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From Medan: Gunung Leuser Orangutan Trek & Tangkahan Elephant Experience 4-Day Tour

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    • Let planning go on autopilot with this 4-day Medan escape, including hotel or airport pickup, private transport, and 3 nights in jungle stays.
    • An expert guide leads the full journey, with national park entry, trekking permits, meals, water, and all local activity fees already taken care of.
    • On day one, leave Medan for Bukit Lawang as city views give way to rainforest, then explore the Bohorok River setting and village life.
    • On day two, trek into Gunung Leuser National Park from Bukit Lawang, tracking wild orangutans while learning about this rainforest habitat.
    • Day three takes you to Tangkahan, where you spend time around the elephants with community handlers, cross forest rivers, and wander jungle trails.
    • On the final day, enjoy a morning in Tangkahan’s rainforest surroundings before journeying back to Medan, reflecting on your North Sumatra loop.
    • 4-day guided orangutan jungle trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park and Tangkahan elephant experience with local handlers
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Medan
    • Pickup and drop-off at Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), if selected/agreed
    • Private transportation during the tour, including transportation from Bukit Lawang to Tangkahan
    • Expert local guide in English
    • 3 nights accommodation in Bukit Lawang and Tangkahan
    • Meals as specified in the itinerary
    • Drinking water during trekking
    • National park and trekking fees
    • Local activity and guide fees
    • Travel insurance
    • Tips for guides and drivers
    • Food and drinks, including spirits, not specified in the itinerary
    • Personal trekking equipment and clothing
    • Accommodation in Medan before or after the tour
    • Flights to and from Medan
    • Any expenses resulting from unforeseen circumstances or changes requested by the guest
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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