Orang Utan & Batak Country Side Tour

5 Days

Overview

The Orang Utan & Batak Country Side Tour is an enthralling journey that takes you deep into the lush and vibrant landscapes of North Sumatra, Indonesia, where the natural beauty harmoniously coexists with a rich cultural heritage. This remarkable tour presents a unique combination of exciting wildlife encounters and immersive cultural exploration, ensuring that participants have an unforgettable experience that resonates on multiple levels. Travelers will have the opportunity to witness the majestic orangutans in their natural habitat while also engaging with the local Batak communities, learning about their traditions, customs, and way of life. The stunning scenery combined with the diverse experiences makes this tour a perfect choice for those seeking adventure and cultural enrichment in one incredible trip.

The rate includes

Accommodation in twin / triple sharing room
Air condition private car / tourist coach
Daily breakfast, tours
Transfer, entrance fee
English speaking tour guide
Jungle tracking at Bukit Lawang (03 hours) included local guide & permit

Not included in the rate

Air fares
Airport taxes
Insurances
Tips
Lunch
Dinner
Camera permit at Bukit Lawang and other personal gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1 :

DAY 01: AIRPORT / MEDAN – BUKIT LAWANG (Bukit Lawang Cottages / Rindu Alam Hotel)

Arrival at Kuala Namu Int airport pick up by our tour guide and then transfer to the center of Medan city and then drive to Bukit Lawang via Binjai and Kuala pass several plantations of rubber and oilpalm. Upon arrival in Bukit Lawang check-in hotel.

Day 2 :

DAY 02: BUKIT LAWANG – JUNGLE TRACKING - BRASTAGI (Mikie Holiday resort / Sinabung Htl) (B)

After breakfast and then climbing up to the jungle to see Orangutan, walking deeper inside the jungle where the possibility to see several kinds of flora and fauna at tropical rain forest, the trekking will take about 3 hours. After the trekking, return to Hotel. Afterwards drive toBrastagi,via new route where you will passing several village such as Namu Ukur, Rumah Galuh and Simpang Kuta Buluh, on the way you can enjoying the panorama of Sinabung Volcano, afternoon arrival in Brastagi visiting Lhumbini Park with its duplicate of Shwedagon pagoda, fruit market, and Gundaling hill, afternoon check in to hotel.

Day 3 :

DAY 03: BRASTAGI – SAMOSIR / LAKE TOBA (Tabo Cottages / Samosir Villa / Toledo Inn) (B)

After breakfast drive head for Samosir Island in Lake Toba via TELE. En-route stop at :

Dokan (to see the traditional village of the Batak Karo tribe)
Sipisopiso Waterfall (from here you can admire the scenic view of the Lake Toba from its northern tip combined with the slender 90 meters high waterfall)
Tele (a nice place for over-viewing the lake from its western part)
Efrata (another beautiful waterfall found on the way to Samosir Island)
Lumban Suhi-suhi (to see the Tobanase traditional houses where we could observe also the women doing the weaving)

In mid afternoon arriving at Tuktuk area on Samosir and check-in to hotel.

Day 4 :

DAY 04: SAMOSIR EXCURSION BY CAR (B)

After breakfast we start for our fullday excursion by car in the interior of Samosir island and en-route visiting :

Ambarita (to see the stone chairs and tables where once used as the execution site by the ancient tribal chieftains)
Aek Natonang (here we can see the small lake found of the top of Samosir Island and its panorama view)
Tomok (to see the old sarcophages belonged to former Sidabutar Kings and his descendants)

In afternoon return back to hotel and free at leisure.

Day 5 :

DAY 05: SAMOSIR – MEDAN / AIRPORT (B)

After breakfast transfer from Lake Toba to Medan via Pematang Siantar with view of rubber, oilpalm and cacao plantations. Arriving in Medan proceed to airport for flight to the next destination. Tour ends.