06 DAYS/05 NIGHTS BUKIT LAWANG – TANGKAHAN – BRASTAGI – LAKE TOBA

Day-01 : AIRPORT / MEDAN – BUKIT LAWANG 
Expected arrival at International Medan Airport by morning flight …..
Your tour guide will meet you at the airport and will take you for a short city tour visiting the Sultan’s Deli Palace built in 1888.  In former times the Palace was considered as the centre of the town administrative before the city of Medan developed.  The sultan himself at this present time bears merely the symbol featuring community of the Malay tribe.
The tour continue to the Great Mosque (built in 1906 by the first sultan and still considered as one the most beautiful mosques in the country).
The drive then heads for Bukit Lawang , known as part of Gunung Leuser National Park, it will take approx. 3 hours driving from Medan pass via Binjai and Kuala villages.
Arrival in Bukit Lawang check-in at hotel. 
Accommodation       : Bukit Lawang Cottages (2*) at Orang Utan room 

Day-02 : TREKKING IN LEUSER PARK – TANGKAHAN BY JEEP          (B)
After breakfast, walk through the bank of the river and crossing the river by traditional canoe and then walking up the jungle to see the Orang Utan on their feeding time. After feeding the Orang Utan trekking deeper through the Leuser National Park jungle, walking around Leuser National Park is the time to experience many kind of flora and fauna. The trek will take about 3 hours, afterwards return back to Bukit Lawang.
Continuing the drive to Tangkahan by local 4x4 Jeep, pass through jungle, villages, plantations. On the way, stop at oil-palm, rubber and cacao plantations. The drive takes around 3 hours passing, partially off-road and passes several interesting places where stunning panoramas can be witnessed. Upon arrival at Tangkahan (around 17.00pm) check-in to the lodges. 
Meals included          : Breakfast
Accommodation       : Mega Inn Lodges –non star (simple & basic accommodation) 

Day-03 : TANGKAHAN ELEPHANT RIDE – DRIVE TO BRASTAGI             (B)
After breakfast we walk to the starting point to experience riding Sumatran elephant, passing the river and through the forest. The elephant ride take one hour. 
NB: Please note there is no elephant activity every MONDAY and THURSDAY
After riding the elephant continuing the trip by car to Brastagi with stop at Sembahe river, arrival at Brastagi visiting Batak Karo village at Peceren, visit traditional fruit market, and Gundaling Hill for observing the two active volcanoes Mount Sinabung and Mount Sibayak . At late afternoon check-in to hotel. 
Meals included          : Breakfast
Accommodation       : Hotel Grand Mutiara (4*) at Superior rooms 

Day-04 : BRASTAGI – LAKE TOBA / SAMOSIR ISLAND               (B)
After breakfast drive to Samosir, on the way visit another Batak Karo traditional village at Dokan, visit at Sipiso-piso waterfall, stop at “Rumah Bolon” (Long House) the old Palace of Batak Simalungun Kings and stop at Simarjarunjung to enjoy the fantastic view of Lake Toba . Upon arrival in Parapat crossing to Samosir Island by ferry boat, arriving on Samosir check-in to hotel. 
Meals included          : Breakfast
Accommodation       : Tabo Cottages (2*) at Deluxe rooms 

Day-05 : SAMOSIR TOUR BY CAR  (B)
After breakfast excursion on Samosir Island by car and visiting several Batak Toba traditional villages at :
-         Ambarita (to see stone chairs and tables once used as execution blogs for the ancient tribal chieftains)
-         Simanindo (to see Batak Toba traditional dances and museum)
-         Tomok (to see the old tomb of Sidabutar Kings and daily life activities)
Afternoon return back to hotel and free at leisure for swimming in the lake or strolling down the villages at the nearby your hotel. 
Meals included          : Breakfast
Accommodation       : Tabo Cottages (2*) at Deluxe rooms 

Day-06 : SAMOSIR – MEDAN/AIRPORT          (B)
After breakfast crossing back to Parapat by ferry and arrival at Parapat drive to Medan Airport for your flight departure to your next destination. Tour ends.
Meals included          : Breakfast

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