Pak Yusran
Senior Klotok Captain
Has steered klotok boats on the Sekonyer River for over 25 years and knows every bend and every tree where proboscis monkeys sleep.
About Us
From the Banks of the Sekonyer, for Borneo's Forests
Baliboo is a small team of local guides, captains and cooks who believe travel can be a force for protecting nature.
Our Story
It Started with a Chat on a Klotok Deck
Baliboo began with a simple conversation on a klotok deck. Local guides in Kumai saw more and more travellers arriving for the orangutans, yet very little of the benefit returned to the forest the orangutans call home.
So we built a different way to travel: private klotoks crewed by people from nearby villages, guides who understand forest ecology, and a commitment that all tour profits go to protecting Borneo's wildlife and forests.
Today every Baliboo guest plants at least one seedling. A small step that, added together, is slowly turning grassland back into forest.
100%
Of profits to conservation
Vision
To be the ecotourism operator that proves every journey can make Borneo's forests more resilient.
Mission
- 1Offer wildlife experiences that are ethical, safe and unforgettable.
- 2Empower local people as guides, crew and business partners.
- 3Channel all profits into forest restoration and wildlife protection.
- 4Educate travellers and communities about the value of tropical rainforests.
Our Values
The Principles We Bring to Every Trip
Respect Wildlife
Safe distances, no feeding, no disturbance. The animals always come first.
Transparency
Clear prices and a public report on how funds are allocated.
Locally Rooted
Our crew, food and partners come from communities around the national park.
Light Footprint
Refillable drinking water, no single-use plastic and all waste taken back to shore.
Conservation partner
Affiliation
Affiliated with the FNPF Foundation
Friends of the National Parks Foundation (FNPF) is an Indonesian non-profit that has worked since 1997 to restore habitat and protect wildlife around Tanjung Puting National Park.
Its programmes in the area include replanting fire-damaged land at Pesalat and Beguruh, community agroforestry and forest fire prevention.
Through this affiliation, Baliboo's tour profits support that conservation work. Official information about the foundation's programmes and reports is available on the FNPF website.
Our Team
The People Behind Your Adventure
Our crew and guides come from the villages around Tanjung Puting.
Sari Wulandari
Guide & Conservation Educator
Biology graduate and licensed guide. Sari leads our tree-planting sessions and loves explaining orangutan behaviour.
Rina Marlina
Trip Coordinator
Plans every detail from airport pickup to the menu on board. Fluent in English and Dutch.
Pak Darmawan
Klotok Chef
Cooks home-style Kalimantan dishes from a tiny galley at the back of the boat, from grilled river fish to taro-leaf curry.
Legal
Certifications and Business Licences
Our legal documents can be requested for verification at any time.
Business Registration Number (NIB)
Number shown once verification is complete.
Tourism Business Registration
Registered as a travel agency.
Tour Guide Licences
Guides registered with the Indonesian Tour Guide Association (HPI).
Conservation Area Entry Permits
Arranged for every guest in line with National Park Authority rules.
Made with love for Borneo's forests.
Ready to Meet the Orangutans?
Tell us your dates and group size and our team will help you plan the perfect trip.