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Sumatra Revealed

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Medan, Indonesia → Medan, Indonesia

Country: Indonesia
Start: Medan, Indonesia
End: Medan, Indonesia
Date: Flexible
Duration: 7 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, Wildlife
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, tube raft, ferry boat, local transport, trekking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Trek through Gunung Leuser National Park in search of Sumatran orangutans.
Camp overnight beside the Bohorok River in the Sumatran rainforest.
Ride a traditional jungle tube raft back to Bukit Lawang.
Hike Mount Sibayak past steaming volcanic vents and crater scenery.
Relax in natural geothermal hot springs near Berastagi.
Visit Taman Alam Lumbini and its gold-coloured pagoda inspired by Myanmar’s Shwedagon Pagoda.
Explore Batak Toba villages on Samosir Island in Lake Toba.
See the stone chairs and execution site of the Siallagan kings in Ambarita.
Watch Batak dance and music performances in Simanindo.
Cross Lake Toba by public ferry surrounded by volcanic landscapes.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the tour
All overland transport in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
English-speaking guide
Meals as specified in the itinerary
All entrance fees and permits listed in the itinerary
Jungle trekking activities in Gunung Leuser National Park
Tube rafting experience on the Bohorok River
Mount Sibayak trekking excursion
Public ferry transfers between Parapat and Samosir Island
Activities and sightseeing stated in the itinerary

Exclusions

International and domestic flights
Travel insurance
Airport taxes and airline surcharges
Airport and hotel porterage
Personal expenses including laundry, telephone calls, snacks, and beverages
Optional tours or activities not listed in the itinerary
Expenses caused by flight delays, cancellations, weather conditions, or other circumstances beyond operator control
Visa fees where applicable
Any item not specifically listed under inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want active wildlife and nature experiences rather than luxury-focused travel.
Comfortable trekking for several hours in tropical rainforest conditions.
Enjoy volcano hikes, river activities, and outdoor exploration.
Want to see orangutans in their natural habitat.
Interested in Batak culture and highland villages around Lake Toba.
Comfortable with basic jungle camp accommodation for one night.
Appreciate remote landscapes and long scenic drives.
Prefer fully luxury or resort-style accommodation throughout.
Have limited mobility or difficulty hiking on uneven terrain.
Dislike humidity, insects, or tropical rainforest conditions.
Prefer short travel days with minimal road transfers.
Uncomfortable with simple camping facilities in the jungle.
Require structured urban sightseeing or nightlife experiences.

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Sumatra Revealed

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Medan – Bukit Lawang

Day 2: Gunung Leuser National Park – Bahorok Trekking

Day 3: Bahorok Trekking – Bukit Lawang

Day 4: Bukit Lawang – Berastagi

Day 5: Sibayak Volcano – Parapat – Samosir Island

Day 6: Samosir Island

Day 7: Samosir Island – Medan

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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