Where to see wild elephant in Sumatra? then the only answer is Halaban Ecotourism, The only answer is Halaban Ecotourism, which will provide you a once-in-a-lifetime experience because you will be able to see wild Sumatran elephants up close (50 meters).

According to Mongabay research, the wild Sumatran elephant population currently ranges between 1,000 and 1,400 individuals spread across the provinces of Aceh, North Sumatra, Riau, Jambi, South Sumatra, Bengkulu, and Lampung.

Halaban is situated at a distance of 105 kilometers from Bukit Lawang, which can be reached in approximately 4 hours by car or motorbike. Halaban is a community situated in close proximity to the border that separates the provinces of North Sumatra and Aceh. Halaban is anticipated to transform into a prominent ecotourism hub in the coming years. It will offer convenient opportunities to observe and interact with wild Sumatran elephants. Additionally, it will create employment opportunities for the local population in their efforts to combat illegal logging activities within and beyond Gunung Leuser National Park. SUMECO and Gunung Leuser National Park have collaborated to establish Halaban Ecotourism as a premier destination for ecotourism in this area, specifically for observing wild elephants in Sumatra.

Price:

• 1 day activity to see Sumatran elephants, costs 100 EUR per person (min 2 people).
• 2 days and 1 night activity to see Sumatran elephants, costs 190 EUR per person (min 2 people).
• 3 days and 2 nights activity to see Sumatran elephants, costs 290 EUR per person (min 2 people)
• 4 days and 3 nights activity to see Sumatran elephants, costs 390 EUR per person (min 2 people).
• 5 days and 4 nights activity to see Sumatran elephants, costs 490 EUR per person (min 2 people).

We focus on quality, and you must inform us three days in advance for jungle tours (trekking) to see wild Sumatran elephants in Halaban. The activities inside Gunung Leuser National Park through Halaban will cover the exploration of biodiversity, especially the endemic species. During the activities, an expert on local wildlife will assist you with species identification. The price includes transportation (4 hours driving from Bukit Lawang to Halaban and 4 hours driving from Halaban to Bukit Lawang or 5 hours driving from Halaban to the airport), food, a tent, a guide, documentation during the expedition, and expertise on local wildlife. A nocturnal hike is included in all packages.