Orangutan Odysseys
Orangutan Odysseys
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Orangutan Odysseys is the only tour specialist that provides ecotours to see Orangutans in the wild all over Indonesia. Including Tanjung Puting National Park and Palangkaraya in Central Borneo, Gunung Palung National Park and Ketapang in West Borneo, Leuser Ecosystem National Park in North Sumatra, Kutai National Park and Samboja Lestari in East Borneo and more. We work with world class conservationists, researchers and scientists and are the leading orangutan eco-tour experts.
Jakarta, Indonesia
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2023
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Thomas
26 contributions
Jul 2022
We've spent 4 days / 3 nights at the Danum Valley Field Center. The conversations with Gary and Alice prior to our trip have been lovely and really helpful. Denny, our personal guide, was so motivated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We did several day and night walks through the rainforest, a night ride on a pickup and a we watched the rainforest come to life on a sunrise tour. During our trip we saw plenty of wildlife like orang utans and other primates, birds, reptiles, frogs, spiders and of course plenty of leeches. The vegan food that we've requested was delicious. All in all we've been really happy with Orangutan Odysseys and would recommend them without reservations.
Written August 7, 2022
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Thank you for your review. We are thrilled you had a wonderful experience. The Danum Valley is an incredible ecosystem brimming with wildlife. and spectacular sights. Seeing the orangutan in the wild is a special experience, one we know you will never forget. All the best and hopefully one day we will see you both again.
Written August 30, 2022
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holaengland
Ashford, UK108 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
Just returned from a leif cocks tour it was amazing, listening daily to his talks you learn so much and realise how much they are doing trying to save the orangutans and rainforest.
Lets help save the orangutans and support the orangutan project.
We saw a good amount of orangutans and other wildlife.
Garry is a great tour guide, its brilliantly organised you dont have to worry about a thing.
Alice is brilliant at communicating with the bookings to answering any questions you may help.
The guides are great at spotting wildlife they do a great job!
I definitely book with them again they do some fantastic trips.
Lets help save the orangutans and support the orangutan project.
We saw a good amount of orangutans and other wildlife.
Garry is a great tour guide, its brilliantly organised you dont have to worry about a thing.
Alice is brilliant at communicating with the bookings to answering any questions you may help.
The guides are great at spotting wildlife they do a great job!
I definitely book with them again they do some fantastic trips.
Written February 16, 2023
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Thank you!!!!!!
It was a great tour and we are thrilled you had a fantastic trip.
Hope to see you again soon.
Written March 1, 2023
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Timothy Dalton
1 contribution
Oct 2022
We went with a group of 12 people all coming from around the globe and it all went so smoothly. We did about 5 days in Kalimantan and another 7 days or so in Northern Sumatra. It involved multiple flights, drives and boat rides and Garry and the Orangutan Odyssesys Team set everything up so that all we had to do was enjoy our trip and explore the natural beauty of Indonesia.
We saw so many animals including the main animal we went to see, the orangutan! We also saw probiscus monkeys, thomas leaf monkeys, gibbons, macaques, horn-bills, and numerous other birds. One of our favorite days included visiting a Dayak village and participating in a welcome ceremony. We also had the opportunity to plant trees in the Leuser Ecosysem and visit a school to meet some great local kids. Our accomidations were cabins, tents, boats, and lodges. All the meals were delicious and you feel truly taken care of with the guides and staff everywhere. You fell like family by the time you leave. Garry has connections all over the country and creates such a special experience.
The beauty of taking a trip with Orangutan Odysseys is that your trip will help support thier continued effort to save the forests and save the orangutan. They provided our family with one of the greatest experience of our lives and I give my full recommendation to this company and all its employees.
We saw so many animals including the main animal we went to see, the orangutan! We also saw probiscus monkeys, thomas leaf monkeys, gibbons, macaques, horn-bills, and numerous other birds. One of our favorite days included visiting a Dayak village and participating in a welcome ceremony. We also had the opportunity to plant trees in the Leuser Ecosysem and visit a school to meet some great local kids. Our accomidations were cabins, tents, boats, and lodges. All the meals were delicious and you feel truly taken care of with the guides and staff everywhere. You fell like family by the time you leave. Garry has connections all over the country and creates such a special experience.
The beauty of taking a trip with Orangutan Odysseys is that your trip will help support thier continued effort to save the forests and save the orangutan. They provided our family with one of the greatest experience of our lives and I give my full recommendation to this company and all its employees.
Written December 11, 2022
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Thank you for your great review. We love to give people an experience like no other.
What a trip this was!!
Action packed and full of purpose- to protect the orangutan. It was great to share this experience with you and your family. We look forward to what the future has in store for the Kid Conservationist and hope we can get together again in the jungle to continue our shared mission of saving the orangutan from extinction.
Wishing you all the very best!
OO
Written December 11, 2022
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Richard B
New York City, NY4 contributions
Aug 2022
Whether traveling by riverboat or hiking the jungle trails, this adventure affords access to the beauty of Borneo and affords ample opportunity to view and photograph the wildlife of Borneo, especially the orangutan. Accompanying our small group was Leif Cocks, renowned environmentalist and author, who shared his wealth of experience and knowledge with daily discussions. The food and accommodations overall were excellent and I heartily recommend Orangutan Odyssey to anyone wishing an immersive experience.
