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3-Day Orangutan Safari and Wildlife Adventure in Tanjung Puting National Park, Indonesia

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Day 1: Jungle River Safari

Pangkalan Bun to Tanjung Puting, Indonesia on May 29, 2025

8:00AM

Arrival and Transfer to Kumai

Upon arrival at Pangkalan Bun Airport, take a taxi passing through local villages for a scenic 30-minute drive to Kumai, gateway to Tanjung Puting National Park.
IDR200000, 30m

9:00AM

Boat Cruise on Sekonyer River

Board a traditional wooden river boat and cruise up the Sekonyer River, exploring mangrove forests and spotting wildlife like monkeys and birds along the way while lunch is prepared onboard.
Included, 3h0m

12:00PM

Lunch on Boat

Enjoy a fresh Indonesian meal prepared onboard as you relax surrounded by rainforest scenery.
Included, 1h0m

1:30PM

First Orangutan Encounter at Tanjung Harapan Camp

Trek briefly into Borneo jungle to meet the magnificent orangutans at Tanjung Harapan feeding station, catching these giant apes in natural surroundings for great photo opportunities.
IDR150000, 2h0m

4:00PM

Proboscis Monkey and Primate Watching

Observe the famous proboscis monkeys and other native primates along the riverbank during the late afternoon, an ideal time for wildlife viewing.
Included, 1h30m

6:00PM

Dinner and Overnight on Boat

Enjoy dinner served on the boat with comfortable sleeping arrangements, surrounded by the sounds of the jungle.
Included, Overnight
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Day 2: Orangutan Feeding & Fireflies

Tanjung Puting National Park, Indonesia on May 30, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast on Boat

Start the day with an early breakfast on the boat to prepare for a full day of wildlife exploration.
Included, 1h0m

9:00AM

Orangutan Feeding at Pondok Tanggui Camp

Visit Pondok Tanggui Camp for an exciting orangutan feeding session. Walk from the boat to the feeding platform and marvel at these incredible creatures up close.
IDR150000, 1h30m

11:00AM

Short Jungle Trekking

Take a short trek through the jungle surrounding Pondok Tanggui to learn about the biodiversity and ecosystem of Borneo rainforest.
Included, 1h0m

12:30PM

Lunch on Boat

Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch on the boat while cruising towards Camp Leakey.
Included, 1h0m

2:00PM

Orangutan Feeding at Camp Leakey

Witness the afternoon orangutan feeding at Camp Leakey after a scenic 1.5 to 2-hour boat trip, a prime location for viewing wild orangutans in their natural habitat.
IDR150000, 1h30m

4:00PM

Camp Leakey Information Center Visit or Short Trekking

Explore the Camp Leakey info center or take a brief jungle trek to further appreciate conservation efforts and wildlife ecology.
Included, 1h0m

5:00PM

Boat to Nipa Palm Area

Cruise slowly downstream to the Nipa Palm Area, enjoying more sightings of monkeys, birds, and other wildlife on the riverbanks.
Included, 1h0m

7:00PM

Dinner & Fireflies Watching

Savor dinner on the boat followed by a magical fireflies watching experience if weather permits, illuminating the night over the river.
Included, Overnight
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Day 3: Return and Departure

Kumai to Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia on May 31, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast on Boat

Enjoy a peaceful breakfast on the boat as the day begins.
Included, 1h0m

8:00AM

Boat Ride Back to Kumai

Cruise downstream through the river back to Kumai town, reflecting on the amazing wildlife encounters of the trip.
Included, 2h0m

10:00AM

Transfer to Pangkalan Bun Airport

Transfer by taxi from Kumai to Pangkalan Bun Airport for your onward flight.
IDR200000, 30m
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