Discover Tanjung Puting’s primate heartland on a guided five day journey operated by Tour East Indonesia. Start and finish in Bali, connect via Jakarta and Pangkalanbun, then board a comfortable Klotok to cruise the Kumai River where proboscis monkeys, tropical birds, and orangutans are often seen along mangrove lined banks.
Visit Pondok Tanggui for the 07:00 feeding, continue to Camp Leakey, and join a calm night river trip to watch fireflies. Stay aboard the Klotok on nights two to four with an English speaking guide and local crew. Sustainability is integrated through a stop at Pesalat for reforestation insights, with guided transfers, domestic flights, and meals on the boat included. Suitable for guests aged 12 and above.
Highlights:
- Overnight Klotok Experience: Sleep aboard a traditional wooden houseboat and wake to the sounds of the rainforest while navigating the Kumai and Sekonyer rivers.
- Orangutan Encounters: Visit Pondok Tanggui for the 07:00 feeding and continue to Camp Leakey, a renowned research and rehabilitation hub.
- Nocturnal River Excursion: Join a guided night boat trip to witness fireflies along the riverbank, a calm finale after a day in the forest.
- Conservation in Action: Tour Pesalat to learn how reforestation supports habitat recovery and orangutan reintroduction.
- Seamless Logistics: Program includes guiding, boat crew, domestic flights, most meals, and roundtrip arrangements from Bali for operational simplicity.
