Eco Friendly Tours 7 Days : Bukit Lawang, Berastagi & Samosir Island

Bukit Lawang (Orangutan Trek)

Day 1 – Arrival in Medan & Transfer to Bukit Lawang

• Meet your guide at Kuala Namu International Airport.

• Scenic 3–4 hour drive to Bukit Lawang, on the edge of Gunung Leuser National Park.

• Check-in at Orangutan Treks Villa or partner hotel.

• Evening: free to relax, explore the village, or optionally visit the Bat Cave.

Day 2 – Jungle Trekking & Orangutan Encounter

• After breakfast, depart at 9:00 am for a full-day trek (6–7 hours).

• Spot orangutans and other wildlife such as Thomas leaf monkeys, gibbons, macaques, hornbills, and monitor lizards.

• Learn about plants used in traditional medicine.

• Afternoon: swim and relax at the Bohorok River before rafting “jungle style” downstream back to Bukit Lawang.

• Evening: relax at Orangutan Treks Villa.

• Berastagi (Volcano & Highlands Tour)

Day 3 – Transfer to Berastagi

• Depart at 9:00 am from Bukit Lawang (3–4 hours drive).

• Visit the colorful Berastagi fruit market.

• Afternoon: explore Berastagi at your own pace, take a traditional “sado” (horse cart) ride, or join a cooking class.

Day 4 – Sunrise Volcano Hike & Transfer to Lake Toba

• 04:30 am: Sunrise hike up Sibayak Volcano with panoramic views, followed by a hot spring visit. Includes guide, transport, entrance fees, and takeaway breakfast.

• 12:30 pm: Continue to Lake Toba with stops at a traditional Batak Karo village and the famous Sipiso-Piso Waterfall.

• Includes driver, fuel, entrance fees, drinks, and boat tickets from Parapat harbor to Samosir Island.

• Check-in: Tabo Cottages, Joe’s Paradise, or Samosir Villa.

• Lake Toba (Samosir Island & Cultural Tour)

Day 5 – Culinary Tour

• 10:00 am start: join locals in a village to harvest spices and tapioca leaves, cook a traditional lunch over an open fire, and enjoy it together.

• Afternoon: swim, relax, and enjoy the scenery of Lake Toba.

• Day 6 – Batak Culture & Island Tour

• 09:00 am start: visit traditional Batak houses, watch Batak dance performances in Simanindo, and see the historic Batak king’s residence at Ambarita.

• Afternoon: return to your hotel and relax.

Day 7 – Return to Medan & City Tour

• Transfer back to Medan (approx. 5 hours).

• Optional sightseeing: Maimun Palace, Great Mosque, Tjong A Fie Mansion, or other city highlights.

• Drop-off at Medan airport or hotel.

• Bukit Lawang: Ecolodge, Green Travelodge, or Orangutan Treks Villa

• Berastagi: Kalang Ulu, Mikie Holiday, or Sinabung Hill Resort

• Lake Toba: Tabo Cottages, Joe’s Paradise, or Samosir Villa

• All transport during the tour

• English-speaking guide

• Accommodation: 2 nights in Bukit Lawang, 1 night in Berastagi, 3 nights on Samosir Island

• Breakfast (6 times)

• Meals during trek: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, drinking water

• All jungle trekking equipment

• Entrance permits to Gunung Leuser National Park

• Volcano and village tour in Berastagi

• Culinary and day tour on Samosir Island (with lunch & permits)

• Ferry tickets to/from Samosir Island

• Cultural tour in Medan

• Pack light (ideally under 10 kg).

• Bring insect repellent, sunscreen, and waterproof bags.

• Comfortable, waterproof shoes with good grip.

• Clothing: long sleeves/trousers optional; nights in the jungle can be cool.

• Small backpack, swimwear, and towel.