Kalimantan Orangutan Tours Guide
If you're looking for a unique rare orangutan and wildlife jungle adventure and explore the beauty of Borneo's Kalimantan Island without the tourist crowds the usual travel routes discover Kalimantan as a less explored corner of Indonesia, where you can truly connect with nature and the local environment. You won't find yourself surrounded by hundreds of other travelers; instead, you'll enjoy a more peaceful rainforest flora and fauna of Indonesia
2-3 Days Orangutan Berau
A short journey into the rainforest of Berau takes you on a peaceful canoe cruise along the Lesan River, leading you to the karst forest and orangutan islands as Pulau Bawan. During this trip, you have the chance to observe wild orangutans roaming through the dense jungle. The adventure also includes a visit to Benua Baru, a place where the Dayak Kayan people have lived since 1970.
This Dayak Tribe community was originally from the Apokayan region and has since established Benua Baru village as their home. The Dayak Kayan are known for their artistic talents, distinctive physical features, and mystic believes, including long ears and intricate body tattoos that hold cultural significance.
3 Days Orangutan Wildlife Sebangau Park
The lush wetland swamp forest, along with the low-lying jungle areas of Sebanggau Park, serve as a natural home for a wide variety of wildlife species. Among these are the proboscis monkeys, orangutans, and numerous bird species.
Tourist visitors can take a relaxing canoe ride through the small black colar rivers and wetland canopy forests of Sebangau National Park & Reserve, offering a unique opportunity to observe and explore the diverse wildlife that inhabits the jungle area. Additionally, trekking through the lowland rainforest allows for a closer look at the unique flora and fauna found there, including fascinating plants such as pitcher plants and beautiful orchids in the reserve of Sebangau.
4 Days Orangutan Wildlife Tour & River Safari Cruise
Tanjung Puting Park & wildlife Reserve, located in Central Kalimantan on the island of Borneo, Indonesia, is a remarkable place where visitors can experience semi-wild and wild orangutan tours amidst the heart of a prime lowland rainforest. This park is home to a rich variety of Flora and Fauna, making it an ecological treasure. Tanjung Puting National park's diverse ecosystems include coastal mangrove swamps, lowland rainforests, and dense jungle, forming the three main types of habitats present. The wildlife found in Tanjung Puting is truly exotic, featuring the iconic orangutan, along with the endemic proboscis monkey. Other fascinating creatures that inhabit the park include the clouded leopard, leaf monkeys, macaques, pangolins, anteaters, tiny tarsiers, various lizards, crocodiles, pythons, and more than 600 species of birds. Among the most famous bird species are the sunbirds, pheasants, kakatua parrots, and hornbills.
4 Days Wehea Rainforest trek
The Wehea Forest is a vibrant, untouched jungle filled with thick foliage and surrounded by primary forest land. It stretches across a wide range of elevations, from 250 meters up to 1700 meters above sea level. The area is made up of different kinds of forests, such as lowland rainforests, dipterocarp forests, and montane forests. There are more than 60 types of trees found in this region. This unique and rich environment is a home to a large number of animals, including several endangered species like the Bornean orangutan, clouded leopard, sun bear, and grizzled langur. In addition to these, the tropical rainforest also provides shelter to a variety of other creatures, such as lizards, deer, and many different kinds of birds. The Jungle with its traditional culture, and artistic expressions makes the Wehea area and its people a fantastic tourism destination, to experience authentic aspects of Indonesian Borneo, in a natural and enriching way.
5 Days Beyond Kalimantan Wildlife Tour
Cruising along the Mahakam River, As you gently drift along the Mahakam River, you will be able to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and glide smoothly towards Jempang Lake. Once there, you can switch to a canoe and continue your journey along the Kedang Pahu River. This tranquil route takes you to the traditional Dayak villages, where you can take a closer look at their beautifully built longhouses, which are lovingly placed right along the riverbanks. After exploring the villages, you can set off on a jungle trek through the dense and vibrant rainforests of Kutai National Park.
