10 Days Tour Bukit Lawang, Tangkahan, Berastagi and Lake
Toba
10 Days Tour Bukit Lawang, Tangkahan, Berastagi and Lake
Toba, combines some of the highlights of North Sumatra all in one hassle-free
package.
Trek through the jungle of Gunung Leuser National Park,
catch a glimpse of an orangutan in their natural habitat, learn about the local
flora, fauna and wildlife, experience the sounds of the jungle and the river
whilst you sleep and enjoy an exhilarating rafting trip down the river ‘jungle
style’. Sumatra tour and adventure
Get up close with elephants – washing, feeding and
(optionally) trekking at Tangkahan, hike to the volcano summit at Berastagi for
sunrise, swim in the plunge waterfall of Sipisopiso, experience the Batak
culture of Lake Toba and fit in some sightseeing in Medan.Sumatra tour and
adventure
Our affordable package which includes all accommodation,
travel, guide fees and some meals (listed below), removes the hassle and stress
of arranging your own trip, allowing you more free time to relax and experience
the magic of Sumatra.
Itinerary
BUKIT LAWANG (Orangutan Trek)
Day 1
Pick-up from Medan Kuala Namu airport by private
transport with aircon and travel directly to Bukit Lawang (3-4 hours). You will
have time to explore the village (depending on your arrival time) or relax in
the guesthouse for the remainder of the day/evening. 10 Days Tour Bukit
Lawang, Tangkahan, Berastagi and Lake Toba
Sumatra tour and adventure
Day 2
After breakfast, your guide will collect you from your
guesthouse and you will start your journey into the jungle of Gunung Leuser
National Park to see wild orangutans. On your trek (6-7 hours) your guide will
educate you on the local wildlife, flora and fauna you may encounter in Gunung
Leuser. After lunch, you will continue your trek to see other wildlife (if
you’re lucky you may see the Thomas’ leaf monkey, white-handed gibbon, black
gibbon, long-tailed macaque, pig-tailed macaque, hornbills, peacocks and
monitor lizards) and learn about the trees/plants which can be used in
traditional medicine. Late afternoon-your guide will select a suitable spot
next to the river to set-up camp. You are then free to enjoy the fresh water of
the Bohorok river, swim, help prepare dinner, or even go fishing. After dinner,
weather permitting, our team will prepare a bonfire and the guides will
entertain you with their jungle skills, games and songs before you settle down
to sleep surrounded by the sounds of the jungle and river.
Day 3
After breakfast, continue your jungle adventure, spotting wildlife. After 2-3 hours, your guide will take you to a waterfall where you can swim and relax. After lunch, you will leave the campsite by traditional rafting boat (‘jungle style’) following the river downstream to the village and directly to your guesthouse. Afternoon/evening-free time to relax at the guesthouse/swim/explore the village. Sumatra tour and adventure
Included : 2 night stay in a deluxe bungalow, locker fee for luggage storage while trekking, meals (day 2-breakfast, lunch, dinner, fruit, day 3-breakfast, lunch, fruit), guide fee, all equipment (tent, roll mat, sleeping bag), 1.5L bottle of water, and traditional tube rafting back during the trek.
What to bring
A small backpack with a change of clothes, raincoat,
swimwear, small towel, small pillow, personal items, toilet paper, medicines,
camera + spare battery + memory card (in a waterproof bag), insect repellent,
sunblock, torch, plastic bag (to put wet clothes in), sandals/flip flops (to walk
around the camp).
Please make sure your luggage is as light as possible
(ideally under 10kg).
You will be provided with a 1.5L bottle of water for each
person, which the guide will refill at the camp with boiled water.
Clothing : long sleeves/trousers are optional as there are
few mosquitos. Although nights can be cold in the jungle. Wearing something
comfortable is most important.
Shoes : waterproof shoes with good grip/tread are essential
for slippery paths.
TANGKAHAN (Elephant Adventure) Sumatra tour and
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Day 4
After breakfast, drive to Tangkahan by aircon jeep (2 hours) along bumpy roads through villages and palm oil plantations. On arrival, after registering with the park office, you will start your elephant trek through the jungle (2 hours), where your guide will explain how Tangkahan became a protected area for elephants, as well as showing you the local flora, fauna and wildlife. After your trek, you will have the opportunity to wash and feed the elephants, before eating lunch at a traditional restaurant overlooking the river. Afternoon-a short walk from the restaurant and a swim across the river leads you to a natural hot spring, where you will have time to swim and relax, before visiting the caves (depending on time and weather) on your drive back to your guesthouse in Bukit Lawang. Evening-free time to relax.
