If you’re a nature enthusiast, then taking your next vacation to Indonesia, may be just the ticket.  Of the Indonesian islands, there are two where you can find one of the rarest of the large ape species, the orangutan.  Found only on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, these lovely intelligent creatures share the rain forrests with many other species, flora and fauna, which makes an adventure to either or both of these islands perfect for those who wish to experience an outdoor trek down a quiet river and deep into the home of the orangutan.

With 380 bird species, 222 species of mammals and thousands of species of flora and fauna including orchids, trees and other greenery, the island of Borneo calls a nature adventurer to its amazing Tanjun Puting National Park.

The island is well known for it’s orangutan populated rain forest and orangutan tours will not only expose you to these beautiful creatures, but other animals and birds as well.go on an excursion into the secluded rain forest and be introduced to a world of interesting and wondrous animals, birds and plants.  Not only will you have the opportunity to observe the orangutan population, but you will also discover several other species of monkey.

Other orangutan tours may also take you to the island of Sumatra, the only other known island with an orangutan population.  Your orangutan adventure will be a nature lover’s dream.  Although you will most likely experience the outdoors in a tropical setting, with very little in the way of convenience, the beauty and fascination of the area will far outweigh the lack of luxurious accommodations.  While there are lodges and hotels, you will be hard pressed to find much out in the jungle and your local tour and guide will have all your basic needs covered from food to bedding and toilet facilities.

What you will get is a magnificent introduction to the fascinating world of the orangutan.  You will experience the amazing scenery of the Indonesian rain forest and all it’s inhabitants.  You will have the trip of a lifetime.  You will find the beauty of the area will captivate your imagination and make your adventure well worth the trip.