Orangutan trek in Sumatra
| country: | Indonesia |
| location: | Sumatra |
| price: | From US $1100 (6 days) excluding international flights. Price includes: domestic flights, double accommodation, guided trekking, National Park permits camping, meals & transfers. |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
description
A unique and unforgettable experience to see this highly endangered Sumatran Orangutan (Pongo abelii) in the wild. A wonderful opportunity to learn more about the orangutan and understand why they are so close to extinction. The chance to see many other native Sumatran animals, while trekking in the beautiful Leuser National Park.
Your tour includes Garuda international airfares Denpasar Bali to Medan Sumatra return, pick up & drop off in A/C private car Medan to Bukit Lawang return, 3 nights at the Jungle Inn, Bukit Lawang, meals at the Jungle Inn, 3 days & 2 nights guided jungle trekking plus meals and return river rafting.
Recommended for those that have a medium to high degree of fitness (the terrain is steep in parts undulating through rainforest and rivers), are comfortable being in nature (including insects), are culturally & environmentally aware, like an adventure and who are concerned about the plight of the orangutan.
What you could expect to see on your trek Ex-captive orangutans now living in the wild, making daily nests & feeding Wild Orangutans White handed Gibbons Long & short tailed Macaques Thomas leaf monkey Hornbills Monitor lizards Green tree frogs signs of honey bears plus many different tropical insects & birdlife
10% of your payment will go to the Sumatran Orangutan Society to help fund their Mobile Orangutan education units in Sumatra.
And why not combine your trek with a stay at our mountin eco lodge in Bali, see here.
Your tour includes Garuda international airfares Denpasar Bali to Medan Sumatra return, pick up & drop off in A/C private car Medan to Bukit Lawang return, 3 nights at the Jungle Inn, Bukit Lawang, meals at the Jungle Inn, 3 days & 2 nights guided jungle trekking plus meals and return river rafting.
Recommended for those that have a medium to high degree of fitness (the terrain is steep in parts undulating through rainforest and rivers), are comfortable being in nature (including insects), are culturally & environmentally aware, like an adventure and who are concerned about the plight of the orangutan.
What you could expect to see on your trek 10% of your payment will go to the Sumatran Orangutan Society to help fund their Mobile Orangutan education units in Sumatra.
And why not combine your trek with a stay at our mountin eco lodge in Bali, see here.
itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly from Denpasar Bali to Medan Sumatra. Arrive in Medan approx 4pm – drive to Bukit Lawang – 3 hrs. Arrive in Bukit Lawang, stay at the Jungle Inn. Dinner |
| Day 2: | An easy day to relax and visit the feeding platform (twice daily) for ex captive orangutans before you start your trek. Meet with Dharma your guide, to discuss your trek. BBQ Fish dinner |
| Day 3: | Start your trek into the Leuser National park with your experienced guides. Walk approx 5 hrs, you decide on your pace. Lunch on the trail. Sleep in tents by the river. Camp fire dinner made by your guides. |
| Day 4: | Full day trekking - 5 hours |
| Day 5: | Final day Trekking. Return to Bukit Lawang by river raft. Stay at the Jungle inn. Dinner |
| Day 6: | Breakfast. Drive to Medan airport. Fly back to Denpasar Bali Arrive approx 6pm |
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