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Highlights Of Sumatra
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Length
7 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Medan (North Sumatra, Indonesia)
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Ends in
Medan (North Sumatra, Indonesia)
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Available Tour Start Dates
JUL 29, 2026 to DEC 12, 2027
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
Small Group
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From
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$854.10
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Overview
Set off on a wild seven-day adventure through Sumatra, where jungle treks, hidden villages, and epic wildlife encounters await. Trek through the lush Gunung Leuser National Park in search of the elusive Sumatran orangutan, then wander through traditional villages brimming with unique architecture and rich culture. Cool off with an exhilarating river tubing ride, soak in steamy hot springs under the stars, and immerse yourself in a side of Indonesia few travellers get to see. If you're looking for adventure, culture, and a touch of the unexpected - Sumatra is calling.
Visited During Tour
Berastagi (North Sumatra, Indonesia) | Bukit Lawang (North Sumatra, Indonesia) | Lake Toba (North Sumatra, Indonesia) | Medan (North Sumatra, Indonesia)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
Accommodations
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
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Tour Itinerary
G Adventures Tour Code AEMK-10458
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Day
1Medan
Welcome to Sumatra! Arrive at anytime.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Accommodations: Swiss Belhotel Medan -
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2Medan/Bukit Lawang
No better way to start your Sumatra adventure then a day tour of the biggest city on the island, Medan. Visit the important landmarks, starting at the biggest mosque on the entire island, Al-Mashun Great Mosque. From there, walk to the grand 30-room Maimun Palace. Drive to Vihara Gunung Timur Temple and admire the classic Chinese architecture. Then continue walking through Pajak Ikan Lama historic market before heading to lunch. Together we'll eat like the locals at a Padang restaurant. After lunch and a day of exploring, drive to Bukit Lawang and check into your hotel.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Exclusive Inclusions:
The Great Mosque of Medan and Maimun Palace Visit
Visit the Grand mosque of Medan, Al-Mashun. Built in the early 1900's, this beautiful mosque is a mix of Middle Eastern, Spanish and Indian architecture. It was part of the Maimun Palace complex, so after visiting the mosque, walk to the palace and explore the property built by to the sultan of Deli in the year 1888 with Malay, Mogul and Italian influences.
Vihara Gunung Timur
Visit the beautiful Vihara Gunung Timur. This Chinese temple is the largest in the city of Medan and on the island of Sumatra. This temple was built in the 1962 and dedicated to Dongyue Dadi. Enjoy your visit and admire the classic Chinese architecture.
Tjong Afie Mansion
Visit the "historical jewel in Medan," a 35-room, 2-story mansion built in 1895. It is a registered historical landmark as well as a cultural heritage building and museum.
Padang Lunch
Fill up on an amazing lunch as the locals do in West Sumatra. We'll sit down together for a delicious Padang style meal, where our host will serve a large number of small platters of different dishes. The charm of Padang cuisine lies not only in its range of dishes but also in its serving style, called hidang. Diners are charged only for the platters that have been eaten from; untouched platters are taken away and served to other guests.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodations: Ecolodge Bukit Lawang Cottages -
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3Bukit Lawang
Today, head off to trek through Gunung Leuser National Park. Sumatra is one of only two islands in the entire world where you can find orangutans in the wild. Enjoy a moderate hike through the largest national park in Indonesia in search of these and other amazing animals. After working up a sweat, cool off while tubing down the river back to the starting point. This evening, join a local cooking class to make traditional cuisine from the Batak Ethnic group.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Exclusive Inclusions:
Jungle Trekking & River Tubing in Gunung Leuser National Park
Wander through the jungle of this large national park home to endangered tigers, rhinoceroses, elephants, and orangutans. While your chances of spotting one of these elusive animals may be slim, there are plenty of primates and birds hanging around, especially orangutans. So keep your eyes peeled! The trek is easy to moderate and suitable for all hiking levels. After the 2.5-3 hour hike, enjoy 45 minutes of river tubing.
Local Cooking Class
Take a becak to a local cooking class for dinner. Learn to make famous dishes from the Batak ethnic group in North Sumatra like flavorful fish stew or aromatic rendang chicken and acar campur, a local pickled vegetable salad.
