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BORNEO

Explore the rivers of the Dayak Headhunter Tribe

BORNEO EXPEDITION
Postponed

 

A TRUE EXPLORATORY IN ONE OF THE WORLDS OLDEST JUNGLES

EXPEDITION DATES – Postponed till 2022 (Dates subject to change)

How To Get There
Balikpapan Indonesia (BPN) is our kick off point. Travelers are responsible for booking all of their airline reservations (both international and domestic)

Travel Documents Required
A passport that is valid for six (6) months after the last day of your trip is required for entry into Indonesia.

Travel Arrangements
Fishhippie Expeditions works directly with and recommends World Travelers. They can assist you with airline tickets, hotels, transfers and logistics for every destination we offer. Contact them at 801-298-9137

Fishhippie Expeditions will also work closely with you to ensure travel coordination and flight schedules meet the criteria for the trip.

TARGET SPECIES

  • Kaloi (Giant Red Gourami)
  • Hampala Barb
  • Mad Barb (Sultan Fish)
  • Emperor Snakehead
  • Mahseer

This expedition is done by  boat and kayak and walking. You must be in good physical condition and will be required to hike to get to the locations.

Jungle Camp Accommodations

2020 Rates

16 Days, 15 Nights 
10 Days fishing

$5,500 Per Person

Whats Included:
Airport Transfers in Balikpapan
Boat Charter
Fishing Boat
Local Crew
Guides
Donation to the Village
Fishing Permit
Jungle Camp Accommodation
All Meals At The Camps

What’s Not Included:
International Flights to/from Balikpapan (BPN)
Airline baggage fees
Rods, reels, tackle, flies, lures
Liquor, wine, beer, soda (You may BYO liquor if purchased at Duty Free in airport)
Mandatory travel and medical evacuation insurance (We recommend Global Rescue)
Guide and Staff Gratuities
Trip Insurance
Emergency Medical/Evacuation Insurance

Detailed Itinerary coming soon. Just know that this is a one of a kind bad ass flyfishing expedition where we will be incorporating and learning jungle bushcraft and food foraging from the Dayak Headhunter Tribe.

We will be Exploring 2 separate river systems. They offer two different ecosystems with different landscape and fish species.

FLY Fishing Gear Recommendations

We recommend you bring at least 2 or 3 rods/reels
Two (2) 8 WT rods, and large arbor reels, one with a TROPICAL or JUNGLE series floating line, with an aggressive weight forward taper. the other with a Type 3 or 6 sink tip line and one extra spool with an intermediate clear tip line.
Other rod recommendation  10Wt with a Tropical or Jungle series floating line and  Type 6 sink tip.
Recommended Leaders 6ft in 10lb/16lb/20lb
Flouro or Mono Tippet 10lb/15lb/20lb

Recommended Flies
Topwater Poppers
Tied on a 2/O Yellow, Yellow/Black, Yellow/Orange, Red, Red/White, Black, Fire Tiger

Baitfish patterns
Tied on a 1/O and 2/O such as a Reducer, Seducer, whistler, Half and Half, Clouser, Deciever.
Recommend a variety of color patterns in 3 to 5inches long.
Topwater Poppers in Yellow, Yellow/Black, Red, Red/White, Black, Fire Tiger

Recommended Fishing Tools
A good pair of fishing pliers (Recommend Rising Big Needle)
A coil leash to keep your pliers from ending up on the bottom of the amazon
Good Nippers (Recommend Rising Big Nippa)
Lippers (Recommend Rising Aluminum Lippa4life or Special Blend Lippa4Life)
Diamond File (Recommend Rising Diamond File)

Recommended Attire
Polarized Sunglasses
Waterproof dry bag or backpack
Full brim hat
Buff
Sun Gloves
Light weight rain jacket
Light weight long pants (multiple pairs)
Light weight Long Sleeve Shirt (multiple pairs)
Light weight socks – white (multiple Pairs)
Closed toe water shoes
Comfortable clothes to wear at the camp after fishing (shorts, lightweight T-Shirts, Sandals etc)
Water Bottle
Headlamp
Flashlight
DEET FREE insect repellant (recommend Avon Skin so soft Bug Guard+Picaridin)
Sunscreen (recommend waterproof/sweatproof at least 30SPF)

DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
The following applies to all trips booked and organized by Fishhippie Expeditions. Please read these terms and conditions carefully, as all terms are binding once a trip is booked. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses.

  • A 50% deposit per angler of the total package cost for each trip is due to Fishhippie Expeditions within 10 days of booking to secure the trip reservation. In many cases (depending on the destination being booked) deposits are non-refundable.
  • Fishhippie Expeditions reserves the right to charge a handling fee of $100.00 per person for any changes after the initial reservation has been made.
  • Full payment for all Fishhippie Expeditions trips is due 90 days prior to departure and start of trip.
  • Fishhippie Expeditions general terms and conditions are superseded by those of the individual lodges and outfitters that we work with and represent. In instances where Fishhippie Expeditions general payment and cancellation terms are different from those of individual lodges and operations, the terms of the lodge/outfitter will take precedent and become the terms and conditions of related trip packages.
  • When a trip is invoiced at a double occupancy, per person rate, the final invoice amount will be changed to a single occupancy / single supplement rate in all instances where an invoiced double occupancy rate based on an even number of anglers is changed to a single angler situation or odd number (in the case of two or more anglers traveling together or with group travel. Odd numbers of anglers will necessitate a single angler / single supplement fee if changes to a reservation or made or if numbers change from an even number of anglers to an odd number.

