Gunung Palung National Park

Duration: 07 Days/06 Nights

Grade: Moderate

The Gunung Palung National Park is located in the province of West Kalimantan and comprises an area of 90,000 ha. The site encompasses a broad range of forest habitat ranging from coastal beach and mangrove forest to untouched mountain forests on the slopes of the Gunung Palung (1116 m) and Gunung Panti peaks. Peat and freshwater swamp forest and highly endangered lowland dipterocarp forests ring is the base and lower slopes of the isolated Palung Mountain massive. Potential of natural beauties which make this region has the special attractiveness is the existence of the complete types on ecosystem. In each type of that ecosystem is inhabited by various kinds of wild animal, among them is primate family such as orangutan, gibbon, proboscis monkey, leaf monkey and long tail macaque. These animals are often found on tree’s canopy. Another treasure is the unique flora of this National Park named Black Orchid. The orchid species can live on lowland only, with height 0 -100 meters above sea level, and generally grow in riverbank. Its power of attraction is on the flower form – has green stem, which combined of black pockmarked in the middle of the flower.

Day 01 ARRIVAL IN PONTIANAK

Meet at airport and directly transfer to the hotel. Free at your own leisure. Pontianak is the capital of West Kalimantan, located precisely on the equator and lies on the delta of Kapuas River, the longest river in Indonesia.

Day 02 PONTIANAK – SUKADANA

Breakfast at hotel and then proceed to the boat station to catch the public fast boat crossing the Kapuas River into Sukadana town. Arrive in Sukadana and then directly transfer to the hotel for check in. In the afternoon, we will drive to the jetty to catch the boat for crossing the river to spot the wildlife such as proboscis monkeys, long tailed macaques, birds, etc. Afterwards, return to Sukadana for overnight at the hotel.(B,L,D)

Day 03 SUKADANA – SEDAHAN VILLAGE – GUNUNG PALUNG NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, we will drive to Sedahan Village to start the trekking into Lubuk Baji Station of Gunung Palung National Park to explore the nature and wildlife such as orangutans, gibbons, birds, gigantic trees, etc. Lunch will be served enroute, dinner, and stay overnight at the jungle camp. (B,L,D)

Day 04 GUNUNG PALUNG NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, we will be trekking in different path of the jungle to spot wild orangutans and other wildlife. Return to the camp for lunch and take a rest. In the afternoon, we will trek again but in the different trails to observe the magnificent flora and fauna of the national park. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and staying overnight at the jungle camp. (B,L,D)

Day 05 GUNUNG PALUNG NATIONAL PARK – SEDAHAN VILLAGE – BUKIT PAOH

After breakfast at the jungle camp, we will be trekking to different trails of the national park to spot orangutans and other wild animals. Return to the camp for take a rest and prepare to check out. We will then trek back to Sedahan Village while exploring the flora and fauna of the national park. Afterwards, driving to Bukit Paoh for check in to the villa. You can get relax at the swimming pool while sightseeing the rainforest of the mountain. (B,L,D)

Day 06 BUKIT PAOH – SUKADANA – PONTIANAK

After breakfast, we will drive to the boat station to catch the public fast boat to Pontianak. Lunch will be served enroute, dinner at the local restaurant, and staying overnight at the hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 07 PONTIANAK – DEPARTURE

Breakfast at the hotel and free at your own leisure till the proper time for transferring to Pontianak airport for your flight to the next destination. (B)

Included:

• AC land transportation
• Motorized boats
• Regular public fast-boat for Pontianak – Sukadana (return)
• Accommodation based on twin share:
  02 Nights at 3 stars hotel in Pontianak
  01 Night at local hotel in Sukadana
  02 Nights at the jungle camp in Gunung Palung National Park
  01 Night at Villa Bukit Paoh
• Entrance fee, donation & refreshments
• English speaking guide
• Meals as stated on program, indicated as (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: dinner)
• Tent/bivouac
• Porters on trekking (only carrying supply)

Excluded:

• Airfares
• Airport taxes and extra baggage fees
• Travel insurance
• Expenses incurred due to Force Majeure
• Personal expenses