Day 1
En route. Lose one day as you cross the International Date Line.
Day 2
Arrive Jakarta
Upon landing in Indonesia, you will need to obtain your Indonesia Visa on Arrival ($25 USD paid direct and 2
passport photos per person). After collecting your luggage in Jakarta, exit into the arrival hall where you will
be met by our representative who will be holding a sign with the name OFI on it. Our representative will assist
you with boarding the shuttle bus to the Sheraton Hotel two miles from the airport . This evening will be free
to relax and have dinner on your own.
Overnight at the Sheraton Bandara Hotel - Airport Jakarta.
Day3
Meals Provided: B L D
This morning we will take the hotel shuttle along with other OFI travelers to the airport in time for our connecting
flights to Pangkalanbun, Kalimantan (Borneo).
Upon arrival in Pangkalanbun, we will be met by your Orangutan Foundation International Tour Escort and will
be taken to the Blue Kecubung for lunch. Dr. Galdikas will give an introductory presentation on the wildlife we
will encounter during our first day on the river. We will then continue to Kumai Harbor, a thriving river harbor
at the edge of the vast Borneo interior. Cruise by kelotok for 2-3 hours up a small tributary of the Kumai River.
As we leave Kumai Harbor, we will have an opportunity to witness riverfront life in this busy port-town, including
the incredible shipyards where traditional methods are still employed to build giant wooden schooners.
As we travel upstream, the river narrows to the point where, in places, we are passing underneath the thick
forest canopy. Our keen anticipation will be rewarded by fleeting glimpses of colorful birds and many species
of primates. While for many, the river trips are highlights in themselves, certainly a highlight of these excursions
is seeing the playful proboscis monkeys bounding through the trees. These large primates are found only
in isolated areas of Borneo; their pendulous noses give them a comic appearance. We may also see majestic
hornbills flying low over the jungle canopy, and a variety of other wildlife including leaf-eating macaques as
well as the occasional wild orangutan. Arrive at our small, comfortable, stilted lodge at dusk for check-in.
Overnight at the Rimba Lodge - Kalimantan.
Day 4
Meals Provided: B L D
During our time at Tanjung Puting National Park, visit two sites that conduct supplemental feedings for
orangutans, Pondok Tanggui and the well-known Camp Leakey. This morning we cruise upriver to Camp
Leakey.
Today begins a full day of exploration and encounters with Borneo’s famous wildlife. The program is flexible to
afford maximum opportunities for viewing wildlife and taking advantage of any special sightings or occurrences.
On arrival at Camp Leakey’s river pier, we are likely to be greeted by some of the resident orangutans.
Enjoy a tour of the camp and a talk by Dr. Galdikas. We will stay to observe the afternoon feeding of the
orangutans, followed by the dusk cruise back to the Rimba Lodge.
Overnight at the Rimba Lodge - Kalimantan.
Day 5
Meals Provided: B L D
Early this morning we will leave for Pondok Tanggui to make the morning feeding. In addition to seeing
orangutans at the morning feeding, we should see large communities of the rare proboscis monkey.
We will then continue on to Camp Leakey for a forest walk with Dr. Galdikas. While in the reserve
you will have the opportunity to hike into the jungle and encounter firsthand some of the varied and
thriving flora and fauna that make this one the most biologically diverse areas on earth. We will stay
for the afternoon feeding and have a late afternoon tea with Dr. Galdikas.
We will return to the Rimba Lodge at dusk.
Overnight at the Rimba Lodge - Kalimantan.
Day 6
Meals Provided: B L D
After breakfast we will stop at a local village on the river to shop for local crafts and perhaps visit the school. We will return to
Pangkalanbun by speedboat to visit the Orangutan Care Center and Facility. Visiting the care center
is a very unique opportunity that very few people experience. We will tour the medical and quarantine
centers and have the opportunity to see orangutan orphans in the nursery forest learning the skills
they will need to acquire to live in the wild. Dr. Galdikas will give us insights into the rehabilitation
program and share her special orangutan stories. We'll enjoy a farewell dinner at our hotel tonight.
Overnight at the Blue Kechubung - Kalimantan.
Day 7
Meals Provided: B L
Very early this morning, we'll return to the nursery for one last visit before transferring to the airport
for our connecting flights to Jakarta.
On arrival in Jakarta we'll be met by our representative and escorted to the Sheraton Hotel two miles from the airport. We will have the remainder of the day at
our leisure.
Overnight at the Sheraton Bandara Hotel - Airport Jakarta.
Day 8
Meals Provided: B
This marks the end of your group trip. Take the shuttle bus back to the airport from the Sheraton to check in for your flight. You will be required to pay an international departure tax of 100,000
Rupiah per person when leaving Indonesia.
Events Calendar
Orangutan Foundation International’s began its formal tour program in 2004. It was a tremendous success due to Dr. Galdikas’ participation and the planning done by our travel agent and travel company. This once-in-a-life-time adventure to Borneo will give you an opportunity to see orangutans in their natural environment with no barriers separating you and them. The orangutans will touch your heart, making this experience you will never forget.
