Ultimate Palangkaraya and Sabangau Fundraising (11 Days)

Travel Type:	Small groups and ages 13 and up
Expedition Grade:	Easy to Moderate (Difficult in short sections)
Activities:	Orangutan viewing, wildlife viewing, reforestation program, bird watching and more
Accommodation:	Hotel, Luxury River Boat and Longhouse
Transport:	River boat, car 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:	(2012) AUD$3900 ex Bali or Jakarta. (2013) AUD$4100 ex Bali or Jakarta.
Trip Duration (days):	Eleven (11)

 

HIGHLIGHTS

OVERVIEW

We have cleverly combined both a relaxing wildlife "observation" trip with an expedition into the heart of Borneo that also incorporates visiting Research Centres for Orangutans, Gibbons and or species. We will float up the Rungan River in luxury and sleep in a traditional Dayak Longhouse in Malahoi.

This Fundraising Expedition will not only provide funds for CIMTROP and OUTROP, but we will have access to their researchers, who will impart their immense knowledge of the environment, threats to the ecosystem and what we can do to help. Our 11 day Palangkaraya & Sabangua Forest expedition will take you to the largest town Central Kalimantan.

This expedition provides you the opportunity of traveling up rivers, visiting the famous Orangutan Care Centre and Quarantine station to gain an education centres at Nyaru Menteng. You will visit and stay overnight  & see the excellent work being done at the Sabangau Forest research facility. There you will be given talks by the resident experts. his expedition will give you an excellent insight into all facets of life in Palangkaraya and gain a deeper understanding of the plight of the Orangutan due to deforestation. We believe this 11 day adventure provides it all, a trip that you a certain never to forget.

ITINERARY

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 - Bukit Rawa. Today, relax and the enjoy the trip to Bukit Rawi, arriving mid afternoon. Walk through this historic town and learn about the Dayak ancestral bone houses, or Sandungs, and the Tiwah or funeral ceremony. Option to visit the nearby village of Sigi to see uniquely carved ‘sandungs’. Dinner on board, and later enjoy an evening of traditional entertainment. (B,L,D)

Day 6 : Palangkaraya - Nyaru Menteng - Malahoi Longhouse. Early morning cruise to Palangkaraya, enjoy breakfast on the way. Today you will be given a special visit to Nyaru Menteng, the world famous Orangutan Care Centre and Quarantine (open weekends only). At the visitor information centre where you will see the rehabilitated Orangutans ready for release. After a traditional grilled fish lunch in the nearby Rungan Sari Resort, we transfer direct to Tumbang Malahoi by car (approx 5 hours by 4WD vehicle). On arrival, a welcome ceremony will be performed before settling into your room at the longhouse and resting. Join the family of the longhouse for dinner, and later talk with the elders about the history of this longhouse and everyday life here, the culture and traditions. Simple accommodation in the Longhouse (B,L,D)

Day 7 : Malahoi Longhouse - Palangkaraya. After breakfast, a local guide will take you trekking in the forest near the longhouse to see ironwood or rubber tree plantation area. See how to take latex from the trees and listen to the Dayak agricultural philosophy. After lunch together at the longhouse with the family, depart to Palangkaraya and check in to Hotel Aquarius. (B,L,D)

Day 8 : Palangkaraya - Sabangau Forest. Dawn start to Kering Bangkirai and canoe transfer to OUTROP research Site. On arrival, a researcher will lead a guided-tour through the Sebangau jungle to the orangutans followed by a tour of the forest. Sightings of these wild orangutans cannot be guaranteed by most likely. Forest projects run by Pak Suwido will explained to the visitors. Overnight at the research centre. (B,L,D)

Day 9 : Sabangau Forest - Palangkaraya. Very early start today into the forest with you expert guides to start tracking the wild Oranguatns and gibbons. Here you will help them record sightings and details about what you have seen. This is tough day walking through the jungle areas including swamps, but possibly one of the most rewarding and exciting days you will get to experience. (B,L)

Day 10 : Palangkaraya - Bali or Jakarta. Transfer to flight to either Bali or Jakarta. Overnight hotel. (B)

Day 11 : Bali or Jakarta - Home. Transfer to airport for next destination. (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, Malahoi and on Rahai'i' Pangun
• Meals as outlined in Itinerary. (10 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches and 7 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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