Included : Guide fees, driver, petrol, permit, 1.5L bottle of
water and meals (breakfast).
What to bring : A small backpack with a change of clothes,
raincoat, swimwear, small towel, medicines, camera + spare battery + memory
card (in a waterproof bag), insect repellent, sunblock, plastic bag (to put wet
clothes in).
Day 5
After breakfast, a short 30 minute walk through rubber
plantations and jungle will take you to the Bat Cave, a 200m long limestone
cave, home to wildlife including bats and many small animals. Your guide will
take you on a tour (2 hours) showing you the rock formations. Afterwards, you
will be driven by aircon car (5 hours) to your hotel in Berastagi, home of the
world’s largest volcano lake, stopping for lunch on the way. Afternoon/evening
– free time to relax and explore, before meeting with your guide for a briefing
on tomorrow morning’s hike.10 Days Tour Bukit Lawang, Tangkahan, Berastagi and
Lake Toba
Included : Guide fees, driver, petrol, permit, 1.5L bottle of
water and meals (breakfast).
What to bring : Medicines, camera + spare battery + memory
card (in a waterproof bag), insect repellent, sunblock, torch. Shoes:
waterproof shoes with good grip/tread are essential for slippery paths.
BERASTAGI (Volcano hiking)
Day 6
You will be collected from your hotel at 4.30am and
driven (1 hour) to the start of your trek. After a 1 hour hike you will reach
the top of the volcano for sunrise. After your hike back down, you will be
driven to a nearby hot spring, where you will have the chance to swim and
relax. At midday, your trip will continue with a visit to the traditional fruit
and souvenir market. After which you will be dropped back at your hotel and
will have free time to relax and explore your surroundings. S10 Days Tour
Bukit Lawang, Tangkahan, Berastagi and Lake Tobaumatra tour and adventure
Included : 2 nights stay at a deluxe bungalow, guide fees,
driver, petrol, and all entrance permits.
What to bring : A small backpack with a change of clothes,
raincoat, swimwear, small towel, medicines, camera + spare battery + memory
card (in a waterproof bag), insect repellent, sunblock, plastic bag (to put wet
clothes in).
Day 7
After breakfast, a 3-4 hour drive will bring you to
Lake Toba. Along the way, you will stop for lunch and visit the plunge
waterfall of Sipisopiso, where you will have time to swim, relax and drink
fresh coconut juice, before visiting the viewpoint which offers commanding
views of Lake Toba. On arrival at your hotel, you will have free time to relax
and explore.10 Days Tour Bukit Lawang, Tangkahan, Berastagi and Lake
Toba Sumatra tour and adventure
LAKE TOBA (Tour of the lake)
Day 8
A day of leisure to relax and explore the lake and
Samosir island.
Day 9
After breakfast, you will start your 1 day tour of
the island, visiting the traditional Batak House and experiencing the Batak
culture of Lake Toba. 10 Days Tour Bukit Lawang, Tangkahan, Berastagi and
Lake Toba Sumatra tour and adventure
Included : Guide fees, driver, petrol, 2 nights stay in a
deluxe bungalow with lake view and ferry ticket to Samosir Island.
MEDAN (Experience the culture)
Day 10
After breakfast, start your journey back to Medan (3-4 hours). Time permitting, you will have the opportunity to visit one of Medan’s cultural highlights e.g. Maimun Palace, Great Mosque of Medan, Tjong A Fie’s mansion, Marian Shrine of Annai Velangkanni or Maha Vihara Maitreya Cemara Asri, before being dropped at the airport or your accommodation.
Included : Guide fees, petrol, and driver. Sumatra tour
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Price Sumatra tour and adventure
1 person - 89 Euros/person/day.
2 people - 65 Euros/person/day.
Included Sumatra tour and adventure
Please see above for full details.
Package excludes Sumatra tour and adventure
Entrance permit to the Gunung Leuser National Park/camera
tax (10 Euros/person payable to the national park office), 1-2 hour elephant
riding in Tangkahan (optional : 75 Euros/person), other meals and drinks where
not stated above as included, flights, visa and insurance.
* Please advise us if you would like to visit something in
particular and we will do our best to accommodate your request.