Into The Heart of Borneo - An Immersive Cultural Journey
11 – 21 June 2025
Come and join us on a cultural adventure that you will never forget.
In June we will fly to West Kalimantan ( the Indonesian name for Borneo ) and immerse ourselves into the way of life of the indigenous Dayak people who will be our hosts for this 9 day journey.
This will truly be a authentic cultural immersion experience as we will stay with the Dayak people in traditional longhouses, venture into the ancient rain forests with them to gather food and learn about their rituals and ancient wisdom.
Highlights:
- Experience the annual Gawai rice harvest festival in traditional villages
- Visit and stay in traditional longhouses
- Experience ancient rituals and engage with local Dayak communities
- Gain a deeper understanding of Borneo’s rich cultural heritage and the Dayaks deep connection with nature
- Soft trekking in the rainforests with local Dayak guides
- Opportunity to see Orangutans and Probiscous Monkeys in a natural forest
- Savour some of the most healthiest food you will ever eat , all organic and mostly straight from the forest
- Learn about and have an opportunity to purchase local handicrafts and hand crafted textiles direct from the makers in the villages
- Visit Kapuas Hulu National Park and Lake Sentarum home to several floating villages
We will witness traditional dance performances, listen to the beautiful healing sounds of the Sape, celebrate one of their most important ceremonies – Gawai.
Gawai marks the end of the rice harvesting season and it is a time of thanksgiving, reunions, and paying respects to the elders and ancestors.
This cultural tour will take you on a profound exploration of Borneo’s indigenous Dayak communities, traditional ways of life and breathtaking natural beauty.
We fly from Bali on June 11 to Kuching in Malaysia Borneo where we spend 2 days and then head south across the border into West Kalimantan and the Kapuas Hulu region where we will spend the next 7 days , and then return to Kuching on June 20.
This happens to be perfect timing for those wanting to experience the Rainforest World Music Festival which takes place from June 20 – 22. Information here https://rwmf.net/
Includes:
- 9 Nights Accommodation
- All Food
- All transport incl comfortable van and boats
- Donation to the Gawai celebrations and local communities
- National Park Entrance Fees
Excludes:
Flights to and from Kuching
Personal Expenses
Tips for local guides
We require a 50% deposit to secure your place.
Please contact me directly if you wish to join , via email davidmetcalf312@gmail.com / davidmetcalfphotography22@gmail.com or WhatsApp +62 8111331255
PRICING
$ 3100 USD
ACCOMMODATION: Traditional longhouses, Hotels and Homestays.
TRANSPORTATION: Comfortable private vehicle and speedboats in Lake Sentarum
GROUP SIZE: Maximum 7 participants
PHYSICAL RATING: Easy trekking
