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Sumatra Adventure
10 days • 4.8
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Medan, Indonesia
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Medan, Indonesia
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Trip Code
TIST
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Meals
9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner
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Transport
Ferry, Private vehicle
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Accommodation
Hotel (4 nts), Camping (1 nt), Guesthouse (4 nts)
From £960(10 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Try to spot wild orangutans in Gunung Leuser National Park during not one, but two hikes through the jungle – home to some 300 bird species and the endangered Sumatran tiger. Spend the night in the jungle soaking up the wild ambience and falling asleep to the sounds of nature.
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Climb the Sibayak Volcano to enjoy panoramic views at its spectacular summit, then head to local hot springs for some well-earned rest and relaxation after the descent.
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Explore Lake Toba and the villages on Samosir Island. Check out Indonesia’s highest waterfall and a take a cultural tour that includes a traditional Batak dance performance
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Begin and end your adventure in Sumatra’s largest city – Medan. Explore the mix of Asian cultures, which can be seen in the colourful architecture and within the delicious mix of cuisines.
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Let your knowledgeable group leader guide you through the thickets of the jungle, past small cultural villages and to the best places to eat around northern Sumatra.
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Is this trip right for you?
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Sumatra is less developed than other islands of the Indonesian archipelago. Due to limited tourism infrastructure, expect there to be more bumpy and windy roads, some longer drives and more basic hotels. On the plus side, you’ll feel like you’re off the beaten track!
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This trip involves either a partial or full camping experience, giving you access to more remote destinations at close proximity, and the joy of camping in the wilderness. This is a participatory trip – a fancy way of saying you’re not just along for the ride, but you are part of a team! Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and help out with camp activities like food prep and washing up. It’s all about giving your new travel mates and group leader a hand, and everyone knows there’s nothing worse than trying to put up a tent on your own! Keep in mind this is jungle camping with twin share tents and no facilities.
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Some of the best scenery on Sumatra is found on hikes. So, while this trip doesn't require a high level of fitness, it’s essential to be at least moderately fit if you want to partake in all activities.
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You may also want to check out our Best of Indonesia (TISSC) if you have longer time to explore in the country.
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You may also want to check out our Best of Indonesia (TISSC) if you have longer time to explore in the country.
Itinerary
Venture to Indonesia’s rugged wilderness in steamy Sumatra.
Steamy Sumatra is a rugged jungle paradise for all types of adventurers. The world’s sixth largest island is teeming with untamed nature and is home to many endangered species, including the Sumatran tiger, rhinoceros, elephants and the acclaimed orangutan. On this ten-day Sumatran expedition, travel from Medan to Bukit Lawang and explore Gunung Leuser National Park. Head to Berastagi and hike up the steaming active volcano Sibayak, basking in the glory of misty panoramas from the summit. Finish in Samonsir on Lake Toba, where the colourfully dressed Christian Batak people welcome you.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Medan
- DAY 2Day 2 • Bukit Lawang
- DAY 3Day 3 • Gunung Leuser National Park
- DAY 4Day 4 • Gunung Leuser National Park/ Bukit Lawang
- DAY 5Day 5 • Berastagi
- DAY 6Day 6 • Mt. Sibayak/Berastagi
- DAY 7Day 7 • Lake Toba
- DAY 8Day 8 • Lake Toba
- DAY 9Day 9 • Medan
- DAY 10Day 10 • Medan
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner
airport_shuttle Transport
Ferry, Private vehicle
bed Accommodation
Hotel (4 nts), Camping (1 nt), Guesthouse (4 nts)
festival Included activities
circleGunung Leuser NP - Jungle Wildlife Trek
circleGunung Leuser NP - Trekking Lunch
circleGunung Leuser NP - Campsite Dinner
circleMt Sibayak - Picnic lunch
circleMt Sibayak - Volcano climb
circleDokan Village - Batak longhouse visit
circleLake Toba - Samosir Island day tour
circleLake Toba - Stone Chairs
circleLake Toba - Simanindo Museum
circleLake Toba - Batak Dance Performance
museum Optional activities
circleMedan - Maimun Palace - IDR10000
circleMedan Grand Mosque - IDR5000
circleBukit Lawang - Countryside tour - IDR200000
circleBerastagi - Hot springs - IDR20000
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 3 (Camping) and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
Reviews (48)
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Kate
May 05, 2025
Great trip but more ' off the beaten track' than other Indonesian trips which is exactly what I wanted. Hiking to see the orangutans was amazing although good level fitness is needed as it's very humid.
Surprising highlight was samisor island. Tour and local guide was fab.
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Alejandro
Apr 17, 2025
If you love nature and wildlife, this trip is for you. We were lucky to see six orangutans. Two adult males, and then two Moms with their playful kids swinging on the trees in separate parts of the jungle. We also saw three other varieties of monkeys, and many tropical jungle creatures.
Great hike to the volcano summit.
Our leader guide, and all local guides were excellent. They all gave us great insight to the local culture.
A great chance to try delicious regional food, and tropical fruit juices.
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Jeff
Apr 13, 2025
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Robert
Oct 20, 2024
We had a great trip. In the jungle we saw plenty of gibbons, orangutan and other animals including flying lizard. The volcano hike was beautiful and very atmospheric. Excellent guide (Dewi) and a very friendly atmosphere on the trip. Food costs c.£3.50 per meal (where not included)
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Stefanie
Oct 20, 2024
It was an incredible experience, I will never forget what I experienced and I am especially grateful to Dewi our guide as she made the trip something very special.
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Stephanie
Sep 15, 2024
Wonderful trip off the beaten path. LiliK was a great guide. This was such a good trip
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Lyle
Jul 24, 2024
What an experience. Travelling as a family, we got to climb a volcano and saw orang-utans in the wild. Couldn't ask for more from Intrepid.
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Alan
Jul 10, 2024
Awesome adventure, totally recommended.
our guide was very knowledgeable and always available.
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Debra
Jul 10, 2024
Excellent trip. Wonderful and knowledgeable guide. Thank you Lili
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Lesley
Jun 15, 2024
This was an amazing trip with a wonderful bunch of like minded, fun travellers.
The itinerary was great and included many wonderful activities. Of course the best was seeing orangutans in the jungle.