Tourism in Tanjung Puting National Park offers an extraordinary natural experience with rich biodiversity. Here is a recommendation for an ideal itinerary for a 3-day, 2-night tour.
Day 1
On arrival at Pangkalan Bun airport, we will pick you up and then drive to Kumai by taxi (approximately 30 minutes), passing several villages. Upon arrival in Kumai, boat up the river to explore the great mangrove, nipah palm, and wildlife along the Sekonyer river while lunch is prepared on the boat. Prepare your self for the first encounter with the Orangutan, after short trekking in Borneo Jungle we will meet the giant ape in Tanjung Harapan Camp. Get your camera ready, not only during the feeding, sometimes we could see the wild Orangutan swinging between the tree on our way. Late afternoon, observe the proboscis monkey and other primates along the river. The boat is traditional boat wooden river boat about 14 m x 2,5 m with roof which forms the upper deck where you can view the rain forest as it glides by. Simple mattresses, pillows, meals, bottled mineral water, mosquito nets, simple toilet and shower are available on boat. Overnight on the boat.
Day 2
After early breakfast, boat up to Pondok Tanggui Camp to witness orangutan feeding around 9 am. Upon arrival at Pondok Tanggui, we walk to feeding area. After orangutan feeding, we can take a short trekking in the forest then proceed to Camp Leakey which takes about 1,5 – 2 hours by boat. After lunch, you will have a chance to take another short trekking or see information center before witnessing orangutans’ feeding time around 2 pm. After visiting Camp Leakey, we boat down slowly to Nipa Palm Area where you can see beautiful fireflies at night when the weather is good. On the way there, we can still observe the monkeys, birds, and other animals. Dinner and sleep on the boat.
Day 3
After breakfast, boat down to Kumai and then transfer by car to Pangkalan Bun airport for your next destination.
Tour ends.
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