20 Days exploring Kalimantan

 

Day 01 ARRIVAL IN PANGKALAN BUN-KUMAI VILLAGE - TANJUNG PUTING

NATIONAL PARK (L,D)
Arrive at Pangkalan Bun airport and directly transfer to Kumai village for boarding the houseboat
to Tanjung Puting National Park. The houseboat is a traditional wooden river boat with roof
forms the upper deck where you can view the rainforest as it glides by. The boat crew including
the boatman, cook and expert guide. In the peaceful afternoon, we will slowly explore the quiet
river by the houseboat while observing the primates along the riverside. Overnight and dining on
houseboat, with facilities; thin mattress, pillow, fine meals, bottled "mineral" water, mosquito net,
kitchen, and simple toilet available on boat besides the familiar helpful guides and boatmen.

Day 02 TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will be cruising upward the creek to Camp Leakey where the older
orangutans are reintroduced into the rainforest. At this station, we will explore the story of first
orangutan project in the world, we will then trekking to the feeding station to see rehabilitated
orangutans are given additional foods. Afterwards, we will sail down the river while exploring the
nature and wildlife on riverside. In the peaceful evening, we can do night trekking to explore
wildlife, such as; tarantula, sleeping birds, frogs, mousedeers, insects, etc. Breakfast, lunch,
dinner, and staying overnight at the houseboat.

Day 03 TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK (B,L,D)
Breakfast at houseboat while taking the morning river safari to observe river ecology and wildlife
along the riverside. En route, we will stop at Pondok Tanggui Feeding Station to watch rangers
feed orangutans. Lunch will be served on boat while sighting wild animal activities along the
riverside. Next, we will depart to Tanjung Harapan Feeding Station for viewing the feeding
process of orangutans. Afterwards, we will proceed to Tanjung Harapan village for sightseeing
villagers' daily activities. Enjoy the natural river view on the way back and overnight at the
houseboat. Lunch and dinner will be served at the houseboat.

Day 04 TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK - KUMAI VILLAGE - PANGKALAN BUN (B,L)
After breakfast, we will get the moming safari to explore wildlife on riverside. Afterwards,
proceed to Kumai village to catch the car for driving to Pangkalan Bun for check in to the hotel.

Day 05 PANGKALAN BUN - BALIKPAPAN - SAMARINDA (B)
Breakfast at the hotel and then transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Balikpapan with
transit in Semarang/Surabaya. Arrive in Balikpapan airport and then driving to Samarinda for
check in to the hotel.

Day 06 SAMARINDA - KOTA BANGUN - MUARA MUNTAI (B,L,D)
Breakfast at the hotel and then driving to Kota Bangun to catch the motorized canoe crossing
the Mahakam River to reach Muara Muntai Village. On the way, we will have opportunity to spot
wildlife and people activities on riverside. Arrive at the village and then proceed to check in to
the homestay.

Day 07 MUARA MUNTAI-JEMPANG LAKE - MANCONG - MUARA MUNTAI (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will proceed to Mancong by motorized canoe crossing the Jempang Lake of
which we will have the opportunity to view plenty of water bird species and fishermen floating
houses as well as the romantic Ohong River where proboscis monkeys, monitor lizards and
other wild animals are hanging around at riverside. In Mancong, we will explore an exotic
longhouse and Benuaq Dayak daily life. Afterwards, return to Muara Muntai to stay overnight at
the homestay.

Day 08 MUARA MUNTAI-KUYUNG-SAMARINDA (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will explore the exotic of Muara Muntai village with the long wooden bridge
which is made of iron wood linking all the roads and alleys of the hamlet, and then proceed to
Kuyung to catch the car for driving to Tenggarong town to explore the King Collection on the
Museum of Mulawarman and Royal Cemetery of Kutai Kartanegara kingdom. Afterwards,
driving to Samarinda to stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 SAMARINDA - PAMPANG VILLAGE - KABO VILLAGE - KUTAI NATIONAL PARK
(B,L,D)
Breakfast at the hotel and then driving to Pampang Village to explore the relocated Dayak
Village to explore the longhouse, carving, and the dailiy life of people. If we are lucky, we will
meet the long eared Dayak woman on this village. We will then continue driving across villages,
rainforest, and mountainous landscape to reach Kabo village for crossing up the river to Prevab
camp of Kutai National Park and then trekking to the jungle to spot wild orangutans, monkeys,
birds, insects, etc. In the peaceful evening, we will have a night trekking for observing nocturnal
animals such as tarantula, insects, birds, and others. Return to the camp for overnight at the
jungle guesthouse.

Day 10 KUTAI NATIONAL PARK - KABO VILLAGE - DELTA SANGATTA - MUARA
WAHAU (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will be trekking in different path of the jungle to spot more wild orangutans
and other wildlife. Next, return to Kabo Village to catch the car for driving to Kajang Village to
catch the boat for crossing down the river into Delta Sangatta to spot estuarine crocodile,
proboscis monkeys, silvery langurs, monitor lizards, and other wild animals that hang around
the riverside. Afterwards, proceed to Muara Wahau for overnight at the local hotel.

