5 days

Orangutans & Elephants — 5 Days

Five days combining an orangutan trek in Bukit Lawang with the elephants of Tangkahan.

Duration5 daysPlacesBukit Lawang + TangkahanWildlifeApes + elephantsStayCamp + village

Overview

This package brings together the two headline wildlife experiences of North Sumatra: trekking for wild orangutans around Bukit Lawang, and meeting the Sumatran elephants in the hidden jungle village of Tangkahan.

Between them you'll enjoy rivers, hot springs and the easy rhythm of village life.

Highlights

  • Overnight jungle trek with wild orangutans
  • Elephant experience and hot spring at Tangkahan
  • River tubing and village time in Bukit Lawang
  • A balanced mix of adventure and relaxation

Outline

  • Days 1–2
    Arrival and overnight jungle trek with riverside camping and wildlife watching.
  • Day 3
    Tubing return; travel toward Tangkahan.
  • Day 4
    Tangkahan elephants, river bathing and hot spring.
  • Day 5
    Return and departure.

Wildlife you might see

Sumatran orangutanThomas leaf monkeyWhite-handed gibbonLong-tailed macaqueHornbillsMonitor lizard