Orangutan River Cruises

Built in Central Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo) using the simple time honoured methods of traditional local craftmsmen, our boats have been extensively modified by foreign architectural and building experts working with local construction teams.

Our flagship, the Rahai'i Pangun II, remains the first and most highly awarded eco tourism cruise boat in Palangkaraya. Named by the traditional elders after an historic vessel of the same name trading far and wide and bringing home riches, Rahai'i Pangun means big development.

Pioneers of upmarket eco cruising in this 'off the beaten track' region of Borneo, we are now operating boats in 3 locations, all operating under the same ecotourism principles.

ORANGUTAN CRUISES - OPERATING ON 3 DIFFERENT RIVER SYSTEMS IN CENTRAL KALIMANTAN

1. PALANGKA RAYA ORANGUTAN AND DAYAK VILLAGE CRUISE
The KM Rahai'i Pangun starts in Palangka Raya and cruises the Kahayan River offering a combination of orangutan experience and cultural visits to local villages. The KM Rahai'i Pangun has 6 cabins (Superior Large aircon ensuite, 2 doubles aircon ensuite, 1 Family cabin double bed plus 2 single bunks aircon shared bath, 1 fan-cooled twin cabin with shared bath) which comfortably accommodate 12 people. It departs on scheduled join-in cruises every Tuesday and Saturday at 9 am.

2. KATINGAN RIVER & THE SEBANGAU NATIONAL PARK
Secondly, we have the KM Spirit of Kalimantan which accommodates 8 passengers. Again starting in Palangka Raya, we transfer you by private charter vehicle 3 hours to our port on the Katingan River in the tiny town of Baun Bango. The KM Spirit of Kalimantan has 3 cabins and 2 bathrooms. She is an adventurous experience for our guests wanting to visit the famed Sebangau National Park, where an optional night is spent in a jungle cabin, as well as exploring villages and remarkable black water lake systems off the Katingan River. Departures are subject to availability.

3. TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK & CAMP LEAKEY
Our new boats, the KM Sekonyer and the KM Kumai are operating into Tanjung Puting National Park. Access is by flights from Jakarta, Semarang and Surabaya to the small regional capital of Pangkalan Bun. Both the KM Sekonyer and the KM Kumai have 3 air-conditioned and ensuite cabins and operate scheduled join-in departures every Saturday and Tuesday.

Description	Distance
Longhouse tour	4