13-DAYS IN GUNUNG LEUSER NATIONAL PARK AND BATAK HIGHLANDS

Day 01: Airport - Medan
Arrival in Medan.
After the customs formalities transfer to the hotel Deli River or similar and overnight stay.

Day 02: Medan - Bukit Lawang (B)

After breakfast, departure to Bukit Lawang (Gunung Leuser National Parks) Past the town Binjai (Rambutanscity);On the way we visit oil palms and rubber plantations. Arrival in Bukit Lawang in Bohorok;After checking in to Ecolodge Bukit Lawang  for overnightstay.In the afternoon free program(walking around Bohoroh River or by Becak/local transport to visit the villages)The EcoLodge has a tropical garden and a vegetable garden and is located right on the edge of the jungle.

Day 03: Bukit Lawang (B-L)

Today we make a jungle tour in Gunung Leuser National Park, which houses the most quite Indonesia mammalian species.Gunung Leuser National Park is very famous with: wild Orang-Utans,Presbytis thomasi, walking around Leuser National Park is the time to experience many kind of flora and fauna as well enjoy the song of birds and Siamang ,The Black Gibbon. On the banks of the Bohorok River we,ll take our lunchbox then by tubing back to the Ecolodge.Overnight 

Day 04: Fullday White Water Rafting (B-L)

After breakfast drive by mini bus to Wampu river and arrival at starting point, starting your white water rafting adventure. During the rafting, the excellent opportunity to see the bird and wild life as white enjoying the two mild rapids. Arrival at waterfall at the bank of the river enjoying your shower and lunch will be provided afternoon arrival at the point stop enjoying coffee break before driving back to Bukit Lawang for overnightstay..

Day 05: Bukit Lawang – Tangkahan (B)

Early in the morning we break up direction Tangkahan elephant camp.

On the road we cross some cities and the opportunity to visit the local markets with its colourful variety.In the afternoon we arrive at Tangkahan on the outskirts of Gunung Leuser National Park.With 10 000 hectares (approximately a quarter of the surface of the Switzerland) is one of the largest rain forest protected areas in Southeast Asia.

Dinner (Ala Carte)  in the restaurant at the lodge we enjoy the beautiful view of the jungle streams Buluh.
Remarks:

Elephant ride is not available on Monday and Thursday 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 06: Tangkahan (B)

Breakfast at the lodge, then take a short walk to the elephant, to start an approximately one-hour trail ride along the river and through the tropical jungle with them. Enjoy the view and feel very close the animals during the RITTS on the gray giant through the depths of the rainforest. After this unique experience, it goes to the so-called "Butterfly Beach", which has its name due to the thousands, colorful butterflies and moths. Recovered well you have in the afternoon even opportunity to help the Ranger washing and feeding the elephants and once again to be very close to the elephant. 

Accommodation in Tangkahan

Day 07: Tangkahan (B)
Free Program

Day 08: Tangkahan – Berastagi – Lingga Village  (B)
Drive to Berastagi, a cool mountain resort which is famous for fruit, flower and vegetables lies about 1.400 meters above sea level.
En-route stops at crocodile farm, Velancany church.
Arrival in Brastagi, Visiting fruit market to try the local fruits such as passion fruit, mango, avocado, etc.Then we drive to Lingga Village (Overnight at Traditional House of Karo Batak Tribe).

Day 09: Lingga Village - Berastagi - Parapat - Samosir Island (B)
Early in the morning we climb on the Volcano Sibayak.

From the top of Volcano Sibayak we visit Semangat Gunung village with a sulphur Hotspring. Following drive to Parapat on the lake toba; on the way visit Sipiso-piso waterfall, Rumah Bolan ( Long House ) the old palace of Batak Simalungun Kings and Simarjarunjung to see the view of Lake Toba, upon arrival at Parapat crossing to Samosir Island by ferry boat arrival at Samosir check in to Tabo Cottagges or similar.

Day 10: Samosir (B)
Free program
Walk on the island or swim in Lake Toba or optional tour.

Day 11: Samosir island (B)

By car we drive on the island and visit including: a Tomok village, Tomb of Kings Sidabutar, Ambarita a former cannibals village, Simanindo traditional dance performances and Pangururan with Hotsping. 

Overnight on the samosir island.

Day 12: Samosir - Parapat - Medan (B)
We leave Lake Toba for Medan via Siantar and Tebing Tinggi.
On the way we visit the Sibaganding Park with its hundreds of monkeys, Pantai Cermin or Sialang Buah beach.Arrival in Medan.
Overnight in the hotel Garuda Plaza or similar.

Day 13: Medan-airport (B)
After breakfast transfer to the airport in Medan.
Horas Sumatra.