Discover Sumatra’s Natural Wonders: Majestic Orangutans and Serene Lake Toba
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the heart of Sumatra with our Orangutan – Lake Toba Package. This comprehensive tour combines the awe-inspiring experience of observing endangered orangutans in their natural habitat with the tranquil beauty of Lake Toba, Indonesia’s largest volcanic lake. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike, this package offers a unique blend of wildlife encounters, cultural immersion, and breathtaking landscapes.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival in Medan - Bukit lawang ( B )
Today you arrive in Medan, the main city in northern Sumatra. Then, departure to Bukit Lawang, the orang utan rehabilitation centre located in Gunung Leuser National Park. This is one of the largest national park in the world containing over 800,000 ha of virgin rainforest. Upon arrival, check-in to hotel and relax.
Overnight at ECO LODGE, simple accommodation but nicely located by the river side on the outskirts of the park. The rooms comes up with traditional Indonesia shower with only cold water.
Day 2 :
Watch the Orang Utan – Berastagi ( B )
Breakfast and followed by a short hike up in Gunung Leuser NP to visit the feeding site where the orang utans are fed and trained to live in the wild. It is a marvelous sight to see them swinging from branch to branch to the feeding site. The sighting of orang utan not always guaranteed during the feeding time especially in fruit season but it happens rarely. After the feeding, you can take extra jungle trek deeper in the park for a few hours with local ranger to explore more tropical flora and fauna (the cost at personal expenses). Remember this jungle trek is always via small often muddy and irregular paths. You will go up and down hill (seldom flat walking). Those not wishing to take this option can relax before departure to Berastagi. Overnight at GRAND MUTIARA HOTEL
Camera/video:
Those bringing camera/video in the park will be charged Rp 50,000 for camera and Rp 150,000 for video.
Day 3 :
Berastagi – Lake Toba/Samosir Island ( B )
Scenic drive to lake Toba, one of the deepest and largest crater lake in the world with stop at Dokan, a small Batak Karo village with a number of traditional houses still being inhabited where eight families live in together in each house. Second stop at Sipiso piso waterfall located at the edge of lake Toba. Next stop at Pematang Purba, the sight of the former palace (Long House) of king Batak Simalungun. Further travel to Parapat, a resort town on shore of lake Toba. Upon arrival across onboard, by public boat to Samosir island where you will stay for two nights. Overnight at TOLEDO INN, simple hotel but nicely located by the lake side.
Day 4 :
Discover Samosir ( B )
Today you will explore the natural beauty and cultural aspects of Batak Toba. You will visit Ambarita village where the remnant megalithic culture of Batak Toba lies in front of wooden traditional houses. Continue to Simanindo to see the folkdance performed by the villagers. Here you also can visit a museum built in typical Batak style. On returning to hotel visiting Tomok village with its very old and nicely decorated sarchopagus.
Day 5 :
Samosir island – Medan ( B )
Across back onboard, by public boat to Parapat and return to Medan passing by town of Pematang Siantar with its vast view of oilpalm and rubber plantation. Upon arrival in Medan, a brief city tour visiting the Maimun palace built by the Sultan of Deli in 1888, Grand Mosque Al Mashum built in 1906 in Moroccan style and colorful Buddhist temple Vihara Gunung Timur. Then transfer to your hotel and relax.
Overnight at TIARA HOTEL.
Day 6 :
Medan Departure
Free to relax until time to leave for airport for your onward flight.
