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Indonesia & Bali
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Kalimantan bite-sized trips

Create your own ideal holiday

  • Private, tailor-made holidays your way
  • Your own dedicated Destination Specialist
  • Unique and small-scale stays
  • Off-the-beaten track journeys
  • Meaningful & responsible holidays
  • On the ground local knowledge and support

The southern part of Borneo, Kalimantan, is less explored than the other Indonesian islands and is as wild as it comes.

How does it work?

  1. Explore our regions and pick your favourite bite-sized trips.
  2. Add them to your travel plan and send it our way.
  3. Your Kalimantan Specialist will stitch it all together into a personalised holiday, made just for you.

Or, if you’d prefer something ready-made, our itineraries are good to go. You can book them as they are or chat with your Specialist about adding extra experiences. Get in touch with our destination experts to start planning.

    Kalimantan orangutans
    • Itinerary:
      Palangkaraya - Bapallas island - Kanarakan - Tangkiling - Palangkaraya
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 night (Tuesdays or Saturdays)
    • Price:
      from £ 975.- per person (excluding flights)

    Cruise down the winding jungle rivers, meet indigenous Dayak people and spot orangutans in their natural habitat during your adventure to the heart of Kalimantan. You will be living on board a traditional wooden boat (klotok) and waking up to the sights and sounds of the untouched rainforest.

    Orangutan Indonesia
    • Itinerary:
      Samboja Lestari
    • Duration:
      4 days / 3 nights
    • Price:
      from £ 1,399.- per person (excluding flights)

    Embark on an adventure in search of wild orangutans released to the rainforest back in the 90’s. Using your quirky eco-lodge as a base, you will spend the next few days exploring the protected area of Samboja Lestari and learning about local flora, fauna and Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation.

    • Itinerary:
      Pangkalan Bun - Tanjung Puting NP - Camp Leakey
    • Duration:
      4 days / 3 nights
    • Price:
      from £ 919.- per person (excluding flights)
    Embark on an unforgettable river safari through the ancient rainforests of Kalimantan. Glide along the waterways aboard a traditional klotok boat. Witness orangutans in their natural habitat and learn about their fragile ecosystem. This immersive journey offers a rare glimpse into the untouched beauty of Kalimantan’s rainforest.
    Man and woman on boat on river
    • Itinerary:
      Palangkaraya - Kaja Island
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      From £ 269.- per person (excluding flights)

    Explore central Kalimantan and spot orangutans from the water on a traditional boat tour along the shores of Kaja Island, where rescued orangutans are prepared for life in the wild in their natural habitat.

Speak to our Indonesia specialist, Ella

“From the moment I first stepped off the plane, I was swept away by Indonesia’s charm and beauty- so much so, that I’ve since lost count of how many times I’ve been! It’s got beaches, cultural wonders, wildlife & warm weather. What’s not to love?”

Ella travel specialist volcano