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Sumatran Rainforest Experience

This exciting adventure begins in Medan and takes you through the scenic landscapes of North Sumatra to explore the hidden gems of Tangkahan and Bukit Lawang. You will experience the natural beauty of Gunung Leuser National Park, interact with elephants and trek through the rainforest to see orangutans in their natural habitat.

Tour Nights

  • Tangkahan: 1 nights
  • Bukit Lawang: 1 nights
  • Tour CodeTour code: AWID07
  • Accommodation GradeAccommodation Grade
  • Private TourPrivate Tour

Tour At a Glance

  • Drive through picturesque oil palm plantations and fields on the way to Tangkahan
  • Cross the river by bamboo raft to arrive at your secluded lodge in Tangkahan
  • Visit an elephant sanctuary and bathe the elephants in the river
  • Enjoy a scenic jeep ride with stunning views of the Bukit Barisan mountains
  • Trek through the rainforest in Bukit Lawang to search for orangutans and other wildlife

Itinerary details

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  • Day 1 : Medan Airport – Tangkahan
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    Upon arrival at Kualanamy International Airport, meet your guide and begin the drive northeast on a scenic toll road, passing picturesque views of oil palm plantations and cultivated fields. You will head towards Stabat, the administrative and commercial hub of Langkat Regency, once a wealthy Malay Muslim Sultanate that prospered through rubber plantations and the discovery of oil. As you continue, cross a wide river and enter a quieter road lined with oil palm and rubber plantations, leading you towards Tangkahan, also known as the “Hidden Paradis e.” Tangkahan offers a secluded, natural landscape within the UNESCO-listed Gunung Leuser National Park, where you can experience ecotourism efforts focused on wildlife conservation. Upon arrival, cross the river by bamboo raft to your lodge for the night.  Read More

  • Day 2 : Tangkahan – Bukit Lawang
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    Visit a small elephant sanctuary near the park and experience bathing the elephants in the river, followed by a walk with the herd through lush meadows where they graze. Afterward, take a scenic jeep ride through plantations, enjoying stunning views of the Bukit Barisan mountains, before heading to Bukit Lawang. This village, located at the edge of Gunung Leuser National Park is known for its rainforest and wildlife including the critically endangered orangutan. Upon arrival, check into your hotel.
    Meals included: Breakfast 

  • Day 3 : Bukit Lawang – Medan Airport
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    Embark on a trek through the rainforest with a local guide, following winding trails in search of orangutans and other wildlife and observing the rich flora of the national park. After the trek, return to the hotel to freshen up and then head south to Binjai, a small town where the landscape shifts from jungle to cultivated land. Continue to the Kualanamu Airport for your onward flight.
    Meals included: Breakfast 

Dates & Guide Prices

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  • PRICE (PP)
  • SINGLE ROOM SUPP (PP)

What's Included?

  • Meet & greet services.
  • Transfer and sightseeing tour by private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Accommodation at mentioned hotel or similar.
  • Meals on Breakfast.
  • English speaking guide.
  • Permit & local ranger for designated activity in Bukit Lawang.
  • All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program.
  • Daily refreshment (02 X medium size of mineral water).
  • All applicable Government Taxes and Service charges.

What's not Included?

  • Return International flight from UK.
  • Visa fees.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature.
  • Peak season surcharge.
  • Any other services not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions.

Additional Information

Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£) based on twin sharing.
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