ORANGUTAN AND RAINFOREST EXPLORATION
Duration: 07 DAYS/06 NIGHTS
START/FINISH: PANGKALAN BUN/BANJARMASIN
Grade: EASY TO MODERATE

Day 01 : ARRIVAL AT PANGKALAN BUN - TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK
Meet at airport, transfer to Kumai for boating to Tanjung Puting National Park.The boat is a traditional klotok wooden river boat about 6m by 2m with a roof which forms the upper deck where you can view the rain forest as it glides by. The guide's team includes the boatman, a cook and expert guide. In the peaceful afternoon we will slowly explore the quite river by the klotok while observe the monkeys along the riverside. Overnight and dining on the boat, with facilities; thin mattress, pillow, fine meals, bottled "mineral" water, mosquito net, kitchen, simple toilet, available on boat besides the familiar - helpful guides and boatmen. (L,D)

Day 02 : PONDOK TANGGUI - CAMP LEAKEY
After breakfast board the klotok to travel up river for about 2 hours boating and then up a side creek to Camp Leakey where the older orang utans are reintroduced into the rain forest. En route stop at Pondok Tanggui, the rehabilitation center for the new ex-captive orang utans. At Camp Leakey you will have opportunity to trek into the rain forest with your expert guide and the forestry rangers to appreciate the flora as well as perhaps sighting wild orang utans, gibbons, macaques, and birds. Lunch provided on boat. Afternoon visit the feeding station to see rehabilitate orang utans are given additional foods. We will then sail back down the river to overnight on the boat. (B,L,D)

Day 03 : TANJUNG HARAPAN-PANGKALAN BUN - BANJARMASIN
Sightseeing in Tanjung Harapan, then transfer to Kumai and Pangkalan Bun for flight to Banjarmasin. (B,L)

Day 04 : FLOATING MARKET - DIAMOND MINING - BELANGIAN
Early in the morning leave to floating market to see people trading boat to boat, then proceed to Cempaka village to see traditional diamond mining and polishing. Next, transfer to Riam Kanan by car, then continue the trip to Belangian village by boat. Overnight on bivouac or riverside camping. (B,L,D)

Day 05 : BELANGIAN-APUNDIT - RIAM CEMARA - KAHUNG WATERFALL
After breakfast, trekking to Riam Cemara crossing primary forest with plenty of huge trees, primates and birds. Next, continue trekking to Kahung valley waterfall. Overnight in bivouac or riverside camp. (B,L,D)

Day 06 : KAHUNG WATERFALL - BELANGIAN - RIAM KANAN - BANJARMASIN
After breakfast, proceed to Belangian village then transfer to Banjarmasin. overnight in Banjarmasin. (B,L,D)

Day 07 : DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport for the next destination. (B)

Including:
• AC land transportation
• Accomodation based on twin share
• 2 nites SUP room at Swissbell hotel (***)
• 2 nights at houseboat (Sekonyer river)
• Entrance fee & refreshments
• English speaking guide
• Motorized boat for floating market and Belangian excursion
• Porters & cook for trekking
• Tent & hammock
• Houseboat in Tanjung Puting national park
• Meals as stated on program

Excluding :
• Personal expenses

Photos by : Aris Yanto - INDONESIA TREKKING