Samarinda Travel Guide

Samarinda is big in timber, but the main reason to come here to explore the Sungai Mahakam river and visit the Dayak tribes that live on the banks of the river.

Tanjung Isuy is located on the shores of lake Jempang. There is a longhouse craft center and tourist hotel. Dance performances are regular happenings, especially when groups of tourists arrive. Mancong has another longhouse, where you can stay. It's a bit touristy as well.

If you have time on your hands, you should head for Melka, which is some 30 hours by boat, but it has a great orchid reserve.