Getting to Tanjung Puting
Fly to Pangkalan Bun, then straight onto a klotok — one of the more straightforward remote-region gateways in Indonesia
Reaching Tanjung Puting is more direct than many of Indonesia's remote natural destinations — a single domestic flight to Pangkalan Bun, followed by a short transfer straight onto the klotok that becomes your accommodation for the trip.
Quick facts
Flying to Pangkalan Bun
Iskandar Airport (PKN) in Pangkalan Bun has direct flights from Jakarta, generally the most straightforward route in — this is a genuine domestic flight, not requiring the multi-leg journeys some of Indonesia's other remote regions demand.
From airport to river
Most klotok operators arrange transfer from the airport directly to the river departure point as part of the trip package — a short drive rather than a complicated onward journey, making the transition from 'arrived in Kalimantan' to 'on the boat' genuinely quick.
Booking the klotok in advance
Unlike some remote Indonesian trips that are easier to arrange on arrival, a Tanjung Puting klotok trip is worth booking ahead — through a Pangkalan Bun-based operator or a broader Indonesia tour agency — to secure your preferred boat and dates, especially in peak season.
Practical tips
- —Book your klotok trip ahead of arrival rather than assuming you can arrange one on the spot, particularly in peak season (roughly June–September).
- —Confirm what's included in your klotok package (meals, park fees, guide) before booking — this varies by operator.
- —Pangkalan Bun itself is a functional transit town, not a destination — most travelers pass through quickly on the way to the boat.
- —This is one of the more accessible 'deep jungle' experiences in Indonesia precisely because of the direct flight — worth knowing if remoteness has put you off other similar trips.