This is a fantastic opportunity to come face to face with a variety of wildlife, including Orangutans, proboscis monkeys, Lizards, crocodiles, and many other exotic animals, making your adventure an unforgettable experience in this truly untouched and natural reserve in Kalimantan part of Indonesia Borneo island.
6 Days Diverse Flora & Fauna Borneo Tour
The 6 Days diverse Borneo tour package offers an incredible experience of exploring the lush jungles and wetlands of the Central and South Kalimantan Province in Indonesia's Borneo Island. This journey takes you through the beautiful natural landscapes and provides a chance to visit the orangutan islands located along the Rungan River. You will also have the opportunity to explore the nearby villages and immerse yourself in the rich and vibrant Dayak culture. The indigenous Dayak people have established settlements in South Kalimantan, including the traditional Longhouse, which serves as a cultural hub and a significant part of their heritage. One of the highlights of the tour is the amazing bamboo rafting adventure on the Amandit River in Loksado, which offers an exciting and thrilling way to experience the local environment. Throughout your trip, you will be surrounded by a wide variety of flora, from towering tropical forest trees to colorful wild orchids and unique pitcher plants, all contributing to the astounding biodiversity and cultural richness of the region.
7 Days Mystic Borneo Paradise Kalimantan
The rich variety of untouched natural resources in Teluk Sumbang Mangkaliat Mountain is truly remarkable. This area offers a pristine marine environment with crystal-clear waters perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving, along with the vibrant traditions of the local Dayak people. The mountain region is home to a wide array of plant and animal species that have not yet been fully studied, making it a hidden gem. Because of its ecological significance, this area has been officially recognized as a protected rainforest zone, ensuring its preservation for future generations.
7 Days Mangkaliat Karst Forest & Lesan River
The tall and steep rock walls stand out dramatically against the bright blue sky above the Karst Mangkalihat Mountain, a breathtaking area known for its stunning caves and serene lakes located in East Kalimantan. This incredible natural setting is encircled by the Lesan Rainforest, which is a significant and remarkable natural heritage site. The rainforest is home to a wide variety of unique plants and animals, and one of the most notable residents is the Orangutan, which can often be spotted along the banks of the Lesan River.
3 Days Tanjung Puting Orangutan Jungle Wildlife Cruise
3 days tour to visit the Orangutan in the heart of the dense and vibrant Jungle of Tanjung Puting National Park, where you can truly feel the rhythm and life of a tropical forest. As you cruise along the Sekonyer River, you will enter the beautiful Tanjung Puting National Park, located in the Central Borneo Province of Indonesia. Here, you have the opportunity to explore the rich and diverse ecosystems of Kalimantan. You can visit Camp Leakey and Pondok Tanggui, two important Orang Utan Rehabilitation centers, where you will learn about the efforts being made to protect and rehabilitate these endangered species of the wild Borneo Island. This is a great chance to explore the unique Tropical Flora and Fauna of Kalimantan in a natural and easy way.
3 Days Banjarmasin Floating Market & Orangutan Islands
Visit the floating market of Banjarmasin, which is a vibrant part of Kalimantan's river life, and experience the unique Banjarese way of trading goods. Here, you can see fruits and vegetables being sold from one boat to another, showcasing the local culture and traditions. From the summit of Mount Tangkiling, you'll be rewarded with a breathtaking view of Kalimantan's lush, emerald-green jungle landscape. Then, a canoe cruise along the Rungan River towards the Orangutan Islands, where you have the opportunity to spot these magnificent primates from the riverbank. At the Nyaru Menteng arboretum, you'll learn about the ongoing rehabilitation efforts aimed at helping these wildlife creatures recover and thrive.
4 Days Kutai Park Wild Orangutan Jungle
A forest trek tour through the dense and vibrant jungle of Kutai National Park offers an incredible opportunity to spot a wide variety of wildlife. As you trek through the lush greenery, you'll have the chance to visit the Prefab Camp as the former Orangutan Research station, where you can learn more about these fascinating primates and their conservation of the flora and fauna heritage of Kutai Reserve.
