Palangkaraya and Tanjung Puting Odyssey (11 Days)

Travel Type:	Small Groups and Family Friendly (Ages 13 years and up)
Expedition Grade:	Easy / Moderate
Activities:	Orangutan viewing, wildlife viewing, local village life, bird watching and more
Accommodation:	Hotels, Tents, Klotok and Luxury River Boat
Transport:	Luxury River Boat, Klotok (Tunjung Puting), Car, longboat and on foot.
How this helps Orangutans:	You will be supporting the Australian Orangutan Project (AOP) in their work protecting Orangutans and their environment as well as other environmental research.
Price:	AUD$3750 ex Bali or Jakarta
Trip Duration (days):	Eleven  (11)

 

PROJECT SUPPORTED

HIGHLIGHTS

OVERVIEW

The Palangkaraya and Tanjung Puting Odyssey combines the unique experience of traveling up river aboard a Luxury River Boat the Rahai'i Pangun and visiting first hand, research and education centres at Nyaru Menteng and Sabangau. From there we will then transfer to the Tanjung Puting National Park and visit the famed Camp Leakey and the feeding stations within.

This expedition will give you an excellent insight into all facets of life in Borneo and gain a deeper understanding of the plight of the Orangutan due to deforestation. You garner a greater understanding of Borneo life and the life of an Orangutan in Borneo on this trip as it combines two of the islands most important Orangutan populations. From luxury boats to small dugout canoes, from wide rivers to deep forests and from small river towns to traditional Dayak villages, this 11 day adventure provides it all.

ITINERARY

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

Day 2: Depart Bali / Jakarta and fly to Palangkaraya. Meet at Palangkaraya Airport. Start your adventure with a visit to the traditional wet markets, handicrafts and the original stilt village of Palangkaraya over the Kahayan River. Stroll to join 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. (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 Rehabiltiation Centre 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. Check in to the Rungan Sari Resort, and enjoy a traditional grilled fish lunch and have a swim. Dinner provided at Resort. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Tangkiling – Sampit - Pangkalan Bun. Early 6 am departure for Sampit airport by charter car for the flight to Pankalanbun. Stop at Bukit Batu rocks along the way. Then transfer to the Blue Kecebung Hotel for overnight stay. (B,L)

Day 7: Pangkalan Bun - Camp Leakey – Crocodile Lake. Early start today will have us traveling in our own Klotok boats up the Sekonyer river to Camp Leakey, the oldest camp set up for the orphaned Orangutans. Arrive at Camp Leakey, take a short trek in the surrounding area and meet some of the residents and carers, and then visit the museum. Then back to boat for lunch. We are likely to see Orangutans (or have them see us) near the boat. Then we will be back at the camp for the afternoon feeding time. After enjoying the feeding time of the Orangutans and being given a tour of the surrounding forest area, back to the boat and cruising down the Camp Leakey River to Crocodile Lake where we will spend the night. We most likely will see other wildlife of Borneo such as Gibbons & Proboscis monkey. Overnight on the Klotok. We provide a mattress, pillow and mosquito net. (B,L,D)

Day 8: Crocodile Lake – Pondok Tangguy –Trajan Harapan – Rimba Lodge. Leave early and back to Pondok Tanguii for morning feeding. Then we cruise back down to check into Rimba Lodge and Tarjan Harapan station for afternoon feeding.Stay Rimba Lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 9: Rimba Lodge - Pondok Tanguii - Pesalat Reforestation. Morning start sees us back up to Tanguii for morning feeding again and then we will travel up river to Pesalat Plantation where we get to plant some trees to help regenerate the forest. You will be given GPS coordinates to locate the trees that you planted. From there we will take a tour the local village. Later that afternoon we will take the boat down the river to a mangrove of Nipah palm area where we will get to enjoy dinner watching millions of fireflies. On the way, we will watch proboscis monkey along he riverbanks. Then we cruise back to Kumai and overnight in Pangkalan Bun. (B,L,D)

Day 10: Pangkalan Bun. Today will allow some free time for shopping or a walk through the streets of Pangkalan Bun to see the Yellow Palace and local markets before catching your plane back to Bali. (B)

Day 11:  Bali Tour Finishes – Depart for home or extend your trip (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

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