Tangkahan – Bukit Lawang – Gunung Leuser National Park
Day 1
Arrival in Medan – Transfer to Tangkahan
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Pick up from Kualanamu International Airport or your hotel in Medan.
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Drive to Tangkahan (approx. 3.5 – 4 hours) passing scenic views of rubber plantations and vast palm oil estates.
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Check in at your hotel in Tangkahan.
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Overnight in Tangkahan.
Day 2
Elephant Trekking & Picnic Lunch – Transfer to Bukit Lawang
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Start elephant trekking at 9:00 AM (approx. 1.5 hours) through the jungle, following and interacting with the elephants.
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Bathe and feed the elephants at Batang River.
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Relax and swim near the natural hot spring, followed by a picnic lunch by the river.
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After lunch, transfer to Bukit Lawang by 4WD vehicle (approx. 2–3 hours).
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Overnight in Bukit Lawang.
Day 3
Start 3 Days / 2 Nights Jungle Trek
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Begin your jungle trek around 8:30 AM after breakfast.
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Trek for 6–7 hours, searching for wildlife including orangutans and other endemic species.
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Arrive at the jungle campsite near the river in the afternoon.
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Enjoy a river swim and relax at camp.
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Sleep in a bamboo shelter with a dome tent, mattress, and small pillow.
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Overnight in the jungle.
Day 4
Second Day Jungle Trekking
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Wake up to the sounds of the jungle.
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After breakfast, continue trekking deeper into the rainforest.
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High chance of encountering wildlife such as Sumatran Orangutans, Thomas’s Leaf Monkeys, Silver Leaf Monkeys, Long-Tailed and Pig-Tailed Macaques, and possibly the rare Siamangs, Slow Loris, or White-handed Gibbons.
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Lunch in a “Tarzan spot” surrounded by pristine nature.
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Arrive at the second campsite by the Bohorok River.
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Swim, relax, and enjoy jungle stories from your guides.
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Overnight in the jungle.
Day 5
Return to Bukit Lawang – Jungle Taxi (Tube Rafting)
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Morning leisure at the campsite; optional short trek or visit a nearby waterfall.
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After lunch, return to Bukit Lawang via “Jungle Taxi” – traditional tube rafting down the Bohorok River (25–30 minutes).
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Your guides will safely pack your belongings in waterproof bags.
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Overnight in Bukit Lawang.
Day 6
Transfer to Medan / Airport
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After breakfast, transfer back to Medan or directly to the airport, depending on your departure schedule.