Indonesia · Wildlife

3-Day Kutai National Park Orangutan Trek with Night Wildlife Walks

3 Days Round trip from Samarinda Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Kutai National Park's diverse jungle ecosystems
  • 02 Spot wild orangutans in their natural habitat during daylight treks
  • 03 Head into the forest on a thrilling night trek for nocturnal wildlife
  • 04 Travel to the camp by motorized canoe from Sangatta harbour

Embark on a 3-day adventure to Kutai National Park in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, and explore its diverse jungle ecosystems with daylight and night treks. During the day, look out for orangutans swinging through the trees and observe their natural behaviour in the wild. After dark, continue into the forest to search for nocturnal creatures such as tarantulas, tarsiers, and kingfisher birds. Travel via Sangatta and reach the camp by motorized canoe for an immersive stay inside the national park.

During the day, look out for orangutans swinging through the trees and observe their natural behaviour in the wild.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Samarinda, Balikpapan, Kutai National Park, Sangata
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Journey to Kutai National Park and First Jungle Trek

It takes around 4 hours to travel from Samarinda Bus Station to Sangatta Bus Station, and then continue to the Sangatta harbour area by shuttle car.

  • Travel by motorized canoe to Kutai National Park for around 15 minutes.

  • After arriving at the camp, drop your luggage in the room. Then you can go مباشرة for the first trek, or begin trekking after lunch in the afternoon, followed by a dinner break before heading out for a night trek. The maximum is three treks per day.

2
Day 02

Morning, Afternoon, and Night Trekking in the Park

  • Go on a morning trek with your Indonesian guide and ranger in the national park.

  • After lunch at midday, continue trekking into the late afternoon.

  • Have dinner before proceeding on a night trek as well.

3
Day 03

Departure from the National Park and Return to Sangatta

  • Leave the national park after breakfast.

  • Return to the harbour area in Sangatta by canoe, take a shuttle car to Sangatta Bus Station, and continue to Samarinda Bus Station.

Kutai National Park, Sangatta harbour, jungle camp by motorized canoe

Where this trip takes you

Kutai National Park, Sangatta harbour, jungle camp by motorized canoe

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Samarinda 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round-trip bus transport between Samarinda and Sangatta

  • Shuttle car

  • Meals

  • Ranger

  • English-speaking tour guide

  • Entrance fees

  • Room

  • Chef

  • Round-trip canoe transfers

What's Not Included

  • Beer

  • Merchandise

  • Tipping

  • Other personal expenses

What to bring

  • Mosquito repellent
  • Minimise plastic bottle use (better if you have a drink tumbler)

Know before you go

  • Maximum three treks per day.

  • Transport on this tour can be by public bus or by private car from Samarinda to Sangatta and back (price is adjustable).

  • If you want, the tour can start from Balikpapan City Bus Station (7 hours to Sangatta/Orangutan City).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Balikpapan / Sangatta / Samarinda
Tour start
Samarinda, Samarinda City, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Samarinda.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room IDR 5,500,000.00 — IDR 11,000,000.00
Double Sharing IDR 5,500,000.00

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