New Zealand Journey as a participant in The Young Business Leaders Initiatives for Tourism Program
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New Zealand Journey as a participant in The Young Business Leaders Initiatives for Tourism Program

Yun Pratiwi, the founder and CEO of Central Borneo Guide, recently embarked on an enriching journey to New Zealand as a participant in the Young Business Leaders Initiatives for Tourism program. This initiative, organized by the Asia New Zealand Foundation and the New Zealand Embassy, took place from May 2nd to 9th, 2024, and provided…

Unveiling the Enchanting Beauty of Keruing Ecotourism Village and Sebangau Punggu Alas National Park: Hidden Gems in Central Kalimantan
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Unveiling the Enchanting Beauty of Keruing Ecotourism Village and Sebangau Punggu Alas National Park: Hidden Gems in Central Kalimantan

Deep within the heart of Central Kalimantan, two captivating gems lie hidden: Keruing Ecotourism Village and Sebangau Punggu Alas National Park. These destinations offer an unforgettable adventure for nature and culture enthusiasts, blending the pristine beauty of untouched wilderness with rich local traditions. Keruing Ecotourism Village: A Serene Retreat in Katingan Nestled along the banks…

Unveiling Sherina’s Footsteps in the Heart of Borneo: Your Real-Life Adventure Awaits in Central Kalimantan
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Unveiling Sherina’s Footsteps in the Heart of Borneo: Your Real-Life Adventure Awaits in Central Kalimantan

The movie Petualangan Sherina 2 brings back Sherina Munaf to the big screen after 25 years, this time on a more mature adventure in the birthplace of her late father, Bram, in Central Kalimantan. More than just entertainment, Petualangan Sherina 2 invites us to explore the wonders of Borneo’s wild and experience an unforgettable adventure….

3 Days 2 Nights to Tanjung Puting National Park with Central Borneo Guide
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3 Days 2 Nights to Tanjung Puting National Park with Central Borneo Guide

There is about 30 minutes of our journey from Pangkalan Bun to Kumai Harbor. Then, we lifted all the stuff onto the ship where we would stay for 3 Days 2 Nights. The first impression of entering the Kumai River towards Tanjung Puting National Park was really exciting, we were welcomed by dolphins or you…

Orangutan Safari at Tanjung Puting National Park
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Orangutan Safari at Tanjung Puting National Park

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Private Tours in Kalimantan (@centralborneoguide) No wonder the Orangutan is one of the tourist destinations to visit the island of Borneo. Orangutan habitat only exists in 2 locations, namely Sumatra Island and Borneo Island. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Private Tours in…

Culture, Colour and a Global Gathering at Gawai Festival, West Borneo, Indonesia
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Culture, Colour and a Global Gathering at Gawai Festival, West Borneo, Indonesia

Story by STEPHANIE BROOKES Photos by DAVID METCALF AND HIS GAWAI PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP I stood with my blowpipe at the ready. “Gather strength from your core and aim high,” Agus advised. “We are excited to have an Australian team enter the competition and best of luck to you”, he added with a broad smile with…

Delightful Derawan Island, Maratua, Kakaban and Sangalaki –East Borneo, Indonesia
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Delightful Derawan Island, Maratua, Kakaban and Sangalaki –East Borneo, Indonesia

Story by Stephanie Brookes The coral reefs that surround Derawan Island are bursting with colour and life and over 870 fish species live in these waters, from pygmy seahorses to giant manta rays. Derawan Island is part of a chain known as the Derawan Islands, which consists of six main islands as well as a…

A DAYAK GIRL IN JAPAN: THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING!
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A DAYAK GIRL IN JAPAN: THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING!

Hi, My name is Yun. I’m from Palangkaraya and I am the founder of a travel agency called the Central Borneo Guide. Today, I’m gonna tell you a story about my special trip to Japan. As a girl who have spent her entire life in Indonesia, I never expected that I would be flying outside…

Send a Love to Orangutans without Touching Them!
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Send a Love to Orangutans without Touching Them!

We love Orangutan so much! We want to hug them like a doll, want to touch, want to hold them and even want to preserve them. But do you know that the interaction between humans and orangutans are a dangerous thing? Researchers from the Faculty of parasitology orangutan R Wishnu Nurcahyo stated, studies initiated since…