Adventure & Beaches in Sumatra

15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS

There are only very few places in the world where you still can observe real wild living orang utans in their natural environment.One is the Gunung Leuser National Park. Un unforgettable 3 days jungle trekking in Ketambe. The jungle is utterly breath-taking from the very beginning. You will have the chance to see  real wild living orang utans as well as other endemic species. An amazing adventure. After the trekking you can relax in Pulau Weh,  a great beach spot good for diving and snorkelling.

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Arrival flight: Medan

Departure flight: Medan

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN MEDAN

Arrive at the Kuala Namu International  Airport.  We will take you to the hotel to relax after the flight.

Meals included: ------

DAY 2: MEDAN – TANGKAHAN

After breakfast  directly depart to Tangkahan. If time is available, you will do a city tour first visiting Sultan Palace, Great Mosque, Chinese temple and then drive to Tangkahan via Binjai and Batang Serangan. Afternoon arrival at Tangkahan check in BAMBOO LODGE OR MEGA INN

Meals included:  Breakfast

Remarks:

Accommodations in Tangkahan are basic, built with simple materials to keep in harmony with nature. Electricity run by own generator and not available after 22:00 pm. Room is equipped with mosquito net and has own bathroom which comes with shower with cold water (no hot water).

DAY 3: TANGKAHAN – ELEPHANT WASHING & TREKKING

After breakfast we will  join with the Mahout during washing the Elephant, after washing the Elephant we will start a trekking to explore the flora and fauna. Then afternoon free  to rest and enjoying tubing trough the river and visit the  fantastic Buluh Waterfall where you may enjoy the waterfall where you can take nature shower and then you can enjoy sun bathing and swimming on the river. At  the village you can get in touch with local people, where you can see the daily activities of the local people and then return to guest house by walking for overnight.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 4: TANGKAHAN – BRASTAGI VIA MEDAN 

After breakfast  you leave for Brastagi, a mountain resort with its refreshing weather and magnificent mountain scenery which has an abundance of flowers, vegetables and fruits (most famous of which is the “Marquise” passion fruit). En route we will stop to see  Sembahe river and  we will also visit the village of Sibolangit.. Overnight stay in hotel Sinabung or hotel Danau Toba Cottages in Brastagi.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 5: BRASTAGI – KETAMBE

Around 175 km and takes 6 – 6 hrs drive

Right after breakfast transfer to Ketambe in the heart of the Gunung Leuser National Park. The journey today is about 6-7 hours drive. The views are dotted with deep ravines, hills, mountains, jungle, small villages and local market set very close to the main road. The journey ends up in Ketambe, a tiny, quiet and remote village beautifully laid in Alas valley, surrounded by the high hills - truly breathtaking. It is in the middle of the jungle of Gunung Leuser National Park, one of the largest national park in the world containing over 800,000 ha of virgin rainforest and home to an impressive number of mammal species like tigers, orang utans, gibbons, elephants and rhino’s. For many years Ketambe has been a favourite destination of researchers, wildlife photographers and adventurers as well as travelers hoping to catch a glimpse of Sumatran wildlife in its natural setting. Afternoon to relax. Enjoy the scenery from the veranda of your hotel room.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 6: KETAMBE – TREKKING OVERNIGHT IN THE JUNGLE

After breakfast you start a jungle trekking to explore the primary tropical rain forest with their wild life living in their natural habitat. You will go deep into the jungle where you have chance to see the wild Orangutans, Gibbons, Monkeys, Deer, Wild Pigs and kind of birds. You will also see special plants and insects of the Sumatra jungle. You may enjoy hot, warm and cold bath as the hot water is flowing into the river and mix up with the cold. During the trekking you will find also a beautiful waterfall. Overnight at tent in the jungle. Lunch and dinner in the jungle are included.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner

DAY 7: KETAMBE – TREKKING OVERNIGHT IN THE JUNGLE

After breakfast you will continue your jungle trekking. In the 2nd day trekking you will cross the river and to reach the location for your tent which near the hot springs. You will enjoy the hot, warm and cold water as the hot water is flowing into the river and mix up with the cold. Your may also join with your local guide for catching the fish in the river. It would be nice interesting where you catch fish for your barbecue dinner.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner

DAY 8: CONTINUE TREKKING – BACK TO KETAMBE

Today you continue trekking with return to your lodge. The way back will not be on the same path you came before, so you have a better chance to see more animals unexpectedly. This is time to observe many kind of flora, fauna and enjoy the song of birds and Siamang “the black gibbon” as well. At noon arrive in Ketambe.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 9: KETAMBE – MEDAN

After breakfast transfer to Medan where we will spend the night.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 10: MEDAN – BANDA ACEH – PULAU WEH

Breakfast. Then transfert to the airport to fly to Banda Aceh. To get to Pulau Weh (Sabang), just 45 minutes by fast ferry from Banda Aceh, capital city of Aceh as the main getaway to Pulau Weh.  Arrival at day at your own leisure.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAYS 11 – 12 – 13: PULAU WEH

Free days. Pulau Weh had been well known for its ecosystem, diving and considered off the beaten track. A part of this island had been declared as wildlife protection are by the Indonesian government because it is the home to many rare species on land wild the coral reefs are bursting with large and diverse variety of Indo-Pacific marine life.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 14: PULAU WEH – BANDA ACEH – MEDAN

Today we will flight back to Medan. First by boat to Banda Aceh and then a flight to Medan.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 15: MEDAN – OUT

We drive you to the airport in Padang for your flight to your next destination. Trip ends here and we wish you have enjoyed your stay with us!

Meals included: Breakfast

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