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Tangkahan Community-Based Ecotourism

Located near the border of the Park, Tangkahan Village is becoming an exemplary site of community-based ecotourism. Within this pilot project, former illegal loggers have learned to become trekking guides. Gaining their livelihood from the beauty of the forest, they are now the best guardians of its natural wonders.

 

Day 1 : Medan – Tangkahan

Arrive at Medan airport, meeting service, then depart for Tangkahan, near Gunung Leuser National Park, about 4 hours drive along rubber and palm plantations. Check in one of the Eco Lodges managed by the Tangkahan ecotourism community. Relax and unwind in the clear water river of Tangkahan. Enjoy a swim in the nearby Garut River waterfall. Overnight and simple dinner at the lodge. After dinner you may feel the peaceful surrounding of the jungle with lots of bird sound.

 

Day 2 : Tangkahan – Full Day Trekking

Start trekking through the lush rainforest in the morning with one of the young villages trained as trekking guides. There are 3 types of trek available depending on your physical strength. The first alternative is a 2.2 km nature interpretation trail (2.5 hours). Incredible tropical plants, including medicinal plants can be seen along the trek. You may also spot specimens of the local wildlife: orangutan, leaf monkeys, long tailed macaques and great argus.

 

The second alternative is a challenging 2.6 km trek (2.5 hours), with steeper slopes and giant trees, with a stop at Lubuk Larangan where you can swim in the river.

 

The third alternative is a more demanding, adventurous 6.8 km trek (6 hours). Crossing some hills and steep slopes, you can enjoy the rainforest and find the opportunity to explore caves with thousands of bats. The journey will be concluded by rafting on a rubber tube down the rapid current of Batang Serangan River. Overnight at eco lodge.

 

Day 3 : Tangkahan – Medan / Departure.

Return to Medan in 4 hours drive (same route as day 1). Arrive in Medan, drop off hotel or transfer to airport for departure to your next destination.

 

This tour is organized by the North Sumatra Ecotourism Club. Contact: Syaiful Bahri, +62 61 79 55 370, ecotourismclub@gmail.com, horas@idola.net.id

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