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Spend 4 days on the water taking in the unique wildlife of Kalimantan
Set sail on the shimmering water, weaving your way alongside islands teeming with wildlife and stilted villages.
Observe the magnificent orangutan in its natural habitat and learn about rehabilitation efforts.
Meet with elders from the Dayak Ngaju tribe as they welcome you into their village to observe their way of life.
Enjoy incredible local flavours as you break bread with locals and enjoy delicious food onboard.
Immerse yourself in the rich biodiversity of Kalimantan’s Rungan River on the 4-day Oran Utan River Tour. Set sail and weave your way through the river’s islands and stilted villages, spotting an array of wildlife and meeting locals.
Observe majestic orangutans in their natural habitat on and around the island of Pulau Kaja. Cruise to the historic towns of Bukit Rawi, Sigi, and Tumbang Nusa village to meet with the elders of the Dayak Ngaju tribe who invite you with open arms to learn about their way of life. Enjoy peaceful dining experiences onboard and fall asleep to the unique sounds of the river.
Wildlife experiences and unique cultural experiences blend seamlessly on the Orang Utan River tour. Book your spot today!
Immerse yourself in the rich biodiversity of Kalimantan’s Rungan River on the 4-day Oran Utan River Tour. Set sail and weave your way through the river’s islands and stilted villages, spotting an array of wildlife and meeting locals.
Observe majestic orangutans in their natural habitat on and around the island of Pulau Kaja. Cruise to the historic towns of Bukit Rawi, Sigi, and Tumbang Nusa village to meet with the elders of the Dayak Ngaju tribe who invite you with open arms to learn about their way of life. Enjoy peaceful dining experiences onboard and fall asleep to the unique sounds of the river.
Wildlife experiences and unique cultural experiences blend seamlessly on the Orang Utan River tour. Book your spot today!
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Cruise the Orang Utan River Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive and Set Sail
Your river adventure begins today as you arrive at Palangkaraya Airport and transfer to the harbour to start your journey. Boarding local canoes, you will observe orangutans in their natural habitat on the island of Pulau Kaja, before heading to an education centre to learn more about how they live in the wild.
Returning to the harbour, you will board Rahai’i Pangun for lunch and cruise upstream. Here, you will transfer in vehicles to the historic towns of Bukit Rawi and Sigi to receive a Dayak welcome and learn about their history. Return to the boat and cruise downstream to moor overnight in a quiet location.
Overnight Location: Onboard the cruise ship
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2 Lake Begantung and Tumbang Nusa Village
Early in the morning, you will take motorized canoes to visit the Blackwater Lake Bagantung, a peatland swamp ecosystem that is home to countless animal and bird species. Returning to the boat, you will cruise downstream to Tumbang Nusa village, where you will take a walking tour and witness traditional livelihoods like ‘purun’ weaving. You will also visit a local honey farm. Afterwards, the boat will continue downstream, passing the forested Selat and Badak islands, where you will have the chance to spot some more orangutans.
Overnight Location: Onboard the cruise ship
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Village of Pilang and Rattan Weaving
This morning the boat will continue downstream to the village of Pilang, where you will take a walk through the forest to see a rubber field & rubber tapping demonstration and other village activities like rattan weaving. Visit the village elder’s house and enjoy a traditional spiced coffee or herbal tea. Back on board, you will enjoy lunch and cruise upstream, passing the orangutan island and entering into the Nusa Canal. The boat will be moored in a quiet location overnight.
Overnight Location: Onboard the cruise ship
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Cruise to Palangkaraya and Depart
Enjoy your final morning onboard with breakfast and a smooth morning cruise to the village of Pusaka, where you will learn local self-defense techniques. After saying farewell to the villagers, you will continue on to Palangkaraya to wrap up the tour. Transfer to the airport to depart.
Overnight Location: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Cruise the Orang Utan River Tour Price and Dates
This partially guided cruise is always run as a group tour, and you’ll be sharing the excursions and activities with other travellers onboard the ship. Please note that the prices might be higher during the Indonesian National Holidays. The prices below are per person sharing a double or a triple room and those willing to have a single room will have to pay a supplement (pricing is on request). Important: the departures are available every Tuesday.- Guided Groups of 2+: from USD1635 per person
Accommodation on Cruise the Orang Utan River Tour
This beautiful tour takes place on Orang Utan where you’ll be provided with a room on a cruise ship. There are three room options that you get to choose from when booking this tour.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Standard rooms are of double occupancy and due to a limited number of coupes, single rooms may not always be possible. Please enquire to find out the availability and pricing.
What’s Included in the Cruise the Orang Utan River Tour?
Meals
3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 4 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
The transportation on this tour includes transfers between the airport and cruise ship departure/return location. Flights between Jakarta and Palangkaraya are not included but can be arranged during the booking process.
Also Included
- Local English-speaking guides
- All the activities mentioned in the program
Not included
- Visa fees
- International flights and taxes
- Personal expenses
- Optional excursions
Optional Extras
- Flights between Jakarta and Balangkaraya
- How hard is the Cruise the Orang Utan River Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Indonesia?
- What does partially-guided mean?
- Are meals included on the Cruise the Orang Utan River Tour?
- When is the best time to travel to Indonesia?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Jakarta to start this tour?
- Is the Cruise the Orang Utan River Tour in English?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Indonesia?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Indonesia?
We rate this tour as a 2 / 5. There are no strenuous or technical activities involved.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Booking a partially-guided tour is a perfect choice for those who like to be in charge of some of their time while travelling, but also don’t want to be on their own during activities. In most cases, a partially-guided tour doesn’t have a tour leader assigned to a group, but some or most of the activities, such as hikes, city walks, or historic site visits, are led by different guides. Also, in most cases, booking a partially-guided tour is way cheaper than booking a fully-guided tour!
3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners are included.
The best time to travel to Indonesia is from April or October when the weather is warm and pleasant. Indonesia can be travelled to all year long, however, it tends to be rainier from November to March.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover (activity). Get your Travel Insurance.
Fly into Tjilik Riwut Airport in Palangkayara (PKY) which can be reached from Jakarta.
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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