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
| Location | Central Kalimantan, Pangkalan Bun |
|---|---|
| Includes | Transfer 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 |
| Exludes | Airfares, Personal expenses, Additional tour, Personal insurance, Tipping |
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)
DAY 2: Pondok Tanggui – Camp Leakey – Nipa Area
After visiting Camp Leakey, we boat down slowly to Nipa Palm Area where you can see beautiful fireflies at night when the weather is good. On the way there, we can still observe the monkeys, birds, and other animals. Dinner and sleep on the boat. (B, L, D)
DAY 3: Kumai – Kudangan Village
After early breakfast, boat down to Kumai then drop your luggage at a local hotel before driving to Kudangan Village which takes about 5 hours. Pass several villages, palm oil plantation, rubber plantation, local community’s plantation and forest. We will stop for lunch on the way. Upon arrival at Kudangan Village, we will take you to the longhouse for your accommodation. You will have a chance to walk around the village and observe the daily life there. After dinner, the villagers will hit their gong or play one of their musical instruments and gather together for a simple welcome ceremony. Expect a lot of people to join in. Overnight at longhouse. (B, L, D)
DAY 4: Kudangan Village–Trekking – Pangkalan Bun – Hotel
DAY 5: Hotel– Pangkalan Bun Airport
After breakfast, transfer by car to Pangkalan Bun airport for your next destination. (B).
