4-Day Private Orangutan and Bornean Primates Tour from Pangkalanbuun

5 (125)
Duration
4 days
Group Size
1 to 12 people
Ages
3 - 70 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

This 4-day private tour is not only a multi-day tour, but a chance to understand human evolution. The orangutan is the great ape in Asia who only lives in Sumatra and Borneo. Orang means people and Utan means hutan or forest “people of the forest”- we share 97% DNA with Orangutans. You will visit 3 Orangutan feeding stations: Tanjung Harapan, Pondok Tanggui and Camp Lekey. You may see another exotic animal like Proboscis monkey-Bekantan the endemic primate in Borneo. Silvered Langur, Red-leaf Monkey or Pig-tailed Monkey are exotic primates difficult to see. You may see different kinds of birds, crocodiles in the river banks, plants and blossoms. This is a wildlife experience like no other. Please notice during peak season (Jul-Aug-Sept) all the tour will start no earlier then 10.00 am and will be finished maximum at 09.00 am. Please discus for any optional according flights schedule.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • If clients wish to upgrade to a hotel or home stay the additional costs will apply.
  • It is preferable that you arrive before 1pm on your first day. You will be taken back to the airport before 12pm on your last day. (this is flexible)
  • Vegetarian meal options available
  • A maximum of 12 people per booking
  • Minimum age is 3 years
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Pickup

RULES WITHIN THE PARK Please follow the rules of the park below : 1. Do not touch the orangutans to avoid disturbing their natural behavior. 2. Do not eat or drink in front of the orangutans. Keep foods and drinks in your bag. 3. Please keep a safe distance from the orangutans approximately 5 meters. 4. Please do not talk loudly around orangutans and keep your flash off when taking photos. 5. Please do not approach or climb on the feeding platform. 6. Please take all of your rubbish with you.   7. Do not swim as their are crocodiles. Recommended items to bring on tours: Mosquito repellent, small backpack (for trekking), dry bag, sunglasses / hat, sunblock lotion, camera /extra sd card and batteries, trekking shoes/socks, light raincoat, simple towel, cotton clothing/out wear, long pants is highly recommended, flashlight / batteries, small personal Medical Kit. (we preparing for general first aid kit and life jacket). Other information: Alcoholic beverages are not allowed at this location. The government has banned any alcoholic trade due to many issues. Low alcoholic beer may be provided on request. You can withdraw money through an ATM in Pangkalanbuun or Kumai which supports Visa, mastercard, link, cirrus, maestro

What's included

Entrance permit/tickets (traveler, camera, boat)
Lunch: 4
Dinner: 3
Breakfast: 3
Return airport transfers or your accommodation in Pangkalan Bun or Kumai.
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Gratuities
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Itinerary

Day 1: Pangkalanbuun – Kumai – Tanjung Harapan Camp
Upon arrival in Pangkalanbuun you’ll be met and transferred to Kumai for boarding to the Kelotok. Leaving Kumai River, you’ll have an opportunity to see riverfront life. Then, cruising to Sekonyer River, the estuarine habitat with unique vegetation called mangrove, before your first stop to Tanjung Harapan Camp to visit the Orangutan feeding station at 3pm. After seeing the Orangutans cruise downstream to see groups of Proboscis monkeys - the endemic primate in Borneo. The boat will anchor and you will sleep overnight in the Kelotok beneath the fireflies. If the weather is good (no rain or wind) you can see millions of fireflies like a Christmas tree, but this isn’t guaranteed. Dinner beneath fireflies.

Traditional wooden House boat

Lunch: Indonesian Cuisine adapted to Europian tasted.

Dinner: Indonesian Cuisine adapted to Europian tasted.

Day 2: Sekonyer River - Camp Leakey
Next destination is Camp Leakey, the legendary Orangutan Rehabilitation Camp, where Prof. Birute MF. Galdikas startring her study in early 1971. Boating a side creek through tea colored water where you will see the magnificent reflection from the vegetation along the river, when lucky with you, the fresh water crocodile and other wildlife attraction could find a long river bands. After having lunch and departing in Camp Leakey, we can spend the rest of the day by hiking through the Borneo rainforest, exploring peat swamp forest, lowland dipterocarp habitat, searching wildlife or enjoying varieties of fungi, orchid, slipper orchid, mosses and ferns, then enjoying Orangutan feeding time at 14.00 pm.

Traditional wooden house boat

Breakfast: Europian Breakfast with local ingredients

Lunch: Indonesian cuisines adapted to Europian tasted

Dinner: Indonesian cuisines adapted to Europian tasted

Day 3: Pondok Tanggui – Sekonyer Village
After having breakfast, you will head to Pondok Tanggui. The Orangutan feeding will be at 9am in the morning. An additional jungle walk for 2 hours as optional activity will be offering to you. Afternoon, the boat cruise down for wildllife spotting. The next destination i Sekonyer Village to see the livelihood of villager living in the national park border. You will be able to spot wildlife during the slow cruising between Pondok Tanggui and Sekonyer Village. Sleep overnight in the boat.

Traditional wooden house boat

Breakfast: Europian Breakfast with local ingredients

Lunch: Indonesian cuisines adapted to Europian tasted

Dinner: Indonesian cuisines adapted to Europian tasted

Day 4: Sekonyer River – Kumai – Pangkalanbuun
After breakfast you’ll will have time for wildlife spotting for approx 2 hours while boat slowly cruising downstream to Kumai. Departing Kumai in the morning, you’ll be transferred to Pangkalanbuun (hotel/airport). It is also possible to visit the Orangutan souvenir and handicraft gallery before your next destination. Please notice, during peak season ( Jul-Aug-Sept) all tour will be ended at 09.00 am.

Traditional wooden house boat

Breakfast: Europian breakfast with local ingredients

Lunch: This service wouldn't available during peak season (Jul-Aug-Sept) since all tour will be finished at 09.00 am

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • Min 6 days: 100%
  • From 2 to 6 days: 50%
  • From 0 to 2 days: 0%
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