Major city · Indonesia
Loksado
Spend 1–2 days in Loksado for a Dayak house visit, bamboo rafting and Meratus hiking; reach by car from Banjarmasin.
Loksado is a remote village in South Kalimantan offering cultural Dayak house tours, bamboo rafting on the Amandit River and hikes in the Meratus range. Access is by road, usually a hired car with driver, as public transport is scarce.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- May–Sep (drier months; check road conditions after rain)
- avoid Nov–Mar (wettest months; landslide and river-level risk)
- Airport
- BDJ
- Nights
- 1–2
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Loksado110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Loksado, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyLow crime in the village; the real risks are the narrow, winding road from Kandangan…
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBDJ Syamsudin Noor International Airport, Banjarmasin (About 120 km (75 mi) north; hire car or tour to Loksado.).BDJ Syamsudin Noor International Airport, Banjarmasin (About 75 mi (120 km) north; hire car or tour to Loksado.).
- Getting aroundHire a car with driver from Banjarmasin or Kandangan; roads are paved to Kandangan then narrow.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BDJ Syamsudin Noor International Airport, Banjarmasin (About 120 km (75 mi) north; hire car or tour to Loksado.)BDJ Syamsudin Noor International Airport, Banjarmasin (About 75 mi (120 km) north; hire car or tour to Loksado.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jun (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jan (20 rain days), driest Aug (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Loksado: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
20 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
20 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Hire a car with driver from Banjarmasin or Kandangan; roads are paved to Kandangan then narrow. No local public transport.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kandangan
goDoor to door: About 1–1.5 h
Hired car or occasional public transport from Kandangan; the road narrows after Kandangan
Regency capital and the usual place to arrange drivers and supplies.
Door to door: About 3–4 h
Hired car with driver; the highway is paved the whole way
No scheduled public transport to Loksado; arrange the return trip in advance.
Barabai
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
Hired car via the Kandangan road
Market town on the way north; useful for supplies.
Amuntai
overnightDoor to door: About 2.5–3 h
Hired car via Kandangan and Barabai
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep one night.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Cottage Tanuhi
Jl. Tanuhi Loksado; basic rooms, good base for day trips.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp250,000–400,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp400,000–600,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp600,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Cottage room2 × 1 night × Rp250,000 | Rp500,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp400,000 | Rp800,000 |
| Car hire with driver, round trip Banjarmasin–Loksado1 × Rp1,200,000 · check | Rp1,200,000 |
| Bamboo rafting ticket2 × Rp80,000 · check | Rp160,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp266,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,463,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp2,926,000≈ US$180 |
Cottage Tanuhi rates; check the latest price.
2026 estimate in rupiah; travel to Banjarmasin excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at local warung | Rp30,000–60,000 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | Rp5,000–8,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Public buses do not serve Loksado; rely on a hired car or a tour.
- English-speaking drivers are hard to find; arrange one in advance through Kandangan or Banjarmasin.
- Bamboo rafting and Meratus hiking need a local guide; river levels rise fast after rain.
- The road from Kandangan is narrow and winding; avoid arriving after dark.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Jakarta; most other countries: embassies in Jakarta.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Banjarmasin → Loksado (car with driver): about Rp800,000–1,200,000 round trip (check)
Say or show
- Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (ma-fah)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is this? (buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah)
- Di mana kamar mandi? — Where is the bathroom? (dee mah-nah kah-mar mahn-dee)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Loksado. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep (drier months; check road conditions after rain) · avoid Nov–Mar (wettest months; landslide and river-level risk) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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