KALIMANTAN

The Indonesian territory of Kalimantan makes up 2/3 Borneo island.Well known its for tropical forests,rich natural resources,and excotic flora and fauna,Kalimantan offers a unique,unexplored world of its own.Originally inhabited by the Dayak,it is now home to 10 million inhabitants with a variety of culture.The indigenous Dayaks,or the Orang Gunung (Mountain People),traditionally live in longhouses called Lamin or Umaq Daru that can house as many as 50 people.Once known as headhunters,the tribe consists of many sub-tribes such as Iban,Punan,and Banuaq.The arrival of newcomers has given this land a rich cultural mixture of Dayak,Malay,Chinese,Javanese plus religion influence of Islamic teachings and Hinduism.

River plays a very important role in communication and economy of the inhabitants.Most of community life are centered along rivers:houses,activities,etc.For the adventurous,this island offers many options to satisfy that desire:rafting or traveling along some of the world's most beautiful and challenging rivers,trekking through traditional villages and jungles,or take a safari trip in one of the many national parks.