Explore Jungle Trip

Tangkahan Jungle Trek

Explore Jungle Trek

5 days 4 nights

Want to experience Sumatra in its natural state, see rare animals and plants, and learn the basics of jungle survival? Join us for a five-day, four-night jungle trek, where you’ll also have the chance to improve your physical and mental strength. Far from civilization and the usual hiking trails, you might spot monkeys, and if you’re lucky, elephant and tiger tracks. 

Who is this five-day, four-night jungle trek for? 

This trek is designed specifically for experienced hikers who can hike for several days in challenging conditions, tropical weather, and camp in the jungle with far less comfort than a hotel.
 
If you prefer a shorter trek but still want to experience the jungle, consider our overnight, three-day or four-day treks. 
For families with young children or those who can’t hike for long periods, we recommend a day or half-day trek. 
 
Note: If you are a solo traveler and prefer not to pay for an extra person, we can assign you to another group upon request.
 
Five Days, Four Nights Jungle Trek Description
 
What awaits you during the trek:
 
  • Day 1
          Pick up at your guesthouse at 9am
          About 40 minutes walk into Gunung Leuser National Park.
           More wildlife observation, with explanations about local trees and plants.
           A short stop for a fruit drink.
          Continue walking deeper into the forest.
          Around 13.00, stop for lunch in the forest.
          Another 2-3 hours of walking in the forest and observing wildlife.
          Around 15.30, arrive at the campsite. There, you can swim, relax, enjoy tea or coffee, and enjoy small snacks. In the meantime, the guide will                       prepare the campsite and cook a local dinner, such as curry and rice.
 
           After dinner, relax, play games, or chat with your guide. Fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the jungle.
 
  • Day 2,3,and 4
           The itinerary for both days is similar, with differences in the route and campsite. Compared to the shorter trek, this trek offers more opportunities             to see rare animals and plants. If you are lucky, you may also see wild elephant and tiger tracks. In addition, you will learn basic survival skills                     needed in the jungle.
 
           Local breakfast.
           A 4-5 hour jungle trek with stops for fruit snacks and wildlife viewing, including orangutans, forest turtles, white gibbons, and more.
          At around 1:00-2:00 pm, stop for lunch at a local place.
          About 2 hours walk to a new campsite (different from the previous day).
          Evening program as on the previous day.
 
         Fifth day
         The last day begins with breakfast, followed by a choice of two program options:
 
         Fifth day
         The last day begins with breakfast, followed by a choice of two programs:
         A walk in the jungle for another 3-4 hours.
         Arrival at the waterfall, where you can relax.
         At the end of the trip, enjoy lunch around 1 pm, then return down the river with Tubing to Tangkahan
 
 

Price: €400 / person

Participants per trip:
  • Minimum  : 3 people
  • Maximum : 6 people
WHAT’S INCLUDED
  • Certified English-speaking guides
  • Camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, mosquito net)
  • National park permit
  • Fresh fruit
  • Snacks
  • Drinking water
  • 5 local lunches
  • 4 local dinners
  • 4 breakfasts
  • Tea or coffee
  • Traditional rafting
 
PAYMENT TERMS
Deposit: 30% of the total price by one of the payment methods listed below.
Balance: Before the start of the trek in cash or one of the payment methods listed below.
 
POSSIBLE PAYMENT METHODS
Transfer to Indonesian bank account   : We only use SWIFT, not IBAN, but if you have Revolut, the transfer is possible.
Card                                                            : We use Stripe to enable secure payment via link. Neither we nor anyone else can see your payment card details.
                                                                      A regular card, Apple Pay or Google Pay can be used for payment.
Revolut                                                       : Payment between Revolut accounts or from Revolut to our Indonesian bank account.
PayPal                                                        : A 3% transaction fee will be added to PayPal payments. The other payment methods mentioned above are free.
                                                                       CANCELLATION CONDITIONS
10 or more days before the trek            : Full refund of the deposit. 
3 to 10 days before the trek                   : 50% refund of the deposit. 0 to 2 days before the trek: Deposit forfeited.
By trek operator                                        : Full refund of the deposit.
 
Note: For serious reasons for cancellation, such as an accident, you will receive a full refund upon presenting the relevant receipts, regardless of when you cancel.
 
What You Will Need for the Trek
We provide basic equipment and supplies for the trek as described above. To enhance your comfort, we also recommend bringing:
  • Waterproof backpack
  • Shoes suitable for walking
  • Flip-flops
  • Spare clothes for the night and for changing
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • High socks (for leech protection)
  • Raincoat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Toilet paper
  • Torch
  • Power bank
  • Bottle of water
  • Sleeping bag (if you have one)
How to Book a Five-Day, Four-Night Jungle Trek
Please fill in all fields of the form and submit it. I will get back to you within a few days with a confirmation of the date or a suggestion for an alternative date, along with instructions for paying the deposit.
 
Please note that I’m often out and about, so it may take a few days to reply. If you have any urgent questions or need to make a last-minute booking, you can use the contact information provided below the form.