TRIP INSURANCE – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Because many deposits and final payments for trip packages are non-refundable, it is highly recommended that you purchase trip insurance in the event that you have to cancel, postpone or reschedule your trip for any reason. Please be aware that this is the only way that Fishhippie Expeditions can assist you with compensation for a cancelled trip. For more information or for assistance in purchasing trip insurance, please contact Fishhippie Expeditions or visit the section on this webpage about Travel Insurance.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION INSURANCE – REQUIRED!

Fishhippie Expeditions works hard to ensure you have a safe and exhilarating experience while on our trips, but unavoidable incidents, unfortunately, do happen. Make sure you’re covered by the premier crisis response provider before you travel. Global Rescue is our preferred provider of medical & security advisory and evacuation services. Any time you have an illness or injury requiring hospitalization or face imminent bodily harm more than 100 miles from home, an emergency evacuation coverage will reach you, stabilize you and bring you home, by whatever means necessary. A Global Rescue Policy Number must be provided to Fishhippie Expeditions no later than 30 days prior to your trip.
GLOBAL rescue

FISHHIPPIE EXPEDITIONS, L.L.C. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The following terms and conditions apply to all tours organized by Fishhippie Expeditions. By signing up for a Fishhippie Expeditions tour, each customer accepts all aspects of these terms and conditions.

  • Fishhippie Expeditions and its principals and agents, are not responsible for, and do not assume responsibility for, the acts or omissions of any third-party contractors, outfitters, airlines, railroads, ship owners, charter air carriers, shuttle and taxi drivers, hotels, lodges, independent fishing guides or other service providers engaged by Fishhippie Expeditions on behalf of the tour member, or the tour member directly, in connection with any tour.
  • Further, the tour member is subject to the tariffs, terms, and conditions of all tickets, vouchers, and contracts of such hotels, airlines, railroads, operators, owners and contractors issued in connection with the tour, and the issuance and acceptance of any such tickets, vouchers and contracts shall be deemed to be consent to such conditions.
  • Fishhippie Expeditions in its sole discretion reserves the right to: (1) make such alterations in the tour itinerary as it deems necessary or desirable, (2) to refuse to accept or retain as a member of the tour party any person at any time (in such case refund will be based on the actual cost of the unfinished portion of tour), and (3) to pass on to tour members all expenditures occasioned by delays or occurrences beyond their control.
  • Fishhippie Expeditions reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel any tour prior to departure, in which case full refunds will constitute full settlement to the tour member. Prices quoted are based on foreign exchange values and tariffs currently in effect, and prices are subject to change.
  • Baggage and personal effects of tour members, including items purchased, are the sole responsibility of such tour members at all times and no agent of Fishhippie Expeditions is authorized to accept these for storage, safekeeping, or transportation.
  • EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN, FISHHIPPIE EXPEDITIONS DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO THE TOUR MEMBER, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING AND WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Fishhippie Expeditions, L.L.C. is a Utah-based limited liability company. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the cancellation / refund and responsibility clauses.

CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY FOR ALL FISHHIPPIE EXPEDITIONS TRIPS
Upon cancellation, Fishhippie Expeditions will assess a $100.00 handling charge to all deposits and payments received. In addition, each individual lodge/outfitter and destination may charge their own handling and/or administration fee. All cancellations must be given in writing to Fishhippie Expeditions. Please keep in mind that Fishhippie Expeditions and all clients must adhere to each individual lodge/outfitter cancellation and refund policy. Lodges/Outfitters that have their own policies are listed below by region and country. For the few lodges that do not specify or list their own cancellation / refund policy, or for the lodges/outfitters that have not published said policies, then all cancellations will adhere to the following terms and conditions:

  • Cancellation within 90 days = 90% refund of the deposit or 90% transfer to another angler
  • Cancellation 60-89 days prior = 75% refund of payment received or 75% transfer to another angler
  • Cancellation 30-59 days prior = 50% refund of payment received or 50% transfer to another angler
  • Cancellation less than 30 days = No refund of deposit or payment.
  • On cancellation notices less than 90 days, partial (75% – 90%) refunds/transfers may be made IF suitable replacement angler is provided by customer.

(Disclaimer)

THIS IS AN EXPLORATORY EXPEDITION AND THERE IS NO GUARANTEE ON THE NUMBER, SIZE OR SPECIES OF FISH ENCOUNTERED.

You must currently have a valid passport and be in good physical condition. 

We will be traveling up to 20 miles by boat per day.

This is a jungle camp expedition with limited amenities

You will get camp prepared meals a day and a tent over your head to keep you dry.

-We are attempting to figure out this fishery. You will need to bring all your own fishing gear and flies.  This is a catch and release exploratory and we will be recording number of fish caught, species, location and size.