4D3N Orangutan Houseboat Borneo Tour
Come and see the only great red apes found in Asia. They can be found only in the two islands of Sumatra and Borneo. Tanjung Puting National Park is located in the Central West of Kalimantan. It is the last home for ex-captive and wild orangutans in Borneo. We would be glad to share our knowledge to make your visit with us will be unforgettable memory.
Borneo is the third largest island in the world. Indonesian Borneo is known as Kalimantan "River of Diamonds". Visit Kalimantan to see the beautiful balance between the wildlife, the landscapes and cultures. Experience Dayak cultures, Orangutan and their habitat with us.
Includes:
- Transfer service from Airport – Destination – Airport
- Comfortable Boat (Klotok) during the river trip
- Full board meals, soft drinks, mineral water, tea/coffee, fruits
- Entrance permit and police permit
- Accommodation (based on double / twin share)
- English speaking guide
- Donation for the park
Excludes:
- Flight to Pangkalan Bun Airport
- High season surcharge in June – July and August Rp 1.000.000 / trip
- Tipping for the guide
- Personal expense
- Alcoholic beverage
- Any expenses incurred due to all causes beyond program (canceled flight)
- Insurance
Note:
- Price is subject to change according to an increase in entrance fee by the government.
- High season surcharge period: June - August Rp 1.000.000 / trip
What to Bring:
- Travel bag, rain coat, suntan lotion, towels
- Hat, T-Shirt, beach sandals
- Comfortable walking / trekking shoes with extra socks
- Binocular, flash light with extra bulb and batteries
- Camera, personal medicine
- For souvenirs and other personal expenses please bring Rupiah
Itinerary:
Day 01 Airport – Kumai - Proboscis Tour – Houseboat (L,D)
On arrival at Pangkalan Bun airport, meeting service with your guide then transfer you to Kumai. Onboard, crossing the Kumai River approximately 15 minutes to the main river Seikonyer. Riding up about 2 hours to reach the National Park. Lunch will be served by our own cook. At 16.30, continue our tour to explore Proboscis monkeys. Dinner and overnight on the boat.
Day 02 Houseboat - Pasalat Reforestation - Camp Leaky – Houseboat (B,L,D)
After breakfast, boating down to Pasalat Camp for your Carbon Offsetting program. Here you will grow one tree per person as a contribution for slow down the climate change. This is also as a payment for the carbon you had paid from the airline ticket and all the transportation you had used to get here.
Proceed upstream to Camp Leaky area, it will pass the black river. When arrive in camp Leaky, hiking up to see more wildlife such as Orangutans, Gibbons, wild pigs, birds etc. Back to the boat for lunch and at 14.00, followed by the feeding program. Feeders will carry banana and feed the orangutan on the feeding platform. At 16.00, back to the boat for dinner and overnight.
Day 03 Houseboat - Pondok Tanggui – Tanjung Harapan Camp - Tanjung Harapan Village – Nipa Palm Area. (B,L, D)
After breakfast, boating down the river to the second station called Pondok Tanggui. Here the ranger will feed the Orangutan at 09.00 and it will take about 2 hours by boat from Camp Leakey. Enjoying the feeding program until 10.00.
Crossing to Tanjung Harapan village to see the Malayan settlement activities. Then going back to the boat and boating down direct to Tanjung Harapan Camp for visiting the last orangutan feeding. Here they feed the orangutan at 15.00 in the afternoon. Enjoy the program until 16.00. Back to the boat and boating down directly to Nipa Palm area to see thousand of fireflies. Lunch will be served en-route by our own cook on board. Dinner and overnight on boat.
Day 04 Houseboat – Kumai – Airport (B)
After breakfast, boating down to Kumai then transfer to Pangkalan bun Airport for your next destination.
Includes:
- Transfer service from Airport – Destination – Airport
- Comfortable Boat (Klotok) during the river trip
- Full board meals, soft drinks, mineral water, tea/coffee, fruits
- Entrance permit and police permit
- Accommodation (based on double / twin share)
- English speaking guide
- Donation for the park
Excludes:
- Flight to Pangkalan Bun Airport
- High season surcharge in June – July and August Rp 1.000.000 / trip
- Tipping for the guide
- Personal expense
- Alcoholic beverage
- Any expenses incurred due to all causes beyond program (canceled flight)
- Insurance
Note:
- Price is subject to change according to an increase in entrance fee by the government.
- High season surcharge periode: June - August
What to Bring:
- Travel bag, rain coat, suntan lotion, towels
- Hat, T-Shirt, beach sandals
- Comfortable walking / trekking shoes with extra socks
- Binocular, flash light with extra bulb and batteries
- Camera, personal medicine
- For souvenirs and other personal expenses please bring Rupiah
Itinerary:
Day 1: Airport - Kumai - Proboscis Tour - Houseboat (L,D)
On arrival at Pangkalan Bun airport, meeting service with your guide then transfer you to Kumai. Onboard, crossing the Kumai River approximately 15 minutes to the main river Seikonyer. Riding up about 2 hours to reach the National Park. Lunch will be served by our own cook. At 16.30, continue our tour to explore Proboscis monkeys. Dinner and overnight on the boat.
