JUNGLE RIVER CRUISE AND ORANGUTAN ISLANDS Day 1
Transfer directly from airport to the Rahai'i Pangun at the Pelabuhan Rambang (port) in the capital city of Central Kalimantan, Palangkaraya. Steam through the city and upriver to Danau (lake) Dapur. Transfer to traditional canoes to explore the beautiful natural black water lakes and canals, keeping an eye out for proboscis monkeys, eagles, monkeys and hornbills. Have your first glimpse of orangutans on the Pulau Pallas release islands. Enjoy drinks at sunset on the open viewing deck. Option for night fishing from the boat.
Day 2
Early morning, after breakfast, watch orangutan feeding time. These islands are pre-release sites, where rehabilitated orphaned orangutans from the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) program are fed daily and monitored until they can be released into the wild. Personnel from BOSF will join us on the boat and explain their program.
Continue up river to the town of Tangkiling. Tour nearby to see Dayak spirit houses and a holy rock, representing the boat of the spirit world. Continue steep climb up Tangkiling Hill for a view over the plains and river. Alternative option to visit St Joseph Convent and climb to see pathway lined with life size depiction of the Stations of the Cross. This site also has great view across Rungan River course.
Return to the boat for lunch, and continue up river to the town of Kanarakan – stroll through this village, meet the kids and see how they collect the latex from rubber trees and the lifestyle in a village accessible only by river. Overnight at the village jetty.
Day 3
Depart early from the village for return to Tangkiling and transfer to airport. Sebangau National Park Visit the Sebangau National Park near Palangkaraya. Stay in simple accommodation and enter this new National Park using canoes to experience the jungle home of the wild orangutan in Central Kalimantan.
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Weekend Jungle River Cruise
For the ultimate escape from the city, the natural treasures of Borneo are right on your doorstep, only a 1 ½ hours flight away from Jakarta on Garuda Indonesia’s newest regional service to the city of Palangkaraya. Come on over to Central Kalimantan for a relaxing jungle river journey on the Rungan River. Travel through magical reflections to see orang utans on forested island, traditional Dayak village and experience their riverside lifestyle. |
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Relax on a jungle river journey and explore essential Borneo. 5 Day Rungan River Cruise Rahai'i Pangun Relax and take in the lush, exotic scenery along the slow, meandering rivers not seen by tourists before. Glimpse the native orangutans in their native habitat and experience traditional lifestyles. Day 1: Arrive direct from Jakarta and transfer to your comfortable cabin in the Rahai’i Pangun. Join us on the viewing deck for a welcoming drink and begin your journey along the forest lined rivers. Steaming through Palangkaraya city and its original boardwalk villages on the river edge, we proceed to the Rungan River. |
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5 DAY KAHAYAN RIVER CRUISE RAHAI’I PANGUN Alternative dry season route – August - September Day 1: Arrive direct from Jakarta and transfer to your comfortable cabin in the Rahai'i Pangun. Steaming through Palangkaraya city and its original boardwalk village, we proceed down the forest lined river, stopping at villages along the way until we reach to the pretty riverside village of Gohong, where we will moor for the night. Enjoy an evening of traditional entertainment from the village. |
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Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation
US$ 25 per person direct donation to assist BOS Foundation with their orangutan rescue & rehab work. Mungku Baru Village optional activities with local community
Fishing, Canoeing Malahoi Longhouse Tour
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