Our Kahayan River cruise combines wildlife conservation with authentic cultural immersion. Visit Pulau Kaja where rehabilitated orangutans prepare for life in the wild, then journey upstream to Dayak villages where traditional ceremonies, crafts, and daily life continue as they have for generations. This isn’t staged tourism—it’s genuine connection with both nature and culture, supported by comfortable river travel and expert local guides who bring every moment to life.
4-day cruise option is available. Please contact us for more information.
- Orangutan Encounters - Watch rehabilitated orangutans in their pre-release habitat at Kaja and Selat islands, observing them before their return to the wild—a rare glimpse into a conservation success.
- Cultural Immersion - Experience authentic Dayak Ngaju village life through traditional crafts, forest livelihoods, local music, and genuine interactions with communities who welcome you into their world.
- Natural Beauty - Cruise through blackwater rivers where perfect reflections create mirror-like scenes, spotting proboscis monkeys, hornbills, and the diverse wildlife that makes these waterways special.
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Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
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