Kereng Bangkirai Black Water Tour

The Black Water Tourism Area of ​​Kereng Bangkirai, which is included in the Tourism Strategic Area 4 of the City of Palangka Raya, is a mainstay of tourism in the beautiful city of Palangka Raya and is managed by the City Government of Palangka Raya together with the Kereng Bangkirai Tourism Awareness Group.

Kereng Bangkirai Pier is a beautiful pier that is the entrance to the Sebangau National Park. This pier is made as attractive as possible so that it is not an ordinary pier. Beautiful design and equipped with several water rides are the next attraction.

The uniqueness of this tour is the black river water. We can enjoy it by relaxing in the Gazebo and the monitoring tower, if you want to go down the river, we can rent a tour boat or geek, and ducks. The location of the Kereng Bangkirai Black Water Tour is on Mangku Raya Street, Kereng Bangkirai Village, Sebangau District, Palangka Raya City. The route to Kereng Bangkirai Pier from downtown Palangka Raya takes about 30 minutes and can be reached by private or rented vehicle. Because to get to the Kereng Bangkirai Pier there is no public transportation available. For those of you who come from outside Palangka Raya and don’t bring a vehicle, you can rent it at a car rental place. After parking the vehicle, you must continue on foot to the pier by walking through the residential area. The distance is not too far and it is also very easy, because you only have to walk straight, following the path that is already available. The operational hours of Kereng Bangkirai Pier are open every day. With opening hours from 08.00 to 18.00 local time. The entrance ticket to Kereng Bangkirai Pier is enough to pay a ticket of Rp. 5,000,- per person. Facilities at Kereng Bangkirai Pier, there are many gazebos. The public facilities at Kereng Bangkirai Pier are adequate, with the availability of:

Car and motorcycle parking area 

• Bathroom 
• Tribune area 
• Prayer room 
• Gazebo 
• Food and drink stalls 
• Cool selfie spot 

Variety of Black Water Tourism Kereng Bangkirai

1. Down the River with a Klotok Boat

After you are satisfied to walk around the pier, it’s time for you to go down the river by using a klotok boat which is a typical boat from Kalimantan.

The Klotok boat is designed as beautifully as possible to attract visitors. Its large shape allows it to accommodate many visitors, perfect for those of you who come with a large group.

In addition, at the end of the boat, there is a photo spot for you to style and capture it in a photo or video. Another way to go down the river is by using a small boat or by paddling a duck boat which can only contain 2 adults. To be able to go down the river by using a klotok boat to paddle the rowing ducks, you will be charged an additional fee. If you want to go along the river, it’s better to come when the rainy season arrives, because in the dry season, the river will dry up a bit. 

2. Eye-Catching Photo Spot Hunting

The design of the Kereng Bangkirai Pier is laid out very attractively, the existing wooden bridges are colored with the presence of several very eye-catching photo spots. In another part, there is a simple gazebo or hut that you can use as a place to rest as well as take selfies.

3. Visit Sebangau National Park

Kereng Bangkarai Pier is the entrance to Sebangau National Park. Inside there are various types of flora and fauna that are very well preserved. So that when you are in TN. Sebangau will only hear the soothing sounds of nature.

4. Witnessing Cultural Performances and Culinary Tours

In the middle of the pier, there is a place that is usually used for performances…