Kalimantan. Orangutan River Cruise

Day 1. ARRIVAL PALANGKARAYA -START CRUISE  

On arrival in Palangkaraya Airport  you will be met and transferred to the Rahai’i Pangun( a beautiful traditional river boat) in Palangkaraya harbor. You will see the stilted and floating houses of the provincial capital. Your adventure continues along the forested river, passing fishing villages and observe the daily life of local people. Afterwards you will take a canoe through the shimmering black water lake. Enjoying stunning views you have a chance to watch proboscis monkeys, hornbills and Brahmini kites. In the evening you return to the Rahai’i Pangun for dinner in the midst of the forest.

Day 2. BAPALLAS ISLAND – KANARAKAN - TAHAI
Start your day at the Rahai’i Pangun moving along the Rungan River while the tasty breakfast will be served for you. On arrival at Bapallas Island, the motorized canoe continues the adventure along the jungle lined river to watch for orangutans in their natural habitat and learn about the BOSF pre-release program. Your cruise continues  to the tiny riverside village of  Kanarakan, situated on the Rungan River, where you learn about the daily life of local people. We pass Kaja pre-release orangutan island along the route. Several  shore excursions will take you to tribal villages and riverside markets. We visit  the Dayak Ngaju tribe perform a welcoming ceremony and walk around the village, watch village home gardens. Besides, you can enjoy the traditional spices coffee or herbal tea while listening stories about the village and Dayak culture. You can observe the Rubber field and the process of rubber tapping. On the way back to Tangkiling you can relax enjoying another orangutan sight-seeing and stunning views of Rain forests. Overnight nearby Tangkiling. 

Day 3. TANGKILING - PALANGKARAYA - DEPARTURE
After breakfast our staff will transfer you to the airport in Palangkaraya by car.