Orangutan Island & River Trip | Borneo Orangutan Tour Package

Duration: 03 Days/02 Nights

Grade: Easy

Kaja Island is one of the 5 islands of Nyaru Menteng, the biggest rescue and rehabilitation center for orangutans in the world. The island is large and holds around 50 or more individuals. In the wild they would of course be more spread out because of the dispersal of food resources. On the island, the supplemental feedings are in much closer proximity to one another. Some will become naturally more independent and solitary and others will remain in small groups, learning and exploring together, but they will also eventually start to go their own way which is a good sign. They will be released into the wild in small groups as well, where they will have the choice to stay together or to venture out more on their own. Here in Bapalas Island, male and female orangutans must prove that they can survive in the wild.

Day 01 ARRIVAL IN BANJARMASIN – BAJUIN – PANJARATAN – BANJARMASIN

Meet at airport and directly transfer to Cempaka Village to explore people dig hole and take the material out to find rough diamond in a traditional diamond digging. Next, driving across rainforest and mountainous landscape into Bajuin forest to do a short trek into the waterfall and enjoying the beautiful of Meratus mountain from the hill. If we are lucky, we can meet troop of monkeys and species of birds on this trail. We will then proceed to Panjaratan Village to get the boat crossing the river to spot wildlife such as proboscis monkeys, black leaf monkeys, long tailed macaques, birds, etc. Afterwards, driving to Banjarmasin to stay overnight at the hotel. (L,D)

Day 02 FLOATING MARKET – SEBANGAU NATIONAL PARK – PALANGKA RAYA

Early morning, we will check out the hotel and proceed to the floating market to explore the unique culture of Banjarese that trade commodities from boat to boat. We will then driving across the beautiful peat swamp forest landscape to reach Kerang Bangkirai Port to get the boat crossing the fascinating black river through lush pandanus trees to reach Sungai Koran Station of Sebangau National Park. We will then explore the jungle with hope to spot wildlife such as orangutans, gibbons, monkeys, snakes, etc. Return to Kereng Bangkirai Port and then driving for about 30 minutes to Palangka Raya to stay overnight at the hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 03 PALANGKA RAYA – ORANGUTAN ISLAND – AIRPORT

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. Free at your own leisure till the proper time for transferring to airport for your flight to the next destination. (B)

Included:

AC land transportation
Motorized boats
Accommodation based on twin share:
01 Night at 3 stars hotel in Banjarmasin
01 Night at local hotel in Palangka Raya
Entrance fee, donation & refreshments
English speaking guide
Meals as stated on program, indicated as (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: dinner)

Excluded: