The tropical climate of Indonesia makes it an inviting place for unique wildlife. Perhaps the most well known and beloved is the orangutan, meaning "man of the forest" in Bahasa Indonesia. Make sure you don't miss the opportunity to see these creatures in their native habitat.

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Our handpicked wildlife experiences in Indonesia for seeing orangutans and other native animals in their natural habitat, across the country’s rich tropical landscapes.

Animal & Wildlife in Indonesia: Our Top Picks for Orangutan Encounters

Animal & Wildlife in Indonesia

The tropical climate of Indonesia makes it an inviting place for unique wildlife. Perhaps the most well known and beloved is the orangutan, meaning "man of the forest" in Bahasa Indonesia. Make sure you don't miss the opportunity to see these creatures in their native habitat. 

3D2N Tanjung Puting Cruise with Conservationist Guides

Private orangutan cruise + best all-round guides! 

3D2N Tanjung Puting Small Boat Cruise | Perfect for Couples

Small private cruise, perfect for couples! Bonus: supports female guides

3D2N Shared Tanjung Puting Cruise | Perfect For Solo Travellers

Rare join-in Tanjung Puting trip! Great for solo travellers + budget friendly.

6D5N Tanjung Puting Adventure | From Dayak Village to Orangutan Cruise

Live with Dayaks & Cruise Borneo’s Jungles on Houseboat Safari

4D3N Tanjung Puting Cruise with Conservationist Guides

A slow cruise down the river to spot wild orangutans with experienced guides

Rice Paddies & Fireflies: A Magical Evening in Balinese Village Life

Immerse in Balinese village magic with farm-to-table dining & firefly stroll.

3D2N Tanjung Puting Orangutan Cruise | Most Comfy Boat with Aircon

3-Day orangutan wildlife safari on a deluxe boat with air-conditioning!

3D2N Private Orangutan Trek at Gunung Leuser 

Embark on an Adventure: Spot orangutans, trek in the jungle & swim in hotsprings

Private 1 Day Orangutan Safari with Wildlife Biologist 

One-day private speedboat safari to see wild orangutans in Tanjung Puting

3D2N Tanjung Puting River Safari & Cultural Day Trip in Pangkalan Bun

3D2N Orangutan wildlife safari + deep dive into local culture

7-Day Gunung Leuser Orangutan Trek (w/stay in Roomy Guesthouse & Jungle Camping)

Immerse in rainforest with orangutans, camping, & experienced guide.

4D3N Orangutan Safari in Tanjung Puting | Only Aircon Houseboat

4-Day orangutan wildlife safari on a deluxe boat with air-conditioning

If you are looking for a genuine opportunity to connect with kind and knowledgeable locals, I cannot recommend this experience highly enough.

We spent a magical evening with Deren, learning about Balinese nature, farming, cooking, ceremonies, rituals and daily living. 

The evening began when Deren picked us up from central Ubud and drove us out of town to the farm. We began our visit with a welcome drink and fruit, before being given a tour of the crops and gardens. After the tour we ate the best meal we’ve had in Bali so far, with both meat eaters and vegetarians catered for.

Next, Deren drove us to a local village where we were welcomed into a family compound. Deren explained that the revenue from the experience is shared with the families whose homes we visited. He spent plenty of time describing how village life works and explaining the structure and architecture of the compound. 

By this point we’d already had such a great time that seeing the fireflies felt like an added bonus. To finish the trip, we sat together in the dark watching fireflies over the rice fields - a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us.

Thank you Deren and friends for a beautiful evening that we’ll always remember! It was a privilege to be welcomed into a different side of Balinese life.

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If you are looking for a genuine opportunity to connect with kind and knowledgeable locals, I cannot recommend this experience highly enough.

We spent a magical evening with Deren, learning about Balinese nature, farming, cooking, ceremonies, rituals and daily living. 

The evening began when Deren picked us up from central Ubud and drove us out of town to the farm. We began our visit with a welcome drink and fruit, before being given a tour of the crops and gardens. After the tour we ate the best meal we’ve had in Bali so far, with both meat eaters and vegetarians catered for.

Next, Deren drove us to a local village where we were welcomed into a family compound. Deren explained that the revenue from the experience is shared with the families whose homes we visited. He spent plenty of time describing how village life works and explaining the structure and architecture of the compound. 

By this point we’d already had such a great time that seeing the fireflies felt like an added bonus. To finish the trip, we sat together in the dark watching fireflies over the rice fields - a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us.

Thank you Deren and friends for a beautiful evening that we’ll always remember! It was a privilege to be welcomed into a different side of Balinese life.

This company clearly respects the environment and its inhabitants. 

Hospitality was awesome. Food was great (too much) and our terrific crew could not do enough for us. 

We saw so many beautiful animals, not least of all the Orangutans.

Can't thank Rusmin, Dharma, Rudi and Masni enough. And the people behind the scenes - well done on a great operation.

This company clearly respects the environment and its inhabitants.  

Hospitality was awesome. Food was great (too much) and our terrific crew could not do enough for us.  

We saw so many beautiful animals, not least of all the Orangutans.

Can't thank Rusmin, Dharma, Rudi and Masni enough. And the people behind the scenes - well done on a great operation.

We’re impressed! The 5-day, 4-night tour was simply amazing. The whole crew went above and beyond, so we always had the best food on the table and, overall, the best trip we could ever have imagined. The tour is perfect for unwinding, observing animals in the wild, seeing orangutans, waking up at first light, and soaking in the jungle in all its splendor. It‘s truly a very special place to see. 

