1 week private round trip North Sumatra

5.0
(40 reviews)

7 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Experience the highlights of North Sumatra on this 7-day itinerary. Go hiking in Gunung Leuser National Park, climb the Sibayak volcano in Berastagi and relax at the largest crater lake in the world. This itinerary is a suggestion and will of course be adapted by us to your special wishes & conditions.

NOTE: No short term bookings within 14 days.

What's Included

Private transportation
Acommodation
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast (Optional[6])
Breakfast
Flights

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 7 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Transport to Bukit Lawang

    1 stop
  • 1

    Upon arrival at Kuala Namu International Airport, you will be met by your private driver who will accompany you the entire time in Sumatra. The drive to Bukit Lawang takes about 4 hours and takes you along rubber and palm oil plantations, lush jungle and mountain landscapes. You may stop along the way for photo stops or food breaks. Our driver will help you communicate with the locals.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Jungle Trek

    1 stop
  • 2

    Today we go on a 2-day jungle tour and with a bit of luck you may see orangutans in the wild. Our guides are licensed by the National Park Office and have years of experience in jungle trekking. There are two guides available for the day. You will be picked up from your accommodation at 9am and then you will go into the jungle together. The trek takes about 6h including breaks for photos and food. In the afternoon you will reach the camp near a river. You can jump into the water or just relax. Our cook prepares an Indonesian dinner for you (vegetarian options available). You sleep in a semi-open shelter, surrounded by the sounds of the river and the jungle.

    6 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Jungle Trek

    1 stop
  • 3

    After waking up, our cook will provide you with coffee, tea and breakfast. You can jump back into the fresh water of the river. Depending on the campsite, we will then continue the jungle adventure and trek for about 2 hours or we will go to a waterfall where you can swim and relax. You can also just relax at the camp. After lunch we leave the camp on the traditional jungle raft. The afternoon is at your leisure. Accommodation in Bukit Lawang.

    5 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 4

    Drive to Berastagi

    1 stop
  • 4

    After breakfast you will be picked up by our driver. The drive to Berastagi takes about 5 hours, depending on traffic. However, you can take breaks at your leisure. Upon arrival, you can visit a local market or relax.

    5 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 5

    Accommodation examples: Mountain View Homestay

    2 stops
  • 5

    After a timely breakfast, you can climb the Sibayak volcano, or if you wish, visit the Hot Springs or the traditional village of Lingga.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Then continue south to Lake Toba, the largest crater lake in the world. On the way you can stop for photo stops, e.g. at Sisipiso Waterfall, and breaks. The drive takes about 3 hours. You drive to the harbour, from where you take the car ferry to Tuktuk on Samosir Island. The crossing takes about 30 minutes. Afterwards you will go to the hotel. The evening is at your leisure.

    5 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 6

    Lake Toba

    1 stop
  • 7

    After breakfast, explore Samosir Island and Lake Toba with your driver. You will drive to Ambarita, Samosir's most interesting village of the local Batak culture. From there you will continue to Simanindo, where you can see a performance of a traditional Batak dance. Afterwards, you will continue to a beautiful viewpoint from where you can look out over Samosir Island and Lake Toba.

    5 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 7

    Return journey to Medan

    1 stop
  • 8

    After breakfast, our driver will take you back to Medan airport. The journey takes about 4 hours.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Discover Sumatra - Trekking, tours and more

Tags

Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
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Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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