Indonesia Expedition: Orangutans of Kalimantan
Indonesia Expedition: Orangutans of Kalimantan
12 Days Starting and ending in Jakarta, Indonesia
Visiting: Jakarta, Tanjung Puting National Park, Palangka Raya, Sebangau National Park, Tumbang Malahoi
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Tour code:
TISW
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 12
Age range:
15-99
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Indonesia with the "Indonesia Expedition: Orangutans of Kalimantan" tour. This wildlife adventure takes you deep into the heart of Borneo, where you'll explore the lush Tanjung Puting and Sebangau National Parks aboard a traditional klotok boat. Witness the majestic orangutans in their natural habitat and learn about conservation efforts at the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation. Experience authentic local culture with a stay in a traditional longhouse in Tumbang Malahoi village, complete with a welcoming blessing ceremony and traditional dancing. Discover the vibrant cities of Jakarta and Palangka Raya, with ample free time to explore. By joining this expedition, you'll also support the Coral Triangle Center Foundation's coral restoration and educational outreach projects. This tour promises a unique blend of wildlife encounters, cultural immersion, and meaningful contributions to conservation efforts.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Jakarta
Location: Jakarta
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel
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 Jakarta'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 don’t have a lot of time today, do not fear! You’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 – your group leader will know of some great spots to go.
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Day 2: Jakarta – Tanjung Puting Np
Location: Tanjung Puting National Park
Accommodation: Ecolodge
Accommodation Name: Ecolodge
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
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 you'll board a traditional klotok river boat. These boats are named after the sound the engines make: ‘klo-tok’. On your way to the eco-lodge – your accommodation in the national park – 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.
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Day 3: Tanjung Puting Np
Location: Tanjung Puting National Park
Accommodation: Ecolodge
Accommodation Name: Ecolodge
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
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 – 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. You’ll visit the feeding centre for an up close look at the orangutans – 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.
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Day 4: Tanjung Puting Np
Location: Tanjung Puting National Park
Accommodation: Ecolodge
Accommodation Name: Ecolodge
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
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.
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Day 5: Tanjung Puting Np – Sampit
Location: Tanjung Puting National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
After breakfast, it’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.
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Day 6: Sampit - Palangka Raya
Location: Palangka Raya
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel
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 – 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, there’s a range of walks to local villages or bikes for hire to explore further afield.
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Day 7: Sebangau Np
Location: Sebangau National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
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.
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Day 8: Tumbang Malahoi Longhouse
Location: Tumbang Malahoi
Accommodation: Longhouse
Accommodation Name: Longhouse
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you’ll pay a visit to the Balanga Museum, where you’ll find fascinating Indonesian artifacts that provide insight into Kalimantan'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 longhouse’s hallways.
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Day 9: Tumbang Malahoi Longhouse - Palangka Raya
Location: Palangka Raya
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
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.
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Day 10: Palangka Raya
Location: Palangka Raya
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel
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 Foundation’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.
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Day 11: Jakarta
Location: Jakarta
Accommodation Name: Hotel
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 – you’ll be kept occupied by this lively city.
Day 12: Jakarta
Location: Jakarta
Accommodation Name: Hotel
With no activities planned for today, your adventure comes to an end, and you are free to leave the accommodation at any time.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Ecolodge (3 nights), Resort (1 night), Longhouse (1 night) -
Meals
11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 4 dinners -
Tanjung Puting NP - Tanjung Harapan orangutan feeding station
Visit the Tanjung Harapan orangutan feeding station in Tanjung Puting National Park.
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Tanjung Puting NP - Klotok boat cruise
Experience a traditional klotok boat cruise in Tanjung Puting National Park.
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Tanjung Puting NP - Camp Leakey
Explore Camp Leakey, a renowned orangutan research center in Tanjung Puting National Park.
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Tanjung Puting NP - Orangutan Feeding Platform 2
Visit the Orangutan Feeding Platform 2 in Tanjung Puting National Park.
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Tanjung Puting NP - Tanjung Harapan village visit
Visit Tanjung Harapan village in Tanjung Puting National Park.
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Tanjung Puting NP - Pondok Tanggui orangutan feeding station
Visit the Pondok Tanggui orangutan feeding station in Tanjung Puting National Park.
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Sebangau NP - Wildlife ranger walk
Join a wildlife ranger walk in Sebangau National Park.
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Tumbang Malahoi Village - Blessing ceremony
Participate in a blessing ceremony in Tumbang Malahoi Village.
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Tumbang Malahoi Village - Traditional dancing
Enjoy traditional dancing in Tumbang Malahoi Village.
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Palangka Raya - Balanga Museum
Visit the Balanga Museum in Palangka Raya.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as visiting Tangkiling Hill and the Dayak Spiritual Site of Batu Banama are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional meals are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
Included Activities
Tanjung Puting NP - Camp LeakeyTanjung Puting NP - Klotok boat cruiseTanjung Puting NP - Tree Planting at Friends of the National Parks FoundationSebangau NP - Wildlife ranger walkPalangka Raya - Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation visitTumbang Malahoi Village - Traditional dancingTumbang Malahoi Village - Blessing ceremonyTumbang Malahoi Village - Village & jungle walk
Transport
Plane , Taxi , Klotok boat , Canoe , Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Ecolodge (3 nights), Resort (1 night), Longhouse (1 night)
Important Information
1. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking for the flight ticket on this trip. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.2. A Single Supplement is available on this trip excluding Days 2-4 (Ecolodge) where you will be in twin share accommodation and Day 8 (Longhouse) which is multishare.3. To secure Tanjung Puting National Park permits and the flight ticket for this trip, a scanned copy of the personal details page of your passport needs to be sent to your booking agent no later than 45 days before departure. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases, you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket or permit.
Mode of Transport
Travel through Indonesia using a variety of transport modes including planes, taxis, traditional klotok boats, canoes, and private vehicles, ensuring a seamless and adventurous journey.
Accommodation
Enjoy a diverse range of accommodations including 6 nights in hotels, 3 nights in an ecolodge, 1 night in a resort, and a unique experience with a 1-night stay in a traditional longhouse.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of wildlife can I expect to see during the tour?
During the tour, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including orangutans, proboscis monkeys, macaques, monitor lizards, hornbills, kingfishers, and potentially clouded leopards. The tour includes visits to Tanjung Puting National Park and Sebangau National Park, both of which are rich in biodiversity.
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What is the significance of the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation visit?
The visit to the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) is significant as it provides insight into the efforts to rescue, rehabilitate, and release critically endangered orangutans. The foundation's work is crucial for the conservation of these animals, and the visit includes observing the pre-release program on Kaja Island.
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What cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes cultural experiences such as a stay in a traditional longhouse in Tumbang Malahoi village, where you will participate in a welcoming blessing ceremony and enjoy traditional dancing with local families. Additionally, you will visit the Balanga Museum to learn about Kalimantan's indigenous cultures.
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What kind of accommodation will be provided during the tour?
Accommodation during the tour includes stays in hotels, an ecolodge, a resort, and a traditional longhouse. Specifically, you will spend 6 nights in hotels, 3 nights in an ecolodge, 1 night in a resort, and 1 night in a longhouse.
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How does the tour support local conservation efforts?
By participating in this tour, you will directly support the Intrepid Foundation partner, Coral Triangle Center Foundation. Donations from the tour help expand their coral restoration project and support educational outreach activities for local schools in Nusa Penida.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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