Borneo Orang Utan House Boat Tour (4D3N)

4 Days 3 Night
Komodo & Orang Utan

Explore the capital of orangutan world in Tanjung Puting National Park. We will cruise the Sekonyer River, trekking through the tropical rainforest and watch animals, especially orang utan in their natural habitat. We will take you exploring the park at night, replanting trees and visit the village to learn their daily activity.

Pick Up Location

Pangkalanbun Airport
Pangkalanbun Hotels

Departure Time

Flexible but recommended before 12.00 pm

Return Time

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Additionals:

Change your stay to Rimba Ecolodge +IDR 1.500.000/room/night

Track: Easy

Condition: staying in the middle of Borneo rainforest on a houseboat , no Internet & phone coverage, hot & humid weather

CUSTOMISED ITINERARY AVAILABLE BY REQUEST

Tour Plan

DAY 1 PANGKALAN BUN – KUMAI – TANJUNG HARAPAN CAMP – HOUSEBOAT (L,D)

Welcome to Borneo! We will greet you in your preferred pick point in Pangkalan Bun (airport/hotel). Recommended starting time before 12.00 pm.
Transfer to Kumai and start cruising up the Kumai and Sekonyer River. Enjoy your first lunch with our traditional food on the kelotok
After 2 hours cruising deeper of Sekonyer River, we will stop by the jetty of Tanjung Harapan Camp to see orangutans in their natural habitat. It takes short trekking around 20 minutes to get to the orangutan feeding platforms. Feeding time in Tanjung Harapan starts at 3.00 pm
Back to the boat and cruise again in Sekonyer River. It’s a good time to watch Proboscis monkeys and other wild animals by the river
Free time in the evening and have dinner on the kelotok (houseboat)
Overnight on board

DAY 2 CAMP LEAKEY (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we are cruising straight to the legendary Leakey Camp. You can enjoy more of the black water river.
If you are lucky enough, you might see orangutan at the riverbank, various birds (stork billed kingfisher is quite common), and false garials crocodile.
Arriving in Leakey Camp, walk to the camp to see the OrangUtan Information Center. Continue to see the orangutan feeding at 2.00 pm. Enjoy free time around Leakey Camp until 4.00 pm
Back to kelotok and park the boat.
Dinner and stay overnight in kelotok

DAY 3 PONDOK TANGGUI CAMP – SEKONYER RIVER VILLAGE – TANJUNG HARAPAN CAMP (B.L,D)

After breakfast, go downstream of Sekonyer River and heading to Pondok Tanggui Camp to see orangutan at 9.00 am. Enjoy Pondok Tanggui until 10.00 am
Back to the boat and head to the Village of Sekonyer to learn local daily activities. Lunch served on board
See the traditional village daily activities
Have the opportunity to see orangutan feeding at 3.00 om
Back to the boat
Dinner and overnight on board

DAY 4 HOUSEBOAT – KUMAI – PANGKALAN BUN (B,L,D)

Breakfast and continue trip to Kumai
From Kumai we will transfer you to your hotel or the airport
End of tour and see you another adventure with Tripperhood Tours.

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Price List

Price per person in IDR

2-3 person 6.900.000
4 person 6.400.000
5-8 person 5.900.000

Valid on 2026. Peak Season Surcharge +10% on 1 July-31 August & 20 Dec-5 Jan

Payment method
Cash in IDR
Credit card
Bank transfer

Included

Houseboat (Kelotok) with full board service
Entrance fee to Tanjung Puting National Park
English speaking guide
Meals as per itinerary (please inform if you have any allergy/diet restriction)
Contribution to local kids education & women community (5% of the tour price for the program)
Daily Mineral water
Raincoat, flash light, mosquito repellent
Airport/ station/ hotel pick up & drop

Not Included

Personal Expenses (laundry, minibar, additional ticket, etc)
Crew tips (mandatory, around USD 30-50 to share within crews)

Packing List

Casual clothes for tropical weather
Camera with extra film & battery
Waterproof bags
Binocular
Hat
Sunglasses & Sunblock
Long pants, long sleeves & socks to avoid mosquitoes
Personal Medicine

Tour Plan

DAY 1 PANGKALAN BUN – KUMAI – TANJUNG HARAPAN CAMP – HOUSEBOAT (L,D)

Welcome to Borneo! We will greet you in your preferred pick point in Pangkalan Bun (airport/hotel). Recommended starting time before 12.00 pm.
Transfer to Kumai and start cruising up the Kumai and Sekonyer River. Enjoy your first lunch with our traditional food on the kelotok
After 2 hours cruising deeper of Sekonyer River, we will stop by the jetty of Tanjung Harapan Camp to see orangutans in their natural habitat. It takes short trekking around 20 minutes to get to the orangutan feeding platforms. Feeding time in Tanjung Harapan starts at 3.00 pm
Back to the boat and cruise again in Sekonyer River. It’s a good time to watch Proboscis monkeys and other wild animals by the river
Free time in the evening and have dinner on the kelotok (houseboat)
Overnight on board

DAY 2 CAMP LEAKEY (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we are cruising straight to the legendary Leakey Camp. You can enjoy more of the black water river.
If you are lucky enough, you might see orangutan at the riverbank, various birds (stork billed kingfisher is quite common), and false garials crocodile.
Arriving in Leakey Camp, walk to the camp to see the OrangUtan Information Center. Continue to see the orangutan feeding at 2.00 pm. Enjoy free time around Leakey Camp until 4.00 pm
Back to kelotok and park the boat.
Dinner and stay overnight in kelotok

DAY 3 PONDOK TANGGUI CAMP – SEKONYER RIVER VILLAGE – TANJUNG HARAPAN CAMP (B.L,D)

After breakfast, go downstream of Sekonyer River and heading to Pondok Tanggui Camp to see orangutan at 9.00 am. Enjoy Pondok Tanggui until 10.00 am
Back to the boat and head to the Village of Sekonyer to learn local daily activities. Lunch served on board
See the traditional village daily activities
Have the opportunity to see orangutan feeding at 3.00 om
Back to the boat
Dinner and overnight on board

DAY 4 HOUSEBOAT – KUMAI – PANGKALAN BUN (B,L,D)

Breakfast and continue trip to Kumai
From Kumai we will transfer you to your hotel or the airport
End of tour and see you another adventure with Tripperhood Tours.