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Orangutan Trekking, history and culture in Indonesia and Malaysia
Our itinerary
Indonesia itinerary

Day 1

Our Journey begins . . 

  • 11:15 AM EDT - JFK to Guangzhou - CZ 300 (China Southern Airlines)

Day 2

Traveling

  • 3:20 PM GMT+8 - Arrive Guangzhou (CAN)

  • 1h55m layover

  • 5:15 PM GMT+8 - CAN to Jakarta - CZ 387 (China Southern Airlines)

  • 8:50 PM GMT+7 - Arrive Jakarta (CGK)

  • Check In Jakarta Airport Hotel Managed by Topotels -Terminal 2E International Departure, Tangerang Indonesia

Day 3

Finally Borneo

  • 6:40 AM GMT+7 - CGK to Pangkalanbun - IN 190 (Nam Air)

  • 8:00 AM GMT+7 - Arrive Pangkalanbun (PKN)

  • Airport pickup - Orangutan Applause

  • House boat and crew (pilot, deck hand, chef and guide) Orangutan Applause - just for us

  • We loved Orangutan Applause.  Arif and Dessy (husband and wife) run the show an they really took care of us. - https://www.orangutanapplause.com/

Day 4

Borneo continues - Day 2

  • House boat and crew (pilot, deck hand, chef and guide) Orangutan Applause - just for us

Day 5

Borneo Continues - Day 3

  • House boat and crew (pilot, deck hand, chef and guide) Orangutan Applause - just for us

Day 6

Borneo Continues - Day 4

  • House boat and crew (pilot, deck hand, chef and guide) Orangutan Applause - just for us

Day 7

Borneo to Yogyakarta

  • House boat and crew (pilot, deck hand, chef and guide) Orangutan Applause - just for us

  • 3:15 PM GMT+7 - PKN to Jakarta - IN 191 (Nam Air)

  • 4:35 PM GMT+7 - Arrive Jakarta (CGK)

  • 7:20 PM GMT+7 - CGK to Yogyakarta - GA218 (Garuda Indonesia), Terminal 3

  • 8:35 PM GMT+7 - Arrive Yogyakarta (JOG)

  • Dusun Jogja Village Inn - Jalan Menukan 5, Karangkajen, Kota Gede, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 55153

Day 8

Yogyakarta and Prambanam

  • Dusun Jogja Village Inn - Jalan Menukan 5, Karangkajen, Kota Gede, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 55153

  • Prambanam sunset visit.  Private car IDR 450,000, entry ticket IDR 350,000 per person, private guide IDR 150,000.  Arranged with Dusun Joqia Village Inn

  • Dinner at Hani's in Yoryakarta - best pizza we have ever had (anywhere), plus the bar across the street was playing Eric Clapton covers

Day 9

Yogyakarta and borobudur

  • Dusun Jogja Village Inn - Jalan Menukan 5, Karangkajen, Kota Gede, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 55153

  • Borobudur sunrise tour.  Private car IDR 550,000, entry ticket IDR 450,000 per person, private guide IDR 300,000.  Limited availability.  Arranged with Dusun Joqia Village Inn

  • Back to Hani's for dinner (yes, it was that good)

Day 10

Yogyakarta to jakarta to medan to bukit lawang

  • 6:20 AM GMT+7 - JOG to CGK - GA 257 (Garuda Indonesia)

  • 7:40 AM GMT+7  - Arrive Jakarta (CGK)

  • 9:00 AM GMT+7 - CGK to KNO - GA 184 (Garuda Indonesia), Terminal 3

  • 11:25 AM GMT+7 - Arrive Kuala Namu (KNO)

  • Airport pick up (4 hour drive)

  • HOTEL Orangutan Restaurant & BAR - Orangutan Street, Bukit Lawang, Bohorok, Bukit Lawang, Sumatera Utara 20852, Indonesia

Day 11

trekking in gunung leuser

  • Check out of HOTEL Orangutan Restaurant & BAR - Orangutan Street, Bukit Lawang, Bohorok, Bukit Lawang, Sumatera Utara 20852, Indonesia

  • Full day in jungle with guides and over night in jungle camp by river - all arrangements through Hotel Orangutan

Day 12

trekking in gunung leuser day 2

  • Trekking and river rafting in jungle

  • Check in - HOTEL Orangutan Restaurant & BAR - Orangutan Street, Bukit Lawang, Bohorok, Bukit Lawang, Sumatera Utara 20852, Indonesia

Day 13

Day trek gunung leuser

  • HOTEL Orangutan Restaurant & BAR - Orangutan Street, Bukit Lawang, Bohorok, Bukit Lawang, Sumatera Utara 20852, Indonesia

  • Day trek through jungle and village exploration

Day 14

Bukit Lawang to Kuala Lumpur

  • 3:40 PM GMT+7 -  KNO to KUL - AK 122 (AirAsia)

  • 5:40 PM GMT+8 - Arrive Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

  • Airport transport arranged by hotel

  • Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, 50088 Malaysia

Day 15

Kuala Lumpur and Petronas Tower

  • Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, 50088 Malaysia

  • Exploring the city during the day

  • Petronas tower at sunset - tickets are for timed entry, be sure to arrange in advance to get sunset visit

Day 16

Batu Cave, Museums and Bird Park

  • Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, 50088 Malaysia

  • Go to the Batu cave early before the crowds!!

  • Islamic museum well worth the visit as was the bird park.

Day 17/18

Heading home

  • Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, 50088 Malaysia

  • 6:00 PM GMT+8 - KUL to CAN - CZ 3048 (China Southern Airlines)

  • 10:05 PM GMT+8 - Arrive Guangzhou (CAN)

  • 3h25m layover

  • 1:30 AM GMT+8 - CAN to JFK - CZ 399 (China Southern Airlines)

  • 5:05 AM EDT - Arrive New York (JFK)

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