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Max 8 people
DAY 1: Airport – Palangkaraya City Tour – Hotel (L)
Meet your guide as you arrive at Palangkaraya, who will take you out to your awaiting driver.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, followed by visits to the Museum of Central Kalimantan, local market, and public park. Check-in at the hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 2: Palangka Raya – Katingan Regency – Sebangau National Park, Punggu Alas Camp (B/L/D)
It’s a 4 hour drive to Jahanjang Village in Katingan Regency. We stop at Kereng Pangi market for lunch before continuing overland to Kereng Pakahi port where a small boat takes us up the Katingan River into the Punggu Alas Peatlands and Talali Basecamp, a journey that takes roughly one hour. Upon arrival at Talali Basecamp, there will be time to rest before an afternoon of river exploration and trekking in Sebangau National Park, where visitors can observe the flora and fauna around Punggu Alas Camp. The evening activities at Talali Campsite include dinner and a briefing for the next day’s activities before an overnight stay at the Talali Camp Guest House.
DAY 3: Punggu Alas Camp – Karuing Village – Wildlife Exploration (B/L/D)
Early morning trekking options are available at 5 AM, 6 AM, 7 AM, or 8 AM, either before or after breakfast. Trekking in Punggu Alas Forest or Hapakat Karuing Village Forest is conducted in sessions of approximately two hours to increase the chances of spotting orangutans, gibbons, langurs, monitor lizards, eagles, and kingfishers. After completing the trek, lunch will be served at Punggu Alas Camp, followed by a rest period. The afternoon brings a boat ride along Punggu Alas and Katingan Rivers to Karuing Village, where visitors will be welcomed with the traditional Tampung Tawar ritual and have the opportunity to visit a school, explore local activities, and enjoy local cafes. In the evening, a wildlife-spotting boat ride will provide chances to see hornbills, kingfishers, reptiles, and primates, followed by a sunset view from the Katingan River. As dusk approaches, the journey back to camp will include a demonstration of spear fishing. Dinner will be served at camp, followed by free time. On clear nights, guests may have the chance to stargaze at the Milky Way and observe nocturnal wildlife. Overnight at Talali Camp.
DAY 4: Karuing Village – Orangutan Island – Palangka Raya (B/L)
After breakfast and packing, a 7 AM boat ride will take visitors to Karuing Village, where they will again be welcomed with the Tampung Tawar ritual. The morning will include visits to a school, local activities, and cafes before continuing the boat journey to Kereng Pakahi Port. From there, the group will transfer by car back to Palangka Raya, stopping for lunch en route. In the afternoon, visitors will have the unique opportunity to visit the Orangutan Pre-release Island, managed by BOSF Nyaru Menteng, following all regulations set by the management. The tour will conclude with a drop-off at the hotel in Palangka Raya.
DAY 5: Hotel – Airport (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, guests will check out and be transferred to the airport, marking the end of the tour.
PRICE INCLUDES:
Airport transfer (return), transportation on tour, city tour on Day 1, entrance ticket to Sebangau National Park, meals and drinks as per itinerary, boat transportation, donations, guide, chef, porter, welcome ceremony, and traditional art performances.