Relaxing Orangutan River Cruise

Are you thinking of travelling mid-week to avoid the weekenders’ crowd?

Look no further than our exploration of Kalimantan’s river. This open tour will help preserve the cultural and natural beauty of Kalimantan as well as taking you on a journey to see Orangutan on their habitat in Kalimantan.

Every Tuesday morning, our svelte river-boat will take you cruising the river of Kalimantan. With some stops now and then, you will explore local villages, rehabilitation centre, and meet the local Dayaknese people that will show you their cultures.

This activity is fun for family or friends, where you get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

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*minimum 2 participants for the tour.

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3 Days

18+ Age

Kalimantan

Destination

Kalimantan
Departure

Palangkaraya
Departure Time

08:00 AM
Return Time

TBA
Dress Code

Casual, comfortable athletic clothing, hat and light jacket.
Included

Accommodation

Breakfast

Dinner

Entrance Fees

Guide

Lunch

Return Hotel Transfers
Not Included

Airplane Transport

Departure Taxes

Private Transportation

Day 1: Arrival Palangkaraya - Katimpun

(Early flight from Jakarta at 5 AM is very recommended for the tour. However, a pre-night stay is also a good option)

We will pick you up at the airport or hotel in Palangkaraya, where you will be going for transfer to your boat in Palangka Raya harbour to start your journey. Cruise past the stilted and floating houses of the provincial capital and continue upstream along the forest-lined river, passing villages. We stop at the village of Petuk Katimpun and walk along boardwalks to visit the small library foundation. The boat continues upstream to a beautiful black water lake system, where we take canoes at sunset. Later we find a quiet location for overnight.

Day 2: Bapallas - Bos - Sei Gohong

Wake up to the sound of chirping birds up in the wild. As the boat moves up to Rungan river, breakfast will be served in the common room. The boat moves up the Rungan River as you enjoy breakfast. On arrival to Palas Island (Bapallas), a pre-release island operated by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOS), take a motorised canoe to observe the orangutans and later continue to the BOS Education Centre where orangutans are awaiting release in socialisation cages. Learn about the BOS history and rehabilitation programs. Return to the boat and enjoy a leisurely lunch on board. The rest of the day will be free as you cruise around.

Day 3: End of Adventure

Early in the morning, you will go to Tangkiling Hill by a short car journey. This is where you will visit Dayak's Cultural Spirit House and then climb to the top of the hill. After breakfast, continue your adventure to Kanarakan where you will pass the Orangutan island. Arriving in Kanarakan, you will meet the Dayak Ngaju's village Elder, where a ceremony will welcome you to their village. Stroll around the village accompanied by the Elder, where you get to see some of the home gardens, rubber field and rubber tapping demos. The trip ends with a visit to the Elder's house while sipping coffee and sharing story. Return to the boat where lunch will be served, and you will cruise to Sei Gohong as the tour ends. Our driver will then transfer you to your hotel or airport in Palangkaraya.