7 Day Sumatran Jungle, Nature, and Wildlife Tour in Indonesia

Day 1: Airport - Medan (1 - 1.5 hours driving)

Arrive in Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) with flight. (Please let Trijaya Travel know your flight number and arrival time). They will pick you up from the airport and bring you to the Hotel Deli River for an overnight stay, nicely situated in the countryside outside Medan. In Hotel Deli River you can rejuvenate and rest after your long journey and take a dip in the infinity pool looking over the Deli River.

Day 2: Medan - Tangkahan (5 hours driving)

In the morning depart to Tangkahan. Tangkahan is famous for its elephant safaris and wonderful jungle scenery. You will cross the hanging bridge to reach your lodge. You will go for a river walk and then tube downstream. Two overnights stay in Mega Inn or Jungle Lodge or Linea Cottage.

Day 3: Tangkahan - Elephant activities

This morning you will head off to a nearby elephant rangers station. There, elephants which were once used to help rangers monitor the nearby jungle, now offer a unique elephant experience. After helping the rangers feed and bath the elephants, you will take a walk with them through the river and jungle. At noon free at your own program in this fascinating jungle area, you can have a very nice swim in the unspoiled jungle river, sit on a small beach full off butterflies, and take a shower under a jungle waterfall.

PS: For your information, no elephant activities on Friday as the elephants are used for jungle patrol on this day.

Day 4: Tangkahan - Bohorok/Bukit Lawang (4 hours driving)

In the morning depart to Bohorok/Bukit Lawang, the orangutan rehabilitation center part of Gunung Leuser nature reservation in North Sumatra province via many rubber and palm-oil plantations. The route to the village is scenic. Once you arrive in Bukit Lawang the driver will introduce you to the experienced local guide and for your jungle trekking activity on the next day. You will be guided by an experienced local guide that will help you marvel at the magic of the magnificent rainforest. Throughout the trek, you will be able to see the Orangutans, Siamang (arboreal black-furred gibbon native to the forests of Sumatra), Thomas Leaf Monkeys, long tail Macaques, and different kinds of reptiles and varieties of birds.

Walkers must be fit and during the trek use shoes that provide enough support and traction. One overnight stay in an ecolodge, either Bukit Lawang Cottage or Sam’s Bungalow or Erion Guesthouse. These accommodations are located on the banks of the Bohorok River.

Day 5: Bohorok/Bukit Lawang - Leuser Ecosystem

Today you will start your two (2) days trek into the Leuser Eco System. You will head into the hills on the other side of the Bohorok River. On the trek, you will be able to see the Orangutans, Siamang (arboreal black-furred gibbon native to the forests of Sumatra), Thomas Leaf Monkeys, long tail Macaques, and different kinds of reptiles and varieties of birds. Throughout the trek, you will be guided by an experienced local guide that will help you marvel at the magic of the magnificent rainforest. Your campsite will be close to a stream or on the Bohorok River. Overnight in tents. (Breakfast at lodge, lunch and dinner on trekking)

Day 6: Leuser Ecosystem - Bohorok/Bukit Lawang

Today you will continue your jungle trek and head back towards Bukit Lawang sometime after lunch by river tubing back down the Bohorok River. Once in Bukit Lawang, you will check into your room and then have free time to wander around town and maybe have a swim in the Bohorok River. Overnight stay in an ecolodge, either Bukit Lawang Cottage or Sam’s Bungalow or Erion Guesthouse. Your accommodation in Bukit Lawang is located on the banks of the Bohorok River. (B & L during trekking)

Day 7: Bohorok/Bukit Lawang - Airport (4.5 hours driving)

Today Trijaya Travel will transfer you to your hotel in Medan or to the airport to catch your flight the next destination. End of services.

Starting off and ending at Medan, this tour will take you through Tangkahan, Bohorok or Bukit Lawang, and Leuser Ecosystem.

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• 5 nights hotel accommodation
• 1 night accommodation in tent
• Daily breakfast
• Transport in comfortable air-conditioned car
• Fuel
• Driver, his meals, and overnight accommodation costs
• Entrance and parking fees
• Tubing till waterfall in Tangkahan
• Elephant walking, washing and feeding activities in Tangkahan
• Permit and local guide to see the orangutans with two days jungle trekking
• Tubing in Bukit Lawang
• 2 lunches, 1 dinner in Bukit Lawang

• Air tickets
• Personal expenses such as drinks and souvenirs
• Lunch and dinner (except during jungle trekking in Bohorok/Bukit Lawang)
• Donations and tips

• A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.