destination
asia
Camp Leakey – Faces in the Forest
trip specifics
price
2012
|
Ctgy |
Type |
Price ($US) |
|
B | Ocean Suite |
7,335 |
|
A |
Ocean Suite |
8,550 |
|
AA |
Ocean Suite |
9,360 |
|
JS |
Junior Suite |
10,170 |
|
DS |
Deluxe Suite |
11,700 |
|
BS |
Balcony Suite | 13,230 |
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PHS |
Penthouse Suite |
14,760 |
duration
11 daystrip dates
Feb 17 - Feb 27, 2012Aug 14 - Aug 24, 2012 *
Aug 24 - Sep 03, 2012
Oct 02 - Oct 12, 2012
Oct 12 - Oct 22, 2012 *
* Reverse Itinerary
trip level
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highlights
Benoa, BaliTanjung Puting, Kalimantan
Gunung Palung National Park
Pontianak, Kalimantan
Kuching
Bako National Park, Sarawak
Singapore
accomm types
Small Ship
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Day 1 - Benoa, Bali
The Indonesian island of Bali represents an oxymoron. The city center of Denpasar is crammed with hotels and tourist activity. It is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. Whereas the countryside is picturesque incorporating rice paddies flooding the hillsides and volcanoes reaching to the skies. The rain-forests are lush and tropical, and the beaches are washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The island is home to the vast majority of Indonesia's small Hindu minority and is a great cultural region to embark on this fantastic journey.
Accommodations: Orion II
Included Meals: dinner
Day 2 - At Sea
After getting settled in and accustomed to your new home away from home, spend this relaxing day at sea soaking in the sun and kicking back. Receive a world class massage or simply spend time meeting and greeting your fellow adventurers.
Accommodations: Orion II
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Days 3-4 - Tanjung Puting, Kalimantan
Tanjung Puting is one of the natural wonders of the world! To make the most of this location we will arrive early, and stay for two days and one night. Enjoy two main activities at Tanjung Puting National Park:
Take local boats for a full day exploration of the river system surrounding Camp Leakey and visits to several feeding stations and Camp Leakey itself. This area will give you the rare opportunity to get very close and interact with the orangutans. This will be a full day activity including lunch based on the local boats, which are large and spacious and have their own bathroom onboard, and includes the landings at the feeding stations, which are all quite easy to reach on foot.
Visit the Orangutan Foundation International's wildlife rehabilitation center. Orion offers you an exclusive look into the operation of the center with all three stages of orangutan rehabilitation being visited; the forest training area, the "pre school" and the infant care facility.
Accommodations: Orion II
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5 - Gunung Palung National Park
Gunung Palung National Park is notable for its diversity of habitat types, ranging from mangrove and freshwater swamp forest, to lowland alluvial forest, to montane forest, and for its diversity of wildlife. It is one of only a handful of parks in the world where orangutans can be seen in the wild. The orangutan is considered the umbrella species for conservation in the National Park, and is also an important ecological agent for seed dispersal and seed predation.
Today explore the Bayas River that flows through the national park via zodiac. No landings are planned but there is ample opportunity for wildlife spotting, with orangutans, proboscis monkeys, macaques and numerous bird species all living in the park.
Accommodations: Orion II
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 6 - Pontianak, Kalimantan
Our inclusive expedition into Pontianak City includes visits to many of the highlights of the town. One of Pontianak's "prides" is the Mujahiddin Mosque, which is the biggest mosque in the province. In the village of Bugis Dalam, is the Jami' Mosque of Sultan Abdurrahman Al-Qodri. This historical mosque was built in 1771 by Sultan Syarif Abdurrahman. The Sultan Palace of Khadariyah lies nearby with a shape in Portuguese style, and was a fort against enemy attacks in the past.
Visit the well-known Equator Monument, standing on the exact spot, passed by the equator. The Museum of Pontianak is a beautiful building in modern design, with the ornamental characteristics of the area. The museum's collections include relics from the time of the arrival of Islam in West Kalimantan. A shuttle bus into the city will be available for those wishing to explore on your own.
Accommodations: Orion II
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Days 7-8 - Kuching (overnight onboard)
Kuching is home to the Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, established in 1975 for the rehabilitation of confiscated and surrendered wild animals, including orangutans, it is located just south of Kuching city and is situated within the beautiful Semengoh Nature Reserve.
Arrive in Kuching mid morning, staying overnight and into the next day. The first afternoon enjoy a city tour which visits the Cat Monument (the symbol of Kuching) and Sarawak's oldest temple in the China Town area. The tour's route showcases much of the famous architecture of Kuching including Astana (the former palace of the White Rajah). The highlight of the tour is a visit to the Sarawak Museum which is acknowledged as one of the finest in the world. This evening, have an exclusive cultural performance and Malay style banquet ashore.
