6 Day North Sumatra Jungles Orangutans Overnight trek and Hot Springs

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About the Activity

Our 6 Day North Sumatra Jungles, Orangutans, Overnight trek, Hot Springs Tour explores the best of North Sumatra, visiting Bukit Lawang, Batu Kapal, Batu Rongring. This tour takes you off the beaten tourist track. Perfect for those that want to experience the real Sumatra! Highlights include an overnight orangutan jungle trek, wildlife spotting, a day trip to the hot springs and waterfall, visiting a cave and a traditional medicine class. You will be amazed when you see the largest recorded tree in Sumatra with a 27 meter circumference!

144 hours

Private Tour

Pickup offered

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Availability and Prices

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Travelers

Adult : 2

Inclusions & Exclusions

Local guide

National Park fees

Tour escort/host

5 nights accommodation twin share

Driver

Twin share standard guesthouse accommodation, toilet, cold water shower or traditional bucket/scoop

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks, unless specified

Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

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Day 1. Private car pickup from airport or Medan accommodation today. Drive to Bukit Lawang (to 4 -5 hours slow drive). Settle into your guest house and explore the local village, river and there is also a national park information centre you may like to visit as well. Bukit Lawang guest house accommodation. Day 2. Trek to Camp 1 Adi Black (approx 5-6hrs trekking) Head off on your Orangutan jungle trek to do some animal spotting. Look out for orangutans, monkeys, gibbons and more…. After lunch head deeper into the jungle leaving the tourists behind. The terrain you will be trekking on will be extremely steep in parts, but the views spectacular, with plenty of stops to help you to acclimatize and adjust to the local conditions. You will have time to relax and bathe in the Landak River before your evening dinner. You will be amazed at the delicious food your guides are able to cook up in the middle of the jungle! Your tent for the night will be a simple bamboo frame, covered with a plastic tarp. (lunch and dinner included) Adi Black jungle camp. Day 3. Sept 3. Trek to Batu Kapal. This morning after a hearty jungle breakfast pack up camp and continue your trek to Batu Kapal through the national park and along the Landak River. Today you will be walking through this shallow river, traversing the river a number of times, so please make sure you have your river sandals handy. Arrive early afternoon at Batu Kapal to settle into your guest house. Time to relax or explore the local surrounds and swim in the river. At dusk option to go on a twilight nature walk and participate in the Batu Kapal Conservation wildlife monitoring program, animal and bird spotting and record your findings. Batu Kapal guesthouse accommodation (breakfast included) Day 4. In morning pack your bags and head off on your hot springs and waterfall full day trip by 4WD (including lunch). Head off late afternoon to travel to Batu Rongring (approx 1 -1.5 hour) Welcome drink on arrival (lunch and dinner). Accommodation Batu Rongring Eco Huts Day 5. In morning trek to the cave and visit the largest recorded tree in Sumatra, the kapas pohon tree (26.9m circumference!). Return for traditional medicine lesson in afternoon. Night Spotlighting by motor bike – look out for porcupines and leopard cats! Accommodation Batu Rongring Eco Huts (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Day 6. Early rise for 6.30am hike (1hr) to see what birds & primates wake up with breakfast along the river (if not raining). Plant a tree as part of the tree planting program (donation to program please) Head off late morning to your Medan accommodation (accommodation at your cost). Visit Grand Mosque and Summer Palace on the way if enough time. (breakfast)

Places of Interest Relevant to This Itinerary

Sumatra Adventure HolidaysBukit Lawang, Indonesia, 20774

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup details

Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Pickup points

Additional Information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required twin share
A maximum of 8 people per booking twin share
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• Good level of fitness required, able to walk for 2 to 3 hours some days • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 backpack and 1 carry-on bag, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. • Itinerary includes all accommodation, car, driver, English speaking guide, activities & park entrance fees. Please note this is a suggested itinerary. Activities may be moved to suit days certain activities operate • All meals are extra except where specified. You can pay a porter to carry your pack on the walks for 150.000 IDR a day. Allow approximately 100,000 IDR per person per meal (approx $10per meal) and 100.000 IDR per day for tipping, spending on souvenirs extra ($50AUS a day is normally plenty). It is good practice to tip your guides and driver at the end of the tour. It is up to you what you think is appropriate for your guides and driver at the end of your tour. 50.000 - 100.000 IDR ($5 - $10) per guide per day is a good guide. • Please ensure you have travel insurance to cover accident loss and the activities for this tour • Please see your travel doctor for the latest advice on vaccinations for Sumatra • Please check your country's visa requirements on entry into Indonesia • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Cancellation & Refunds

Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Operated by SUMATRA ADVENTURE HOLIDAYSCreated on 07 Jun 2016Created on 03 Jul 2024

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