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IUP: IUP NO. 0003/BPMP2T/UK/20153
RBK01 East Kalimantan 1 Day Tour

Orangutan & Canopy Bridge Day Tour

An unforgettable single-day eco journey from Balikpapan combining the Samboja Orangutan haven, Sun Bear sanctuary, Bukit Bangkirai canopy bridge, and a peaceful mangrove river cruise.

Quick Journey Facts
Duration:
1 Day Tour
Location:
East Kalimantan
Fitness Level:
Easy
Accommodation:
Day tour (No overnight accommodation)
Transport:
Private AC Vehicle & Wooden Longboat
Guiding:
Certified English/Indonesian Guide

Journey Overview

This comprehensive one-day journey offers a perfect blend of wildlife conservation, rainforest adventure, and natural beauty in East Kalimantan. From observing orangutans and sun bears at Samboja to walking 30 meters above the tropical canopy in Bukit Bangkirai, every moment brings a unique experience. The mangrove cruise at the end of the day adds a serene touch while spotting proboscis monkeys along the riverbanks.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Balikpapan - Samboja - Bangkirai - Mangrove River
06:30 Depart Balikpapan for Samboja Lestari. Watch orangutans from the river island tower during morning feeding. Tour the Sun Bear Sanctuary. Enjoy lunch at Samboja Lodge. Transfer to Bukit Bangkirai, trek through towering dipterocarp forest, and cross the thrilling 30-meter canopy walkway. Conclude with a scenic wooden boat cruise through the Kariangau mangrove delta to spot wild proboscis monkeys before returning to your hotel in Balikpapan.
Meals: Lunch, Refreshments Day tour (Return to hotel)
What’s Included
AC Private car for Transfer in/out/tour, English Speaking Guide, Meals as Program, Entrance fee, Donation, Refreshment, Parking
What’s Excluded
Flight Ticket, Taxes, Personal Expenses, Alcoholic drink, Tipping for Guide & Driver
What to Bring
Mosquito lotion, Sunblock, Trekking shoes, Raincoat, Hat, Camera
Pricing & Booking

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Direct operations from Balikpapan. No intermediaries. IUP: IUP NO. 0003/BPMP2T/UK/20153

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