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Klotok boat on the river in Tanjung Puting National Park

Where you'll stay

Accommodation

Two ways to stay in Tanjung Puting National Park — aboard a traditional Klotok river boat, or at a land-based eco lodge

Two options

Choose Where You Stay

Most guests sleep aboard the Klotok, which is included in your tour price. If you prefer a room on land, you can stay at the Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge instead.

The Klotok river boat
Most popular · Included

The Klotok

Sleep on the river itself — in the private cabin or open-air under the stars. Wake up surrounded by jungle, with wildlife often just metres away.

  • ✓ No additional cost — included in your tour
  • ✓ On the Sekonyer River, inside the park
  • ✓ Sleeps up to 8 — private cabin + open-air deck
  • ✓ The whole boat is private to your group
  • ✓ Best for the immersive on-river experience
Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge
Alternative · Extra cost

Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge

A land-based lodge nestled in the jungle near the park, for guests who prefer a private room, a solid bed and modern comforts after a day of trekking.

  • ✓ Additional cost per night
  • ✓ On land, near the park entrance
  • ✓ Private lodge rooms on land
  • ✓ Best for groups over 6, or anyone who prefers a room on land
  • ✓ Select it when you book

Option A · on the river

The Klotok

A traditional, two-storey Indonesian wooden river boat that becomes your home for the duration of your tour. You cruise, dine, and sleep on board as you travel the Sekonyer River deep into the national park — with the option of a land-based lodge if you prefer.

Included in your tour
  • Up to 8 guests aboard
  • 3 decks
  • Private to your group
  • All meals included
  • Type F power outlets

On the Klotok

Where You'll Sleep

The Klotok sleeps up to 8 guests in two ways. Bedding, pillows and mosquito nets are provided.

Private cabin below deck

Private cabin

Below deck · sleeps 2

An enclosed private bedroom with a king-sized bed and a small ensuite. Air-conditioned, with a small wall-mounted fan and a cosy private balcony at the back — ideal for couples or anyone wanting a quieter, enclosed space. Air conditioning is in this enclosed cabin only, not on the open-air deck.

Open-air sleeping on the main deck

Open-air deck beds

Main deck · sleeps up to 6

At night, 3 comfortable beds are set up open-plan on deck, each under its own mosquito net. Fans are provided on the open-air decks to keep the air moving. You fall asleep to the sounds of the jungle and wake to sunrise over the river — the classic Klotok experience.

Three levels of comfort

Explore the Decks

Top deck

Top Deck

Observation Platform

The crown of the Klotok. An elevated vantage point perfect for wildlife photography, sunrise and sunset viewing, and stargazing deep in the Borneo jungle.

Main deck

Main Deck

Social Hub

The heart of the boat. Open living areas where meals are served, with bean bags for relaxation. This is where stories are shared and friendships are made. At nighttime beds with mosquito nets can be set up for up to 6 guests if needed.

Below deck cabin

Below Deck

Private Retreat

An enclosed, air-conditioned private cabin for 2 guests with a small ensuite. Ideal for couples seeking a quieter, more private space during the river journey.

Practical info

Bathrooms & Facilities

The questions most travellers ask before they book.

  • There are two bathrooms on board, each with a Western-style toilet and a shower.
  • Showers are cold and refreshing — hot water is available at the Rimba Eco Lodge rather than on the boat.
  • Fresh towels and body wash are provided on board.
  • Guests sleeping open-air on deck use the below-deck bathrooms.

All-inclusive

Onboard Amenities

Indonesian Type F power outlets for charging cameras and devices

All meals included (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks)

Dietary requirements catered to on request

Fresh drinking water and hot beverages

Bedding, pillows, and mosquito nets provided

Experienced crew including captain and cook

First aid kit on board

Air conditioning in the private cabin

Technology-free by nature. The river journey is a largely off-grid, unplugged experience — we encourage guests to switch off and immerse themselves (see our technology-free trekking guide), and recommend downloading any maps before you arrive.

Honest expectations

What it's really like?

The Klotok is a traditional wooden river boat, not a hotel — and that's the magic of it. It's a largely open vessel, so you live close to the river and the jungle around you. Most guests sleep open-plan on deck under mosquito nets, with the private cabin available for those who want an enclosed space.

Days are spent cruising, trekking and watching wildlife; evenings are quiet, lit by lanterns, with the sounds of the rainforest all around. If you're after authentic immersion over luxury, this is exactly what you're looking for — and if you'd prefer a room on land, the Rimba Eco Lodge is there as an alternative.

Gallery

Aboard the Klotok

A closer look at the boat, its decks, and the spaces where you'll relax and sleep.

Option B · land-based

Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge

Prefer to sleep on solid ground? The Rimba Orangutan Eco Lodge is a comfortable, land-based retreat set in the rainforest near Tanjung Puting National Park. It's the ideal base for guests who'd rather return to a private room and a proper bed each night — and a practical choice for larger groups. You can select it when you book; it's an additional cost per night.

  • Private rooms on land
  • Near the park entrance
  • Modern comforts
  • Extra cost per night
  • Great for groups over 6

Why stay at the lodge

Your own private room with a proper bed — a real rest after a day on the trail

Tucked into the rainforest near the park entrance, with nature on your doorstep

Private ensuite bathroom with a hot shower

On-site dining room and communal areas

Room to spread out — ideal for groups over 6 or families who'd prefer rooms

Location

A lodge stay combines with your river tour — typically a night at the lodge, with a reception, a dining room and boardwalk-linked rooms, before heading back onto the Klotok. Room types, current nightly pricing and availability are confirmed when you book — contact us and we'll arrange the details.

Good to know

Accommodation FAQs

The boat has 1 private bedroom with air conditioning and a small ensuite; additional beds can be set up open-plan 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.

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.
No. We specialise in private guided tours. The boat is just your group, your guide, a crew member and the cook — you won't share it with other travellers.
Yes, we have Indonesian Type F power outlets for guests to use to charge cameras and devices.
We have welcomed children of a range of ages on our tours. Please note the Klotok is an open boat, and it is the parent or caregiver's discretion as to whether they believe this will be safe for their child. National park fees apply equally to children and adults.
There are two bathrooms on board, each with a Western-style toilet and a shower. Showers are cold and refreshing — hot water is available at the Rimba Eco Lodge rather than on the boat. Fresh towels and body wash are provided, and guests sleeping open-air on deck use the below-deck bathrooms.
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