Accommodations: Ecolodge Bukit Lawang Cottages -
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4Bukit Lawang/Berastagi
Drive from Bukit Lawang to Berastagi and enjoy the scenic ride with stops at Gundaling Hill and a local fruit market. After checking into the hotel, drive to Sibayak Hot Spring for some much deserved time to relax in the volcanic hot spring.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Sibayak Hot Spring
Relax in the hot springs of Mount Sibayak volcano and admire the stunning surroundings.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodations: Sinabung Hill Hotel -
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5Berastagi/Lake Toba
After breakfast, drive to Dokan Village to visit the Batak ethnic group. The Batak people are from North Sumatra, especially around Lake Toba and have been here for hundreds of year. Take a tour of the beautiful and unique village. Then continue to the breathtaking Sipiso Piso Waterfall on the way to Parapat Harbor. Load into the ferry and cross Toba Lake to arrive to the large volcanic island in the middle of the lake, Samosir Island, for the night. Settle into your hotel, then join your group for dinner together.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Exclusive Inclusions:
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Traditional Batak Village Visit
Visit the traditional Karo Batak Village, Dokan Village. The Karo ethnic group of the Batak people are known for the exceptional conservation of their traditions and culture, more so than other Batak groups. Follow your CEO on a tour to see their unique stilted homes, learn about the Karo culture and have the opportunity to meet and talk with the locals.
Sipiso Piso Waterfall
Admire this stunning plunge waterfall, formed from an underground river. Grab your camera to capture the incredibly green surroundings, rock faces and beautiful plummeting waterfall.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a ferry boat.
Accommodations: Toledo Inn -
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6Lake Toba/Medan
Explore the cultural side of Samosir Island with visits to two of the more prominent Batak villages, Tomok and Ambarita. Visit the Tombs of Tomok and learn about the legend of the king. Explore the breathtaking architecture and unique way of life during a tour and dance performance in Amberita Village. In the afternoon, we'll take a ferry back to Parapat Harbor and then drive back to Medan for the evening.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Tombs in Tomok Village
Take a trip back in time and visit the tomb of King Sidabutar in Tomok, a local Toba Batak Village. The Toba are the largest of the Batak ethnic group today. Learn more about their history, and the legend of the king. See the monument's ornate carvings, and visit others close by, including another royal tomb said to be used as a fertility shrine.
Ambarita Village Visit
Explore the amazing Ambarita Village, and wander through the traditional Batak tongkonan houses with roofs the shape of boats. You'll see beautifully carved wooden structures, unique stone furniture and have the chance to see their traditional Batak dance performance.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a ferry boat.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodations: Anara Sky Kualanamu (Medan Airport) -
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7Medan
Depart at any time.
If ending your tour in Medan, book a domestic flight back to Jakarta or Bali and allow for 4 hours to transit to the international airport to catch your onward flight back to your final destination.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Accommodations
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by G Adventures in their Highlights Of Sumatra tour:
Berastagi
Sinabung Hill Hotel
Location
Jl. Kolam Renang, Gundaling I
Berastagi, Indonesia
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Bohorok
Ecolodge Bukit Lawang Cottages
Location
Bohorok, North Sumatra Indonesia
Bohorok, Indonesia
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Lake Toba
Toledo Inn
Location
Jl. Lingkar, Tuktuk Siadong, Kabupaten Samosir, Sumatera Utara
Lake Toba, Indonesia-22395
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Medan
Swiss Belhotel Medan
Location
Jalan Surabaya 88
Medan, Indonesia
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Anara Sky Kualanamu (Medan Airport)
Location
Kualanamu International Airport, Beringin, Lt. Mezzanien, Beringin, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra
Medan, Indonesia-20553
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
More Details
G Adventures is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Highlights Of Sumatra tour:
Group Size
Max 16, avg 12.
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Foodie Moment: Padang Lunch, MedanYour Wellness Moment: Sibayak Hot Spring, Berastagi. Visit to Grand mosque of Medan. Visit Vihara Gunung Timur. Trekking and wildlife spotting in Gunung Leuser National Park. Batak Cooking Class. Guided Batak Village exploration. View Sipiso Piso waterfall. Samosir Island Exploration. Transportation to/from included activities.
Highlights
Orangutan Trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park, Visit Lake Toba the world's largest volcanic lake, Explore Samosir Island, Enjoy a guided tour of local indigenous Batak Village, Adventure through Sumatra's biggest city Medan
Accommodation Summary
Hotels (6 nts)
Meals Included
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
What is the role of the group leader during this trip?
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders, otherwise known as a Chief Experience Officer (CEO). The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds.
Transportation
Private vehicle, ferry, walking.
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Checklist
Documents:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:o Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)o Binoculars (optional)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Cash, credit and debit cardso Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Ear plugso First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)o Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)o Fleece top/sweatero Footwearo Hato Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)o Locks for bagso Long pants/jeanso Moneybelto Outlet adaptero Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Reusable water bottleo Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Small travel towelo Sunglasseso Swimwearo Watch and alarm clocko Waterproof backpack covero Windproof rain jacketHealth & Safety:o Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)o Hand sanitizero Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)Warm Weather:o Sandals/flip-flopso Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)o Sturdy water shoes/sandalso Sun hat/bandanao Swimwear
Service Level
Standard: Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
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