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Relaxing Mid Week Jungle River Cruise 4 Night (RP4)

Day 1                ARRIVAL PALANGKARAYA – START CRUISE

Meet at Palangkaraya Airport and transfer to the Rahai’i Pangun in Palangkaraya harbor to start your journey. Cruise past the stilted and floating houses of the provincial capital and continue upriver along the jungle lined river, passing villages and to your first sighting of the magnificent orangutan. In the late afternoon as the heat of the day starts to cool, take a canoe to get a closer look of the orangutans and on through the shimmering black water lakes. Keep an eye out for proboscis monkeys, hornbills and Brahmini kites. Return to the Rahai’i Pangun for dinner and a quiet dinner in the midst of the jungle.

Day 2                MARANG – KANARAKAN

The Rahai’i Pangun moves up the Rungan River, enjoy breakfast whilst watching the orangutans enjoy theirs at the feeding station on the island of Bapapallas.

After breakfast journey up river passing the village of Tangkiling and the orangutan release island of Pulau Kaja, to Kanarakan village. Walk through the village with a local host to see how people live and work in these riverside communities. Canoe ride in lakes and return to overnight near the village.

Day 3                KANARAKAN – TANGKILING

The boat makes its way down stream, again passing the orangutan island and making its way to Palas Island. Transfer by canoe to Tangkiling Hill to see the village ‘patahu’ at the sacred Batu Banama rock, and then to climb the hill for a view of the vast, flat flood plains and catch the sunset. Return to the boat for dinner and quiet mooring on the river.

Day 4                TANGKILING – BUKIT RAWI

Today, relax and the enjoy the trip to Bukit Rawi, arriving mid afternoon. 

Walk through this historic town and learn about the Dayak ancestral bone houses, or Sandungs, and the Tiwah or funeral ceremony. Option to visit the nearby village of Sigi to see uniquely carved ‘sandungs’.

Dinner on board, and later enjoy an evening of traditional entertainment.

Day 5                PALANGKARAYA – AIRPORT TRANSFER

arly morning cruise to Palangkaraya, enjoy breakfast on the way.

Depending on flight departure times, transfer to the airport may be by taxi.                       

Transfer from the boat to the airport, stopping by at the handicraft market (if time permits)

Tour ends.

Includes: airport and other transfers as indicated, cabin accommodation, English speaking guide, meals and drinks during the cruise, service tax.

Excludes: Airfare, airport tax, porter, optional off boat tour, alcoholic and soda drinks on board

Itineraries are samples only, and are subject to seasonal river conditions, but all cruises offer the same experiences. Cruises may be tailor made to your timetable and special interests. Just ask us!

Garuda Indonesia is the recommended airline and these itineraries are designed to connect with their schedules. 

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