Sumatra is an island in western Indonesia. It is the largest island that is entirely in Indonesia (two larger islands, Borneo (Kalimantan) and New Guinea, are shared between Indonesia and other countries) and the sixth largest island in the world and with a current population of over 50 million. Sumatra supports a wide range of vegetation types which are home to a rich variety of species. Unique species include the Sumatran Pine which dominates the Sumatran tropical pine forests of the higher mountainsides in the north of the island and rainforest plants such as Rafflesia arnoldii (the world's largest individual flower), and the Titan Arum (the world's largest unbranched inflorescence).

The island is home to 201 mammal species and 580 bird species. There are 9 endemic mammal species on mainland Sumatra and 14 more endemic to the nearby Mentawai Islands. The species present include: Sumatran Tiger, Sumatran Orangutan, Sumatran Rhinoceros, Sumatran Elephant, Sumatran Striped Rabbit, Dhole, Dayak Fruit Bat, Malayan Tapir, Malayan Sun Bear, Sunda Clouded Leopard. There are about 300 freshwater fish species in Sumatra.
The island has lost 48% of its natural forest cover since 1985, and many of the remaining species are endangered. The Sumatran Tiger, Sumatran Rhino, and Sumatran Orangutan are all Critically Endangered, indicating the highest level of threat to their survival. In October 2008, the Indonesian government announced a plan to protect Sumatra's remaining forests.

The island includes more than 10 national parks, including 3 which are listed as the Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra World Heritage Site – Gunung Leuser National Park, Kerinci Seblat National Park and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park. The Berbak National Park is one of three national parks in Indonesia listed as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
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DAY 01 AIRPORT / MEDAN – CITY TOUR – TANGKAHAN
After breakfast, pick up by our tour guide and then transfer to the town for a city tour visiting Sultan Palace, Great Mosque, Chinese temple and then drive to Tangkahan via Binjai and Batang Serangan. Afternoon arrival at Tangkahan.

DAY 02 TANGKAHAN – ELEPHAN SAFARI + TUBING .
After breakfast; walking to the starting point for an Elephant riding, where you will experience riding a real Sumatra Elephant, you will pass the river and jungle. The Elephant riding will take about one hour, After riding the Elephant , tubing down the river trough the jungle.

DAY 03 TANGKAHAN – BUKIT LAWANG BY MOTOR BIKE OR JEEP
After breakfast we leave Tangkahan for Bukit Lawang by Jeep, passing plantation and jungle roads, on the way we stop at a plantation and several interesting places (school!!!) for enjoying the panorama and to witness the activities of the local people. Upon arrival at Bukit Lawang we check in to the hotel and an afternoon walking via a riverbank, crossing the river by a canoe and then walking up to the jungle to see Orang Utans during their feeding time. After feeding the Orang Utans we return back to the hotel. (Any one interested with jungle tracking will be charged extra / optional).

DAY 04 BUKIT LAWANG - BRASTAGI.
After breakfast we drive to Brastagi with a stop at the Sembahe river, arrival at Brastagi, visit a fruit market, and Gundaling Hill. Afternoon check in to hotel.

DAY 05: BRASTAGI – SAMOSIR.
After breakfast we drive to Samosir, on the way we visit a Batak Karo traditional village at Dokan, we make a stop at the Sipiso-piso waterfall, and visit a "Rumah Bolon" (Long House), the old Palace of Batak Simalungun Kings and a stop at Simarjarunjung to enjoy the fantastic view of Lake Toba. Arrival at Parapat crossing to Samosir Island by ferry boat, arrival at Samosir Island check in to hotel.

DAY 06 : SAMOSIR – EXCURISON BY CAR.
After breakfast; excursion on Samosir Island by car, visiting several Batak Toba traditional villages :

1. Ambarita : To see stone chairs and table stone the old meeting place of Sialagan Kings.
2. Simanindo : To see Batak Toba traditional dance and museum.
3. Pangururan : To see the view of Lake Toba and Hot springs water.
4. Tomok : To see the old tomb of Sidabutar Kings

along On this trip it is also possible to have stop at a school to see the activities of young children in the school, visiting the village where the people make traditional hand weaving.+ stop also at scenic places like the graves! Afternoon return back to hotel

DAY 07.SAMOSIR – MEDAN / AIRPORT.
After breakfast we drive back to Medan via Pematang Siantar and Tebingtinggi, on the way we stop at several plantations. Arrival in Medan, and direct transfer to airport to catch the flight to next destination.

Those traveling in Sumatra should be a bit flexible and easy going, as the accommodations at most places are of lesser quality than those found on other islands.

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