Orangutan cruise Kalimantan

Boat adventure through the jungle of Indonesian Borneo

Orangutan cruise Kalimantan

Boat adventure through the jungle of Indonesian Borneo

Orangutan cruise Kalimantan

Unique jungle experience

During this four-day river cruise aboard the traditional wooden klotok boat Rahai'i Pangun, you will sail the rivers of Kalimantan through dazzling landscapes in this Indonesian part of game-rich Borneo. Feel at home in the comfortable cabins of this 22-meter "river bus," be pampered by the outstanding service of the staff and perhaps most importantly; go on foot and by boat in search of orangutans, proboscis monkeys, colorful bird species and all those other amazing inhabitants of this primary jungle.

Intriguing peoples

Visit local villages where you will be hospitably welcomed by the Dayak people who will immerse you in their daily lives. This short trip offers a unique combination of overwhelming nature and beautiful culture.

Tips & Tops Orangutan cruise on the Kalimantan rivers:

  • Visit historic towns like Bukit Rawi and Sigi, admire the magnificently painted sandungs and learn about the history of Dayak culture
  • Go by original or motorized canoe in search of wild orangutans on the forested islands of Pulau Kaja, Selat and Badak
  • Meet the art of self-defense or shadow boxing in the village of Pusaka
  • On a hike near Pilang, you will witness rubber tapping, rattan harvesting and your guide will tell you about medicinal plants that grow here
  • Ideal to combine with a tour through Indonesia

 

Your tailor-made trip

Daily overview

1 Kalimantan - transfer to riverboat Rahai'i Pangun - Pulau Kja - Bukit Rawi and Sigi
2 Visit Lake Bagantung -Pusaka - local villages - orangutan spotting Selat and Bedak
3 Pilang nature walk - Dayak village
4 Sebangau National Park - village of Kereng Bangkirai - birding and orangutan spotting - end of cruise

Highlights for this trip

Inspiration trips for Indonesia