The next morning visit the Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and witness the work they do in caring for orangutans and other wildlife of Borneo. For those feeling a bit more independent a shuttle bus will be available in the afternoon to and from the city area and optional tours are available to purchase to further explore Kuching's rich cultural and natural history. A series of optional tours are also available for purchase.
Optional Expeditions:
ANNAH RAIS LONGHOUSE (Half day)- If you are looking to learn more of the culture of this area an optional tour to the traditional Annah Rais Longhouse is available for purchase. The Anna Rais Longhouse is an authentic Bidayuh Longhouse located in the hills outside of Kuching. This Bidayuh village is accessible by road and it is the nearest native village from the city.
Accommodations: Orion II
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 9 - Bako National Park, Sarawak
Bako National Park heralds an early arrival for there is no time to waste in experiencing its rainforests, abundant wildlife, jungle streams, waterfalls, interesting plant life, secluded beaches and trekking trails. Very few places in the world pack so much natural beauty into such a limited area. Bako is one of the most rewarding parks in Sarawak for wildlife and protected since 1957, the animals are less wary of humans.
A series of walks of varying degrees of difficulty are available today throughout the Bako National Park. Once again be surrounded by wildlife, including numerous proboscus monkeys and macaques. Zodiac cruises will also be available today and a beach BBQ on a beautiful secluded beach in the National Park is provided.
Accommodations: Orion II
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10 - At Sea
A day to relax and simply observe the beauty that surrounds you as the ship makes its way to our next exciting destination.
Accommodations: Orion II
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 11 - Singapore - Disembark
A compact and efficient city, Singapore offers easy access from most international airports and is a unique city to say farewell from.
Accommodations: n/a
Included Meals: breakfast
Notes on Itinerary: We may occasionally alter itineraries slightly for safety, or to take advantage of weather, wildlife, and unplanned discoveries. Our ability to be spontaneous makes our style of cruising unique.
Single Travelers: Single and triple are available upon request where applicable. If you are traveling alone and wish to share accommodations, our Roommate Share Program guarantees double occupancy rates in Majestic, Premium and Classic category cabins.
Land Cost Includes: All taxes, port charges, fees and on board services. On board gratuities are neither required nor expected. Transportation and shore excursions as indicated on the itinerary and all meals aboard the ship or where indicated.
Not Included: Airfare from your home city or return; passport or visa fees; excess baggage charges; air departure taxes; items of a personal nature such as alcoholic beverages, and insurance of any kind. Fuel surcharges may apply.
Arrival/Departure: The Camp Leakey Cruise begins in Benoa, Bali and ends in Singapore. Embarkation time is between 3:00 – 4:00pm on day of departure. Disembarkation is after breakfast on final day between 9:00 – 10:30am. Please schedule flights based on these time frames.
Deposit and Final Payment: To secure your reservation a deposit of 25% of the fare is required. The deposit must be accompanied by a completed and signed Guest Booking Form and is due within 7 days of booking. Final payment must be received no later than 90 days before sailing. Separate conditions apply to the Cancellation Protection Plan.
Cancellation Policy: The following cancellation fees will apply to all reservations. The day on which written notice is received will determine the applicable penalties.
Day on Which Notice is received Penalty
121 days and over - 50% of deposit
120 - 91 days prior 100% of deposit
90 days or less 100% of fare
No show - no written notice 100% of fare
Travel Insurance: We highly recommend our travelers protect their investment with Travel Insurance. Please note that you must purchase your Travel Insurance policy within 14 days of booking your trip for it to cover pre-existing medical conditions.
Shoreside Expeditions: We include a number of complimentary shore experiences utilizing our Zodiacs. In addition we offer an exciting and diverse selection of optional shore experiences which can be either booked for in advance or reserved on board and charged to your on board account. Due to limited numbers on some experiences we recommend you pre-register to avoid disappointment. Details will be provided with your ticket.
Qualifications: This trip will be enjoyed by anyone who is in good health and leads an active life. Any medical condition, advanced pregnancy or disability must be advised to AdventureSmith Explorations when a request for accommodation is made. On every Orion voyage extensive use of the ship’s Zodiacs will be made transporting guests between ship and shore. It is anticipated this travel may be physically demanding from time to time. In order for the crew to determine if safe passage can be offered, guests may be asked to provide additional information, such as a medical assessment of their fitness for expeditionary travel. All guests must sign a disclaimer on board to participate in offship activities. Guests should be sure to bring on board sufficient supplies of any prescription medication they may require.
General Information: This trip is subject to AdventureSmith Explorations Terms & Conditions:. Please read this information carefully and call us if you have any questions. A packing list, extensive pre-departure and travel insurance information is sent upon confirmation. We strongly recommend the purchase of Trip Insurance through AdventureSmith Explorations. If purchased within 14 days of sign-up, the pre-existing condition exclusion is waived.
We look forward to having you join us for the trip of a lifetime! Call today.
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