Betung Kerihun National Park

Betung Kerihun National Park is a large protected rainforest in Kapuas Hulu Regency, West Kalimantan, along the Indonesia-Malaysia border. Established in 1995, it covers about 800,000 hectares and forms part of the Heart of Borneo. The park protects the upper Kapuas River watershed, Mount Betung and Mount Kerihun, and is notable for its exceptional Bornean biodiversity and traditional Dayak communities living within and around the forest.

Visitors can expect dense primary Bornean rainforest with steep hills, river valleys and remote Dayak villages. Access is through Putussibau with mandatory guide and permit (SIMAKSI). Exploration is by trekking on forest trails and by boat on the Kapuas and Embaloh rivers. Visitors can see old-growth forest, waterfalls, wildlife observation points, and cultural encounters in Dayak Iban and Taman villages. Facilities are basic and the experience is expedition-style.