Meratus Mountains Trekking
Pegunungan Meratus
A multi-day trek starting from Loksado through the rainforests of the Meratus Mountains, visiting Dayak mountain villages and their longhouses.
The Meratus Mountains run through South Kalimantan and preserve some of the best lowland and mountain rainforest in southeastern Borneo. They are also the homeland of the Dayak Meratus people. Loksado is the most convenient base for hiking into the hills. Local guides can lead day or multi-day routes along old footpaths between villages, passing through rainforest, bamboo groves and hillside rice fields, with overnight stays in the balai longhouses of villages along the way and visits to Haratai Falls and several mountain villages. Experienced trekkers can also arrange guides to Mount Halau-Halau, the highest peak in South Kalimantan at about 1,900 m, which requires separate transport and several extra days. Always hire a licensed local guide, bring leech socks, rain gear and water purification supplies, and respect village customs. The coordinates given are the approximate location of the mountain range.
Opening hours
Open all day (guide required)
Nearby sights
- Amandit River Bamboo Rafting
- Balai Adat Malaris
- Tanuhi Hot Spring
- Haratai Waterfall
- Bukit Langara
- Kandangan