| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tour Name | ORANGUTAN Wildlife Adventure Tours |
| Duration | 5 Days – 4 Nights |
| Number of People | Unlimited |
| Best Time to Travel | All year round (Peak Season: June, July, August) |
| Start & End Point | Pangkalan Bun |
| Flight Access | From/To: Semarang, Pontianak |
| Connecting Flights | Jakarta, Bali, Makassar |
| Highlights | – River Safari – Orangutan Feeding Time – Proboscis Monkey – Candlelight Dinner – Hornbill Dance – Remains of Headhunting Tradition – Interaction with Dayak Daily Life |
DAY 01 : PANGKALAN BUN – ORANGUTAN
Upon arrival at Pangkalan Bun Airport you will be picked up by our local staff and take you to Kumai to board on the boat. The boat is a traditional Klotok wooden river boat about 12m by 2.5m with a roof which forms the upper deck where you can view the rain forest as it glides by. The guide’s team includes the boatman, a cook and expert guide.In the peaceful afternoon we will slowly explore the quite river by the klotok while observe the monkeys along the riverside. Dinner and overnight on the boat. simple mattress, pillow, fine meals, bottled “mineral” water, mosquito net, kitchen, simple toilet available on boat besides the familiar – helpful guides and boatmen, or spend the night at the lodge near by the river (D).
DAY 02 : BOAT – PONDOK TANGGUI – CAMP LEAKEY
After breakfast board the klotok to travel up river for about 2 hours boating and then up a side creek to Camp Leakey where the older orangutans are reintroduced into the rainforest. En route stop at Pondok Tanguy, the rehabilitation center for the new ex-captive orangutans, see feeding time at 09.00am. Then proceed to Camp Leakey. After lunch on the boat you will have opportunity to take small trek before see feeding time at 14.00 pm for old rehabilitation orangutan given additional foods. Dinner on the boat, Overnight on the boat or at Rimba Lodge. (B,L,D).
DAY 03 : PARK – KUMAI – PANGKALAN BUN – BAKONSU DAYAK VILLAGE
After very early breakfast, boating down to Kumai then transfer by car to drop your luggage at Hotel Pangkalan Bun for about 20 minutes. Then straight to the speed boat harbor. Please covered your valuable things with dry bags and put suntan lotion for sun protection. We recommend also bring soft ear plugs as the sounds of speed boat is so noisy. You will be boarding your speed boat on the Arut River before change to the Lamandau River. On the way you will pass some villages along the Lamandau River, logging company, and rapids. You will stop for lunch on the way. Upon arrival at Bakonsu Village after 4 hours drive, our guide will take you to the long house for your accommodation. Sightseeing around the villages and arrange the welcome dancing ceremony. After dinner they will ringing their gong or one of their music instrument to gathering together for this Horn Bill Dancing Party. Lots of people will join and you will be welcome like a King & Queen. Overnight at Long house.(B, L, D)
DAY 04 : BAKONSU DAYAK VILLAGE – PANGKALAN BUN
After breakfast, sightseeing around the village. If you are interested to collect some Dayak Artifacts such as the mask, mat, and carvings this is one of the place that available for this kind of stuffs. After packing your luggage, drive down back to Pangkalan Bun by spped boat. On the way stop at Kotawaringin Palace and sightseeing surrounding. Lunch on the way. Upon arrival at Pangkalan Bun, drive by car back to your hotel. Free program at your own leisure. Overnight at Hotel at Pangkalan Bun. (B,L,D).
DAY 05 : PANGKALAN BUN – END
After breakfast transfer by car to Pangkalan Bun airport for your next destination.TOURS END (B)
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Road Transport : Pangkalan Bun Airport / Kumai / Airport
- Boat Transport : A wooden river boat about 12m by 2m / klotok with a roof that forms the upper deck, a great place for viewing the Surrounds, Toilet facilities and very basic shower facilities aboard the klotok.
- Speed Boat for dayak
- Dayak welcome dance
- Accommodation : Nights at Orangutan Rimba lodge or on the Boat, hotel in Pangkalan bun, long House for Dayak
- Guide / Cook : English speaking guide
- Full board Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. All meals are Indonesian, but are fresh and very well presented with a good variety. Snacks, tea / coffee, bottled water and soft drink provided onboard klotok & trekking.
- Snacks, tea / coffee, bottled water provided onboard klotok & trekking.
- Fees : Donations, Ranger’s fee & National Park Entrance Fees
PACKAGE EXCLUDED
Alcohalic beverage, Airfares, airport taxs, Insurance, Meals as not indicated, Phone bill,
Laundry, any personal expenses, Tips ( Not must ) and any force majour cause from flight
cancelation or delay ( But we are able to rescheduled the flight and your accommodation )
How to book your trip :
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