Highlights of Sumatra
- Trip code: 429X024
- Dauer: 7
- Stil: Classic
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.
Übersicht
Accommodation
Hotels (6 nts)
Checklist
Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)
Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• 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)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
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
Introduction
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
Meals Included
6 Frühstück, 1 Mittagessen, 2 Abendessen
Meal Budget
Plane USD65-85 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein
Optional Activities
Keine optionale Aktivitäten
Start / Finish
von Medan
Transport
Private vehicle, ferry, walking
What's Included
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Foodie-Moment: Padang Lunch, Medan
Dein 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
Minimum Age
Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre
Itinerary
Day 1 Medan
Welcome to Sumatra! Arrive at anytime
Day 2 Medan/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
Day 3 Bukit 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
Day 4 Bukit 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
Day 5 Berastagi/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
Day 6 Lake 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 a free evening
Day 7 Medan
Depart at any time
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Medan
Day 2 Medan/Bukit Lawang
Day 3 Bukit Lawang
Day 4 Bukit Lawang/Berastagi
Day 5 Berastagi/Lake Toba
Day 6 Lake Toba/Medan
Day 7 Medan
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
