang (or other airport for Borneo)

by montyman 21 September 2011

Problem is with full moon parties on Koh Phnang alyselphickis that they last 1 mth and doubt you'll be any fit state 1 week after let…
RE: Is this reasonable?

by En_Hikmah 05 August 2011

Let see, I'm not so good in making itinerary, but I wish i can give a little help. 1. Banjarmasin if you plan to visit floating market,…
Re: Kalimantan Guides for Kutai National Park/Sungai Mahakam

by anunia 31 July 2011

In case of Kutai, the best option is to contact the ranger - Mr Supiani (his phone is mentioned in TT posts, just search) - he speaks…
Kalimantan Guides for Kutai National Park/Sungai Mahakam

by kenko 22 July 2011

I'd like to independently visit Kutai National Park for a couple days. Is it possible to stay in Sangatta and hire an english-speaking…