Tanjung Puting National Park
Klotok Riverboat Expeditions into Wild Orangutan Rainforests
Sail through blackwater jungle rivers aboard traditional wooden houseboats to observe wild and rehabilitated Bornean orangutans in primary rainforest.
Transit Guide: Reaching Tanjung Puting National Park from Bali
Connecting flights from DPS via Surabaya or Jakarta to Pangkalan Bun (PKN) and Balikpapan (BPN).
Refer to Regional Gateway
Book direct transfers to avoid missed boat or aircraft connections. Confirm baggage weight thresholds for smaller island-hopper propeller planes.
About Tanjung Puting National Park
Tanjung Puting National Park, encompassing over four hundred thousand hectares of protected peat swamp and dipterocarp rainforest in Central Kalimantan (Borneo), is the premier wildlife sanctuary for observing wild Bornean orangutans in their natural habitat. Journeys into the park unfold aboard traditional wooden riverboats called klotoks, cruising along the tea-colored waters of the Sekonyer River.
Days are spent quietly gliding past proboscis monkeys roosting in the riverside trees, watching hornbills fly across the canopy, and visiting historic research stations like Camp Leakey, founded by Dr. Birutรฉ Galdikas. At night, sleeping on the open deck beneath a canopy of stars and shimmering fireflies provides an unforgettable, immersive wilderness adventure.
Where to Stay in Tanjung Puting National Park
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Curated Expeditions in Tanjung Puting National Park
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Camp Leakey Orangutan Feeding & Sekonyer Riverboat Klotok Safari (3D2N)
Charter a private wooden klotok riverboat to Camp Leakey and Pondok Tanggui for wild orangutan encounters.
Sekonyer River Firefly Cruise & Nocturnal Jungle Night Walk
Glide into palm-lined channels alight with synchronized fireflies and search for glowing ghost fungi and sleeping birds.
Curated Gastronomy & Dining in Tanjung Puting National Park
Curated culinary establishments, heritage warungs, and sunset salons verified for authentic flavors and gastronomic integrity.
Balanga Restaurant at M Bahalap Hotel Palangka Raya
๐ Jln. RTA Milono KM 1.3
The Restaurant at Aurila Hotel
๐ No.232 Jalan Adonis Samad
Kelapa All Day Dining at Mercure Pangkalan Bun
๐ Jl. H. Udan Said
Arut Lounge & Pool Bar at Mercure Pangkalan Bun
๐ Jl. H. Udan Said
Aquarius Restaurant at Aquarius Boutique Hotel
๐ Jl. Damang Leman
The Terrace Lounge at Aquarius Boutique Hotel
๐ Jl. Damang Leman
Suggested Itineraries Featuring Tanjung Puting National Park
4-Day Tanjung Puting Orangutan River Safari by Wooden Klotok
Klotok liveaboard river cruise, Camp Leakey, and proboscis monkey canopy roosts
The ultimate Bornean wildlife safari. Cruise the tannin-stained Sekonyer River aboard a private two-story wooden klotok houseboat, spotting proboscis monkeys and hornbills before arriving at Camp Leakey to observe wild and semi-wild orangutans in their natural jungle habitat.
4-Day Derawan Archipelago Stingless Jellyfish Lake & Manta Reefs
Prehistoric landlocked marine lakes, swimming with stingless jellyfish, and green turtle atolls
A remote archipelago off East Borneo. Swim without fear among millions of golden stingless jellyfish in Kakaban Islandโs prehistoric landlocked lake, watch giant green turtles lay eggs on Sangalakiโs sands, and drift along Sangalakiโs famous Manta Parade reef.
5-Day Dayak Longhouse Heritage & Mahakam River Houseboat Cruise
Freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins, ironwood clan longhouses, and Dayak earlobe traditions
Cruise deep into the interior of East Kalimantan along the mighty Mahakam River aboard a traditional wooden houseboat. Spot rare freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins (Pesut), hike to remote Dayak Benuaq longhouses, and learn centuries-old ironwood weaving traditions.