Sumatran Orangutan & Lake Toba Tour

05 DAYS SUMATRAN ORANGUTAN, SIBAYAK AND LAKE TOBA  TOURS

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DAY 01: ARRIVAL MEDAN – BAHOROK

Upon arrival Kuala Namu airport of Medan, your guide will pick you up and then you will directly depart for Bohorok, located at southern part of Gunung Leuser National Park. Drive for about 4 - 5 hours, 50% will be on bumpy road from Medan, capital of North Sumatra. En-route passing through several small towns followed by vast view of rubber and oil palm plantation and some countryside landscapes. Check in at local guest house for accommodation (Non-star hotel).

Accommodation: Bukit Lawang Eco Lodge or similar (non-star)

Meals: Lunch

 

DAY 02: BAHOROK EXPLORING – MEDAN – BERASTAGI

After breakfast then walking through the bank of the river, walking up to the jungle to see the Orangutan (if lucky!) on the their viewing site. After that, 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". At the appropriate time, drive to Berastagi, we will need about 6 hrs more or less to reach Berastagi. Berastagi, a midsize and cool town on the highland of Karo, is an ideal place for refreshing / relax. This town is surrounded by towering mountains and small Karonese village where the local grows fruits and vegetables. In Berastagi, we will visit local market where locals sell and buy fruits, flowers, and vegetables which are plenty on the vicinity of the town.

Note: The drive can be longer in weekend / holiday time.

Accommodation: Sibayak Hotel or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

DAY 03: SIBAYAK VOLCANO TREKKING – BERASTAGI – PARAPAT – SAMOSIR

Early morning drive to the slope of Sibayak and then start climbing to Sibayak Volcano to catch the Sunrise, after take a rest and enjoy it the view, start trekking back to down and continue to Lau debuk-debuk natural hot spring enjoy and relax soaking at hot water pool and then back to the hotel. After lunch embark on the picturesque journey through pine forest, terraced plantations and verdant meadows. The fruit and vegetable market is a perfect mirror to observe the abundance amount of the highland farm product. In this place you possible to see the traditional houses, with stop at the magnificent Sipiso Piso waterfall, Rumah Bolon (Long House) the old Palace of Batak Simalungun King and Hillpark Sibolangit en route. Afternoon arrive in Parapat direct cruise on Lake Toba to the island for overnight stay in the quiet town of Tuk Tuk. On arrival direct check-in to Tabo Cottage or similar.

Accommodation: Tabo Cottage or similar (non-star)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

DAY 04:  SAMOSIR EXCURSION

Breakfast at the hotel. Tour by car. Ambarita visit the villages where you can see the ancient megalithic structures, among them the so-called "table cannibal”. The village was an important meeting place for Sialagana King, who as king, rescued her and restored order in all the villages and villages Simanindo, which ends at the North end of the island and is known as one of the best villages with traditional houses of Batak Toba. The village is a museum Sidauruk King, there is a chance see dance performances village Toba Batak. Then check one of the most famous landmarks - the tomb of King Sidabutar, sarcophagus which is more than 200 years. Back to hotel.

Accommodation: Tabo Cottage or similar (non-star)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

DAY 05: SAMOSIR – KUALANAMU AIRPORT

Check out from your accommodation in Samosir, then at the appropriate time you will start transfer back to Medan. Crossing the lake by ferry and drive to Kualanamu Medan Airport. Lunch at local restaurant.

Accommodation: --

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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