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Fri 14 Jun - Sun 23 Jun 2019

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Your challenge day by day

Day 1, Fri 14 Jun 2019

International departure from London

The countdown is over and it’s finally time to wave farewell to family and friends and board your flight to Medan. Embrace the nerves, it's time to go!

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Day 2, Sat 15 Jun 2019

Arrive Medan and transfer to Bukit Lawang

A Charity Challenge representative will meet the group at Kuala Namu Airport for the transfer (approximately 4-5 hours drive) to Bukit Lawang, which literally translates as ‘door to the hills’. Once there, we can enjoy the rest of the day acclimatising and relaxing before our evening dinner and a full challenge briefing from the group guide. Overnight in the Ecolodge.

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Day 3, Sun 16 Jun 2019

Practice trek (approximately 4-5 hours)

Practice trek around the old orangutan feeding platform.  This morning you will trek through the jungle along a path to the old feeding platform area.  If luck is on your side you may see orangutans in their natural habitat.  The trek also provides a good opportunity to adjust to the terrain and the climate and get used to your kit. Overnight in the Ecolodge.

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Day 4, Mon 17 Jun 2019

Trek to Camp 1, Adi Black (approximately 5-6 hours)

If necessary your team will split into groups for the jungle trek. Over the next five days, experience steep climbs and ascents with the aid of ropes and local guides who will teach you about the rainforest and its secrets. There are plenty of stops along the way to acclimatise and wipe the sweat from your brow. Tonight spend the night in a jungle camp at Adi Black, the first taste of wild camping.

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Day 5, Tue 18 Jun 2019

Trek to Jamur Batu Atas waterfall (approximately 5-6 hours)

As you trek deeper into the jungle the forest becomes denser and overgrown, a little more off the beaten track.  Listen to the sound of the gibbons in the morning or the hornbills overhead, and prepare for steep climbs and descents on this full day trekking to the impressive Jamur Batu Atas waterfall. Now more attune to the surroundings, keep a lookout for wildlife as at camp overnight.

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Day 6, Wed 19 Jun 2019

Trek to Camp 3, Tapak Begu (approximately 5-6 hours)

It’s time to test those all-important tracking skills, keep eyes peeled for wildlife. Explore the jungle like a natural as the guides point out the variety of wildlife and plant species along the way. The trekking route ultimately heads for our jungle camp at Tapak Begu.

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Day 7, Thu 20 Jun 2019

Trek to Limau Hantu (approximately 5-6 hours)

This is the final full day in the Sumatran jungle and we are heading for the Landak River. Be sure to take every opportunity to spot interesting sights along the way, as we make our way to our final jungle camp at Limau Hantu.

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Day 8, Fri 21 Jun 2019

Jamur Batu Atas waterfall to tree replanting project (approximately 4-5 hours)

Rise and shine early on the last day of trekking, starting with a short walk upstream to the tree replanting project along the Landak River.  There’s time for a refreshing swim before we head for back to the ecolodge for dinner and well-deserved shower.

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Day 9, Sat 22 Jun 2019

Return transfer to Medan for international departure

There’s time for one last team breakfast before we pack up. The group will then be driven to Medan, from where we board our international flight home.

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Day 10, Sun 23 Jun 2019

Arrive in UK

Be sure to swap contact with new-found friends and trekking partners before we touchdown early in the UK.

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Important information

The itinerary is there as a guide and may change due to unusual weather patterns, wildlife movements, the strength of the group, and so on. We will do our very best to keep to the set itinerary; however, we cannot be held responsible for any last minute changes that may occur. In all such circumstances, your challenge leader will have the final say.

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