Kalimantan, Borneo
Deluxe Kloktok Houseboat
A private boat based discovery of the Bornean forest
Explore Kalimantan’s deep, dense rainforest and its river on a private charter deluxe houseboat, or klotok in Indonesian. Cruising the mighty river and encountering the rainforest aboard your vessel will give you the opportunity to explore the remote and unique world of Borneo tribes and it majestic surrounding wildlife.
Soak up the traditional culture and grand diversity of exotic flora and fauna from black orchids to fresh water dolphins and orang-utans, and venture ashore for captivating jungle explorations and unforgettable village encounters.
Highlights
River journeys
Wildlife spotting
Two air-conditioned guest cabins in lower deck and one double bed on upper deck equipped with mosquito net
Bathroom with flushing toilet
Viewing Deck
Small crew including captain, chef and guide
Trip Inspiration
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Phuket
Tucked away on the fringes of Khao Sok National Park, one of Thailand’s most ancient and biodiverse rainforests, Thanyamundra Organic Resort offers an intimate sanctuary with nine guestrooms. The setting is mesmerising: a patchwork of cultivated organic farmland gently gives way to dense jungle, while mist drifts across rolling emerald hills in the early morning.
Two teakwood residences, built in traditional Thai style, house the guest rooms. Within, antique furnishings add a sense of heritage and handwoven textiles bring warmth and colour.
Begin with yoga at dawn or a leisurely walk among rice paddies and vegetable gardens, before setting out to discover the wonders of the rainforest. Back at the resort, the infinity pool seemingly spills into the surrounding hills. From here, the horizon becomes a living panorama of forest, farmland and sky, shifting in colour as the day passes from morning to the glow of sunset. The spa provides another form of retreat, where traditional Thai treatments restore balance after a day outdoors.
Food is at the heart of the Thanyamundra experience. The resort’s organic farm supplies the kitchen with fragrant herbs, just-picked vegetables, tropical fruit and locally produced cheese. Meals, whether enjoyed in the open-sided pavilion or al fresco under the stars, are thoughtfully prepared to highlight the freshest seasonal ingredients.
