Tangkahan Activities

Looking for the best things to do in Tangkahan, Sumatra? Tangkahan is a small jungle destination in North Sumatra, located on the edge of the Gunung Leuser National Park.

Tangkahan is especially known for its wild Sumatran elephants and its unique connection between the local community and the jungle. Instead of simply visiting the jungle, you can experience it through guided trekking, river adventures, wildlife experiences, and local activities that give you a closer look at life in and around Tangkahan.

From walking through the jungle in search of wildlife to swimming in jungle rivers, exploring caves, camping beside the river, and visiting places where wild elephants live, there are plenty of things to do in Tangkahan for adventurous travellers.

Here are some of the activities in Tangkahan North Sumatra and experiences you can choose

WILD ELEPHANT TOUR

If you’re visiting Tangkahan, this is one experience we highly recommend.

Join us in the jungle to look for wild Sumatran elephants, learn about their natural habitat, and experience the incredible Leuser Ecosystem with etchical and profesional local guides.

FULL DAY JUNGLE TREK

Experience a full day of jungle trekking in Sumatra as you explore the jungle of Tangkahan, North Sumatra. Explore the natural Bat Cave, enjoy lunch beside the river, relax at a natural hot spring and finish the adventure with river tubing back to Tangkahan.

1 NIGHT JUNGLE TREK

( Recomended )

Experience the rainforest of Tangkahan on a 1 night jungle trek in Sumatra. Trek deep into the Gunung Leuser rainforest, spend the night camping beside a river, and continue your adventure the following morning to Bat Cave.

2 NIGHTS JUNGLE CAMP TREK

( Recomended )

2 night jungle trek in Sumatra. Trek deep into the Gunung Leuser, spend two nights camping in the jungle, explore the Langkup Gendek area, look for gibbons and impressive ficus trees, and finish the adventure with a visit to Bat Cave, a natural hot spring and river tubing back to Tangkahan.

FUN RIVER TUBING

Experience the rivers and rainforest of Tangkahan on a fun-filled river tubing adventure in Sumatra. Float through the jungle, stop to explore Lau Buluh and the Buluh River, relax at a natural hot spring, visit Memory Waterfall and enjoy lunch beside the river before continuing downstream to 7 Island.

TRADITIONAL COOCKING CLASS

This hands-on cooking experience gives you the opportunity to cook together with local people, learn about the herbs and spices used in everyday Indonesian cooking, and enjoy the meal you prepare together.

EXCITING VILLAGE TOUR

Explore the local countryside around Tangkahan by bicycle and experience everyday village life in North Sumatra.The tour begins with a short jeep ride from Tangkahan to a nearby local village. From there, you’ll cycle back toward Tangkahan at a relaxed pace, passing through the countryside and stopping along the way to visit a local school and our English Club.