Indonesian DMO introduces Dayak village stay programme

The Tanjung Puting Destination Management Organisation has launched the Staying with the Dayak community-based tourism programme at the recent Bali & Beyond Travel Fair 2017.

Under the supervision of Swisscontact, the programme was created to introduce new attractions and extend travellers’ length of stay in the destination.

Sekonyer River entering Tanjung Puting Nature Park

The Staying with the Dayak programme brings visitors to Tanjung Puting National Park and includes a traditional welcome ceremony by the Dayak Tomun tribe and a stay in a guest house or long house, followed by trip to Lamandau Regency located three hours away.

Soraya Ragil Dien, programme officer destination development and marketing of Swisscontact, said the organisation has been working with the local community for years to create the product.

“The local community has developed one guest house with three rooms for FITs, but a number of local people have let their long houses to be managed as accommodation for tourists.”

Activities vary from cooking classes using local produce, basket weaving lessons as well as hunting and spearfishing with the locals.

There is also jungle trekking for beginners and adventurers (including an overnight stay in the jungle).

The package starts from 5D/4N with two days in Tanjung Puting and three days in Lamandau.

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