Discover South Borneo Wild Orangutan

Duration: 07 Days/06 Nights

Grade: Moderate

The Bornean orangutans live in the tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests in the Borneo lowlands, as well as mountainous areas up to 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) above sea level. This magnificent species living throughout the canopy of primary and secondary forests, and moving in large distances to find trees bearing fruit. Formerly, researchers announced that orangutans can only be found in the two Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, and the Indonesian provinces of Kalimantan except the South Kalimantan province. But in early October 2014, some researchers from domestic and foreign countries conducted a research journey and proved that perception was wrong after they had concluded about 50 individuals of orangutan were separated on several groups in the forest which is exactly located in the South Kalimantan province.

Day 01 ARRIVAL IN PALANGKA RAYA – SUNGAI GOHONG – HOTEL

Meet at airport and directly transfer to Sungai Gohong Village for check in to the local hotel. We can explore the atmosphere and culture of Dayak Village nearby the hotel. Free at your own leisure. (L,D)

Day 02 PALANGKA RAYA – ORANGUTAN ISLAND – BUNTOK

After breakfast, we will proceed to the jetty for catching our motorized canoe to reach Orangutan Island while sightseeing the beautiful natural black river and rainforest around, just keep an eye out for monkeys and birds. Afterwards, we will proceed to Buntok town for about 4 hours driving across pristine lowland forest and peat swamp landscape. Lunch and dinner will be served en route and staying overnight at local hotel in Buntok town. (B,L,D)

Day 03 BUNTOK – BLACK ORCHID – PULANTANI – HAUR GADING FOREST

After breakfast, we will proceed to Sanggu village to catch the boat to cruise the creek into Sanggu forest to explore black orchid, nephentes, and other plants. Next, driving to Pulantani village for crossing the river into Haur Gading forest to set our campsite at the riverside. Lunch will be served en route, dinner and overnight at the camp. (B,L,D)

Day 04 HAUR GADING FOREST

After breakfast, we will trek deeper into the forest to spot wild orangutans and other wild animals. Lunch will be served en route, dinner and overnight at the campsite. (B,L,D)

Day 05 HAUR GADING FOREST – PULANTANI – LOKSADO

After breakfast, we will trek again other trails to find wild orangutans and other wildlife. Next, crossing the Haur Gading River while exploring the monkeys, birds, and other wildlife on riverside. Afterwards, driving to Loksado Plateau for overnight at the lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 06 BAMBOO RAFTING – SUNGAI RUTAS – BANJARMASIN

After breakfast at lodge, we will have a soft trekking to Dayak village for exploring the longhouse, rainforest, and the waterfall nearby the village. We will then taking the adventure trip of bamboo rafting across beautiful landscape of tropical rainforest along the Amandit riverside meanwhile our coach will be waiting on the downstream for transferring to Sungai Rutas village to get our boat crossing the romantic river to spot wildlife such as proboscis monkeys, long tailed macaque, silvery langurs, birds, monitor lizards, and other wild animals on the riverside as well as the daily activities of local people. Afterwards, proceed to Banjarmasin for staying overnight at hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 07 FLOATING MARKET – DEPARTURE

Early in the morning, we will leave to floating market for exploring the unique culture of Banjarese that trade commodities from boat to boat, then return to hotel crossing Banjarmasin River while sightseeing people activities at riverside, free at your own leisure till the proper time for transferring to airport for your flight to next destination. (B)

Included:

AC land transportation
Motorized boats
Bamboo rafting
Accommodation based on twin share:
01 Night at local hotel in Palangka Raya
01 Night at local hotel in Buntok Town
02 Nights at bivouac/tent/local house
01 Night at Loksado Lodge
01 Nights at 3 stars hotel in Banjarmasin
Entrance fee, donation & refreshments
English speaking guide
Meals as stated on program, indicated as (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: dinner)
Porters on trekking (only carrying supply)

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