Indonesia · Wildlife

3-Day Wildlife Adventure in Tanjung Puting with Orangutan Encounters

3 Days Round trip from Pangkalan Bun Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Encounter wild orangutans during feeding time in Tanjung Puting National Park
  • 02 Observe Proboscis monkeys along the river near Kumai
  • 03 Spend two nights on a boat in the heart of the park
  • 04 Explore the forest with rangers to spot birds, crocodiles, deer, and other wildlife
  • 05 Cruise the Kumai River to watch diverse bird species

Explore the rehabilitation center near Kumai to observe Proboscis monkeys along the riverbanks. Walk through Tanjung Puting National Park and witness orangutan feedings while spotting vibrant bird species, crocodiles, lizards, and deer. Encounter forest wildlife, including Malay bears, pythons, crab Macaco, porcupines, and giant Borneo butterflies, with guidance from forest rangers. Cruise along the Kumai River, marveling at diverse bird species and serene landscapes.

Go on an excursion to the rehabilitation centre, where you can see Proboscis monkeys along the river.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Tanjung Puting National Park, Kumai, Pangkalan Bun
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kumai and Proboscis Monkey Excursion

  • Get picked up at Pangkalan Bun airport and drive to Kumai.

  • Go on an excursion to the rehabilitation centre, where you can see Proboscis monkeys along the river.

  • Return to the boat.

  • Dine and spend the night on the boat.

2
Day 02

Orangutan Feeding and Forest Wildlife Exploration

  • Take a walking visit to the first camp during the feeding of orangutans.

  • Return to the boat for lunch.

  • Continue after lunch with an excursion in the forest, where you can see colourful birds, crocodiles on the riverbank, lizards, and deer. If you are lucky, you may also observe Malay bears, pythons, crab Macaco, porcupines, several common birds, giant Borneo butterflies, and others. Accompanied by forest rangers, meet one of the rehabilitated orangutans.

  • Have dinner and spend the night on the boat.

3
Day 03

Kumai River Birdwatching and Return

  • Have breakfast.

  • Travel along the river by boat and observe different bird species.

  • Return to Kumai and Pangkalan Bun.

Tanjung Puting National Park, Kumai River, Pangkalan Bun

Where this trip takes you

Tanjung Puting National Park, Kumai River, Pangkalan Bun

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pangkalan Bun 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Food

  • Boat

  • Guide

  • Access to the jungle

What's Not Included

Seguro

Propina

Billetes de vuelo

Personales gastos

What to bring

  • Repelente de mosquitos

  • Sombrero

Know before you go

  • Hope you will enjoy your trip. Thanks.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pangkalan Bun, Mendawai, West Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia
Tour start
Pangkalan Bun, Mendawai, South Arut, West Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Pangkalan Bun.

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