Sumatera-Sabang Eco Trip 16D15N

Day 1 Medan Airport – Hotel
Arrive at Medan Airport the next day. Meet and greet with your tour escort, then transfer to Hotel Arya duta. Before arrive the Hotel, you can visit Maimoon Palace ,Grand Mosque and Chinese Tample.

Day 2 Medan-Parapat – Samosir(B)
After breakfast, we depart for Parapat, a beautiful lake resort that lies on the eastern shore of Lake Toba. Lake Toba is the largest volcanic lake in the world. About 75,000 years ago, the volcanic mountain there erupted. It was the biggest volcanic explosion within the past 25 million years. The event is known as “Toba Catastrophe Theory.” On the way to Parapat, we pass by a rubber plantation, small cities and villages. Once we arrive in Parapat, we will drive to a local restaurant for lunch. After Lunch, proceed to Samosir island , takes a boat ride in 45 minutes, a huge island in the middle of the lake. Check in Toledo Hotel ** or similar.

Day 3 Samosir Tour (B)
This morning, we will have time to visit the Samosir Island, your day begins with visiting the tomb of King Sidabutar and Batak Toba Village at Tomok. Then visit Ambarita, a traditional village with ancient megalithic furniture in front of the traditional house and proceed to Simanindo Village to visit The Museum of Indonesia’s Batak tribe. They are known for their good singing voice, high directness and bravery. Majority of people in this tribe are faithful follower of Christianity,then visit the Aek Sigaeon Lake on The topof the samosir Island. Rest of the day is on your own activities. Stay at Toledo Hotel or similar.

Day 4 Parapat – Bohorok (B)
After breakfast, Leave for Parapat by motor boat then depart for Bahorok via Medan for a long drive (about 7 hour), but a very scenic one. Late in the afternoon, arrive in Bukit Lawang/ Bahorok. The rest of the day is free to relax or for independent exploration. Accommodation is at an eco lodge.

Day 5 Bahorok/ Orang Utan Viewing Area (B/L/D) (12 aug )
After breakfast, visit the Orangutan , start fullday trekking and hiking in the tropical rain forest around the station, accompanied by local ranger, for wild life viewing. If you are lucky you may encounter Orang Utan, leaf monkey, macaque, gibbons, siamang and abundant bird life. Afternoon, return to hotel for overnight .

Day 6 Bohorok (B)
In the morning, there is an optional trekking trip.
Today, we will visit local villages and school around Bohorok to learn more about Indonesian daily life. Lunch will be served at a local villager’s home. Today, we will donate books for the village library. Books may be related to global environmental issues, endangered animals, conservation projects, etc. We highly recommend books that have more pictures than text, as many villagers in Indonesia don’t read English very well.

Day 7 Bohorok – Tangkahan ( B)
In the morning, we leave to Tangkahan Jungle. There are two optional ways to get to the village. Travelers may take the short cut (3 hours long) using old off-road jeeps on a very bumpy road. Some of our past travelers enjoyed the bumpy drive to Tangkahan via the short cut. Arrive in Tangkahan Check in at Jungle Lodge in Tangkahan, owned by Mr.Mega, a Batak Karo People,. The lodge is located beside a river.

Day 8 Tangkahan (B)
Today is an elephant day. Travelers will have the opportunity to wash and scrub the Sumatran Elephants in the river or trek through the jungle on the back of these friendly elephants.( Optional Tour) Free afternoon to relax or for independent exploration

Day 9 Tangkahan – Medan (B)
After breakfast, we drive back to Medan via the same route. We can make a few stops along the way for photo opportunities. Then some free time in Medan for souvenir shopping and to rest before our trip to Bali. Accommodations at Arya Duta Hotel or Similar .

Day 10 Medan – Banda Aceh – Sabang(B)
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Banda Aceh.
Arrive in Banda Aceh, then transfer to Ulele SeaPort to catch the Ferry leaving for Sabang Island.Arrive Sabang Island , then transfer to Rubiah Resort Hotel.

Day 11 Sabang Island ( Visit Sabang) (B)
After breakfast, visit the island of sabang, first you can visit the Monument of Zero KM in Indonesia, then snorkling around the beach. Late in the afternoon return to the Hotel.

Day 12 Sabang Island (B)
After breakfast, visit Sarang Cave , Fredise , Sumur Tiga, Ujung Kareng and The monument Of Love.
Afternoon , return to the Hotel for your accodation.

Day 13 Sabang Island (B)
Free on your Leasure.

Day 14 Sabang Island (B)
Free on your Leasure

Day 15 Sabang Island (B)
Breakfast at Hotel, after Breakfast transfer to Balohan Sea Port in Sabang to cacth the Ferry leaving for Banda Aceh.
Arrive in Banda Aceh, then transfer to the airport to catch the flight leaving for Medan.
Arrive Medan , then transfer to the Arya duta Hotel,for your accomoation.

Day 16 Medan ( Hotel) –Airport (B)
After breakfast , transfer to the airport , to catch your flight for your next destination.

End of Tour