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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia

Apo Kayan

Spend 2–3 days trekking in Apo Kayan, fly to Long Ampung and walk between villages; longer only for extended jungle trek.

Apo Kayan is a remote highland area in East Kalimantan, reachable by twice‑weekly flights to Long Ampung Airport. Villages are linked by jungle trails; most visitors need 2–3 days to trek and experience Dayak culture, with extra days for deeper exploration.

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Country
Indonesia
Best months
Jun–Sep (check)
Avoid
Oct–May (rainy, check)
Stay
2–3 nights

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
IDR
Money
Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
Daily spend
Budget Rp 150,000–250,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp 250,000–400,000 excl. bed · High Rp 400,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
Emergency
General 112 · Police 110 · Ambulance 118
Plugs
Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
Tipping
Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
Water
Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
Toilets
Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.

Get in

By air

LPU · Long Ampung Airport
Twice‑weekly flights from Samarinda; small runway limits passenger numbers.

Typical fares

Samarinda → Long Ampung (flight)
≈ Rp 900,000–1,200,000 round‑trip (check schedule)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card

Get around

Travel on foot via jungle trails; villages reachable within a few hours to a day. Guides recommended.

See and do

Known for

  • Remote Dayak villages
  • Jungle trekking
  • Cultural immersion with Kenyah Dayaks

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Long Sungai Barang villageWalk from Long Ampung; about 2–3 h on trail≈3 h
Lidung Payau villageWalk from Long Ampung; 4–5 h trek≈5 h

Sleep

Village guesthouses (losmen)
Basic rooms in wooden houses; bring mat and blanket.
Long Nawang losmen
Small guesthouse with a few beds.

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Hello / Good morningSelamat pagisuh-lah-maht pah-gee
Thank youTerima kasihtuh-ree-mah kah-see
How much?Berapa harganya?buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah
Where is the village chief?Di mana kepala desa?dee mah-nah keh-pah-lah deh-sah

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
  • Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
  • Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
  • Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
  • Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger

Scams and watch-outs

  • Flights operate only if weather permits; check schedule before travel.
  • Jungle trails lack signage; ask locals for direction.
  • Suspension and log bridges may be unsafe; test before crossing.
  • Traveling alone is risky; use a guide or small group.

Remote jungle area; travel with a guide or small group, avoid walking alone, and be cautious on old bridges.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Apo Kayan yet. Suggested stay: 2–3 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Remote Dayak villages
  • Jungle trekking
  • Cultural immersion with Kenyah Dayaks

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Apo Kayan

Ke alamat ini, tolong

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

US Embassy in Jakarta; consulate in Surabaya (check address).

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/apo-kayan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.