Frequently Asked Questions

Our tours take place in Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan (otherwise known as Borneo). We travel along the Sekonyer river and trek through Tanjung Puting National Park.

Visitors arrive at Pangkalan Bun Airport (Iskandar Airport), followed by a 20-minute drive to Kumai where guests board a Klotok boat to reach Tanjung Puting National Park.

Sure. Just email us with the details of your stay and we will be able to organise this for you.

Tours accommodate flight schedules, starting as early as 7:00 AM and typically finishing around lunchtime on the final day. Afternoon starts and early morning finishes can be arranged as needed.

Visa requirements depend on nationality. Visitors should verify their specific requirements and ensure passport validity for at least six months beyond their intended stay.

Borneo can be enjoyed all year round, but our high season is from May through to September. November to February is the wet season, though rain rarely lasts all day and creates beautiful scenes.

Absolutely, in fact we encourage it! The beauty of our private tours is that you can tailor them to your own needs. Additional costs may apply depending on modifications.

Included activities feature Kumai village tours, Klotok river travel, feeding station visits, trekking through Tanjung Puting, and night treks. Tree planting and long boat tours may incur additional costs.

No, there is plenty to see! Borneo’s jungles are a widely diverse blend of wildlife and plants. Visitors encounter locals, nocturnal walks, and opportunities to visit local primary schools.

No. But that’s how you know we are an eco-friendly orangutan tour – we respect the orangutans and their habitat. Wild orangutans remain shy and territorial.

Semi-wild orangutans visit these platforms freely while supplementing limited jungle fruit availability. Visiting the feeding stations allows visitors a near-guaranteed opportunity to see the semi-wild orangutans within close proximity.

Orangutan Trekking Tours are suited to people of all ages, who are in reasonably good health. Special accommodations can be discussed for health conditions.

Below is a list of things to pack for your tour:

• Walking shoes: hiking boots are ideal, but sturdy sand shoes will work as well.
• Comfortable shoes to wear when relaxing on the klotok.
• Light, breathable clothing and a jumper for nights.
• A small bag or backpack to take your hiking gear off the klotok when it's time to hike.
• Your camera! There will be plenty of amazing photography opportunities.
• Basic toiletries.
• A high DEET mosquito repellent.
• A light-weight towel for showering.

Lots of delicious and nutritious food, prepared fresh daily. We can cater for most allergies or dietary requirements – please let us know when booking.

Yes, all our tours are customisable, and we can pick you up from the airport and start your tour in the afternoon.

We have had children of a range of ages come on our tours. We do remind families that the Klotok is an open boat and it is the parent or caregiver’s discretion as to if they believe this will be safe for their child. National park fees apply equally to children and adults.

If you would like to book, please visit our tours page and select your tour. You can also contact us directly via email to arrange your booking.

Return airport transfers, Klotok boat transport, English-speaking guide, cook, all meals, park entrance permits, accommodation, ranger donation, beverages, and wildlife viewing opportunities are all included.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, water, bedding, first aid, transport from pickup locations, and opportunities to see wild and rehabilitated orangutans are included.

Once you are trekking, you will need little to no spending money. Optional donations to the Green Team or village school supplies are appreciated.

Refund policies are outlined in our Terms & Conditions. We recommend reviewing them at the time of booking and purchasing travel insurance for peace of mind.

The boat has 1 private bedroom with ac and small ensuite; additional beds can be set up open plan style above deck under the stars. The boat accommodation is no additional cost.

Alternatively, you can sleep at Rimba Lodge. This is an additional cost per night.

Yes, we have Indonesian type f power outlets for guests to use.

We can fit up to 8 people sleeping on the Klotok but the Klotok can be used to provide tours for much larger groups with guests sleeping at Rimba Lodge. Groups exceeding 6 people should contact us directly.

We specialise in private guided tours of the jungle. This means the tour will be your group, your guide, a crew member and the cook.

Yes, we have had many solo travellers have a private tour with us. At this stage all our tours are private, we therefore are not able to organise for solo travellers to join a group.

Tipping is common in Indonesia and the staff will be very grateful if you decide to do so. General guidance suggests approximately 100,000 IDR daily for guides and 50,000 IDR for crew, though any amount is appreciated.

Your donation helps the Green Team fulfil their dream of buying back land and protecting it from palm oil farming. Visitors can email for donation details or bring notebooks and toys for village schools.