4 to 5 Days Tangkahan Jungle Tour
Itinerary:
Day 1
Pick up in Medan Airport. Overnight in Deli River Hotel situated just outside Medan in the middle of a tropical garden. Here you can rest after the long journey or make a walk for sightseeing.
Day 2
Go to Pematang Siantar. In the afternoon, arrive in Parapat. Take ferry to Samosir Island that located in the middle of Lake Toba.
Day 3
Visit Toba Batak villages (Tomok, Ambarita, Simanindo).
Day 4
To the Karo highlands, Pematung Purba, Sipiso-piso Waterfall.
Day 5
To the coastal lowland area of Medan, along an impressive route through the jungle. After arriving in Medan, transfer to the airport.
Includes:
- 3 nights accomodation based on twin/share rooms
- Daily breakfast
- Air conditioned transport
- Fuel, driver, his meals and accomodation
- Entrance fee & parking
Excludes:
- Flight ticket & airport tax
- Ferry ticket to Samosir Island
- Personal expenses
- Tips for driver
Note:
- Single Supplement: USD 145
Itinerary:
Day 1
Pick up in Medan Airport. Overnight in Deli River Hotel situated just outside Medan in the middle of a tropical garden. Here you can rest after the long journey or make a walk for sightseeing.
Day 2
Early departure for Tangkahan elephant lodge. Overnight in the Mega Inn or Green Lodge with breathtaking views over the jungle.
Day 3
Free program in Tangkahan jungle area. For example swim, sit on a small beach full off butterflies and take a shower under a jungle waterfall. Or, you can view the elephants bath in the river also ride an elephant into the jungle for 1 hour. Overnight in the Mega Inn or Green Lodge.
Day 4
Back to Medan and transfer to the airport.
Includes:
- 3 nights accomodation based on twin/share rooms
- Daily breakfast
- Air conditioned transport
- Fuel, driver, his meals and accomodation
- Entrance fee & parking
- 1 hour elephant trekking on day 3
Excludes:
- Flight ticket & airport tax
- Personal expenses
- Tips for driver
Note:
- Single Supplement: USD 75
163 Reviews from TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Reviewed 08 Jul 2019
"Beautiful creatures"
We were a bit sceptic about this, because we think all wild animals should be in the wild. But after local people telling us about the history and how they treat the elephants, we wanted to go there...
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Reviewed 21 Jun 2019
"Truly wonderful experience"
Went there with a private guide, first we were welcomed and given some information and also were able to buy some local goods or give a donation. The money is used for the elephant program. Then we...
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Reviewed 13 Jun 2019
"Do not visit if you care about the treatment of the elephants"
Would not recommended at all, first the elephants are rode by 2 mahouts out of the jungle and forced into the water when some don’t look like they want to go. It felt like a circus, they were forced...
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