11 Day Northern Sumatra Extension with Bukit Lawang-Tangkahan Jungle Trekking (3D/2N)

Upon arrival in Kuala Namu airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of your day is free.

Accommodation:
Swiss Belin or similar

Meals not included
Travel time: Approximately 1.5 hours

In the morning you will take a Motorized Riksja Tour to visit an organic farm, kampung and brown sugar making. You will also visit the market where you will buy some items (fish, vegetables, food ingredients, etc) for your cooking class. In the market, you will interact with local people. Afterwards, you will go from Medan to Bukit Lawang. On the way, you will leave Medan's busy atmosphere and entering the calm villages of Bukit Lawang. This is a transfer only, no stops included.

Accommodation:
Bukit Lawang Eco Lodge or similar

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
Travel time: Approximately 5 hours

Today you walk 6-7 hours into the Gunung Leuser National Park, searching for orangutans and other Sumatran wildlife. It is not always a flat walk, but involves some up and down hikes. A bit hard but in return you get a very nice experience. You have big chances to see orangutans, gibbons, Thomas Leaf monkeys, longtail and pigtail macagues, flying squirrels, Sumatra peacocks, and hornbills. A wild orangutans might even cross your way. Your guide will explain you many things about the rainforest, and will show you many different kind of plants and flowers. Picnic lunch on the trails will be provided. In the mid- to late afternoon, your guide will select a suitable location by the river to set up the camp. It is an authentic and basic camp with bamboo tents and shelters covered with tarpaulins stretched over a branch. The front and back of tent are open, but will still offer adequate protection against the rain. A real jungle camp! Your guides will cook delicious local food for you. Enjoy the evening at your jungle camp playing cards or sitting around the campfire with your guides.

What to bring
Bukit Lawang - 3 Day/2 Night Jungle Trekking + Tubing
Shoes with good soles, long sleeved shirt, long trouser, sock protectors, raincoat/poncho, raincover for backpack, insect repellent and first aid kit, flashlight, sleeping bag (if needed), sport sandal/slipper (for river crossing), drybag (for wallet, mobile phone, camera, etc).

Accommodation:
Tent or Shelter in Jungle

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

In the morning, you might be woken up by the magical sound of the jungle. Breakfast at campsite. Continue trekking 6-7 hours deeper into the park, stopping regularly for wildlife spotting opportunities and amazing viewpoints, or to learn about the fascinating flora and fauna indigenous to this amazing jungle. Camping at other peaceful place, also near the river. Take a refreshing swim whilst the guides prepare your jungle dinner.

Accommodation:
Tent or Shelter in Jungle

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Breakfast at camp. Today is the final trek of your rainforest adventure. You walk around 3-4 hours in the park searching for tropical flora and fauna. Jungle trek ends by the riverside, from where you start your tubing experience. You will float down the river on car tubes for about 45 minutes or longer, depending on the water level. It is fun and relaxing way to enjoy the scenery.

Accommodation:
Mega Inn or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today you will go from Tangkahan to Berastagi. Along the way, enjoy the small villages and scenery. Approaching Berastagi, you will feel the cool air refreshing you after a long drive. Various stops can be made along the way to the destination.

Accommodation:
Sinabung Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Today you will go from Berastagi to Parapat (Harbor). On the way, enjoy the cool mountainous air of Berastagi and upon entering Parapat (Harbor) area, enjoy the view of Lake Toba from above as you slowly drive to the harbour. Various stops can be made along the way to the destination.

You will be picked up from your hotel and will take a journey for around half hour to the starting point of the climb up to Sibayak. It is recommended to start early as you have more chance for an open sky without too many clouds. Start walking, following a broad and steep road. You will be surrounded by forest and often hear the calling of the black siamangs & gibbons. After a short while, the path gets narrow and you find yourself surrounded by mountain vegetation. The last part of the path will take you through rocks until you reach the edge of crater where you can see sulfur puffing from vents. Views are breathtaking! To return you can choose to go back the same way or return on the other side of the mountain following staircases (in a bad condition) all the way down. Before taking you back to your hotel, you can visit and swim in the Rajaberneh/Sidebuk Hotsprings debuk which great to soak your sore muscles.

(Starting at 06:00, this program will take around 5 hours, including a two hour hike up to the top of Gunung Sibayak. Several beautiful trails will lead to the crater rim. Take a short rest at the top before going down a different, but more challenging, trail. When you arrive at the bottom, you can go for a soak and some swimming in the hot springs before heading back to the hotel.)

What to bring
Berastagi - Climb Sibayak Volcano
Shoes with good soles, raincoat & dry bag for a wallet, mobile to protect from waters/rains, camera, bottled water, and bathing suit (for hot springs if time permits you can visit hot springs)

Accommodation:
Toledo Inn or similar

Meals included: Breakfast
Travel time: Approximately 3-4 hours

After breakfast, start exploring Samosir Island by bike to see the activities of local people such as visiting children at a school, visiting a village where locals make traditional hand weaving and other activities.

Please note the bicycles are from rental shops on Samosir Island, and are not insured. Any loss or damage will be at your own risk.

Accommodation:
Toledo Inn or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

The day is free for you to explore on your own.

Accommodation:
Toledo Inn or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Today you will go from Parapat (Harbour) to Medan. Along the way, you will drive past winding road with the view of Samosir Lake before entering the hustle and bustle of the city of Medan. Various stops can be made along the way to the destination.

Pedicab Tour in Medan: Breakfast at hotel. Pick up at hotel and drive to Deli Tua Market. Enroute, stop to take pictures of the rice fields. Arrive at the market and walk in the street market where you can talk to the sellers of fish, vegetable and fruit. In the market, you can also see the process of making pancakes, which are being sold at any time of the day. The market is very colorful since all fresh vegetables, fruit, and fish are available. Drive to the home industry at Pak Anwar’s house. Here you can see and learn how the local snacks and cakes are made. Return back to the hotel.

Accommodation:
Swiss Belinn or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

You will be picked up from your hotel and will be transferred to Kualanamu International Airport. This is a transfer only, no stops included.

Meals included: Breakfast