Day 1, 14 May

Arrival to Pangkalan Bun airport, settle down for tonight. Today is just arrival and rest day as we start by boat into the jungles early morning next day.

Day 2, 15 May

Exploring the Riverside

– Upon your arrival in Pangkalan Bun, our photography tour begins. You will be greeted and transferred to Kumai to board your Kelotok, a traditional Indonesian riverboat. As we depart from the Kumai River, keep your camera ready to capture scenes of riverfront life and the unique, semi-wild swift poultry that nest in towering structures resembling tiny high-rise buildings.

– Cruising Through Mangroves: We’ll navigate the picturesque Sekonyer River, passing through estuarine mangrove habitats that provide plenty of photo opportunities. Keep an eye out for Proboscis Monkeys, the endemic primates of Borneo, as well as Long-tailed Macaques, Red-leaf Monkeys, Silvered Langurs, and various bird species along the riverbanks.

Today we’ll proceed to the resort located inside the national park for an overnight stay. This resort will provide you with comfortable accommodations amidst the rainforest, allowing you to experience the sights and sounds of the jungle at night. Dinner will be served at the boat with private chef.

This day we are not visiting orangutan stations, its mostly arrival day to settle down at resort deep inside the national park to have a full day tomorrow.

Day 3, 16 May

– Morning Shoot: Wake up to the sounds of the rainforest and enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the boat while we start the cruise. Capture the enchanting reflections of the rainforest in the morning light as we embark on a guided exploration of the surrounding area. Look out for wildlife and unique flora to photograph.

– Camp Leakey Exploration: Our next destination is the legendary Camp Leakey, the site of Prof. Birute MF. Galdikas’ pioneering Orangutan Rehabilitation research. As we cruise through a side creek with tea-colored waters, you might encounter freshwater crocodiles and other wildlife. We’ll enjoy lunch at the resort before embarking on a rainforest exploration, offering countless opportunities for nature and wildlife photography.

– Afternoon Delight: In the afternoon, at 14:00, you’ll have the chance to capture more striking images of Orangutans during their feeding time. Return to the resort for another relaxing evening and dinner in the jungle setting on the boat with private chef.

Day 4, 17 May

– Village Exploration: After breakfast on the boat, we’ll journey by Kelotok downstream to Sekonyer Village, an orangutan-friendly community nestled on the fringes of the National Park. Capture scenes of daily life and cultural activities in this vibrant village. You can even document the ingenious rain harvesting methods the locals employ to obtain fresh water.

– Morning Wildlife Sighting: As we enjoy our morning coffee onboard, be prepared for more wildlife photography. You might encounter Orangutans foraging along the riverbanks and perhaps even spot Long-snout Crocodiles sunbathing when the weather is favorable.

– Return Journey: Our journey concludes as we depart from Kumai, where you’ll be transferred back to Pangkalan Bun. If time allows, you can visit an Orangutan souvenir and handicraft gallery before your next adventure.

Morning flight to Surabaya or Jakarta or Bali via Surabaya  – will be recommended to the group.

This itinerary includes an overnight comfortable 2 nights stay at a resort with private facilities inside the national park as well as privately chartered river boat just for our group, providing you with a more immersive experience of the rainforest and its wildlife. It is suitable for all levels of fitness, every visit of feeding station is just a short 15 min walk on a flat good path.