The trek involves exploring the thick forest, carefully searching for traces of wild animals and, most excitingly, for the rare and majestic Orang Utans. The experience is set against the backdrop of an untouched rainforest, which is one of the last pristine environments in East Kalimantan Island, offering a glimpse into nature's diverse biodiversity and its beauty of this nature reserve along the coastal line in the Indonesian Part of Borneo island, named Kalimantan.
4 Days Ancient Orangutan Lesan Jungle River
Lesan Rain Forest is a natural treasure of a rich diversity of wildlife. It is home to 52 different species of mammals, including some of the rarest and most fascinating animals. Among these, you can find orangutans, specifically the Pongo pygmaeus mario subspecies, gibbons of the Hilobates moulleri type, sun bears identified as Helarctos malayanus, and proboscis monkeys, which belong to the Nasalir larvatus species. The forest also supports a wide variety of plant life, including valuable and rare species such as ironwood, which is known as Eusideroxylon zwagerii, bangkirai or Shorea laevis, agatis or Agathis, kapur or Dryobalanops sp, kruing or Dyptherocarpus confertus, rattan belonging to the Calamus sp family, forest durian, and forest rambutan, which is Cuponiopsis sp. In addition, Lesan Rainforest is home to unique plants and has been officially recognized as a protected rainforest reserve.
5 Days Tanjung Puting Jungle Orangutan Trail
Tanjung Puting National Park is home to a variety of ecosystems, including lowland tropical rainforest, dryland forest, freshwater swamp forest, mangrove forest, coastal forest, and secondary forest. As we embark on the Tanjung Puting Jungle trail, we will venture away from the usual paths and explore the untouched beauty of the park. During our visit to the Camp Leakey and Pondok Tanggui Rehabilitation centers, we will follow the jungle trail, and have the unique experience of staying overnight in a camp deep within the forest. This journey allows us to immerse ourselves in the rich biodiversity of the region, where we can observe and learn about the diverse Flora and Fauna that make up the ecological treasures of Tanjung Puting. From the mangrove swamps along the coast to the dense lowland rainforests, and the thick jungles in between, the park showcases three fundamental ecosystems that highlight its natural richness and importance.
5 Days Loksado Mount Meratus Bamboo Raft & Orangutan
An adventurous jungle trek ourney through the thick, unspoiled jungle of the Meratus Mountains by hiking, where you will walk through a pristine primary forest that has remained untouched for centuries. As you travel, you'll eventually reach traditional Dayak villages, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the local people. From there, continue your exploration by moving downstream along the Amandit River, where you can glide silently on bamboo rafts, enjoying stunning views of the dense, green canopy from the riverbanks. Visit the lively and colorful Banjarmasin floating market, which serves as a bustling center for both local culture and trade, where you can experience the daily life and traditions of the region. Following this, make your way up to Mount Tangkiling, where you'll be rewarded with a spectacular view of the surrounding jungle, stretching out in vivid shades of green. Finally, take a peaceful canoe cruise along the Rungan River, Orangutan Islands, where you'll have the chance to spot these fascinating primates up close.
7 Days East Kalimantan Wildlife Glance
Discover the breathtaking wildlife and natural wonders of East Kalimantan, a region rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage. Take a journey through Kutai National Park, where you can witness the fascinating Orangutans living amidst the dense rainforest. Immerse yourself in the unique cultural experiences by visiting the Dayak Kenyah traditional longhouse located in the village of Miau Baru, offering a glimpse into the ancient lifestyle and customs of this Dayak community. Additionally, explore the Merabu Karst limestone forest, of remarkable historical paintings and sculptures.
8 Days Berau Orangutans & Maratua Exquisite
Discover the fascinating variety of flora and fauna in the Berau regency, where you can observe orangutans in their natural habitat within the dense jungles of Lesan river. After a day of exploration, unwind and enjoy the serene beauty of Maratua Island, part of the stunning Derawan archipelago. This island offers breathtaking scenery with its pristine white sandy beaches, lush palm trees, and crystal-clear turquoise lagoons that stretch out like a paradise on earth.