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Quick Journey Facts
Duration:
3D2N
Location:
Central Kalimantan
Fitness Level:
Easy
Accommodation:
Private Klotok Wooden Houseboat (Sleep on upper deck with mattress & mosquito netting)
Transport:
Private AC Van & Private Wooden Klotok Houseboat
Guiding:
Certified English/Indonesian Guide
Journey Overview
The quintessential Borneo wildlife experience. Cruise gently up the tea-colored waters of the Sekonyer River in your private two-story wooden klotok houseboat. Watch proboscis monkeys leap acrobatically between riverbank branches at twilight. Spend days observing semi-wild and rehabilitated orangutans gathering at forest feeding platforms in Camp Leakey and Pondok Tanggui, accompanied by a dedicated chef preparing fresh Indonesian meals right onboard.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Pangkalan Bun Airport - Kumai Port - Sekonyer River Houseboat
Meet our guide upon arrival at Pangkalan Bun Airport. Short 20-minute transfer to Kumai Port and board your private two-story wooden klotok. Sail into Tanjung Puting National Park along the tranquil Sekonyer River. Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch while watching for proboscis monkeys, egrets, and kingfishers on the riverbanks. Visit Tanjung Harapan rehabilitation centre for the afternoon feeding. Sleep on deck under comfortable mosquito nets.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Private Klotok Houseboat Deck
Day 2
Pondok Tanggui - Camp Leakey Orangutan Research Station
Wake up to the sounds of gibbons calling across the misty rainforest. Cruise upriver to Pondok Tanggui for the 09:00 morning feeding platform. Continue navigating through black water tributaries to legendary Camp Leakey, established in 1971 by Dr. Birute Galdikas. Trek into the primary forest to witness orangutans gathering for afternoon feeding. Spot wild boars, gibbons, and tropical birds along the trails. Return to the klotok for candlelit dinner surrounded by fireflies.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private Klotok Houseboat Deck
Day 3
Sekonyer River - Kumai Port - Pangkalan Bun Departure
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the upper deck as the boat gently drifts back downriver to Kumai Port. Transfer by private car to Pangkalan Bun Airport for your onward flight to Jakarta, Surabaya, or Semarang.
Meals: Breakfast
Departure / End of Tour
What’s Included
AC private Transport for transfer in & out, Comfortable private wooden klotok houseboat as Accommodation, Full board freshly prepared meals, English/Indonesia Speaking Guide, National Park Ranger, Private boat chef, Entrance permit and police fee, donation, Mineral water & snacks
What’s Excluded
Air ticket + Tax, Personal expenses, Alcoholic drink, Optional tour, Tipping for crew & guide
What to Bring
Binoculars, Flashlight/headlamp, Insect repellent, Comfortable walking shoes/sneakers, Lightweight long-sleeve shirts, Rain poncho
Pricing & Booking
Contact Us
Contact us for private klotok boat rates
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Official DMC Operator
Direct operations from Balikpapan. No intermediaries. IUP: IUP NO. 0003/BPMP2T/UK/20153
