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Weekend Orangutan Tour & Rungan Sari Resort

Duration – 3 days

Start Saturdays
Min 2 pax, max 11 pax

Itinerary:

Day 1

Pick up from airport and transfer direct to the Rahai’i Pangun. Cruise past the stilted and floating houses of the provincial capital Palangkaraya and journey along the jungle lined river, passing villages and the island of Pulau Hampapak, an orangutan pre-release island managed by Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOS).

In the early evening, take a canoe through the shimmering black water lakes. Keep an eye out for proboscis monkeys, hornbills, red langurs, the magnificent hornbill birds and Brahmini kites.

Return to the Rahai’i Pangun for evening meal and quiet night in the midst of the jungle.
(L,D)

Day 2

Passing the beautiful forested island of Pulau Bapallas, watch for orangutans in their natural habitat seen in Animal Planet’s “Orangutan Island” series. The boat continues its journey up river to the town of Tangkiling. If time permits, stroll along to their traditional Sunday market.

From Tangkiling, cruise again to the island of Pulau Kaja. Enjoy glimpses of orangutans in the trees from this beautiful waterway.

Have a delicious lunch on board as we continue up river, passing thickly forested river banks, to the village of Kanarakan. Stroll around the village accompanied by a local guide, visiting villagers’ gardens and learning about local herbs & natural medications, accompanied by a village elder – enjoy coffee while listening to the stories about the village and Dayak culture.

Cruise back to Tangkiling, passing Pulau Kaja. Keep an eye out for orangutans in the island forest

In the afternoon, return to Tangkiling and transfer to the Resort. Relax on your final evening and have dinner at your leisure from the Resort’s set menu.
(B,L,D)

Day 3

Transfer to the airport

Tour ends

Includes: airport and other transfers as indicated, cabin accommodation, English speaking guide, meals and drinks during the cruise, hotel accommodation and dinner, service tax
Excludes: Airfare, airport tax, porter, optional off boat tour, alcoholic and soda drinks on board
These itineraries are designed to connect with Garuda schedules.
Due to seasonal low water levels, some upper river excursions may be changed to different locations without notice, but the same experiences will be provided.

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