Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, researchers, and adventurous travelers, this tour offers a rare opportunity to experience untouched rainforest far from mass tourism. Unlike other orangutan destinations, Sebangau provides completely natural wildlife encounters without feeding platforms, making every sighting authentic and rewarding.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the remote peat swamp forest of Sebangau National Park
- Trek through orangutan habitat with experienced local guides and rangers
- Cruise along beautiful blackwater rivers by motorized canoe
- Visit local Dayak villages and experience community-based tourism
- Opportunity to spot wild orangutans, proboscis monkeys, hornbills, and gibbons
- Stay overnight in a simple jungle guesthouse surrounded by rainforest
- Learn about peat swamp ecology, conservation, and local culture
3D2N Sebangau National Park Itinerary
Day 1 – Palangka Raya – Dayak Village – Punggualas Jungle Camp
Your journey begins with pick-up from your hotel or airport in Palangka Raya. From the city, travel approximately 3–4 hours through rural landscapes and local villages toward the Sebangau National Park area.
After arriving at the river access point, continue by motorized canoe along the calm blackwater rivers surrounded by dense tropical forest. Along the way, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere while watching for birds, monkeys, and wildlife near the riverbanks.
Stop at a local Dayak village to learn about traditional culture, daily life, and community conservation efforts. Continue deeper into the forest to reach the Punggualas jungle guesthouse or camp.
After lunch and check-in, enjoy a short afternoon jungle walk with your local guide and ranger. Learn about the unique peat swamp ecosystem, medicinal plants, orangutan habitat, and biodiversity of Sebangau National Park.
In the evening, relax at camp while listening to the sounds of the rainforest.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Jungle Guesthouse / Camp
Day 2 – Full Day Jungle Trekking & Blackwater River Exploration
Wake up to the sounds of the rainforest and enjoy breakfast before starting a deeper jungle trekking adventure through Sebangau National Park. Accompanied by local guides and park rangers, explore muddy forest trails, hidden waterways, and orangutan habitat inside one of Borneo’s richest ecosystems.
During the trek, you may encounter wild orangutans, hornbills, proboscis monkeys, gibbons, tropical birds, and unique plants such as pitcher plants and black orchids. Since the orangutans in Sebangau are completely wild, every encounter is natural and unforgettable.
Return to camp for lunch and a short rest before continuing with an afternoon canoe excursion along the blackwater rivers or nearby lakes. Enjoy birdwatching, sunset views, and the peaceful atmosphere of the rainforest.
Dinner and overnight stay at the jungle camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Jungle Guesthouse / Camp
Day 3 – Morning Wildlife Trek – Return to Palangka Raya
After breakfast, enjoy one final morning jungle walk for wildlife observation and birdwatching. Early morning is one of the best times to spot wildlife activity in the forest canopy.
Return to camp, pack your belongings, and travel back by canoe and car toward Palangka Raya. On the way back, there is an optional stop at Kaja Island, managed by the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF), where rehabilitated orangutans can sometimes be seen from the river.
Arrival in Palangka Raya is expected in the late afternoon or evening, followed by transfer to your hotel or airport.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Tour Includes
- Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off in Palangka Raya
- Private land transportation
- Motorized canoe / river transportation
- National Park entrance fees
- English-speaking guide
- Local jungle guide and ranger
- Accommodation at jungle guesthouse/camp
- Meals during the tour
- Coffee, tea, and mineral water
What to Bring
- Lightweight trekking clothes
- Waterproof trekking shoes or sandals
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen and hat
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Camera and binoculars
- Personal medication and toiletries
Why Choose Sebangau National Park?
Sebangau National Park offers one of the most authentic wildlife experiences in Borneo. The park is home to thousands of wild orangutans living freely in their natural habitat, along with proboscis monkeys, hornbills, gibbons, and diverse rainforest wildlife.
Unlike crowded tourist destinations, Sebangau remains peaceful, remote, and community-based, allowing visitors to enjoy genuine rainforest exploration while directly supporting local conservation and Dayak communities.
This 3D2N Sebangau National Park Tour is the perfect choice for travelers seeking a real Borneo jungle adventure filled with wildlife, culture, and unforgettable rainforest experiences.