Wow Borneo! says Gabrielle of DestinAsian about Rahai'i Pangun Cruises

Come join us on a cruise. Wow Borneo!

Kalimantan Tour Destinations is re-branding to Wow Borneo - come and join us on our quality, comfortable, relaxing cruises, accompanied by our English speaking guides, knowledgeable on the local culture and environment, leading you on canoe trips through the black water lakes and on strolls through river side villages. 

We have 2 weekly scheduled departures on Saturdays and Tuesdays with a choice of 6 cabins on board the Rahai'i Pangun. 

Email us for a booking - info@wowborneo.com

The Rungan River is full!

The rains are filling the rivers and lakes around Palangkaraya. After the storms, the sky clears and the atmosphere is refreshed. This photo was taken by Linda on a recent excursion.

And the sunsets are to rave about too ...

Climbing Tangkiling Hill

Although only 200 meters in height, climbing Tangkiling Hill can be challenging for the unfit as the pathway leads up and up and up stairways and finally over slippery gravel to the pinnacle. A huge boulder perched on top is another short vertical climb. But the view is worth the effort!  Looking directly to the eastern sky, over a vast landscape of lowland peat forests, the top of Tangkiling Hill is a perfect vantage point to do this. A full 360 degrees view is possible if you conquer the top boulder and stand beside the monument, but for most the open grassy patch has the perfect aspect. 

Here's our guide, Rinni, delighted with her early morning hike

Tangkiling Hill, the most prominent of a small range of seven hills to the north of Palangka Raya, sits behind the little riverside village of Tangkiling, taking around 30 minutes to conquer. An optional descent is using simpler natural pathways directly down to the 

Dayak traditional spiritual site of Batu Banama.

The Rungan River in the early morning mists, curling through the lowland forests

The Dayak elder, guardian of the Batu Banama, is happy to talk about the significance of the huge boulder and the small patahu or spirit houses sheltering beside it.

Join us on a climb to the top of Tangkiling Hill, and learn lots about
Dayak mystical beliefs along the way!

Get in touch by writing to Gaye at info@wowborneo.com or ringing +62 811 520 648

WOW Borneo is getting rave reviews on Trip Advisor

 

Check out our Trip Advisor page to see great feedback from past guests - here's an example -

“The highlight of Borneo travel”

    Reviewed 25 May 2015

In all of my travels in Indonesia this is one of the best experiences I have had. The crew on the boat were simply outstanding and really care for thier clients. The guides are very experienced and well trained, expecially Ferra who has a charming personality and a wealth of knowledge. We visited small Dayak villages and connected with the local people who were always very warm and friendly and proud of their culture. The management support the local communities and this is a great example of responsible tourism and they are clearly respected by the local Dayak community who are seeing the benefits of bringing people from foreign countries up the river and into their villages. The scenery was superb on our trip, and beautiful sunsets as we drifted up the river seemingly away from civilization. and of course there are the Orangutans! This must be one of the best places in the world to see these beautiful creatures, as they are located on two Islands and come down to the waters edge to cool off and feed. We saw about 12 at one time, amazing! The trip to the black water lakes is amazing also and highly recommended. But perhaps the best thing of all of this was the food!! Every day different, healthy, fresh. This trip is great value for money and really an incredible experience I will never forget.

Visited May 2015

WOW Borneo guests donate money for fire fighting equipment at BOSF Care Centre

Thanks to our guests who donated towards the purchase of fire fighting equipment to protect  orangutans from wild fires endangering the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation's Care Centre in October. Money donated has purchased proper equipment for fire fighters and will continue to assist with the installation of forest bore wells. Donations for this fund are still welcome and can be made at the BOSF site http://donation.orangutan.or.id. You can also adopt an orangutan here!

The dry season is over now, but these donations will continue to provide protection for the captive orang-utans undergoing rehabilitation and re-introduction for years to come in the uncertain weather conditions we are now experiencing.

The photo is of  Gaye from WOW Borneo handing over equipment purchased with donated funds to the Manager and staff of the BOSF Care Centre.

Returning rains

Monsoon rains have arrived washing away the smoke clouds caused by the damaging fires of September and October.

With the beautiful blue skies returning, we ran our first cruise on the Ruhui Rahayu, our small private charter boat. The cruise went well and the guests were very happy. Importantly our river routes have been untouched by the fires.

We look forward to welcoming back more guests to this beautiful part of the world.  

By choosing to visit here all our guests play an important part in establishing Central Kalimantan as an important eco tourism destination and to show what a positive difference responsible tourism can make to development.