Day 02 Houseboat - Pasalat Reforestation - Camp Leaky – Houseboat (B,L,D)
After breakfast, boating down to Pasalat Camp for your Carbon Offsetting program. Here you will grow one tree per person as a contribution for slow down the climate change. This is also as a payment for the carbon you had paid from the airline ticket and all the transportation you had used to get here.
Proceed upstream to Camp Leaky area, it will pass the black river. When arrive in camp Leaky, hiking up to see more wildlife such as Orangutans, Gibbons, wild pigs, birds etc. Back to the boat for lunch and at 14.00, followed by the feeding program. Feeders will carry banana and feed the orangutan on the feeding platform. At 16.00, back to the boat for dinner and overnight.
Day 03 Houseboat - Pondok Tanggui – Tanjung Harapan Camp - Tanjung Harapan Village. (B,L, D)
After breakfast, boating down to reach Pondok Tanggui, the second rehabilitation center for the orangutan. Visit the Orangutan feeding 09.00 AM, enjoy your time while take some pictures. Then at 10.00 AM return back to the houseboat and continue boating down direct to Tanjung Harapan village to see the Malayan settlement activities in the Afternoon. Lunch will provide on board then cross to Tanjung Harapan Camp to see the last orangutan feeding at 15.00 you will stay until 16.00 pm. Back to the boat and boating down directly to Nipa Palm area to see thousands of fireflies. Dinner and overnight in the houseboat.
Day 4: Houseboat - Kumai - Airport (B)
After breakfast, boating down to Kumai then transfer to Pangkalan bun Airport for your next destination.
Includes:
- Transfer service from Airport – Destination – Airport
- Comfortable Boat (Klotok) during the river trip
- Full board meals, soft drinks, mineral water, tea/coffee, fruits
- Entrance permit and police permit
- Accommodation (based on double / twin share)
- English speaking guide
- Donation for the park
Excludes:
- Airfare ticket, airport tax
- Personal expenses (tips for the guide or alcoholic beverage)
- Any expenses incurred outside our program (cancelled flight)
- Camera permit fee: IDR 50.000/camera/day
- Insurance
- Others not stated above
- High season surcharge in June – July and August Rp 1.000.000 / trip
Note:
- Price is subject to change according to an increase in entrance fee by the government.
- High season surcharge period: June - August
What to Bring:
- Travel bag, rain coat, suntan lotion, towels
- Hat, T-Shirt, beach sandals
- Comfortable walking / trekking shoes with extra socks
- Binocular, flash light with extra bulb and batteries
- Camera, personal medicine
- For souvenirs and other personal expenses please bring Rupiah
Itinerary:
Day 1: Airport - Kumai - Rimba Lodge (L,D)
On arrival at Pangkalan Bun airport, meeting service then transfer to Kumai (the seaport and gate to reach the National Park). Boat trip from Kumai River to Seikonyer River will take approximately 15 minutes. Lunch will be served on boat by our own cook. You will travel by boat for about 2 hours to reach Rimba Lodge, where you will stay.
Day 2: Rimba Lodge - Pasalat Reforestation - Camp Leakey - Rimba Lodge (B,L,D)
After breakfast, proceed up the river to Pasalat Camp, here you will be hiking up on the board walk for 800 Meters and 200 meters you will walk on the ground. In this camp you will have chance to planting endemic fruit trees for orangutan and this is also the carbon offset program. This program supports the national park to replanting the trees around the ex-forest fire areas and to spread up the fruit trees for the animals in this park.
Return back to the houseboat then boating up direct to Camp Leakey. Lunch will provide on board. On arrival in Camp Leakey, you will visit IC (Information Center) to see all work of DR. Birute Galdikas while she studies the orangutan here start from 1971 until today. Enjoy your time until 14.00, afterward continue trekking up into the forest to see orangutan feeding, enjoy the time till 16.00 back to the boat then boating down to Pondok Ambung. If the time permitted before dinner you will trekking into the forest for 2 hours to see the nocturnal animals like Tarsiers, tarantulas, etc. Back to the houseboat. Dinner on board and overnight in Rimba Lodge.
Day 3: Rimba Lodge - Pondok Tangguy - Tanjung Harapan Camp - Tanjung Harapan Village - Rimba Lodge (B,L,D)
After breakfast, boating up the river to the second rehabilitation centre called Pondok Tanggui. Here they will feed the Orangutan at 09.00. Travel to Tanjung Harapan Village to see the Malayan settlement. Lunch on board. Then to Tanjung Harapan Camp to visit the last orangutan feeding area. The feeding program is held from 15.00 - 16.00. Boating down to Nipa Palm area to see thousand of fireflies. Lunch will be served en-route by our own cook on board. Back to Rimba Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Rimba Lodge - Kumai - Airport (B)
After breakfast, boating down to Kumai then you will be transfered to Pangkalan Bun Airport for your next destination.