Girl on swing in rice paddies

Venture to the heart of the jungle

Bite-sized trip

  • Travelife
  • ABTOT
  • ATOL
    • Itinerary:
      Tangkahan
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights
    • Price:
      From £209 per adult (excluding flights)
    • From £159 per child (up to 11 years)
    • Transport:
      Jeep transfer from Bukit Lawang to Tangkahan

    Leave civilisation behind to dive into the fascinating world of Sumatran wilderness at one of the National Parks protected by UNESCO. Home to many exotic plants, various species of monkeys and colourful birds, this tropical forest is a perfect escape from the modern world for the whole family. During your trip, you will tube down the shimmering river, hike through plantations and explore the rain-forest surrounding your jungle lodge, so get ready for a real adventure!

    Indonesia Bukit Lawang jungle hike wildlife monkey

    Woman under waterfall

    Day 1 - Journey to Tangkahan

    Today you will begin your journey into the jungle. Your driver will be waiting for you in a jeep, ready to whisk you further into the wild heart of Sumatra. In about 4-5 hours you will reach Tangkahan, a small village on the edge of the Gunung Leuser National Park, your home for the next few days. Here you’ll stay in a rustic jungle lodge by the river. The accommodation is very basic, but the experience of being in the middle of the jungle is truly incredible!

    Day 2 - Tubing, Picnic and Free Time

    This morning you will wake up to the symphony of the jungle, and, after breakfast, hop on your tubes to float down the river up until you reach a sparkling waterfall. The current is quite slow making it an easy ride, but your guide will be by your side. After a small picnic, it’s time to walk back to your lodge, passing through the palm plantations. The rest of your day is free and you can decide whether to laze around in the sun, have another dip in the river or explore the rainforest for a chance of spotting wild orangutans that can be seen in the jungle of North Sumatra!

    Local kids next to river with tubes
    woman watching orangutan in trees

    Day 3 - Departure From the Rainforest

    Today your adventure in the jungle comes to an end. Your driver will be waiting for you to take you to the next exciting destination!

    Accommodation

    Woman with local family in Tangkahan
    Tangkahan jungle accommodation bed
    Tangkahan jungle lodge

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