2 days
Duration
6/10
Physicality

Tanjung Puting National Park area is covering for about 3000 square km. The place is low attitude swampy coastal terrain with punctuated by black water rivers.Is considered to be one of the easiest places in the world to see the Orangutan.

Basically you will be guided to touring the area on the river with a boat called “klotok”. You also can explore the jungle by tracking and again it is guided. You can sleep on the klotok boat or opt to sleep at the jungle lodging (additional cost).

The tour is designed to be as extra ordinary experience in the wild with safe overnight stay and the comfort of the guided klotok boat; that will be the mesmerizing part of the adventure (aside from the jungle attraction itself).

Additional information

LocationCentral Kalimantan, Pangkalan Bun
IncludesTransfer in and out from and to airport, Boat or Klotok, Guide (English), Cook, Meals (B,L,D) during the trip, Soft-drink, Coffee or tea and mineral water, Ranger donation, Entrance permit, Camera charge
ExludesAirfares, Personal expenses, Additional tour, Personal insurance, Tipping
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DAY 1: Aiport – Kumai – Tanjung Puting

On arrival at Pangkalan Bun airport, we will pick you up and then drive to Kumai by taxi (approximately 30 minutes), passing several villages. Upon arrival in Kumai, boat up the river to explore the great mangrove, nipah palm, and wildlife along the Sekonyer river while lunch is prepared on the boat.  Late afternoon, observe the proboscis monkey and other primates along the river. The boat is traditional boat wooden river boat about 14 m x 2,5 m with roof which forms the upper deck where you can view the rain forest as it glides by. Simple mattresses, pillows, meals, bottled mineral water, mosquito nets, simple toilet and shower are available on boat. Overnight on the boat. (L, D)

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DAY 2: Camp Leakey

After breakfast, boat up the river to Camp Leakey. It is a research center where the older orangutans are reintroduced to the rain forest. After that, you may take soft trekking in the rainforest to spot other wildlife. Go back to the boat for lunch and then see the orangutans being fed around 2 pm. After visiting Camp Leakey back to Pangkalan Bun, arrive at night. (B, D).