How to get to Tanjung Puting
Every route ends the same way: a small plane to Pangkalan Bun and half an hour of road to the harbour. The only question is where you change planes.
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Separate tickets need a buffer
Most international routes into Indonesia and the domestic flight to Pangkalan Bun are sold as separate tickets. If the first flight is late, the second airline owes you nothing. Leave at least three hours in Jakarta or Surabaya, or spend a night there; the domestic flights to Pangkalan Bun often leave in the morning.
Entering Indonesia
You clear immigration at your first airport in Indonesia, usually Jakarta, Bali or Surabaya. Many nationalities can use a visa on arrival or the e-VOA Source: consistent; check the official immigration site for your passport before you fly.
From the airport to the boat
Most operators meet you at Pangkalan Bun airport and drive you to Kumai. You register at the park office or your guide does it for you, and the boat leaves straight away. Once you have a route, see which feeding stations your landing time allows.
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Questions travellers ask
Is there a ferry to Tanjung Puting?
Passenger ships connect Kumai with Java ports such as Semarang and Surabaya, but they take a night or more and schedules are irregular. Flying is the practical option.
Can I fly to Pangkalan Bun from Bali directly?
Not at the time of checking. Fly Bali to Surabaya or Jakarta first, then on to Pangkalan Bun.
Where do I stay before the trip?
If you arrive the day before, Pangkalan Bun has simple hotels near the airport and in town. Many people fly in on the morning of departure instead.