Seeing Tarsiers in Belitung: The Bukit Peramun Eco Tour
How to see the tarsier, Belitung's tiny primate, in its own habitat: an afternoon trek at Bukit Peramun, sunset on Ampar Rock, then tarsier watching after dark. IDR 625,000 per person, minimum 4 people.
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Belitung is not only beaches. The forest of Bukit Peramun is home to the tarsier, a very small nocturnal primate with huge eyes. Explorer Tarsius is our afternoon tour to see it in the wild, not in a cage.
Tour schedule
The tour runs every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, starting at 16:30 and ending around 20:30:
Afternoon to Night at Bukit Peramun
- 16:30 – Arrive at Bukit Peramun and briefing
- 16:40 – Trek toward the top of Bukit Peramun
- 16:55 – Rest at Twin Rock
- 17:05 – Arrive at Ampar Rock
- 17:55 – Sunset and local dishes
- 18:45 – Trek back down
- 19:00 – Rest at the meeting point
- 19:15 – Tarsier watching, then check-out (ends around 20:30)
Price and what is included
IDR 625,000 per person, minimum 4 people. Included:
- An experienced local guide.
- A sunset dinner of local dishes, snacks, coffee, tea, and mineral water.
- One tree adopted in your name to help protect the tarsier's habitat.
Rules for tarsier watching
- Tarsiers are protected wild animals: no touching, feeding, or flash photography.
- Because they are wild, sightings cannot be guaranteed. Our guides know where they are usually seen.
- Bring comfortable shoes, light long-sleeved clothing, insect repellent, and a small torch.
Frequently asked questions
Where can you see tarsiers in Belitung?
In the forest of Bukit Peramun. The Explorer Tarsius tour takes you on an afternoon trek, a sunset on Ampar Rock, then tarsier watching after dark.
How much is the tarsier tour in Belitung?
IDR 625,000 per person with a minimum of 4 people, including a guide, a sunset dinner, snacks, and one adopted tree.
Is the trek hard?
No. The trail is split into short stretches of about 10 to 15 minutes with rest stops in between.
We are fewer than 4 people. Can we join?
The minimum booking is 4 people. Message us on WhatsApp and we will check whether other guests are booked on the same date.
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