Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Muara Tanuhi Hot Springs
(admission 3000Rp)
These hot springs located in the Tanuhi resort, 2km west of Loksado,
are the perfect ending to a long trek, although the resort itself is in disrepair.
HOT SPRINGS
Tours
To trek safely, hire an English-speaking guide. Some recommended English-speakers (see
also
Click here
)
:
Shady
( 0813 4954 5994; borneowanderer@yahoo.com)
A young and enthusiastic guide
from Kandangan with extensive trekking experience and a great sense of humour.
GUIDE
Amat
( 0813 4876 6573)
A personable Dayak and long-standing Loksado resident with com-
plete knowledge of the area.
GUIDE
Sleeping
LOSMEN
Wisma Alya $
( 0821 5330 8276; r 150,000Rp)
Backpacker heaven! This two-storey cabin with
rough-hewn wooden walls (the green house as you enter town) has five identical rooms,
four upstairs accessed via a steep ladder and one down. They're bare as can be, with a
floor mattress and small window, but the entire building is perched on rushing Sungai
Amandit, with an overhanging balcony affording great views of the mountains. The
shared
mandi
is large, clean and powered by mountain water. Laundry and
ojeks
are on of-
fer, and the market is across the street. A sense of serenity sinks deeply into you here, en-
suring a great night's sleep.
Amandit River Lodge $
( 0813 4826 3467; r 200,000Rp)
It's too bad this lodge lies 3km from town, because it
has a stunning location, with the river winding in front and a dramatic piton rising behind.
If you have your own transport, though, the simple en suite rooms with Western toilets are
good value. Open by appointment, so call ahead and speak with the resident caretaker.
LODGE