We really enjoyed our time with Jeff, our tour guide. We were able to pepper him with all kinds of questions, have deep conversations, learn Indonesian card games, understand the various behaviors of the orangutans, and spot so many wild animals that we probably wouldn’t have seen otherwise. Seeing the orangutans in the wild, as well as experiencing semi-wild ones up close, is a truly unique feeling. 

Would we do the tour again? Absolutely. We can recommend this tour 1000%. Thank you so much for the wonderful time, and a big thank you goes out to the entire crew.

5D4N Slow Paced Houseboat Journey into Tanjung Puting

We’re impressed! The 5-day, 4-night tour was simply amazing. The whole crew went above and beyond, so we always had the best food on the table and, overall, the best trip we could ever have imagined. The tour is perfect for unwinding, observing animals in the wild, seeing orangutans, waking up at first light, and soaking in the jungle in all its splendor. It‘s truly a very special place to see. 

We really enjoyed our time with Jeff, our tour guide. We were able to pepper him with all kinds of questions, have deep conversations, learn Indonesian card games, understand the various behaviors of the orangutans, and spot so many wild animals that we probably wouldn’t have seen otherwise. Seeing the orangutans in the wild, as well as experiencing semi-wild ones up close, is a truly unique feeling. 

Would we do the tour again? Absolutely. We can recommend this tour 1000%. Thank you so much for the wonderful time, and a big thank you goes out to the entire crew. 

An unforgettable experience! 🦧🌿

This tour was truly one of the highlights of my trip. Sailing through the jungle on a traditional klotok, seeing orangutans, proboscis monkeys and so much wildlife in their natural habitat was absolutely magical.

Everything was very well organized, the crew was wonderful, the food delicious and our guide was knowledgeable and caring. Sleeping on the boat surrounded by the sounds of the jungle made it even more special.

A unique adventure that I will never forget. Highly recommended! ❤️

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An unforgettable experience! 🦧🌿

This tour was truly one of the highlights of my trip. Sailing through the jungle on a traditional klotok, seeing orangutans, proboscis monkeys and so much wildlife in their natural habitat was absolutely magical.

Everything was very well organized, the crew was wonderful, the food delicious and our guide was knowledgeable and caring. Sleeping on the boat surrounded by the sounds of the jungle made it even more special.

A unique adventure that I will never forget. Highly recommended! ❤️

Nice boat and great crew. Food was very good and we didn't need any snacks. Kudos to our guide, Roesmin, for being so nice and helpful.

Nice boat and great crew. Food was very good and we didn't need any snacks. Kudos to our guide, Roesmin, for being so nice and helpful.

This was one of the most incredible things I’ve ever experienced. We did 4D3N and expected it to be great, but it exceeded those expectations. We were greeted by our guide Uri at the airport who helped us into our taxi, and from that point forward everything was taken care of. They brought us to the boat where we met our crew and had a delicious breakfast waiting, showed us our bed and accommodations, then we set sail shortly after. Within the first day we saw many orangutans, monkeys, snakes, and bugs. That only continued throughout the next few days. The bed was comfortable, the boat was very well laid out for relaxation and sight seeing, and the food was phenomenal. Seriously it’s like we had a 5 star chef, we actually gained weight throughout the stay. A few recommendations if you choose this:
 - power banks for keeping electronics charged
 - binoculars (we used them so often)
 - strong bug spray 
 - good hiking shoes and hat for protection
 - portable battery powered fan (it can get hot, you’re in the jungle after all)

Overall this was a 10/10 experience and I will be recommending it to all of my friends family. Thank you Uri and crew for an amazing time.

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This was one of the most incredible things I’ve ever experienced. We did 4D3N and expected it to be great, but it exceeded those expectations. We were greeted by our guide Uri at the airport who helped us into our taxi, and from that point forward everything was taken care of. They brought us to the boat where we met our crew and had a delicious breakfast waiting, showed us our bed and accommodations, then we set sail shortly after. Within the first day we saw many orangutans, monkeys, snakes, and bugs. That only continued throughout the next few days. The bed was comfortable, the boat was very well laid out for relaxation and sight seeing, and the food was phenomenal. Seriously it’s like we had a 5 star chef, we actually gained weight throughout the stay. A few recommendations if you choose this:
- power banks for keeping electronics charged
- binoculars (we used them so often)
- strong bug spray 
- good hiking shoes and hat for protection
- portable battery powered fan (it can get hot, you’re in the jungle after all)

Overall this was a 10/10 experience and I will be recommending it to all of my friends family. Thank you Uri and crew for an amazing time.

It was an unforgettable experience. The staff on the boat was amazing. Since I don't eat meat, the cook made sure to also make incredible vegetarian food. 
 Our guide Sam was very experienced in spotting the animals and could tell us a lot about the forrest and it's development. The boat was spacious, the toilet very basic, but it's a magical experience to wake up in the middle of the jungle with all it's sounds. Would definitely recommend!

It was an unforgettable experience. The staff on the boat was amazing. Since I don't eat meat, the cook made sure to also make incredible vegetarian food. 
Our guide Sam was very experienced in spotting the animals and could tell us a lot about the forrest and it's development. The boat was spacious, the toilet very basic, but it's a magical experience to wake up in the middle of the jungle with all it's sounds. Would definitely recommend!

Of course seeing the orangutans! And the chef was awesome, the food was amazing!
 Everyone was great, it was a wonderful experience!

Of course seeing the orangutans!  And the chef was awesome, the food was amazing!
Everyone was great, it was a wonderful experience!