Written August 25, 2022
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Thank you Richard. It was wonderful meeting you.
Our Leif Cocks feature tours are a brilliant way to learn more about orangutan conservation. Your presence on tour will help us on our mission to save them from extinction. Thank you for your support. Wishing you well and we hope to see you again one day.
All the very best.
Written August 30, 2022
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Frauke
1 contribution
May 2023
To book the Leif Cocks East Borneo Tour May 2023 was the best decision I ever made. It was so much more than I’ve expected. Thank you for this amazing and life changing experience.
Written May 21, 2023
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Sightsee179387
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Solo
Being part of the inaugural tour with Orangutan Odysseys to visit the Elephant Conservation Center in Laos was a fabulous experience. Travelling with three experts involved on the ground in elephant conservation was an absolute privilege. The group questioned Alex, Michael and Leif relentlessly throughout the trip, they welcomed our interest and were happy to share their knowledge with us. We all learnt so much about the many challenges faced by elephants across Asia.
And then there was the majestic elephants themselves - what an awesome experience to ethically share some time with them, and learn more about plans to improve the welfare outcomes for both wild and captive populations in Laos.
There was also plenty of time to share some fun activities, and learn more about the culture and history of this stunningly beautiful country.
The team at Orangutan Odysseys were great, as were the local guides, everyone ensuring we all enjoyed a great holiday. The accommodation was perfect, the food never ending and delicious, and the group was great fun.
I highly recommend a tour with Orangutan Odysseys and their conservation experts. I will certainly be travelling with them again.
And then there was the majestic elephants themselves - what an awesome experience to ethically share some time with them, and learn more about plans to improve the welfare outcomes for both wild and captive populations in Laos.
There was also plenty of time to share some fun activities, and learn more about the culture and history of this stunningly beautiful country.
The team at Orangutan Odysseys were great, as were the local guides, everyone ensuring we all enjoyed a great holiday. The accommodation was perfect, the food never ending and delicious, and the group was great fun.
I highly recommend a tour with Orangutan Odysseys and their conservation experts. I will certainly be travelling with them again.
Written August 6, 2023
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Thanks Heather. It was great to such a passionate person like yourself on this amazing tour with us. Your love of the elephants and for conservation is wonderful and really appreciated. Can’t wait to take you in another adventure with us.
Written August 8, 2023
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GlenysT63
1 contribution
Apr 2023
Experienced the Tanjung Puting Orangutan Experience in April 2023 - absolutely thrilled with our trip - totally immersed ourselves into the world of Orangutans and the wildlife of Borneo. Our guide Muk's knowledge of the animals, flora and fauna was extensive and we learnt so much. The klotok was comfortable and the food was amazing. Totally recommend travelling with Orangutan Odysseys.
Written April 20, 2023
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Brad L
Greater Sydney, Australia14 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Just back from a 10 day trip to Sumatra visiting Leuser NP. We visited Beristagi, climbed the spectacular Sibayak volcano for sunrise. Then on to Ketambe for jungle camping. We were lucky to see quite a few orangutans and other primates and a fascinating visit a local bee farm (native bees). Next we went to Batu Ronring for some great jungle trekking and swimming in their beautiful river. The trip was finished with 2 nights at Bukit Lawang for more wildlife viewing. We loved staying in orangutan bungalows. Our guide Lucy was wonderful, looking after all of our needs and answering all our questions. She was also very flexible. The local guides selected for us were all great. All the food was very tasty. We often heard how this company (OO) helped local communities and this is so important to achieve real outcomes for nature conservation. Thanks Garry for putting together a flexible and unforgettable trip.
Written July 8, 2023
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Extraordinary538383
4 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
What a wonderful experience visiting Laos with a small group of people interested in conservation and elephants. Who doesn't love an elephant? We experienced the colonial city of Luang Prabang, the Elephant Conservation Centre, the beautiful country side and the friendly Laos people. We were fortunate to have an elephant expert on our tour who gave informative presentations and shared his vision for elephant welfare.
Written August 26, 2023
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Lynda
13 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
This trip combined learning about Asian elephants, together with discovering the beauty of the Laotian landscape, the charm of Luang Prabang, and the friendliness of the Laotian people. It was enjoyable travelling with a smallish group of like-minded people and such knowledgeable guides. The excellent accommodation and most of the meals were included in the price, so we didn't have to worry too much about money while on the tour.
Written August 25, 2023
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How do I go about making a booking enquiry? Is there a website or contact email?
BCboySyd
Sydney, Australia8 contributions
TripAdvisor won’t let me put in the actual website properly. Silly. But you get the idea.
Susantraveler2014
Denver, CO6 contributions
Is this tour IN Jakarta? How long will it take?
Garry S
Lombok, Indonesia5 contributions
Our tour leaves from Jakarta and goes to Central Borneo to see the orangutans. Thank you for your enquiry.
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