Borneo Primate Tours - Borneo Eco Adventure

Duration: 08 Days/07 Nights

Grade: Easy

The Borneo, the world’s third-largest island, is known for its exceptional biodiversity. Among the most charismatic and visible are a number of wonderful and unusual primates. The best known, of course, is the orangutan—the subject of much conservation effort and a key goal for visiting wildlife watchers. But other primates also rely on intact forest and rely on community-led conservation efforts.
The island is home to many unique primates, including the Bornean orangutans, gibbons, proboscis monkeys, white fronted langurs, maroon langurs, slow loris, hose monkeys, tarsier, macaques, etc. These animals live in the rich tropical rainforests and river mangroves of the island.

Day 01 ARRIVAL IN BALIKPAPAN – SUNGAI WAIN – BUKIT BANGKIRAI

Arrive at Balikpapan airport with morning flight and directly driving to Sungai Wain Reserve for trekking to the jungle to explore wildlife such as maroon langurs, gibbons, macaques, birds, etc. We will then drive to Balikpapan Botanical Garden to explore wildlife such as maroon langurs, macaques, birds, etc. Afterwards, proceed to Bukit Bangkirai to stay overnight at the jungle lodge. (L,D)

Day 02 BUKIT BANGKIRAI – NUSANTARA – TANAH GROGOT

After breakfast, we will observe the Borneo tropical rainforest by a soft jungle trekking and climbing the canopy bridge to view the forest from above. If we are lucky, we will meet the maroon langurs, hornbill, gibbon, and other animals during the trekking. We will then drive to Tanah Grogot to stay overnight at a local hotel. A stop can be made at Nusantara to explore the new capital of Indonesia. (B,L,D)

Day 03 TANAH GROGOT – LATI PETANGIS – CANTUNG RIVER – BATULICIN

After breakfast, we will proceed to Lati Petangis Forest Park to explore the rainforest and wildlife such as white fronted langurs, silvery langurs, gibbons, long tailed macaques, giant squirrel, birds, etc. We will then driving across beautiful Karst topography, jungle, and mountainous landscape to Cantung Village to get the boat crossing the river to explore wildlife such as white fronted langurs, silvery langurs, proboscis monkeys, long tail macaques, estuarine crocodiles, etc. Afterwards, continue drive to Batulicin to stay overnight at the local hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 04 BATULICIN – LIANG BANGKAI – BANJARMASIN

Breakfast at the local hotel and then proceed to Liang Bangkai forest to explore the prehistorical cave, rainforest, and wildlife such as maroon langurs, macaques, birds, etc. Afterwards, driving across rainforest and mountainous landscape into Banjarmasin to stay overnight at the hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 05 FLOATING MARKET – SAMPIT

Early in the morning, we will leave to the floating market to explore the unique culture of Banjarese that trade commodities from boat to boat, then return to the hotel crossing Banjarmasin River while sightseeing silvery langurs, macaques, birds, and people activities at the riverside. Breakfast at the hotel and then driving across beautiful peat swamp forest landscape into Sampit. We can make some stops at the interesting spots we meet enroute. Arrive at Sampit and directly check in to the hotel. Lunch and dinner will be served at the local restaurants. (B,L,D)

Day 06 SAMPIT – KUMAI VILLAGE – TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK

Breakfast at the hotel and then driving to Kumai Village to board the houseboat into Tanjung Puting National Park. The houseboat is a traditional wooden river boat with the roof that forms the upper deck where you can view the rainforest as it glides by. The boat crew including the boatman, cook and expert guide. In the afternoon, we will slowly cruise the romantic river to explore the flora and fauna along the riverside. In the peaceful evening, we can do a night walk to explore the nocturnal animals, such as; tarsier, tarantula, sleeping bird, frog, mousedeer, insects, etc. Overnight and dining at the houseboat with facilities; mattress, pillow, meals, mineral water, mosquito net, kitchen, and simple toilet available on boat besides the friendly helpful guide and boatmen. (B,L,D)

Day 07 TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, we will cruise up the river into Pondok Tanguy to explore the rehabilitation center of the new ex-captive orangutans. Next, return to the houseboat for cruising up the river into Camp Leakey Station while exploring wildlife such as wild orangutans, proboscis monkeys, macaques, birds, crocodiles, etc. The Camp Leakey Station is the oldest orangutan rehabilitation site in Borneo. At this station, we will explore the story of the first orangutan project in the world, we will then trek to the feeding station to see the rehabilitated orangutans are given additional food. Afterwards, cruising down the river while exploring nature and wildlife at the riverside. In the evening, we will take the speed boat crossing the creek and Nipah Palm forest to explore slow loris, snakes, insects, etc. Return to the houseboat to take a rest. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and stay overnight at the houseboat. (B,L,D)

Day 08 TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK – KUMAI VILLAGE – DEPARTURE

After breakfast, we will get the morning safari to explore nature and wildlife at the riverside. Afterwards, proceed to Kumai Village to catch the car for driving to the airport for your onward flight to the next destination. (B)

Included:

AC land transportation
Motorized boats
Private houseboat in Tanjung Puting National Park
Accommodation based on twin share:
01 Night at jungle lodge in Bukit Bangkirai
01 Night at local hotel Tanah Grogot
01 Night at local hotel in Batu Licin
01 Night at 3 stars hotel in Banjarmasin
01 Night at 2 stars hotel in Sampit
02 Nights at houseboat in Tanjung Puting National Park
Entrance fee, donation & refreshment
English speaking guide
Meals as stated on program, indicated as (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: dinner)

Excluded: