Wildlife Safari: Orangutan Tours in Tanjung Puting
Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of Tanjung Puting National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and home to the world's largest population of wild orangutans. Located in Pangkalan Bun, this iconic destination offers unforgettable boat safaris through lush mangroves and peat swamps. Travelers can compare various tour operators to find the perfect liveaboard or day trip experience for spotting rare wildlife, including gibbons, macaques, and hornbills. Visit the famous Sekonyer Island feeding stations to witness these gentle giants up close while supporting conservation efforts. Whether you seek adventure, photography opportunities, or eco-tourism, explore multiple itineraries and pricing options to craft your ideal Indonesian jungle escape.
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This tour could be your perfect getaway, deep in the tropical jungle. Come and explore Tanjung Puting National Park for 3 days. You’ll see all three camps in the national park where orangutans come during feeding time in the morning or afternoon. Stay overnights on klotok and wake up in the morning....
- Klotok service.
- Stay 2 nights on board.
- Pick up and Drop service in Pangkalan Bun airport/Hotel
- Police registration.
- Ranger.
- Drinking water along the trip, (mineral water,coke, fruit juice,coffee,tea,milk
- Meals included as indicated on the itinerary.
- English speaking guide service.
- x Flight tickets to/from Pangkalan Bun
- x International travel insurance
- x Personal expenses such as beers, souvenirs, laundry.
- x Gratuity for tour guide and klotok crew
- Tanjung Puting National Park
- Camp Leakey
- Tanjung Harapan Orangutan Rehabilitation Center
- Pondok Tanggui Orangutan Rehabilitation Center
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
We are offering a small group tour, sharing with another traveler. Every small group will need a maximum of 12 people. We will use a large boat and share accommodation on board. River cruising into the Bornean legendary rainforest and staying on the typical boat called a kelotok, your floating hom...
- Good English speaking guide
- kelotok boat with its accommodation (sleeping bed, mosquito net, etc)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Personal expense
- Alcoholic drink
- Insurance
- Handy-cam/Filming
- Permit for Flying Drone
- Tanjung Harapan Orangutan Rehabilitation Center
- Camp Leakey
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
The wild orangutan jungle trail will lead you from Camp Leakey as the first place in Indonesia to become a rehabilitation centre for orangutans, to Pondok Tanggui by klotok boat river cruise. Trek the Jungle of Tanjung Puting park to Tanjung Harapan village. Tanjung Puting National Park Flora and Fa...
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- National Park fees
- Round-trip private transfer
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Personal expenses
- tips
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Enjoy a full day of river-cruising in a local klotok boat through dense orangutan habitat jungles. The tour begins with a morning pickup from Kumai port, where you cross the bay, before you disembark on the entrance of the jungle. From there you are transported with a scooter to the local village...
- Tanjung Puting National Park
- Kumai
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.Across the 21 tour listings we compare, prices typically fall between $439 and $800, with a median cost of around $494. While you may find some options starting at roughly $262 or going up to $1,500, the bulk of the inventory sits in that mid-range band. This reflects the fact that most tours are multi-day experiences involving private charters rather than basic day trips.
The duration varies significantly depending on whether you want a quick visit or an immersive expedition. Most options we compare range from 12 hours to 4 days, with the median experience lasting about 3 days. If you are looking for a shorter outing, you will need to filter specifically for half-day or single-day boat cruises, as the majority of the inventory is designed for overnight stays.
Orangutan Tour Tanjung Puting stands out because it has an unusually high share of private tours. About 62% of the options we compare (13 listings) are tagged as private tours. This means you can often secure your own dedicated boat and guide, which is a significant upgrade from standard group cruises and aligns with the premium nature of these wildlife expeditions.
Since this is a river-based wildlife experience, 100% of the tours we compare use a boat as the primary mode of transport. Roughly 29% of the options (7 listings) also include walking components, allowing you to trek through the national park on foot during stops. You should expect to spend the majority of your time on board a traditional houseboat or speedboat.
You have plenty of linguistic flexibility when booking. The options we compare are offered in 8 languages: English, French, Indonesian, Spanish, Malay, Portuguese, Italian, and German. This wide selection ensures that non-English speakers can still access detailed commentary about the conservation efforts and local ecology.
With an average rating of 4.72 stars across 600 pooled reviews, sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. Reviewers frequently highlight the quality of the food, noting that meals are often better than expected on board. Other common themes include the friendliness of the crew, the incredible wildlife sightings, and the overall value of the trip compared to other travel experiences.
Inclusions vary by provider, but here is what you can generally expect based on the data:
- Guide Included: Present in about 52% of the options (11 listings).
- Meals Included: Found in roughly 43% of the options (9 listings).
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: Available in about 38% of the options (8 listings).
- Entry Ticket Included: Covered in approximately 29% of the options (6 listings).
Always check the specific itinerary details, as some operators charge for park fees or meals separately.
Take a small boat or speedboat from the harbor. The trip takes about two hours to reach Camp Leakey.
Book a liveaboard houseboat in advance. Arrive early for the daily feeding session at 10 AM and 3 PM.
Yes, but they often run out of cash. Bring enough IDR from Jakarta or Balikpapan before arriving.
