Who Is ALEX ?

Alex Afdhal

I am a professional tourist guide based in Borneo’s western port city of Pontianak since 1994 have been experienced actively in guiding. I specialize in organizing and leading guided tours throughout the wildest of Indonesian Borneo Island.  

I offer visitors first-hand access to both pristine jungle wilderness and numerous indigenous villages in Borneo, Kalimantan, Indonesia, and other parts of Indonesia. Lacking a large tourist infrastructure, Kalimantan gives visitors the rare opportunity to experience both nature and local communities at their own pace, with their own schedule, and on their own budget.

I make your dreams come true. For those seeking wildlife, Kalimantan’s raw wilderness offers numerous possibilities. With protected orangutan sanctuaries and large swaths of virgin rainforests teeming with life, Indonesian Borneo is a nature enthusiast’s paradise. For those interested in cultural matters, Kalimantan affords the opportunity to visit traditional communities rarely visited by the outside world.

This alone separates Kalimantan from other travel destinations, including even the Malaysian side of the same island! Treks into the heartland allow visitors to experience the culture of local life and customs of its inhabitants in a manner not found anywhere else on earth. With an island-wide network of local connections, I am able to custom tailor tours for my travel companions.

These tours can range from simple overnight visits to a Dayak Traditional Longhouse up to multi-days jungle treks through primary rainforest, all the way up to a month-long coast-to-coast adventure across Borneo.





Alex Afdhal

Consult “Lonely Planet Indonesia the 7th edition 2003, p. 673, the 8th edition 2006, p. 610, and the Lonely Planet Borneo edition 2007, p. 237.” The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a budget, 1^st edition, Nov. 2008, p.373/4 Consult the latest edition for you perfect references and Bile of your Tour.

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