Activity

Tanjung Puting can be a important detour in most people’s holiday plans, as there’s not much to do in Pangkalan Bun. You must ensure that the Borneo Orangutan Tour will be worthwhile.

These are some helpful tips to help you choose a trustworthy tour operator and ensure you get a boat that is of top quality. We also have suggestions of useful things to include beyond the usual (e.g. It is possible to enhance your orangutan tour in tanjung puting more memorable by using insect repellent sunscreen, sun cream, long sleeves, and good footwear.

The checks for these boats should be done

Ask the tour operator whether their boats are equipped with Western showers (as instead of Mandi) Mandi) as well as Western toilets (as instead of the toilet that is squat). Make sure that the tour operator uses fresh water, not river water. Toilets are flushed into rivers.

Request for a Licensed Guide

Be sure that the tour operator only employs licensed guides, since they do not just know about animals and the safety and flora However, they also are proficient in the English language.

Do a Night Trek

The 3D2N Orangutan Tour does not include a night hike. But, the operator can arrange this upon request. Even though night walks can be an experience and exciting, you may see glowing mushrooms. When you reach Pangkalan Bun, let your guide know that you’d prefer to take a night hike.

Be the first to leave the feeding station

You will visit 3 feeding stations where you will observe orangutans being fed by a platform. It takes approximately an hour to feed the orangutans. The best part about the feeding is often the first one, when they are swinging between trees. You will be able to cruise along the river in complete privacy if you leave prior to the crowds arrive.

Bring Coffee & Beer

You will receive standard, local coffee as part of your orangutan tour. It is mostly hot water mixed with filter coffee but not filtering. If you prefer a great cup of coffee, you might prefer bring your own French Press or instant coffee. It may be beneficial to think about bringing your own white wine or alcohol drink to enjoy the most beautiful and romantic setting from the Klotok. Due to muslim customs it is not possible to purchase alcohol at Pangkalan Bun. However, you are able to bring your own alcohol or wine with you to Pangkalan Bun so that you can enjoy it on the trip.

Mobile Charger

There are outlets available on board However, we do not recommend using them to charge electronic devices. The power engine on the boat isn’t able to provide constant voltage, therefore it’s not advised. This is true for all boats. You may want to think about bringing an external charger for your battery. They can be bought in any outdoor store.

Hammock

If you own an outdoor hammock, bring it! Relaxing in your hammock on the klotok as traverse through the forest is the perfect chill-out experience.