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• Great adventure. Fab guide.

  O2220OWjohnd,,Jan 18, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Fabulous adventure. Great service, communication, and one amazing day after another. Vera, our guide, was sensational. Get her if you can. This may be a profound life experience.

• Excellent Orangutan & Wildlife Experience in Tanjung Puting

  Y4600XXnikitak,,Jan 14, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We booked a 4D/3N tour with Orangutan Applause, and honestly, it was an excellent experience from start to finish. From the moment we were picked up at Pangkalan Bun airport, we felt we were in very good hands. The whole trip was well organized yet pleasantly relaxed, allowing us to really enjoy the experience without feeling rushed. The wildlife encounters in Tanjung Puting National Park were fantastic - not only at the orangutan feeding stations, but also during our time cruising up and down the Sekonyer River, where the crew spotted many animals we would never have noticed ourselves. The food on board was surprisingly great and gave us a wonderful introduction to Indonesian cuisine. Special thanks to our guide Sam, whose deep knowledge of Kalimantan’s wildlife was impressive - every question we had was answered thoughtfully and in detail. All in all, this was a memorable and very well-run tour, and I can recommend Orangutan Applause without any hesitation.

• Most unique guide ever and amazing vegan food!

  Culture59504688471,,Jan 3, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I was traveling with a friend and did the 4-night, 5-day tour. The strongest highlight of the trip was the guide. His name was Alen (or Alenconda), and without exaggeration, he was one of the most unique wildlife guides I’ve ever had. He was extremely thoughtful—on a level I’ve never seen before in any guide. What really made him stand out was his upbeat, positive attitude and his incredible sense of style and fashion. He constantly changed his outfits and accessories and even wore wigs and outfits that incorporated plush animal toys, which made the whole experience so much fun. Hanging out with him felt like spending time with a real-life anime character mixed with Indiana Jones. On top of that, he had surprisingly strong knowledge of the wildlife and a sincere interest in our group’s happiness. The second major highlight was the food. I’m vegan, so I was a bit worried there wouldn’t be many options, but the food ended up being incredible—not just for a wildlife tour, but by any standard. The chef was absolutely amazing. The main downside of the trip was how controlled some aspects of the tour were. We had just come back from Sumatra, where the experience was much more primitive and remote. There, you were far more one-on-one with the orangutans, and the hikes were endless—from sunup to sunset—very physical and demanding. In Borneo, everything was timed, and you were almost always viewing animals in larger groups. The experience was much more comfortable and easy, so it really depends on what you’re looking for. That said, if you decide on Borneo, I don’t think you could possibly find a better company. The food, the staff, and the way the company was run were the best I’ve ever experienced, and I do a lot of wildlife travel. They were also very respectful of the animals. Final note: if you are a super fun and super cool adventurous person, request Alen as your guide—you won’t be disappointed. Also, request the vegan food; it was outstanding.

  

  

• WONDERFUL

  noeliaf443,,Dec 8, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I don't score anymore because you can't. It was AMAZING. I think it couldn't have been better, really. A great success to have contracted the tour with them: we stayed longer than other companies seeing the orangutans (which allowed us to see them at different times or distinguish behaviors), we did trekking and we could see them also outside of the mealtime... And, on top of all that, the experience on the ship of 10. We have come out very round from so much eating and in addition to the amount all very good, the boat always clean, and the team worrying all the time that we were comfortable and not missing anything. Thank you Jordan, and the rest of the team for making the experience so much more beautiful 😊

  

  

  

  

• Fantastic trip, definitely book this!

  Dawnzerly,,Nov 30, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This is an amazing tour! Our guide, Guh, was fantastic. We saw so many Orangutans and monkeys but also tons of other really cool wildlife including the elusive Sun bear! Cruising on the boat down the river is so beautiful and relaxing. Food was excellent, and the boat is really nicely set up. The bathroom is surprisingly nice and we very much enjoyed our showers at the end of each day. There are a number of companies that run these tours. I think Orangutan Applause stands out for the personal service from Dessy and Arif (the owners) and the excellent guides they have hired. Going in the rainy/low season worked out really nicely for us. Only a few boats on the water and it only rained a bit at night for our trip. I think the summer time when it's high season you will see a lot more boats/people.

• One word: amazing! What a...

  Anthony V,,Nov 22, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  One word: amazing! What a wonderful experience these days have been! A big thanks to the staff as well, who pampered us completely and made this excursion even more special.”

• Really nice, good...

  Uta M,,Oct 28, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Really nice, well organized tour - especially our very friendly guide Nikita :0) Incredibly beautiful nature, very many different animals besides the orangutans. Very delicious food! Highly recommended.

• Exceptional!

  Corentin T,,Oct 22, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We went on a 4D3N cruise and lived a dream awake! First of all, one of the highlights of this cruise was the crew: a Captain Ivan, very experienced to go up the river to Camp Leaky, two assistants Gatra and Fizi always smiling, of great help and extreme efficiency, the cook Yanah who prepared us DELICIOUS (the best of our stay in Indonesia) and gourmet (we ate more than we were hungry). And finally, our guide Husni, more than experienced and with 1000 anecdotes. The crew was more than dedicated to making this experience simply unforgettable! We were lucky enough to see many orangutans but also many other animals and plants of all kinds, whether during the day or during the night walk. Finally, the Klotok (traditional boat) is really spacious for two and comfortable. We can only recommend this cruise which will remain one of the best memories of our 6 weeks stay in Indonesia!!

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Applause does it right

  bec312015,,Oct 17, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  From the moment Arif welcomed us early morning at the Pangkalan Bun airport with a big, friendly smile, we knew we were in good hands. At the boat launch, he introduced us to the crew and to our guide, Vera, who really made this tour a wonderful experience. The tour is extremely well organized and safety-minded and the boat is very clean. Vera was a delight, so informative and knowledgeable about the creatures we saw including the dozens of wild and semi wild orangutans and proboscis monkeys, kingfishers and was as excited as we were when we came upon rarer animals like silver langue monkeys, lesser adjutants, stick insects, lizards, eagles and a venomous yellow river snake. I had been a little concerned about the heat at night, but it was actually quite pleasant with a light breeze and an orchestra of jungle noises lulling us to sleep under the mosquito netting. The crew gave us plenty of privacy while providing expertise guiding the boat down the river, providing lovely nutritional meals, changing our bedding each night. Vera truly went above and beyond - it was extremely hot even for Borneo, (being from a cold country, we struggle with the heat) but magically she appeared at the feeding platforms with icy towels to cool us down, umbrellas during a sudden downpour and fans to help with the heat. At dinner each night, she set up candlelit dinners . so thoughtful. Back at the launch, leaving to head home, Arif appeared once again, big smile, with a bag of local treats. such a lovely, thoughtful gift. We hopped in the taxi, heading to the airport. We were just a couple of kilometers down the road, a scooter suddenly appeared beside our taxi, frantically waving us to stop - it was Vera once again - in her hand was my husband's cell phone which he had left behind on the boat. Even the taxi driver commented, "good people". Applause is known as "good people" - if you're looking for a tour you'll never forget, this is the one to go with. If you're lucky to have Vera as your guide, you'll be in the best hands.

• Just the most amazing experience!

  Colin F,,Oct 10, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Unforgetable sightings of all the large primates at close quarters, at the feeding stations and often from the klotok. Our crew's modus operandi was to cruise slowly just to get to the appointed location in good time - we were constantly being passed by others who seemed to have a "hurry up and wait" schedule. Living on the open deck for four days in that hot humid weather was very different to any other travel experience and may not be for the feint of hearted. Our crew were very attentive and we were taken care of exceptionally well.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
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