Discover the untamed beauty of Sumatra: In a landscape adorned with steaming volcanoes and enveloped by lush, vibrant rainforest, Sumatra emerges as one of the last sanctuaries on the planet to witness untamed orangutans thrive in their natural realm. Located about 100 km northwest of the capital, Bukit Lawang stands as a riverside village on the precipice of Gunung Leuser National Park, offering a gateway to encounter Sumatran orangutans.
Embark on an adventurous journey: Get ready for a journey full of excitement, as we traverse the captivating terrain of Sumatra. Beyond the enchanting encounter with Sumatran orangutans, our expedition will take us to the captivating surroundings of Lake Toba. Located in northern Sumatra, this sprawling volcanic lake claims the title of the world’s largest. Throughout our stay, expect to gaze at impressive volcanoes, explore sprawling plantations, enjoy refreshing baths under waterfalls and in pristine freshwater rivers, and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of local culture by venturing into traditional towns
Upon arrival at Kualanamu Medan Airport, your guide will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it. In a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, we will start our road trip to Bukit Lawang. On the way you will have a stop at one of the rubber and palm oil plantations. Bukit Lawang is a very interesting destination, where we can relax on the banks of the impressive rivers, hike in the jungle of Gunung Leuser National Park, or go down the rapids of the rivers.
One thing you’ll never forget is orangutans spotting in their natural habitat. We will arrive in Bukit Lawang, where you will check-in and the rest of the afternoon is for you and rest from the trip.
Meals: –
Accommodation: Cottage in Bukit Lawang
After enjoying an early breakfast at the hotel, be sure to bring water, insect repellent, and a backpack with the essentials for the hike. we will go on a hike to the jungle to explore the nature of the Gunung Leuser National Park. We will have the possibility to see the place where more tropical flora and fauna live than any other place in Indonesia.
We will start the real trekking inside the National Park by the hand of one of our local guides who are knowledgeable about the ecosystem of the park as well as about the safe trekking routes (Total duration of the trek is 3 hours). Keep your eyes open for birds like hornbills, apes like the Siamang or Black Gibbon, orangutans, and macaques. Your guide can provide valuable information about these species. After walking deeper into the jungle, we will return to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Cottage in Bukit Lawang
After breakfast, travel to Brastagi via a new road and passing through several villages such as Namu Ukur, Rumah Galuh and Simpang Kuta Buluh, on the way you can enjoy the panorama of Sinabung volcano, and in the afternoon arrive in Brastagi visiting Lhumbini Park with its duplicate Shwedagon pagoda of Myanmar, fruit market, and Gundaling Hill, in the afternoon check in at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Brastagi
After breakfast, we’ll head to the island of Samosir, in Lake Toba, via Tele. En route, stop in Dokan to see the traditional village of the Batak Karo tribe, the waterfall of Sipisopiso, from where you can admire the panoramic view of Lake Toba from its northern end combined with the slender 90-meter-high waterfall. Then to Tele, a nice place to contemplate the lake from its western side. We will head to the Efrata, another beautiful waterfall that is located on the way to the island of Samosir. After refreshments, we will conclude the day by heading to Lumban Suhi-suhi, to see the traditional Tobanase houses, where we will also be able to observe the women weaving. In the middle of the afternoon, we will arrive at the Tuktuk area in Samosir and check into the hotel.
Note: Up to 6 people, we will cross to Samosir by car. More than 6 people by ferry.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Samosir
As always, before starting our visits, you will have breakfast. Immediately after, we continue doing the excursion around Lake Toba, we do it by car, visiting the many traditional villages of Batak Toba: the village of Ambarita. In Ambarita you will find the stone chair and table of the former palace of King Sialagan. The next visit is to Aek Natonang. Here we can see the small lake that sits at the top of the island of Samosir and its panoramic view. After visiting Aek Natonang, the next destination is the village of Tomok. It is home to the ancient tomb of King Sidabutar. In the afternoon, you will return to the hotel and have free time.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Brastagi
After breakfast, we will return to Medan, cross by ferry to Parapat and then continue the journey to Medan via Pematang Siantar and Tebing Tinggi. This journey will take approximately 5 hours. Upon arrival in Medan, we will take you to the airport for your next destination. Here ends our journey on the vast island of Sumatra.
Meals: Breakfast
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