Dayak Tour Tumbang Malahoi Longhouse 3D2N
In short
Dayak Tour Tumbang Malahoi Longhouse 3D2N is a 3-day trip in Central Kalimantan, run by BE BORNEO, a local tour operator from Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan. The itinerary has 3 days: PALANGKA RAYA – TUMBANG MALAHOI; JUNGLE WALK – MUSICAL PERFORMANCE; PALANGKA RAYA – HOTEL CHECK IN. The price depends on your group size; ask us for a quote. Included: Airport/hotel transfers as indicated, transport, longhouse meals and accommodation, English speaking guide, service tax..
- Duration
- 3 days
- Physicality
- 6/10
- Location
- Central Kalimantan
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Step away from modern life and journey deep into the heart of Borneo to experience authentic Dayak culture at Tumbang Malahoi Longhouse. This immersive 3 Days 2 Nights cultural tour invites you to stay inside a traditional Dayak longhouse, connect with local families, and discover centuries-old traditions that still live on today.
Itinerary, day by day
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Day1
PALANGKA RAYA – TUMBANG MALAHOI
Pick up from airport and transfer direct to Tumbang Malahoi by car (approx 4 hours) .Simple lunch on the way. On arrival, a welcome ceremony will be performed before settling into your room at the longhouse and resting. Later join the family of the longhouse for dinner. Gather after dinner to talk with the elders about the history of this longhouse and everyday life here, the culture and traditions
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Day2
JUNGLE WALK – MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
After breakfast, a local guide will take you trekking in the forest near the longhouse to see ironwood or rubber tree plantation areas. See how to take latex from the trees and listen to the Dayak agricultural philosophy. After lunch together at the longhouse with the family, visit a Kaharingan (the Dayak traditional religion) temple. Enjoy the evening with musical performance and dance. Learn some stories behind some particular dances and play traditional music instruments.
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Day3
PALANGKA RAYA – HOTEL CHECK IN
After breakfast, we pack the bags and say goodbye to the people of the longhouse. On arrival in Palangka Raya, check into your hotel and enjoy a swim.
What is included
Included
- Airport/hotel transfers as indicated
- transport
- longhouse meals and accommodation
- English speaking guide
- service tax.
Not included
- Airfares
- hotel
- airport tax
- porter
- optional tours
More about this trip
Located in the interior of Central Kalimantan, Tumbang Malahoi is home to the historic Betang Toyoi longhouse and offers a rare opportunity to experience community life in one of Borneo’s traditional settlements. Your journey begins with an overland drive from Palangka Raya through rural landscapes before arriving at the village, where you will be welcomed with a traditional Dayak ceremony and introduced to your host family.
During your stay, explore the surrounding forest with local guides and learn how Dayak communities interact with nature through sustainable farming, rubber tapping, and traditional ecological knowledge. Visit a Kaharingan spiritual site, hear stories passed down by village elders, and gain insight into the beliefs, customs, and history that shaped Dayak life across Borneo.
As evening arrives, enjoy local meals prepared by the community and experience traditional music and dance performances inside the longhouse. More than sightseeing, this tour is designed to create meaningful cultural exchange while supporting local communities and preserving indigenous heritage.
This Tumbang Malahoi Longhouse Tour is ideal for travelers seeking authentic cultural experiences in Borneo, responsible tourism, and a deeper connection with the people and traditions of Central Kalimantan
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