Balikpapan Airport (Bpn)
Balikpapan Airport (Bpn)
East Kalimantan
Easy
4 Days & 3 Nights
ATB 106
KUTAI NATIONAL PARK
Where Borneo’s Wild Orangutans Roam
Orangutans • Rainforest • Wildlife • Ironwood • Birdwatching • Conservation
Discover Kutai National Park
Kutai National Park is one of East Kalimantan’s remarkable rainforest destinations and an important habitat for Bornean orangutans and other wildlife. This protected area offers visitors an opportunity to discover the natural beauty and rich biodiversity of Borneo’s tropical rainforest.
A Vast Tropical Rainforest
Covering approximately 193,753 hectares, Kutai National Park protects a valuable tropical rainforest ecosystem. Its diverse habitats support a wide variety of plant and animal species, making the park an important part of East Kalimantan’s natural heritage.
Ancient Trees and Remarkable Flora
The park is recorded as supporting around 1,302 plant species. Among its notable trees is Bornean ironwood, known for its exceptionally durable timber and its cultural and ecological importance in Kalimantan. Meranti trees are also an important part of the rainforest, contributing to the forest structure and providing resources for wildlife.
Wildlife Protection and Conservation
Kutai National Park provides habitat for Bornean orangutans, tropical birds, and many other forest-dwelling animals. Protecting the rainforest and its native tree species helps preserve the food sources, shelter, and ecological connections that wildlife needs to survive.
Explore the Heart of Borneo
Exploring Kutai National Park allows visitors to experience the atmosphere of Borneo’s rainforest, observe its remarkable plant life, and look for wildlife in its natural habitat. Guided jungle treks offer opportunities to learn about the forest ecosystem while appreciating the importance of responsible tourism and conservation.
River • Wildlife • Culture • Adventure
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, mineral water, coffee or tea.
Experienced English-speaking guide
Private vehicle and boat transfers as specified in the itinerary.
Entrance fees for all listed attractions are included.
2 nights at a prefab accommodation at Kutai Park Jungle Camp and 1 night at a hotel in Samarinda. Twin-share or double room.
Meals other than those specified.
Services not mentioned in the itinerary.
International and domestic Flights
Telephone calls, laundry and personal purchases
Travel insurance coverage
Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks.
Upon arrival at Balikpapan Airport, meet your guide and transfer by vehicle to Sangatta (approximately 6 hours). Upon arrival in Sangatta, board a motorized canoe and travel upstream along the Sangatta River to reach the rainforest of Kutai National Park.
Lunch will be served at the local restaurant. Dinner in Kutai Park Jungle Camp
Kutai Park Jungle Camp
After breakfast, set out on a jungle trek through the rainforest in search of wildlife, including wild orangutans in their natural habitat.
In the afternoon, return to Prefab Station for lunch and a short rest. Later, head back into the forest for another trek to discover the beauty of the rainforest’s rich flora and fauna.
Weather permitting, enjoy a night jungle trek to experience the rainforest after dark and discover its nocturnal wildlife.
Breakfast is served at Kutai Jungle Camp
Lunch & dinner will be served at Kutai Jungle Camp
At Kutai Jungle Camp
After breakfast, enjoy a short jungle trek before boarding a canoe for the downstream journey along the Sangatta River. Upon arrival, transfer by vehicle to Samarinda.
Breakfast is served at Kutai Jungle Camp
Lunch & Dinner will be served at a local restaurant.
Overnight at a hotel in Samarinda.
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to catch your departing flight.
Breakfast in the hotel
• 🦧 Bornean Orangutan – An iconic species and one of the park’s most important wildlife attractions.
• 🌿 Tropical Rainforest – Vast rainforest ecosystems rich in biodiversity and natural beauty.
• 🐒 Rich Wildlife – Home to diverse primates, mammals, birds, and other wildlife unique to Borneo.
• 🌳 Bornean Ironwood (Ulin) – An iconic Kalimantan tree renowned for its exceptional strength and cultural value.
• 🌴 Meranti Forest – An important rainforest tree group providing food, shelter, and habitat for many wildlife species.
• 🦜 Birdwatching – Opportunities to observe a wide variety of rainforest birds, including distinctive Bornean species.
• 🌏 Conservation Experience – Discover the importance of protecting Borneo’s rainforest and its unique wildlife.
• 🛶 Wild Nature Exploration – An authentic experience for travellers seeking wildlife, rainforest, and off-the-beaten-track adventures.