Day 11 MUARA WAHAU - LESAN RIVER-MERABU VILLAGE (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will be driving to Miau Baru Village to explore the Kayan Dayak settlement
such as longhouse, totem pole, carving, etc. We will then continue driving across rainforest,
palm oil plantation, and mountainous landscape to reach Merabu village. We can make stops to
explore some interesting spots on the road. In the afternoon, we can cross upward the jungle
river to explore the wildlife on rainforest and wildlife on riverside such as proboscis monkeys,
gibbons, species of birds such as hornbills and kingfishers. Lunch, dinner, and staying overnight
at the homestay of the village.

Day 12 MERABU VILLAGE - BELOYOT CAVE-NYADENG LAKE (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will trek through rainforest for about 2 hours to visit the ancient cave of
prehistoric rock art that can be seen from the exotic handprints and paintings. During our trek,
we may have opportunity to spot or hearing the sounds of hornbills, gibbons, macaques, insects,
etc. Next, proceed to the village for taking lunch and then continue by getting the boat crossing
the Lesan River into Nyadeng jetty to start our trekking into the beautiful clearwater lake for
swimming with fish and setting our campsite. Lunch will be served at the homestay, dinner and
staying overnight at the camp on the lakeside.

Day 13 NYADENG LAKE - KETEPU HILL - MERABU VILLAGE - BERAU (B,L,D)
Early morning, we will trek up the Ketepu hill into the peak and watching the fantastic view of the
misty Sangkulirang karst range and rainforest from above. We will have opportunity to spot
magnificent hornbills and other bird species flying around the karst. We will then trekking down
to the camp and refresh your body by swimming in the clearwater lake. Next, trekking down to
Nyadeng jetty to catch our boat crossing down the river back to Merabu Village. Afterwards,
driving to Berau for check in to the hotel.

Day 14 BERAU - MARATUA PRATASABA RESORT (B)
Breakfast at hotel and then transfer to the port to catch the regular public fast-boat to Maratua
Island for check in to Pratasaba Resort. Free at your own leisure.

Day 15 MARATUA - SANGALAKI-KAKABAN-MARATUA PRATASABA RESORT (B,L)
After breakfast, we will take the boat for snorkeling to Sangalaki Island, which is called the
capital of Manta Ray, where there are many types of exotic fish such as blankets, napoleons,
purple seahorses, tunicates, dwarf scorpion fish, and not to forget the Coral Sea, which still
remains intact. Sangalaki is an attractive dive destination and known for the large stripe rugs
that come here to feed on plankton. The Mantas show is especially visible in the northern part of
the Sangalaki Islands, and they come from all directions. Blankets are often seen on the surface,
but they are also easy to see if we submerge. You can swim observing the elegant movement of
this animal, which has a wingspan of more than two meters. Sangalaki has reefs to practice
diving from 4 to 40 meters deep and a set of ridges with sandy bottom. Coral gorgonians and
reef fish are part of the beauty of diving in Sangalaki along with shipwrecks at the bottom of the
sea. The fish that can be found near Sangalaki are scorpions, bocagrandes, mandarin fish,
pejesapos and eel slats.
Next, proceed to snorkeling in the island of Kakaban, which is known for its inner lake flanked
by mangroves a little above sea level. The lake is about 17 meters deep in brackish water with a
background of green algae and diverse marine life with four types of jellyfish, snakes and yellow,
orange and purple clams. Afterwards, retum to Maratua to stay overnight at the resort.

Day 16 MARATUA ISLAND FULL DAY RELAXING (B)
Breakfast at the resort and free at your own leisure. You can manage your own leisure by
yourselves such as; sunbathing, snorkeling around the resort, or exploring the villagers' daily life.

Day 17 MARATUA ISLAND FULL DAY RELAXING (B)
Breakfast at the resort and free at
your own leisure. You can manage your own leisure by yourselves such as; sunbathing,
snorkeling around the resort, or exploring the villagers' daily life.

Day 18 MARATUA ISLAND FULL DAY RELAXING (B)
Breakfast at the resort and free at your own leisure. You can manage your own leisure by
yourselves such as; sunbathing, snorkeling around the resort, or exploring the villagers' daily life.

Day 19 MARATUA ISLAND FULL DAY RELAXING (B)
Breakfast at the resort and free at your own leisure. You can manage your own leisure by
yourselves such as; sunbathing, snorkeling around the resort, or exploring the villagers' daily life.

Day 20 MARATUA - BERAU AIRPORT (B)
Breakfast at the resort and then taking the regular public fast-boat to Berau. Afterwards, transfer
to Berau airport to catch your flight to Balikpapan. End of Service
INCLUDED:
AC land transportation,
Motorized boats,
Private houseboat in Tanjung Puting National Park,
Regular public fast-boat for Berau - Maratua (return)
Accommodation based on twin/double share:
03 Nights at houseboat in Tanjung Puting National Park
01 Night at 3 stars hotel in Pangkalan Bun
02 Nights at 3 stars hotel in Samarinda
02 Nights at homestay in Muara Muntai Vilage
01 Night at Morio Jungle Guesthouse in Kutai National Park
01 Night at local hotel in Muara Wahau
01 Night at homestay in Merabu Village
01 Night at tent in Nyadeng lakeside
01 Night at 3 stars hotel in Berau
06 Nights at Seheku Deluxe of Pratasaba Resort in Maratua Island
Entrance fee, donation & refreshments
English speaking guide
Meals as stated on program, indicated as (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: dinner)

Excluded:
Flight tickets for Pangkalan Bun - Balikpapan
Flight tickets for Berau - Balikpapan
Snorkeling gears
Airport taxes and extra baggage fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses