Spend a day following the river, observing the rainforest’s wildlife which populate the rivers banks. If you are lucky enough you might spot those animals in action, jumping from a tree to another in search of food
-
Destination
-
Trip duration
3 days, 2 nights
-
Min/Max travelers
Min:2 ; Max: 9 people. Price is per person sharing a twin room and travelling in a group of 6 people
-
Transport
Boat/mini-coach
-
Accommodation
Cottage
One of the few places in the world where orangutans can be seen in the wild! Observe Orangutans, Proboscis Monkeys, Gibbons, Tarsiers and other primate species in their natural habitat. Enjoy the Klotok river boat experience and the dense forest
You will visit Camp Leaky and attend some orangutang feeding sessions. Established in 1971 to support research activities in the Tanjung Puting Wildlife Reserve over the years, the camp has served the research efforts of several scientists and students
Tanjung Puting
Day 1
PANGKALANBUN AIRPORT PICK-UP– TANJUNG PUTTING (200 KM/04 HOURS)
Upon arrival at Pangkalan Bun Airport, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to Kumai, where you will board your boat. The boat is a traditional Klotok (wooden houseboat) with a roof which forms the upper deck, from where you can view the rain forest as it glides by. The guide's team includes the boatman, a cook, and an expert guide.
Lunch is served on the way to Tanjung Puting, while you slowly cruise along the river, observing the wildlife of the rainforest which lines the rivers banks. If you are lucky, you may spot a proboscis monkey sitting high up in the trees or an orangutan jumping from one tree to another in search of food.
Dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation
Food
-/L/D
Accommodation
RIMBA LODGE
Day 2
ORANG UTAN EXPLORATION AT CAMP LEAKY (10 KM/08HRS)
Breakfast at the lodge.
Cruise to the first feeding station on time for the 11:30 feeding. Here you can witness the orangutans as they make their way down to the platform, swinging through the trees to collect the food which the rangers have laid out for them.
Continue along the river to Camp Leaky. The camp was established in 1971 to support research activities in the Tanjung Puting Wildlife Reserve. This area also functions as an orangutans rehabilitation center. Over the years, the camp has served the research efforts of several scientists and students. Here you will also be able to see the feeding time around 14.00 before returning to the lodge. Lunch will be provided en-route.
Dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation
Food
B/L/D
Accommodation
RIMBA LODGE
Day 3
RIMBA LODGE – PANGKALANBUN AIRPORT DROP-OFF (200 KM/03 HOURS)
Breakfast at the lodge.
Board the boat and cruise back to Kumai River harbor where your car will be waiting to transfer you to the airport, in time for your flight to your next destination
Food
B/-/-
Cottage
Rimba Lodge
Very simple wooden Cottages built off the ground with simple facilities but consider as the best available in the area. There is no TV, no telephone or internet connection
Create the experience of your dream with our travel experts
Make your own trailIncluded
- Prices are net per person in twin sharing basis
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Transportation by air-conditioned car on the main island and klotok (boat) with English speaking guide
- All entrance fee
- Service charge, room tax, VAT, driver and guide expenses, and baggage handling
Not Included
- Expenditure of personal nature such as extra drink/meals, souvenir, laundry, telephone, room service, etc
- Other tours & meals than mentioned in the program.
- Travel Insurance
- Tipping for guide /driver
- Free Visa for a short visit up to 30 days (non-extendable) given to around 169 countries enter to and exit from 29 airports (Soekarno-Hatta Jakarta / Ngurah Rai Bali /Kuala Namu Medan) / Juanda Surabaya / Hang Nadim Batam International airport, Adi Sucipto, Yogyakarta, Adi Soemarmo, Surakarta, Ahmad Yani, Semarang, Sultan Hasanuddin, Makassar, Bandara International Lombok, etc) and certain seaports (Sri Bintan, Bintan Island /Sekupang, Batam Island/Batam Center, Batam Island and Tanjung Uban, Nintan Island) otherwise Visa on Arrival will be applied currently USD 35 net per entry per person (subject to change without prior notice). Please note that visa regulations in Indonesia are subject to change of which we cannot be held responsible.
- You can also chose to stay at the KLOTOK BOAT (Open Deck) (Traditional wooden boat built with the simple bed mattress. There is no TV, telephone or internet connection). Dinner will be also served here if this accommodation is chosen. Rate is RMB 4890 for this package. No single cabin available
- High season surcharge on apply
- Single supplement: 1085 RMB (in the Lodge)
- Air ticket and airport tax
- The package can also be at Klotok Boat, price per package per person is RMB 5715 in total (no single rooms available)
Payment and Cancellations
- GENERAL CHILDREN DISCOUNT:
Any children between 02 – 12 years old travelling together and sharing room with parents:
- Occupying 01 extra bed : 25% discount on tour Package (excluding flight)
- Without extra bed: 50% discount on tour Package (excluding flight)
- Any children occupying separate room: no discount (paying the same fare as adult price)
- Children below 02 years old and sharing room with parent will be free of charge but excluding activities - CANCELLATION POLICY FOR TOURS & PACKAGES:
Cancellation notice received:
- Up to 30 days arrival in Indonesia : No charge
- From 29 - 15 days prior to arrival : 25% of the total tour price
- From 14 - 7 days prior to arrival : 50% of the total price
- Within 7 days to arrival : 100% of the total price - Cancellations Policy refer to the hotel proposed and please note each hotel apply different policy for different season (high season/peak season/festive season period). This is will be advised upon booking
- Payment should be received at least 30 days before departure. Typically a deposit of 30% will be requested at time of booking. Specific conditions may apply
Is this trip guaranteed to run?
- This tour requires minimum of two (2) persons & maximum nine (9) persons to operate. On private basis only
Important notes
Few important details to frame the experience:
- Airfares & schedules are subject to change without prior notice
- There is no Alcoholic drink available in this remote area of Tanjung Putting. Limited alcoholic drink may be available in Pangkalan Bun which client has to purchase it on their won prior board on the “Klotok” , local wooden boat or prior the trip to Tanjung Putting
- Minor program changes are sometimes necessary, depending on local conditions and room availability
- Tailor made notifications are always possible, please contact us for arrangements
- There is no Alcoholic drink available in this remote area of Tanjung Putting. Limited alcoholic drink may be available in Pangkalan Bun which client has to purchase it on their own prior board on the “Klotok” , local wooden boat or prior the trip to Tanjung Putting