Orangutan Tour in Kalimantan (Borneo)
Orangutans are one of our closest living relatives by sharing 97% of our DNA. They can be found only in two big islands of Indonesia: Sumatra and Borneo. The last home for ex-captive and wild orangutans in Borneo is the Tanjung Puting National Park which is located in the Indonesian province of Central Kalimantan on Borneo. Our team would be glad to share their knowledge to make your visit in Borneo an unforgettable experience.
All tours are based on the principle of responsible tourism; protect the environment, respect local culture, benefit local communities, help and protect orangutans, wildlife and local culture.
Private Orangutan Tour Houseboat Packages (4D/3N)
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 2: Houseboat –Camp Leaky – Houseboat (B,L,D)
After breakfast, cruise up the river to see more wildlife around the river in the morning while most animals ready to do their activities. Then Visit FNPF Camp for planting trees, here you will planting tree to contribute for Carbon Offset program. Here you should contribute for IDR. 50.000 / Tree for maintaining your own trees, the ranger will named your trees based on your name. this contribution should be based on your own budged. Afterward back to the houseboat and Continue up 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 the river, our captain of the houseboat will find a place to anchor the houseboat. Dinner and overnight in the houseboat.
Day 3: Houseboat – Pondok Tangguy – Tanjung Harapan Village – Tanjung Harapan Camp – Nipa Palm Area. (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: Deluxe Houseboat – Kumai – Airport (B)
After breakfast, boating down to Kumai then transfer to Pangkalan bun Airport for your next destination.
Tour End(B)
Packages Example
Price starting from:
Deluxe Houseboat I: USD 825/person (2 persons)
Super Deluxe Houseboat II – V: USD 1,105/person (2 persons)
Super Deluxe Houseboat II – V: USD 970/person (4 persons)
Valid until Dec 31 2025
Note- ** child policy: 2-9 years old 20% off
(High season surcharge June-August: USD 105/boat)
(Flight example: Jakarta to Pangkalan Bun start from USD 235)
Includes: Airport transfers, accommodation in the houseboat (twin share), all meals as stated in the itinerary (from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 4), English speaking guide, entrance permits and donation for Tanjung Puting National Park.
All sleeping cabins have AC and hot water in the bathrooms.
Not included: Flights, Personal expenses, tips for guide/ranger, alcoholic beverages.