Indonesia Expedition: Orangutans of Kalimantan













From AUD $4405
Small Group
Average
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Indonesia Expedition: Orangutans of Kalimantan
12 days
Small Group
Moderate
Average
English
Experience Overview
Go in search of the gentle giants of the Borneo jungles – the elusive orangutan – on a 12-day wildlife expedition.
Go in search of the gentle giants of the Borneo jungles – the elusive orangutan – on a 12-day wildlife expedition. Kalimantan, the Indonesian portion of Borneo, is teeming with jungles to explore, cultures to learn, and welcoming people to have a laugh with – and your wildlife expedition will be so much more than that. Staying in comfortable eco-lodging and a traditional longhouse in the heart of the jungle, go out in search of orangutans and learn about how the local communities’ conservation efforts have ensured that these creatures, along with other endemic wildlife, continue to thrive in this slice of jungle paradise. Share in the wonder of an untouched Borneo before others find out about it, with a unique opportunity to spot orangutans in their natural habitat.
Highlights
- Travel aboard a traditional klotok boat, traversing the winding rivers in Tanjung Puting National Park in search of local and endemic wildlife, including the elusive orangutan.
- Learn about the organisation working to rescue, rehabilitate and release these critically endangered animals at the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF).
- Appreciate a truly local experience in Tumbang Malahoi village with a stay in a longhouse. Receive a welcoming blessing ceremony and enjoy a night of eating and dancing with local families.
- Head out on a canoe safari in Sebangau National Park, searching for orangutans, proboscis monkeys, macaques, monitor lizards, hornbills, kingfishers, and – if you’re lucky – clouded leopards!
- Discover Indonesia’s central metropolis in Jakarta and the up-and-coming city of Palangka Raya, with plenty of free time in both to explore at your own pace.
Trip Details
12 days
Plane,Taxi,Klotok boat,Canoe,Private vehicle
Small Group
English
Jakarta, Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia
Moderate
Average
Itinerary
Optional Activities:
- Jakarta - Wayang (Puppetry) Museum (50000 IDR)
- Jakarta - Museum Seni Rupa Dan Keramik (Fine Arts & Ceramics) (50000 IDR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Tanjung Puting NP - Tanjung Harapan orangutan feeding station
- Tanjung Puting NP - Klotok boat cruise
Accommodation:
- Ecolodge (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Tanjung Puting NP - Camp Leakey
- Tanjung Puting NP - Orangutan Feeding Platform 2
- Tanjung Puting NP - Klotok boat cruise
Accommodation:
- Ecolodge (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Tanjung Puting NP - Tanjung Harapan village visit
- Tanjung Puting NP - Pondok Tanggui orangutan feeding station
Accommodation:
- Ecolodge (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Tanjung Puting NP - Klotok boat cruise
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Optional Activities:
- Trip to Tangkiling Hill & Dayak Spiritual Site of Batu Banama (50000 IDR)
Included Activities:
- Sebangau NP - Wildlife ranger walk
Included Activities:
- Palangka Raya - Balanga Museum
- Tumbang Malahoi Village - Traditional dancing
- Tumbang Malahoi Village - Blessing ceremony
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Tumbang Malahoi Village - Village & jungle walk
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Palangka Raya - Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation Kaja Island Visit
- Palangka Raya - Sei Gohong River Boat Tour
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 12 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Go in search of the gentle giants of the Borneo jungles – the elusive orangutan – on a 12-day wildlife expedition.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 23 Jun 2026
Customer Reviews
09/27/2023
An amazing adventure to encounter Orangutans and the local ways of life. Varied activities at a good pace = one great experience.
10/13/2023
Such an amazing trip! Well paced and a great variety of activities. Abraham looked after us all so well, so everything ran smoothly. It was so wonderful to see the orangutans; the rehabilitation efforts are clearly successful, as we saw so many mums with babies and young. For me the absolute highlight of the trip was the optional boat ride around the pre-release islands just outside Palangkaraya; I thoroughly recommend it! The trip wasn't all about the orangutans though, the visit to the Dayak village was excellent too!
Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
09/27/2023
An amazing adventure to encounter Orangutans and the local ways of life. Varied activities at a good pace = one great experience.
10/13/2023
Such an amazing trip! Well paced and a great variety of activities. Abraham looked after us all so well, so everything ran smoothly. It was so wonderful to see the orangutans; the rehabilitation efforts are clearly successful, as we saw so many mums with babies and young. For me the absolute highlight of the trip was the optional boat ride around the pre-release islands just outside Palangkaraya; I thoroughly recommend it! The trip wasn't all about the orangutans though, the visit to the Dayak village was excellent too!
10/15/2023
This trip was an adventure indeed ! Abraham was so knowledgeable and we had fabulous experiences with the Orangutans and also learning about village life, deforestation and the challenges for this very interesting country. Loved every minute of it and appreciated the great group of fellow travellers i was fortunate to meet and share this with. One to add to your must do list !
08/02/2023
Absolutely amazing trip - the wildlife was fantastic, our group leader was great, and we got to see so many different aspects of Kalimantan that I had not expected to see. Highly recommend.
07/22/2023
A fabulous experience. We had an excellent leader in Abraham who made sure everything was well organised. This was the first time this trip was run but you would never know as it ran so smoothly. We had various guides, drivers & cooks and they were all amazing. There are many meals included and they were well above what I expected. The jungle / orangutan experiences were special. As well we had a very compatible group who all supported each other & Abraham. I definitely recommend this trip, especially at this time of year.
09/20/2023
An excellent trip if you want to see the rural areas of Indonesia and are passionate about orangutans. There are lots of boats on the trip which are excellent, and make the trip travel fun!
08/12/2023
Very nice small group trip to a part of Indonesia which not too many Westerners will visit. This was the very first departure of this trip, but everything run smoothly. The itinerary might need some small changes, though, but that must be expected from a first departure. I highly recommend to join the optional canoe trip to see the islands where Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation’s pre-release program takes place, because that was one of the trip's highlights (the orangutans here felt more natural, as we saw them in the wild and not at the feeding stations, and we didn't share the sight with hundreds of other tourists).
07/26/2023
If you want to see Orangutans this is the trip for you! Many amazing encounters!
07/26/2023
Simply brilliant. Well run. Well organised. Saw everything that I was hoping to see plus more (other wildlife)
07/14/2024
Excellent immersive adventure that gets well off the Westerners' tourist track to see rural areas, jungle and lots of orangutans and other wildlife. The days crusing the river on a Klotok in Tanjun Puting National Park going to the orangutan centres are superb as is the Dayak Village stay and visit and Orangutan Release Centre visit at the end. It does have a few early starts and travel days but it's all to pack in more wildlife encounters. And Abraham was a great tour leader!
07/11/2024
Excellent orangatan focused tour in less touristed area with fun, small group & excellent guide Nova. Tour starts and ends strong, with stay at eco lodge & boat ride to visit feeding stations as well as briefing from BOSF and boat trip around pre-release island. Enjoyable stay in longhouse with warm, welcoming villagers. Tour lags in middle with several days of long drives & limited activities. Good accommodation, meals, & local rangers.
07/24/2024
Tanjun Puting is amazing, we saw many orangutans and our local guide Hakim was excellent. However, the itinerary is quite misleading in places, for example it is suggested we might see orangutans in Sebangu however, whilst there are orangutans living there, you will not see them in the dry season due to the fruiting conditions. Also, the BOSF sanctuary is permanently closed to the public so you won't be going there either. Overall, the trip was outstanding and I would recommend but Intrepid does need to update the itinerary and trip info so it better reflects the experience.

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