Wants to see the Orangutan in their habitat?
This is what you are looking for. We will organize an all in Klotok tour to
meet the big apes of Borneo. 3 days 2 nights is the standard tour that people
take in Tanjung Puting National Park, exploring Sekonyer river by klotok to
meet orangutan and the other wildlife.
Itinerary:
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.
Prepare
your self for the first encounter with the Orangutan, after short
trekking in Borneo Jungle we will meet the giant ape in Tanjung Harapan
Camp. Get your camera ready, not only during the feeding, sometimes we
could see the wild Orangutan swinging between the tree on our way.
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 early breakfast, boat up to
Pondok Tanggui Camp to witness orangutan feeding around 9 am. Upon arrival at
Pondok Tanggui, we walk to feeding area.
After orangutan feeding, we can take a
short trekking in the forest then proceed to Camp Leakey which takes about 1,5
– 2 hours by boat. After lunch, you will have a chance to take another short
trekking or see information center before witnessing orangutans’ feeding time
around 2 pm.
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 –
Pangkalanbun Airport
After breakfast, boat down to Kumai and then transfer by car to Pangkalan Bun
airport for your next destination. Tour
ends. (B)
Include:
- 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
Exlude
- Airfares
- Personal expenses
- Additional tour
- Personal insurance
- Tipping
We will make sure you will enjoy your
Orangutan tour to Tanjung Puting National Park and get the best experiences
from the klotok along the river in the rain forest of Borneo.
Should you need other assistance,
please let us know by sending us email to info@beborneotour.com. Looking
forward to meet you here in Kalimantan, in Tanjung Puting National Park. We are
ready to serve you.
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