EXPEDITION OVERVIEW

This 9 Day Tanjung Puting and Yogyakarta Experience tour will take you to Yogyakarta, the cultural heart of Java and the Tanjung Puting National Park, a popular orangutan viewing location in Central Kalimantan.

Yogyakarta is a cultural hub known for its unique culture, arts and massive ancient temples. During your time in Yogyakarta, you will travel in a private air-conditioned car with our expert guide to the major temples of Pramban and Borobudur as well as other important historical sights. You will stay in a modern boutique hotel with amazing views over the city of Yogyakarta and you will eat delicious meals in delightful local restaurants.

Tanjung Puting National Park is a unique place in itself. It is not only home to the orangutan, but also the rare proboscis monkey and the false gavial crocodile. During your time in the park, you will be living aboard our river boat known as a klotok. The klotok is well equipped with essential amenities. At night you will sleep on the deck on comfortable mattresses with mosquito nets. Our crew will cook up delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The klotok comes fully equipped with safety features including life vests and a first aid kit. When you're not walking through the jungle, you can relax on deck watching the wildlife, read a book or laze the day away.

EXPEDITION GOALS
Our goal is to provide our guests with a unique insight into the cultural aspects of Java as well as observe wild and semi-wild orangutans in their natural habitat. We will provide you with a safe platform for you to visit historical sights and to observe the wildlife that Borneo has to offer; including proboscis monkeys, gibbons and more.

We will also provide you with comprehensive information about each 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. 

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 exotic and an 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!

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit the world-famous Borobudur and Prambanan temples
• Take in the art and history of the Yogyakarta region
• Visit pristine rainforest in search of orangutans (both wild and reintroduced)
• Travel jungle rivers to view proboscis, ebony and grey macaque monkeys
• Part of your expedition cost is directly donated to help save orangutans and rainforests

ITINERARY - 8th to 16th Feb 2023

ITINERARY OUTLINE  **subject to change without notice  due to local conditions

Location #1 - Central Borneo x 4 days - 8th to 12th February June

Day 1 - 8th Feb: Arrive in Jakarta
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the FM7 Resort hotel in Jakarta for your overnight stay.

Day 2 - 9th Feb: Jakarta - Pangkalan Bun - Tanjung Puting National Park
Early morning you fly from Jakarta to Pangkalan Bun in Central Borneo. You will be met at the airport by our local guide and be taken straight to the riverside town of Kumai where we will board our klotoks (riverboat) and travel into the National Park. This is the start of your 3 days/2 nights klotok tour. You will cruise slowly along the river looking for orangutans and other wildlife. Later in the afternoon, you will visit the 1st feeding station at Tanjung Harapan. Late afternoon back on the river to search for proboscis monkeys. Overnight on the klotok. (B,L,D)
Note: Flight departure time approx. 6:00 am by Nam Air. Arrive 7:15 am

Day 3 - 10th Feb: Tanjung Puting National Park - Camp Leakey
An early start today sees you back on the klotok and slowly up the Sekonyer River to Camp Leakey, the oldest camp set up for orphaned orangutans. Along the way, you will keep a lookout for wild orangutans, birds, monkeys and other wildlife that may be waiting in the trees along the river. On arrival at Camp Leakey, you will have lunch aboard the klotok before starting the short trek in the surrounding area to visit the information centre. You are likely to see orangutans (or have them see you) near the boat. After enjoying afternoon feeding time and being given a tour of the surrounding forest area, it's back to the boat and cruising down the Camp Leakey River to Crocodile Lake where you will spend the night. You will most likely see other wildlife of Borneo such as gibbons and proboscis monkeys. Overnight on the klotok. (B,L,D)

Day 4 - 11th Feb: Tanjung Puting National Park - Pondok Tanggui - Pangkalan Bun
This morning after breakfast on the river you will travel to Pondok Tanggui, the 2nd feeding station. to see the orangutans.. After lunch, you will take a tour of the local village, and in the afternoon you will slowly travel downriver, stopping along the way to watch the proboscis monkeys on the riverbanks. As dusk falls, we will travel back to Kumai harbour and enjoy dinner along the river as we go, hopefully, accompanied by thousands of fireflies. Transfer and overnight in Pangkalan Bun hotel, Grand Kecubung. (B,L,D)

Day 5 - 12th Feb: Pangkalan Bun to Borobudur.  - Travel day
This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Semarang in Java and then drive through to Borobudur hotel (approx 4 hours). Arrive at Semarang airport where you will meet our local guide Mrs Yanti. She will transfer you to the Sarasvati hotel in Borobudur for check-in and the afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

Location #2 - Jogjakarta x 5 days/4 nights - 13th - 16th February

Day 6 - 13th Feb: Borobudur
After breakfast, you will start your Borobudur tour. Your guide will meet you at the hotel and take a walk from the hotel to Borobudur and its surroundings. Overnight Saraswati hotel  (B)

Day 7- 14th Feb: Borobudur  - Jogjakarta City
After breakfast, drive to Yogyakarta city stopping along the way to visit Prambanan Hindu temple and Sewu temple. After lunch at a local restaurant, go directly to your hotel for check-in. Overnight Swiss-Bel hotel (B,L) 
Note: Option tonight (or tomorrow night) to visit and see the famous Ramayana ballet performance including dinner. Please advise which night and we can provide the price for tickets.

Day 8 - 15th Feb: Jogjakarta - Free Day - Optional tours
After breakfast, you are free to wander the city or we can organise a tour of Sultan’s palace and the shopping street of Malborough. Or you can take a trip down to the coast to see the beaches. Overnight Swiss-Bel hotel (B) 

Day 9- 16th Feb: Jogjakarta - Jakarta - Tour ends
Depart Jogjakarta and fly through to Jakarta at a time to meet your departure flights. On arrival, all arrangements are on your own. (B)

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

INCLUSIONS

• All domestic airfares. Airlines selected on the basis of meeting tour scheduling
• All accommodations (twin-share room)
• Accommodations (cabin) aboard riverboats (klotoks). Upgraded klotok as advised.
• All meals as noted (B-breakfast, L-Lunch, D–dinner)
• Fully escorted by local experienced English-speaking OO guides  Note: They do not join on any flights
• All transfers using private air-conditioned vehicles.
• All park entry and admission fees
• Bottled drinking water Note: Please carry your own refillable bottles as where possible we will supply large gallons for refilling. Help us reduce plastic waste.

EXCLUSIONS

• International flights (or any costs associated with their delays)
• Travel Insurance (Mandatory)
• Meals not noted in the itinerary.
• Alcohol and personal expenses.
• Tipping. After booking we provide suggested amounts.