Orangutan & Dayak trip 5 days and 4 nights
Place to visit : Tanjung puting & Bakonsu, Central kalimantan
Number of Peoples : From single traveler to unlimited
Best time to visit : Years around (Jun,Jul,Aug,Sept are peak)
BORNEO ORANGUTAN TOUR DESCRIPTION
Enjoy searching wildlife surrounding the forest. some group of proboscis monkey,
long tail macaque are quite easy to find a long the river bank. when the lucky with you,
False Gavial crocodile sometime come up on the water survey for dry out specially at the
black water river up to camp leakey. You have opportunity to take small hike in the forest
before enjoy watching orangutan feeding time at both camp : Pondok Tanggui camp and Camp Leakey.
The activities will combine with experience dayak peoples daily live and tradition.
Our dayak destination is not completely remote area, your trip up to
lamandau river will give you experience about the real dayak live such as,
stay at traditional long house, you may be involved on traditional dance, and daily activities.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Day 1 : Pangkalan Bun - Tanjung puting national park
Fly to Pangkalan Bun, Upon arrival greeting with our guide then cruise up the sekoyer river by special and comfortable tourist boat ( Klotok ), rest of afternoon enjoy observing wildlife around the river bank using boat. Proboscis monkey, long tail macaque and some birds are the list of animal you may see along the ride. ( L, D )
Day 2 : Boat - Pondok tanggui - Camp Leakey - Boat
Today cruise up more further entering to nature habitat of orangutan then stop at Pondok Tanggui, we will witness morning feeding time for rehabilitation center. Back to the boat and continuing boat up the black colored water to Camp Leakey. Take small hike in the forest then witness feeding time for rehabilitated orangutan. The animal you may meet including : Proboscis monkey, long tail macaque, some birds, gibbon, orangutans, wild pig. when the lucky with us you may also meet wild orangutan, fresh water crocodile, other different species of monkey. (B, L, D)
Day 3 : Boat - Kumai - Pangkalan Bun - Bakonsu dayak village
Today we will boat down to Kumai then transfer straight to the speed boat harbor. Please covered your valuable things with dry bags and put suntan lotion for sun protection. We recommend also bring soft ear plugs as the sounds of speed boat is so noisy. You will be boarding your speed boat on the Arut River before change to the Lamandau River. On the way you will pass some villages , logging company, and rapids. You will stop for lunch on the way. Upon arrival at Bakonsu Village after 4 hours drive, our guide will take you to the long house for your accommodation. Sightseeing around the villages and arrange the welcome dancing ceremony. After dinner they will ringing their gong or one of their music instrument to gathering together for this Horn Bill Dancing Party. Lots of people will join and you will be welcome like a King & Queen. Overnight at Long house.(B, L, D)
Day 4 : Bakonsu dayak village - Pangkalan Bun - Hotel
Morning sightseeing around the village. If you are interested to collect some Dayak Artifacts such as the mask, mat, and carvings this is one of the place that available for this kind of stuffs. After packing your luggage, drive down back to Pangkalan Bun by speed boat. On the way stop at Kotawaringin Palace and sightseeing surrounding. Lunch on the way. Upon arrival at Pangkalan Bun, drive by car back to your hotel. Free program at your own leisure. Overnight at Hotel at Pangkalan Bun. (B,L,D).
Day 5 : Free program at Pangkalan Bun - Transfer airport
Transfer to Pangkalan Bun airport for your next destination.TOUR END (B)
Included at the price
1. Return transfer from & to Pangkalan bun airport
2. Boat Transport : A wooden river boat about 12m by 2m / klotok
3. English speaking guide and own chef.
4. Meals as indicated , meals serve on the boat.
5. Admission fee and park entrance permit.
6. Accommodation on the BOAT.
7. Ranger donation.
8. Speedboat for Dayak village
9. Welcome dance at the dayak village
10. 1 night at long house
11. 1 night at Mahkota hotel or semilar
12. Mineral water, Tea, coffee, snack are coming along on the boat and trekking.
Excluded at the price
1. Airfares
2. Overnight at Rimba lodge ( additional charge )
3. Airport Tax, Alcoholic Beverage, Laundry, Tip ( not mush ), other personal expenses
4. Any expenses couse by flight delay or cancel ( Force Majour )
5. Regular Camera and handycam charge fee ( IDR 50.000/camera and 100.000/handycam )
6. Conservation fee.
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