Tanjung Puting Orangutan Experience ex Jakarta

Travel type
Small groups and family friendly
Expedition grade
Easy to Moderate
Duration
Seven (7) Days
Accomodation
Local hotels and river boat (klotok)
FROM
$2510.00 (AUD)

ex Jakarta per person (twin-share).

Groups of 4 or more can apply for special rates. Please enquire below

$350.00

Single Supplement option where more than 2 persons travel
OR
Single traveller supplement $785

HIGHLIGHTS

EXPEDITION OVERVIEW

Our 7-Day Tanjung Puting Orangutan Experience explores Tanjung Puting National Park in Central Kalimantan, a distinctive location teeming with orangutans, the rare proboscis monkey, and the false gavial crocodile. Throughout your journey, you will reside on a traditional riverboat known as a klotok, equipped with essential comforts. Nights are spent sleeping on comfortable mattresses on the deck, complete with blankets, pillows, and mosquito nets. Our onboard crew will prepare delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Klotoks are fitted with safety equipment, including life vests and a first-aid kit. When not trekking through the jungle, you can unwind on deck, observe wildlife, read, or simply relax.

EXPEDITION GOALS
Our goal is to provide our guests with a unique experience whilst observing wild and semi-wild orangutans in their natural habitat. We will provide you with a safe platform to observe the wildlife that Borneo has to offer; including proboscis monkeys, gibbons and more. We will also provide you with comprehensive information about the destination you are in, so that you are fully informed about your surroundings. Our joint effort with The Orangutan Project continues to support conservation programs in both Borneo and Sumatra. Each guest's fare includes the cost of a one-year orangutan adoption package. 

WHAT TO EXPECT
You are embarking on an adventure to places and amongst people whose lives are very different from your own. Many aspects of life in Indonesia will seem unusual. Remember that these are often the same aspects that make an area an exotic and attractive destination. While boat expeditions are considered easy, no trek is easy; even those rated "easy or moderate". In addition to the personal physical challenges you may face, travel conditions can present unexpected obstacles, such as rough and bumpy roads and changeable weather. To prepare for this "pack" a flexible and relaxed attitude. Bring a spirit of adventure and inquiry, a healthy sense of humour and a willingness to encounter the unexpected and you will find your trip to Indonesia the adventure of a lifetime!

ITINERARY

*Subject to change due to local conditions

Day 1: Arrival in Jakarta

Upon arrival at Jakarta Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to the FM7 Resort Hotel for your overnight stay.

Day 2: Jakarta to Pangkalan Bun and Tanjung Puting National Park

An early morning flight from Jakarta takes you to Pangkalan Bun in Central Borneo. Our local guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to Kumai, a riverside town where you will board a traditional klotok (riverboat). Your 3-day/2-night klotok adventure into Tanjung Puting National Park begins here. We will cruise slowly along the river, keeping an eye out for orangutans and other wildlife. In the afternoon, we will visit the first orangutan feeding station at Tanjung Harapan. As the day ends, we will return to the river to search for proboscis monkeys before spending the night on the klotok. (B,L,D)  Note: The Nam Air flight departs at approximately 6:00 am and arrives at 7:15 am.

 Day 3: Tanjung Puting National Park - Camp Leakey

We start early, traveling up the Sekonyer River by klotok towards Camp Leakey, the oldest sanctuary for orphaned orangutans. Along the way, be sure to watch for wild orangutans, various bird species, monkeys, and other wildlife in the riverside trees. Upon reaching Camp Leakey, lunch will be served on the klotok before a short trek to the information center. Orangutan sightings are common near the boat. After observing the afternoon feeding and exploring the surrounding forest, we will cruise down the Camp Leakey River to Crocodile Lake for the night, with opportunities to spot gibbons and proboscis monkeys. Overnight on the klotok. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Tanjung Puting National Park - Pondok Tanggui - Pangkalan Bun

Following breakfast on the river, we will head to Pondok Tanggui, the second orangutan feeding station. After lunch, a visit to a local village is planned. In the afternoon, we will slowly make our way downriver, pausing to observe proboscis monkeys along the banks. As dusk settles, we will return to Kumai harbor, enjoying dinner on the river with the magical display of fireflies. You will then be transferred to the Grand Kecubung Hotel in Pangkalan Bun for the night. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Pangkalan Bun Exploration

Today is dedicated to discovering the local area and villages. We will visit Kubu and Kulang Bay on the edge of the Java Sea and take a scenic canoe trip along the river to experience the vibrant life of the local town and its people. Overnight at the Grand Kecubung Hotel. (B,L)

Day 6: Pangkalan Bun to Jakarta

After a relaxed morning and lunch, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Jakarta. Upon arrival, you will be met and taken to the FM7 Resort Hotel for your overnight stay. (B,L)

Day 7: Departure

Your tour concludes today, and you will begin your onward journey. (B)

Note: Guests have the option to stay at Rimba Lodge overnight for one or both nights in Tanjung Puting National Park. Please contact us for a quote.

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