Join us for a 6 days overnight
trekking adventure through the wild orangutan territory of Gunung Leuser
National Park. inclusive of 4 nights hotel accommodation in Bukit Lawang to
relax before and after the trek and a short practice trek to visit the semi
wild rehabilitated orangutans at the Bukit Lawang Feeding platform .
At the time trekking learn key
jungle skills, such as building camps jungle style . finding and cooking jungle
vegetables , fishing for dinner and finding and preparing jungle medicine .
The Gunung Leuser
National Park is the best
place to see many kinds of species , including orangutans, Sumatran tiger ,
white handed gibbon , siamang ,Thomas leaf monkey and 285 species birds . 3500
plants species and 60-130 tree species .
This expedition last for 10 days
, but we can offer more activities if you still have a time . This expedition
is ideal for single travelers looking for like minded people to share
experiences. With alternatively we can arrange for you to do the trek alone
with our guides at a date fitting in into your travel schedule.
TYPICAL ITINERARY :
(may very according to weather
conditions )
Day
one
Only afternoon pick up from Medan and private
transportation To hotel accommodation hotel in Bukit Lawang orientation with
head guide
Day
two
Breakfast followed by short
practice trek to orangutans feeding Platform and the surrounding jungle area .
Day
three
Breakfast and set off on 6 day trekking
Adventure . overnight camping and dinner .
Day
four
Continuing trek to next camp
looking for Signs of wild orangutan nests or noise And other wildlife
tracks, instruction in Making a jungle camp followed by late. Afternoon fishing
by the river and instruction in preparing a jungle dinner.
Day
five
Day spent looking for sign or
wildlife In the surrounding area. At the same time Collecting jungle vegetable
for dinner
And use full jungle medical
remedies. instruction in how to prepare the jungle,Vegetables and demonstration
in preparation of jungle medicine and its uses .
Day
Six
Continue trekking and observing
wildlife.
Opportunity
for guests to help with setting
Up the jungle camp and
preparation of dinner.
Day
Seven
Further trekking and tracking of
wildlife .
Final night of camping in the
jungle .
Set up the camp and prepare
jungle dinner
Day
eight
Trek to tubing pick up point for
Exhilarating traditional tube
rafting
Back to Bukit Lawang and
accommodation .
Evening BBQ and party .
Day
nine
Stay one more night in Bukit
Lawang and
Early afternoon walk around to
the village
And to see rice field .
Day
ten
Private transportation back to Medan .
Includes
- Private return transportation from Medan to Bukit Lawang and the starting Pont of the expedition .
- 4 nights hotel accommodation in Bukit Lawang before and after 6 days trek
- Highly experienced and licensed guides
- National park permits
- All food and water provided during trekking
Important
note!!
An average to high level of
physical fitness is required for this expedition . condition can be hot
and At time exhausting in a tropical rainforest climate
Necessary equipment
. Sturdy walking boots and shoes
. Sport sandals of flip flops for
river walking
. Sheet or light weight sleeping
bag
. Optional ground /inflatable mat
, one will be provided if necessary
. Insect repellent
. Trousers ( not jeans) and
clothing for relaxing in .
. Head torch or flashlight
NB : this is just a general guide
, we will advice you further on the necessary equipment during
The orientation . you may also be
able to borrow some items for us
Cost : 500 euro (based on
two person)