Open Trip (Shared Boat) Tanjung Puting National Park 3D2N

Experience the beauty of Borneo through an unforgettable orangutan adventure in Tanjung Puting National Park. This shared boat tour is designed for travelers who want to explore the rainforest, cruise along the famous Sekonyer River, and meet orangutans in their natural habitat while sharing costs with fellow travelers. Travel aboard a traditional wooden klotok boat, sleep under the stars, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Kalimantan’s tropical rainforest. Along the journey, you may also spot proboscis monkeys, hornbills, crocodiles, and glowing fireflies at night.

Tour Highlights

  • Explore the rainforest by traditional klotok boat
  • Visit orangutan feeding stations at Tanjung Harapan, Pondok Tanggui, and Camp Leakey
  • Overnight stay on the boat surrounded by nature
  • Observe wildlife along the Sekonyer River
  • Enjoy local meals prepared fresh onboard
  • Meet travelers from around the world in a small-group eco adventure

Itinerary

Day 1 – Pangkalan Bun – Kumai – Tanjung Puting National Park

Upon arrival at Iskandar Airport in Pangkalan Bun, our team will welcome you and transfer you to Kumai Harbor. From here, the journey begins aboard a traditional klotok boat.

Cruise through the calm rivers of Borneo while enjoying lunch on the boat. The tour continues to Tanjung Harapan Camp for your first orangutan feeding session and a short jungle trek. In the evening, relax on the boat and enjoy the sounds of the rainforest.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 – Pondok Tanggui – Camp Leakey – Fireflies Tour

After breakfast, continue the river cruise deeper into the national park toward Pondok Tanggui, another orangutan rehabilitation area.

The journey then continues to the legendary Camp Leakey, one of the most famous orangutan research centers in the world. Before the feeding session, visit the information center to learn about orangutan conservation and the rainforest ecosystem.

In the evening, enjoy a magical firefly experience along the nipa palm forest while having dinner onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 – Tanjung Puting – Kumai – Pangkalan Bun

Enjoy your final morning in the rainforest before returning by boat to Kumai Harbor. After arrival, transfer to the airport or your hotel in Pangkalan Bun.

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Includes

  • Airport or hotel transfer in Pangkalan Bun
  • Traditional klotok boat with crew
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Meals during the trip
  • Mineral water, coffee, and tea
  • Cook onboard
  • Entrance ticket for Indonesian visitors (WNI)

Excludes

  • Flight tickets to/from Pangkalan Bun
  • National park entrance fee for foreign visitors
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guide and crew

What to Bring

  • Comfortable trekking shoes or sandals
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Personal medication
  • Raincoat
  • Camera or smartphone
  • Light outdoor clothing

Why Choose This Tour?

This eco-tour combines wildlife encounters, river cruising, and authentic jungle experiences in one of Indonesia’s most iconic national parks. Sleeping on a klotok while surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest creates a truly unique travel experience that many visitors describe as a once-in-a-lifetime adventure