Palangkaraya Experience (9 Days)

Travel Type:	Ages 13 years and up and School Groups
Expedition Grade:	Easy / Moderate
Activities:	Orangutan viewing, wildlife viewing, local village life, bird watching and more
Accommodation:	Hotels, Tents and Luxury River Boat
Transport:	Luxury River Boat, Car, longboat and on foot.
How this helps Orangutans:	You will be supporting the Australian Orangutan Project (AOP), OUTROP and CIMTROP (Centre for International Cooperation in Sustainable Management of Tropical Peatland) in their work protecting Orangutans and their environment as well as other environmental research.
Price:	AUD$2950 ex Bali or Jakarta
Trip Duration (days):	Nine  (9)

PROJECT SUPPORTED

Participants in this expedition will be contributing to the survival of the Orangutans and their Habitat by adopting an Orphaned Orangutan and sponsoring 100 hectares of rainforest under the Safeguard Program.

HIGHLIGHTS

OVERVIEW

Our 9 day Palangkaraya Experience will take you to the largest town Central Kalimantan. This expedition provide you the opportunity of traveling up rivers, visiting the famous Orangutan Care Cantre and Quarantine station to gain an education centres at Nyaru Menteng. You will visit and see the excellent work being done at the Sabangau Forest research facility.. You will even visit a traditional Dayak bonehouse. This expedition will give you an excellent insight into all facets of life in Palngkaraya and gain a deeper understanding of the plight of the Orangutan due to deforestation. We believe this 9 day adventure provides it all, a trip that you will never forget.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive in Bali. We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to our hotel for overnight stay.

Day 2: Fly to Palangkaraya - Start Cruise. We meet you at Palangkaraya Airport and transfer to your boat, the Rahai’i Pangun, in Palangkaraya harbour to start your journey. Cruise past the stilted and floating houses of the provincial capital and continue upriver along the jungle lined river, passing villages and orangutan islands. In the early evening, take a canoe through the shimmering black water lakes. Keep an eye out for proboscis monkeys, hornbills, red langurs and Brahmini kites. Return to the Rahai’i Pangun for dinner and a quiet dinner in the midst of the jungle (B, L, D).

Day 3: Marang – Kanarakan. The Rahai’i Pangun moves up the Rungan River, passing the village of Tangkiling and the orangutan release island of Pulau Kaja, to Kanarakan village. Walk through the village with a local host to see how people live and work in these isolated communities. (B,L,D).

Day 4: Kanarakan – Tangkiling. The boat makes its way down stream, again passing the orangutan island and making its way to Palas Island. Transfer by canoe to Tangkiling Hill to see the village ‘patahu’ at the sacred Batu Banama rock, and then to climb the hill for a view of the vast, flat flood plains and catch the sunset. Return to the boat for dinner and quiet mooring on the river (B,L,D)

Day 5: Tangkiling - Nyaru Menteng. The Rahai’i Pangun returns to Tangkiling harbour. Pack up your bags and transfer to the car. Your next visit will be to the BOS Foundation’s Rehabilitation Clinic and Education Centre in Nyaru Menteng (Open weekends only). Set within a Peat Swamp Forest Reserve, this centre houses orphaned orangutans first received into their rehabilitation program. You will learn more about the program in the Education Centre. Have lunch and a swim at the Rungan Sari Resort, before traveling to Palangkaraya to check in to the Aquarius Hotel. Dinner at leisure (B,L)

Day 6: Palangkaraya. Today explore the provincial capital of Palangkaraya. Visit the Museum, the old town, a stilted wooden village over the river, traveling in the 3 wheeled ‘becaks’, then the traditional wet markets, and handicrafts. Have lunch of grilled fish beside the river. After lunch travel to the villages of Bukit Rawi and Sigi to see the carved and painted bonehouses and learn more of the Dayak culture. Walk into a village rubber forest and learn how the resin is taken. Return to your hotel. Later you could explore the night food markets near the hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 7: Palangkaraya and Sabangau Forest. Transfer from your hotel to Kering Bangkirai by car and then canoe to the nearby CIMTROP (Centre for International Cooperation in Sustainable Management of Tropical Peatland) research site– the Natural Laboratory based in the Sebangau National Park. On arrival, a researcher will lead a guided-tour through the research station and near by surrounds to explain the work they are doing in orangutan and gibbon research, and in other fields. For some people there will be the opportunity for a one hour hike into the forest. Forest projects run by Pak Suwido will explained to the visitors. Snacks and lunch will be provided from the base camp. Return to the Hotel for final night. ( B,L)

Day 8:    Palangkaraya - Bali or Jakarta. Fly back to Bali or Jakarta and transfer to hotel. Free time from     then on. (B)

Day 9:    Tour Finishes – Depart for home (B)

TRIP EXTENSIONS

Why not think about seeing more amazing locations in Indonesia after your Orangutan Expedition? For more details about some of the exciting trip extensions on offer to other parts of Indonesia click here.

INCLUSIONS

• All return airfares (Bali / Jakarta )
• Orangutan Odysseys Guide throughout your stay
• Accommodation in Bali or Jakarta
  
• Accommodation Palangkaraya and Rahai'i Pangun
  
• Meals as outlined in Itinerary. (8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 6 Dinners)
• All tips (Excludes tip to OO Guide)
• All park fees
• Tent and camping equipment
• All transfers
• Guide and porters through park
• Donation included for One Orangutan Adoption and Sponsoring 100 hectares of rainforest
• Special designed OO t-shirt
  

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