Full-Day Tangkahan River Rafting and Elephant Experience Tour

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See Gunung Leuser National Park and rural village scenery on the way to Tangkahan
• 02 Choose between washing an elephant or riding one in Tangkahan
• 03 Swim in hot springs and waterfalls in a small North Sumatran village
• 04 Enjoy traditional rafting on the Tangkahan River

Head to the small rural settlement of Tangkahan in North Sumatra on this full-day guided tour. Travel through serene farmland and local villages near Gunung Leuser National Park, and experience the culture of the area along the way. Once in Tangkahan, choose between washing an elephant or riding one, then unwind with a swim in the hot springs and waterfalls. Traditional rafting on the Tangkahan River adds to this memorable day out.

Once in Tangkahan, choose between washing an elephant or riding one, then unwind with a swim in the hot springs and waterfalls.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Tangkahan, Gunung Leuser National Park

Languages English, Indonesian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Elephant Experience and River Rafting in Tangkahan

• Meet your Tangkahan tour guide and drive by jeep to Tangkahan, a journey of about 2 hours.

• Along the way, see tranquil village houses, the culture of the local people, serene farm views, and the National Park.

• Choose your preferred activity from these two options:

  • Elephant Wash (8:30 am and 3:30 pm)

  • Elephant riding (10 am and 11 am)

• Swim in the cosy hot springs and waterfalls, and indulge in traditional rafting on the Tangkahan River before having lunch at a Tangkahan restaurant.

Return to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport

• Lunch

• Indonesian/English-speaking Tangkahan tour guide

• In the case of a jeep round trip: driver, petrol, guide fee, and parking ticket

• All permits

What's Not Included

• Shopping

• Alcohol

• Personal expenses

• Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

• We donate 10% of our profit to support local communities.

• We offer all traditional local activities.

• Price: 25 EUR per adult for Elephant Wash.

• Price: 60 EUR per adult for Elephant Ride.

• Price: 70 EUR per adult for a round trip by jeep.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Gunung Leuser National Park, Kong Paluh, Gayo Lues Regency, Aceh, Indonesia

Tour start

Kong Paluh, Kutapanjang, Gayo Lues Regency, Aceh 24653, Indonesia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.