Private tour in Balikpapan Nila W

Overnight Private Tour - Samboja Lodge Visit

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Dear Happy Traveler, I am Nila, a member of Kalimantan Tour Guide from Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. Balikpapan is my home town, the place where I was born. I am coming from tourism and hospitality school, I definitely would be your nice local guide and good companion during your tour. See you all at Balikpapan. 6 years of experience working as a tour guide. Graduated from Hotel & Tourism school at Balikpapan, East Kalimantan Member of Indonesian Tourist Guide Association for Balikpapan, East Kalimantan area. Joining with Kalimantan Tour Guide team Training by local tourism officer in Balikpapan In some tourist sites, there will be staff who assists and provide some information.

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Overview of your Balikpapan tour

Spend a night at Samboja Lodge, located one hour from Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. This area is strictly for the orangutan's survival foundation, which has been developing since 1992 in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. Today at Samboja Lodge has about 150 orangutans that been released into 6 islands around the Samboja Lodge are re-forestation and protection rain forests. Join feeding time activity with Lodge's staff, observe the Borneo orangutan and sun bear around the lodge. I can provide a customized tour if the participants are more than 2 people, please, inquire for a quote, and a customized tour.

Your Balikpapan tour itinerary

DAY 01, BALIKPAPAN - SAMBOJA LODGE Transfer to the lodge for about 1, 5 hours. Arrive and check-in, see the afternoon feeding time of orangutan. Return to the lodge and enjoy the atmosphere of the lodge. Dinner and accommodation provided at Lodge. DAY 02, SAMBOJA LODGE - BANGKIRAI HILL - BLACK RIVER - BALIKPAPAN Breakfast at lodge, at 08. 00 am joining with Sun Bear facilitator for feeding time activity. Continue to the office tower, in this place you will have a lot of information about the project of the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation. Return to the lodge for lunchtime. Check out from the lodge. Continue to the Bangkirai Hill, entrances the forest through the track step for investigating any kind of flora and fauna of Borneo rain forest. There is a Canopy Bridge which is connecting between the trees, about 30 meters from the ground with 64 meters. Continue to the Black River, we will start our trip with a canoe to find any wild proboscis monkey. Visiting some fisherman village. Tour ends.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation

Private car with driver, canoe with life jacket.

What's included
Other: One night accommodation at Samboja Lodge Meals and beverages, private canoe, entrance fees, and donations
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
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Tour categories
Layover
Boat
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Tour reference number
280179
Languages
Indonesian
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Frequently asked questions

Who is this private tour in Balikpapan best suited for?

This private tour in Balikpapan is perfect for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers who are interested in observing orangutans and sun bears in their natural habitat. It's also ideal for those who want a unique overnight experience at Samboja Lodge, which focuses on the survival of orangutans. The tour is kid-friendly and offers minimal activity level, making it suitable for families and travellers looking for a relaxed yet enriching experience.

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Hours icon 1 day 1 hour
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