12 days tour

Indonesia Expedition: Orangutans Of Kalimantan

$ 2,528 .00 USD

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Indonesia Expedition: Orangutans Of Kalimantan

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Hotel (6 nights), Ecolodge (3 nights), Resort (1 night), Longhouse (1 night)

Others

Tanjung Puting NP - Tanjung Harapan orangutan feeding station Tanjung Puting NP - Klotok boat cruise Tanjung Puting NP - Camp Leakey Tanjung Puting NP - Orangutan Feeding Platform 2 Tanjung Puting NP - Tanjung Harapan village visit Tanjung Puting NP - Pondok Tanggui orangutan feeding station Sebangau NP - Wildlife ranger walk Tumbang Malahoi Village - Blessing ceremony Tumbang Malahoi Village - Traditional dancing Palangka Raya - Balanga Museum Tumbang Malahoi Village - Village & jungle walk Palangka Raya - Sei Gohong River Boat Tour Palangka Raya - Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation Kaja Island Visit

Guide

All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leader or local representative. The aim of the group leader or local representative is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced group leader or local representative however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your group leader or local representative is new to a particular region or training other group leader or local representative. Your group leader or local representative will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your group leader or local representative can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.

Transport

Plane , Taxi , Klotok boat , Canoe , Private vehicle

Meals

11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 4 dinners

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Others

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Indonesia Expedition: Orangutans Of Kalimantan

  • Day 1 Day 1: Jakarta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Jakarta

      Selamat datang! Welcome to Jakarta, Indonesia. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm today. If you happen to arrive early, check out some of Jakartaโ€™s interesting museums such as the Wayang Museum (full of traditional puppets), Balai Seni Rupa Museum (fine arts and ceramics) or the National Museum. If you donโ€™t have a lot of time today, do not fear! Youโ€™ll have time at the end of your expedition to explore the city some more. After your important meeting, why not gather a few of your travel pals for a local meal โ€“ your group leader will know of some great spots to go.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Jakarta โ€“ Tanjung Puting Np
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Jakarta โ€“ Tanjung Puting Np

      Time to begin your Kalimantan adventure! In the morning, transfer to the airport for a flight bound for Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. Once arrived, take a taxi to the port where youโ€™ll board a traditional klotok river boat. These boats are named after the sound the engines make: โ€˜klo-tokโ€™. On your way to the eco-lodge โ€“ your accommodation in the national park โ€“ keep an eye out for the elusive proboscis monkeys, endemic to the island of Borneo. On arrival, check into your accommodation right in the heart of the jungle and enjoy a welcome lunch. Later visit the Tanjung Harapan feeding station at the park headquarters, where large alpha male can often be spotted. Dinner is included at the ecolodge, where your leader will fill you in on the program for the next few days.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Tanjung Puting Np
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Tanjung Puting Np

      Head off for an early morning aboard your klotok and cruise upriver in search of the local wildlife. Your first stop is the renowned Camp Leakey โ€“ possibly the most famous place for orangutan research in the world. At Leakey, visit the education centre to learn a little bit more about the region, and keep an eye out for agile gibbons and wild pigs. Youโ€™ll visit the feeding centre for an up close look at the orangutans โ€“ a truly special experience. Afterwards, cruise down the river in search of proboscis monkeys and wild orangutans socialising along the riverbank, then return to your ecolodge accommodation for dinner.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Tanjung Puting Np
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Tanjung Puting Np

      After breakfast, leave for the feeding station of Pondok Tanggui, 1 hour upstream for morning feeding time. Look out for giant squirrels, pigs, and many butterflies on the walk in. As at most of the stations, you are likely to spot another large alpha male here too. After viewing the orangutans, spend some time exploring the area before getting back on the boat. Lunch today will be on board before travelling to the Tanjung Harapan feeding Station for the afternoon feeding. Visit the nearby Tanjung Harapan village across the river and then return back to your ecolodge for the evening.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Tanjung Puting Np โ€“ Sampit
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Tanjung Puting Np โ€“ Sampit

      After breakfast, itโ€™s time to say goodbye to Tanjung Puting National Park, boarding your klotok once more and taking a leisurely boat ride to the port city of Kumai. Stop for lunch in the city, a good chance to reflect on your special time in the national park, then drive on to Sampit. This port city is famous for its fresh seafood, so be sure to ask your leader for some tips on where to pick up local specialties for dinner this evening.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Sampit - Palangka Raya
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Sampit - Palangka Raya

      Your journey continues as you drive on to the city of Palangka Raya, the capital of the Central Kalimantan Province. This low-key city is pretty new, having grown from a small Dayak village in 1957. On arrival, your leader will let you know the best spots to sample some local dishes for lunch. There are a range of optional activities on offer this afternoon, including a trip to Tangkiling Hill โ€“ about a 30-minute drive away from the accommodation. Here, you can climb up the steps 200 metres to the top of one of the seven hills and get a 360-degree view of the city and its surroundings. On the way back, you might like to stop at the Dayak spiritual site of Batu Banama. Otherwise, thereโ€™s a range of walks to local villages or bikes for hire to explore further afield.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Sebangau Np
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Sebangau Np

      Time to head off for more adventures in the wild! Depart early this morning for Sebangau National Park, home to orangutans, proboscis monkeys, macaques, monitor lizards, hornbills, kingfishers, and clouded leopards. For many years, this area was impacted by illegal logging and wildfires, and though sightings are not a guarantee, the wild animals have begun to repopulate. Spend a few hours exploring by canoe and on foot with a local ranger. After lunch, enjoy some free time to relax or swim before returning to Palangka Raya and your hotel for the evening.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Tumbang Malahoi Longhouse
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Tumbang Malahoi Longhouse

      After breakfast, youโ€™ll pay a visit to the Balanga Museum, where youโ€™ll find fascinating Indonesian artifacts that provide insight into Kalimantanโ€™s indigenous cultures. Enjoy a local lunch nearby before taking a drive to your longhouse stay tonight. Longhouses are the traditional dwellings of people in this area, and your accommodation is located right in the centre of Tumbang Malahoi village. On arrival, there will be a Tumpang Tawar (blessing ceremony) to welcome you into the village and the longhouse. After dinner, join in on the fun with a family dance in the longhouseโ€™s hallways.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Tumbang Malahoi Longhouse - Palangka Raya
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Tumbang Malahoi Longhouse - Palangka Raya

      After a simple local breakfast, take a walk around to learn about how the people of this village live. The majority of the villagers here work as carpenters, gold miners or fishermen. Later, explore the nearby jungle with some of the locals. After lunch in the jungle, return to the longhouse to say your farewells before heading back to Palangka Raya. Sit back and relax with a chilled-out afternoon at the hotel with your travel crew.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Palangka Raya
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Palangka Raya

      After breakfast, embark on a Sei Gohong river tour by canoe, making your way to Kaja Island, where you will witness the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundationโ€™s (BOSF) pre-release program in action. Kaja Island is the final step of the BOSF program before the orangutans return to the wild. In addition to observing these magnificent creatures, the island is home to a diverse range of other wildlife and birds.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Jakarta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Jakarta

      Transfer to the airport today for your flight back to Jakarta. After checking into the hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to spend as you wish, and with a range of things to see and do in Jakarta, such as visiting the Grand Mosque or the Catholic Cathedral โ€“ youโ€™ll be kept occupied by this lively city.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Jakarta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Jakarta

      With no activities planned for today, your adventure comes to an end, and you are free to leave the accommodation at any time.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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