Your guide will meet you at Banjarmasin's Samsudi Noor airport and transfer you
to Hotel Arum in Banjarmasin. Remainder of day at leisure. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at Hotel.
Day
2
BANJARMASIN -
PANGKALANBUUN - RIMBA LODGE
A Klotok on the River to Rimba Lodge
Up for an early breakfast at the hotel then transfer to the airport to catch the
flight leaving for Pangkalanbuun which is located near the Kumai River. Pangkalanbuun is near the South-Western
"corner" of the island of Borneo. On arrival at Pangkalanbuun you will immediately transfer straight to a Klotok (boat) for a cruise up the
Sekonyer River which leads to Tanjung Puting National Park, to Rimba Lodge. Rimba Lodge can only be accessed by boat. Rimba Lodge is basic but comfortable,
located on the edge of the National Park.
Map of Tanjung Puting National Park
Tanjung Puting National Park is the largest single protected forest in the Province of Kalimantan Tengah and the largest protected area of
tropical heath forest and peat swamp forest in Southeast Asia. The area was originally declared as a Wildlife Reserve in 1935 and then
as a National Park in 1982. Rimba Lodge provides an excellent base for trips up the river into the park.
After checking in at Rimba Lodge, you will proceed to
Tanjung Harapan in time for the Orang-utan feeding. Tanjung Harapan was the original site of the Sekonyer Village which was moved across
the Sekonyer River. In the management of the park, the area surrounding Tanjung Harapan is designated as Utilisation Zone. In this area
several facilities for park management as well as for visitor service, have been constructed. The first guard post was constructed in the late 1970's.
Tanjung Harapan is also an alternative orang-utan rehabilitation center.
Late in the afternoon, search for proboscis monkeys and wild Orang-utan by boat.
A cabin at Rimba Lodge
The evening at Rimba Lodge is magical. Fireflies come out, and tend to lighting up the pitch black of a tropical night with tiny flying lights.
There is also an interesting orchestra of night sounds - from nocturnal animals, cicadas, frogs, and birds. Meals and overnight are
provided at the Lodge.
After breakfast at the Lodge, cruise up the river to Camp Leakey to search for giant orang-utan. You will also stop at Pondok Tanggui
to see another orang-utan rehabilitation centre. On arrival at Camp Leakey, you will trek into the jungle to observe wild orang-utan in
their natural habitats. Trek through tropical rainforest and witness the feeding time at 14.00 hrs. It is not permitted to remain overnight at Camp
Leakey. Return to Rimba Lodge late in the afternoon. Picnic Lunch box is provided. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day
4
RIMBA LODGE - PANGKALANBUUN - BANJARMASIN - HOTEL
DAS Flight to Banjarmasin
Breakfast at Lodge then proceed down the river by Klotok to Pangkalanbuun and proceed to
airport for your flight to Banjarmasin. On arrival in Banjarmasin, transfer to the Arum Hotel. Remainder of
day at leisure. All meals provided.
Day 5
FLOATING MARKET - AIRPORT
Floating Market on the Barito River
Up early for an enjoyable boat trip along the Barito River to visit the huge
floating market. Return to the hotel for breakfast. The remainder of the morning at
leisure until you transfer to the airport for your flight to your next destination.
Tour Code
Itinerary
Duration
Inclusions
Joining Point
1 person
2 people
3 people
BTSKAL10
Orang-utan Explorer
5 days/4 nights
Return flights from Banjarmasin, Transfers, Accommodation, meals
Banjarmasin
$2,888
$1,355
$1,355
Prices per person in Australian Dollars and valid to 31 December 2010
