SUMATRA
Sumatra (also spelt Sumatera) is the sixth largest island in the world (approximately 470,000 km²) and is the largest island of Indonesia. The interior of the island is dominated by two geographical regions; the Barisan Mountains in the west and swampy plains in the east. The backbone of the island is the Barisan mountain chain. The volcanic activity of this region has endowed the region with fertile land and beautiful scenery, and in particular around Lake Toba.

The lake and the highland of northern Sumatra are home of the Bataks, while the northernmost coast is dominated by Acehs. The west is inhabited by the Minangkabau people. The majority of Sumatra’s population are Muslim (90%) but most central Bataks are Protestant Christians. The remainder of the population are Hindu, Buddhist, Catholic and the traditional Chinese religion.

Sumatra also has an incredible variety of flora including the Rafflesia, the world’s largest flower, and fauna including the Sumatran Tiger, Rhinoceros, Elephant and the famous Orang Utans which can only be found here and in Borneo (Kalimantan).

3 DAY ORANG UTAN TOUR

DAY 1
Medan - Bohorok. On arrival, we will meet you at the airport and travel to Bohorok/Bukit Lawang, the orang utan rehabilitation centre via many rubber and palm oil plantations. The drive from Medan to Bohorok/Bukit Lawang, part of Gunung Leuser nature reservation in North Sumatra province, will take approximately 3 hours.
 
In this impressive nature reserve you can observe the orang utans feeding in their natural environment. This involves a 45 minute walk through the jungle to reach the feeding grounds of the orang utan. The sportive hiker can take exciting jungle trips here. However walkers must be fit and have suitable, large profile shoes. Overnight stay in Bukit Lawang Cottages, located on the bank of Bohorok river.

DAY 2
Bukit Lawang – Jungle Trekking. After breakfast, with an experienced local guide, we will leave Bukit Lawang for a 4 hour jungle trek through the tropical rainforest to see the orang utans in their natural environment and see all types of other flora and fauna along the way. Overnight stay in Bukit Lawang Cottages.

DAY 3
Bahorok – Medan airport. Early in the morning we will transfer you to the airport for your return flight.
Tour inclusive of:

• Overnight accommodation based on twin share rooms in designated hotels

• Daily breakfast

• English/German speaking guide

• Local guide & permit to see the orang utans on day 1

• Local guide for jungle trekking for 4 hours on day 2

• travel in a comfortable air conditioned minibus, including fuel

• driver, his meals and overnight accommodation costs

• entrance and parking fees as per program

For further information please contact us