East Kalimantan is the oldest hind Province in all of Indonesia and covers most of the east coast of the island of Borneo as well as the reaching into the centre of the island. East Kalimantan is the second largest province in all of Indonesia and is home to the two major cities of Samarinda where you will find a large amount of timber productions and the Balikpapan which is famous as a petroleum center and oil refinery. The local people East Kalimantan are very friendly and consist of a mix of the traditional Dayaks as well as the Kutai with people from all over Indonesia as well as Malaysia and China. With a fascinating history there are a number of museums to visit with such ancient articles as the Hindu Manuscript known as Prasasti which can be seen in the Governor's office in Samarinda in a replicated form as the original is in the national history museum of Jakarta. The history of East Kalimantan also includes the 7 stone pillars from the fifth century known as Yupa Posts erected by King Mulavarman to commemorate his victories, generosity and royal genealogy.

East Kalimantan is largely covered by rainforest which is under constant threat from the ongoing illegal logging in the area. There are however protected areas which are still in full beauty such as the Kayan Mentarang National Park which is located in the north of the Province. There is plenty to see in these areas in terms of both wild wildlife and conservation projects for animals such as Orangutans and the Elephants and Rhinos which are endangered in the area as well as a number of endemic birds and reptiles many of which are in extreme danger and are native only to the island of Borneo. With Rain forests in the highlands and lowlands as well as mangroves as well as coconut groves rice paddies and a number of other beautiful scenery such as the beach areas where you will find resort areas and deserted beaches all extremely beautiful offering excellent diving and snorkeling along the reef fringed coastline.

Another incredible aspect of the East Kalimantan area is the culture which in many areas remains very traditional. As well as the modern adoptions of the culture in the modernization of the island you will also find very traditional Dayak tribes living in traditional villages in the forests close to the Orangutan parks making tours of the area interesting in diverse ways. See the older of the tribes with their elongated earlobes, piecing and tattoos and learn all about their fascinating culture as well as trying their traditional food and witnessing the wildlife and extreme physical beauty of this beautiful paradise. You will also get your chance to contribute to saving the rain forests of East Kalimantan which are suffering illegal logging a rate that threatens not just the beauty of the area but also the animals residing within it.