Orangutan Tour Package (4D 3N)
Orangutans are the loners and the daydreamers of the great apes. While chimps, bonobos,
and gorillas are usually found in groups called troops—socializing, foraging,
or playing—orangutans tend to be more solitary.
Travelindo suggests itinerary below to visit this region:
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DAY 01 : PANGKALAN BUN – KUMAI – PARK
Upon arrival at Pangkalan Bun Airport you will be picked up by our local staff
and take you to Kumai to board on the boat. The boat is a traditional Klotok wooden
river boat about 6m by 2m with a roof which forms the upper deck where you can
view the rain forest as it glides by. The guide's team includes the boatman, a
cook and expert guide. In the peaceful afternoon we will slowly explore the quite
river by the klotok while observe the monkeys along the riverside. Dinner and
overnight on the boat. simple mattress, pillow, fine meals, bottled "mineral"
water, mosquito net, kitchen, simple toilet available on boat besides the familiar
- helpful guides and boatmen, or spend the night at the lodge near by the river
(L, D).
DAY 02 : PARK – CAMP LEAKEY – BOAT/LODGE
After breakfast board the klotok to travel up river for about 2½ hours boating
and then up a side creek to Camp Leakey where the older orangutans are reintroduced
into the rain forest and also known as research center for Orangutan. Trekking
through tropical rainforest searching for wildlife, wild orangutan, birds and
other primate as well as tropical jungle plant. Back to the boat for lunch then
witness feeding time at 14.00 pm for old rehabilitation orangutan given additional
foods. Overnight on the boat or at Rimba Lodge. (B,L,D).
DAY 03 : PARK – PONDOK TANGGUY – CAMP LEAKEY OR PESALAT – BOAT/LODGE
After breakfast board the klotok to travel up the river for Pondok Tanguy, the
rehabilitation center for the new ex-captive orangutans, see feeding time at 09.00am.
Afterward is your free choice You can take the 2nd visit at camp leakey or continuing
the trip to Pesalat replantation camp, See the process of replantation project
or take this opportunity to hike at forest. (For additional we could arrange the
night walking on this place searching for nocturnal animal or blowing mushroom.)
Free afternoon program, we could visit village near by the park. Overnight on
the boat or at Rimba Lodge. (B,L,D).
DAY 04 : BOAT / LODGE – KUMAI – PANGKALAN BUN AIRPORT (B).
Free morning program until time transfer to Kumai then to Pangkalan Bun airport
for next destination. |
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DAY 01 : PANGKALAN BUN – KUMAI – PARK
Upon arrival at Pangkalan Bun Airport you will be picked up by our local staff
and take you to Kumai to board on the boat. The boat is a traditional Klotok wooden
river boat about 6m by 2m with a roof which forms the upper deck where you can
view the rain forest as it glides by. The guide's team includes the boatman, a
cook and expert guide. In the peaceful afternoon we will slowly explore the quite
river by the klotok while observe the monkeys along the riverside. Dinner and
overnight on the boat. simple mattress, pillow, fine meals, bottled "mineral"
water, mosquito net, kitchen, simple toilet available on boat besides the familiar
- helpful guides and boatmen, or spend the night at the lodge near by the river
(L, D).
DAY 02 : PARK – CAMP LEAKEY – BOAT/LODGE
After breakfast board the klotok to travel up river for about 2½ hours boating
and then up a side creek to Camp Leakey where the older orangutans are reintroduced
into the rain forest and also known as research center for Orangutan. Trekking
through tropical rainforest searching for wildlife, wild orangutan, birds and
other primate as well as tropical jungle plant. Back to the boat for lunch then
witness feeding time at 14.00 pm for old rehabilitation orangutan given additional
foods. Overnight on the boat or at Rimba Lodge. (B,L,D).
DAY 03 : PARK – PONDOK TANGGUY – CAMP LEAKEY OR PESALAT – BOAT/LODGE
After breakfast board the klotok to travel up the river for Pondok Tanguy, the
rehabilitation center for the new ex-captive orangutans, see feeding time at 09.00am.
Afterward is your free choice You can take the 2nd visit at camp leakey or continuing
the trip to Pesalat replantation camp, See the process of replantation project
or take this opportunity to hike at forest. (For additional we could arrange the
night walking on this place searching for nocturnal animal or blowing mushroom.)
Free afternoon program, we could visit village near by the park. Overnight on
the boat or at Rimba Lodge. (B,L,D).
DAY 04 : BOAT / LODGE – KUMAI – PANGKALAN BUN AIRPORT (B).
Free morning program until time transfer to Kumai then to Pangkalan Bun airport
for next destination. |
Tour Package above inclusive of :
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Private Air – Conditioned Car
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Meals as stated at itinerary
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Guide service
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Road Transport : Pangkalan Bun Airport / Kumai /Pangkalan Bun Airport
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Boat (Klotok) Transport and speed boat : A wooden river boat about 12m by 2m
with a roof that forms the upper deck, a great place for viewing the Surrounds,
The top deck is also where you will sleep with a mosquito net covering the whole
canopy. Toilet facilities and very basic shower facilities aboard the klotok.
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Cook
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English speaking guide
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Full board Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, All meals are Indonesian, but
are fresh and very well presented with a good variety. As indicated Snacks, tea
/ coffee, bottled water and provided onboard klotok & trekking.
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Ranger Donations & National Park Entrance Fees.
Tour Package above exclusive of :
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Flight ticket to and from Pangkalanbun
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All personal expenses such as room service, laundry, telex, facsimile, telephone
etc
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Any other optional tours, which is not specified in the itinerary
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Gratuities and tips for local tour guide and driver
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