Into the Wild: Orangutan Wildlife Encounter

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Day 1. Balikpapan – Mahakam River

We will go from Balikpapan to Kota Bangun by car, it takes 4 – 5 hours driving. On arrival board on the private motorized canoe then immediately cruise up the Mahakam River to Tanjung Isuy. You will have lunch in the local restaurant. Dinner & overnight in Dayak Long House.

Day 2. Tanjung Isuy – Mancong – Muara Muntai – Kota Bangun

After breakfast, we will go to Mancong by motorized canoe across the vast Jempang lake for homeland of Benuaq Dayak. Arrive at Mancong village, a welcome ceremony will be held by the Chief of Dayak, and you can enjoy the traditional dances with his people. Here, you’ll see the Grand Long house of Benuaq Dayak with their Totem Pole in front of long house. Afterwards, return to Muara Muntai and made a stop to observe the way of life of Kutai people. You’ll see the Monkeys, birds and snake along the Ohong river. Then continue down the river to Kota Bangun. Meals provided.

Day 3. Kota Bangun – Samarinda – Sangatta – Kutai National Park

Morning after breakfast leaving to Sangata by passing Samarinda city the capital of East Kalimantan by car it’s take 6 – 7 hours driving, then continue drive to Sangata. Arrive in Sangatta, we continue by motorized canoe further up the river to Camp Kakap. After dinner, in the evening if it’s not raining you can have a little trek into the forest to observe the insect, bugs and Tarantula. Stay and overnight at simple camp.

Day 4. Kutai National Park – Orangutan

Early morning, after breakfast start your trek into the forest to search the wildlife of Orangutan. We will go back to the camp for lunch. After lunch, walk again into the forest to see more Orangutan and other wildlife. In the afternoon, we go back to the camp for stay and overnight.

Day 5. Sangatta – Balikpapan

Morning breakfast at hotel, then transfer by car drive to Balikpapan. Lunch at local restaurant.

End of Tour.