Relaxing Mid Week Orangutan & Dayak Village River Cruise 4 days / 3Night cruise Rahai’I Pangun

The schedule of this cruise Departs 9am every Tuesday

Day 1              :AIRPORT -PALANGKA RAYA – START CRUISE

(Tuesday)

Upon your arrival at Cilikriwut airport of Palangkaraya will be picked up by local guide then transfer to your boat in Palangka Raya harbour to start your journey. Cruise past the stilted and floating houses of the provincial capital and continue upriver along the forest lined river, passing villages. In the early evening, take a canoe through the shimmering black water lakes. Keep an eye out for proboscis monkeys, hornbills, and Brahmini kites. Return to the boat for a quiet dinner in the midst of the jungle. [L/D]

Day 2              : BAPALLAS ISLAND – KANARAKAN

(Wednesday)

The boat moves up the Rungan River as you enjoy breakfast. On arrival to Bapallas Island, take a motorised canoe to observe orangutans.Then continue to the BOSF Education Centrewhere adult orangutans are waiting to be placed on the pre-release islands. Learn about the BOSF rehabilitation programs

Leisurely lunch onboard while cruising to Kanarakan, a tiny riverside village on the Rungan River. Arriving in the afternoon, welcomed by the village elder with Dayak Ngaju welcoming ceremony then stroll around the village with a local host to see the village home gardens, rubber field & rubber tapping demonstration, and other village livelihoods. Visit to the elder’s house and enjoy the traditional spices coffee while sharing stories.

Back to the boat and cruise down to Lake Tahai. Overnight. [B/L/D]

Day 3              :SEI GOHONG – MUARA RUNGAN

(Thursday)

Optional dawn canoeing to the lake for bird watching. Leisurely breakfast on board as the boat pass the orangutan pre-release island of Pulau Kaja.

Visit the village of Sei Gohong to meet the traditional medicine expert then a short walk to the nearby forest to find several plants that are used as traditional medications by the Ngajus.  Back to the village and see a larger collection of the traditional medicines and discuss their functions with the locals.

Back to the boat and cruise down stream to Katimpun village, passing Bapallas Island on the way for a final glimpse of the orangutans.

Overnight in a quiet stretch of the river. [B/L/D]

  

Day 4              BUKIT RAWI – MUARA RUNGAN – HOTEL ( B,L,D )

(Friday)

After breakfast, the boat cruises to the village of Katimpun. Stroll around this boardwalk village to visit the cultural centre and listen to some traditional music. Board the boat for your final cruise to Rambang Harbour in Palangka Raya for check out and transfer to the airport for your next trip. Tour end. [B/L]

Price in USD :

Min 2 pax

BASED ON DBL ENSUITE CABIN AC ( 2 ROOMs )     : USD 1.512.00,- /pax (Single supl USD 720,-)

Based on Superlarge Ac privat terrace     ( 1 room )               : USD 1.758.00,-/pax

Min 3-4pax :

BASED IN DBL ENSUITE CABIN AC ( 2 ROOMs )    : USD 1.476.00,- /pax

  

Price incl :

·         Pick up service airport – hotel

·         Cruise 4days

·         3 nights accommodation on cruise

·         Meals as mention

·         Entrance fee

·         English guide

·         Coffe, tea during the cruise

Price excl:

·         Personal cost

·         Additional tour

·         Local tips.

Note :  The cruise for 4days / 3 nights just available starting every TUESDAY.