For International Travelers
We
can arrange flights to and from Balikpapan,
from nearly any major airport in the world.
Whether connecting via Jakarta or Singapore,
or direct to Balikpapan, let us handle the
arrangements so you can concentrate on the
most important part of your vacation: fun!
There are direct international flights between
Balikpapan and Singapore three time in a week
via Silk Air and between Balikpapan and
Malaysia twice in a week by Malaysia airline.
so anytime you want to come.
For Domestic Flight from other islands of
Indonesia
* regular flight from Makasar of south
Sulawesi to Borneo Island
* regular flight from Denpasar to Borneo
Island
* regular flight from Surabaya to Borneo
Island
* flight from Semarang of Central Java
* regular flight from Jakarta to Borneo Island
For Domestic Flight from other part of
Kalimantan/Borneo
* Flight from Balikpapan - Pangkalanbun
* From Banjarmasin - Balikpapan
* Flight Banjarmasin - Pangkalanbun
* Flight from Banjarmasin - Pontianak
* Balikpapan to Berau (Derawan)
What to bring to Tanjung Puting
Light clothing including long pants and long
sleeves, good footwear, insect repellent, sun
block, binoculars, rain coat/poncho.
DRY SEASONS : May to November although rain
can occur anytime.
RAINY SEASONS : December through April with
rainfall heaviest in December and February.
THE PHPA GUEST HOUSE is a small guests house
with simple and clean rooms. Different from
other lodge, this simple guest house was
founded to support the Orang Utan
Rehabilitation Center. It is managed by the
rangers who also work for the reserve.
To
be participate in this trip require you and
all to be in good health. Any medical
problems or dietary restrictions should be
advised to us before departure.
ORANG UTANS CAN VERY EASILY CONTACT HUMAN
DISEASES. THE PURPOSE OF ORANG UTANS BACK INTO
THE WILD. IT IS A GREAT PRIVILEGE TO OBSERVE
THESE ORANG UTANS IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT. WE
DO NOT ENCOURAGE ANY INITIATION OF DIRECT
HUMAN CONTACT.
We
have the right to disqualify any participant
it found physically incapable and/or if a
participant's will jeopardize either
individual involved or the group. No refund
will be given under such circumstances.
Travel Documents
Passport must have at least 06 months validity
to enter Indonesia.
A photocopy of your passport picture page and
copy of your white immigration card is
required for entry permit to the reserve.
Baggage Restrictions
Domestic flights in Indonesia restrict
passengers to 20kg (44 lbs) each. The Das
flight between Banjarmasin - Pangalan Bun
restrict passenger to 10kg
How do we arrange your trip..??
First you may check some of our specialized
tour packages and if you're interesting then
we ask you to write us to
(click here)
.
From this, we have references and will be able
to arrange your very individual holiday. The
schedule and the price of the whole trip will
be sent to you by email promptly. Study it
very carefully and tell us where you want some
changes to be made. We can help design the
trips for you according to your age,
capability, point of interests and any trips
that meet your requirement with our flexible
conditions.
Accommodation used in our Package Tour
You have a wide variety of choices. We always
provide your accommodation with standard hotel
or Middle class hotel like " Marga Jaya Hotel
", Pirus Hotel, Gading Kencana Hotel, Tepian
Hotel *. And the best available hotels in the
certain regions like ; Samarinda, Banjarmasin,
Balikpapan, Palangkaraya, Pangkalanbun, and
Pontianak, etc. but if you like to stay in
real luxury like " Bumi Senyiur hotel ****,
Mesra Hotel ***, Dusit Inn Hotel ****, Barito
Palace hotel ***, Kalimantan hotel **** Just
let us know.
And if you take our hard-adventure tours like
; Mahakam river remote area, Apokayan
Hinterland and trans Borneo, then you will not
find better comfort accommodation than staying
in the local people houses or at a very clear
simple homestay.
What is Included in our Package Tour :
The rate that will be given to you includes
all land-transportation and accommodation
during your trip ; entrance fees, Guide fees,
Porterage , Refreshment, boat-hire and
donation. Full board is provided in some of
our specialized package tours but if you would
prefer to have a half board ( Breakfast &
Dinner ), it can also be arranged so
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