Travel guide
Getting to Borneo
Your journey to Tanjung Puting National Park begins with a flight to Pangkalan Bun in Central Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo.
Your Route to the Jungle
Fly to Jakarta or Surabaya
Most international travellers arrive via Jakarta (CGK) or Surabaya (SUB), both major hubs with frequent connections from across Asia, Europe, and beyond.
Connect to Pangkalan Bun
From Jakarta or Surabaya, take a domestic flight to Iskandar Airport (PKN) in Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan. Flight time is approximately 1-1.5 hours.
Transfer to Kumai
Our guide will pick you up from the airport or a hotel in Pangkalan Bun. It is a short 20 minute drive to the riverside town of Kumai, your departure point for the river journey into Tanjung Puting.
Board the Klotok
At Kumai port, you will board your traditional Klotok river boat and begin your journey up the Sekonyer River into the heart of the national park.
Domestic flights
Airlines Flying to Pangkalan Bun
Garuda Indonesia
Jakarta to Pangkalan Bun
Lion Air
Jakarta & Surabaya to Pangkalan Bun
NAM Air
Surabaya to Pangkalan Bun
Citilink
Jakarta to Pangkalan Bun
Trigana Air
Semarang to Pangkalan Bun
Entry requirements
Visa Information
Visa on Arrival
Indonesia offers Visa on Arrival (VoA) for most nationalities. The VoA costs approximately $35 USD and is valid for 30 days, with the option to extend for an additional 30 days.
Passport Requirements
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. Ensure you have at least two blank pages for immigration stamps.
Important: Visa requirements change regularly. Always check with the Indonesian embassy or consulate in your home country before travelling. We recommend applying for an e-visa in advance where possible.
Helpful advice
Travel Tips
- Book domestic flights well in advance, especially during peak season (May-September).
- Allow at least 3 hours for connections in Jakarta or Surabaya.
- Indonesian domestic flights sometimes experience delays, so avoid tight connections.
- Download an offline map of Central Kalimantan before arriving.
- Carry some Indonesian Rupiah for small purchases at the airport.
- Your tour operator will arrange the airport pickup and transfer to Kumai.