Sumatra Eco Adventure 7-Day-Bukit Lawang, Berastagi & Lake Toba

Day 1 – Arrival in Medan → Bukit Lawang (Gateway to the Jungle), Welcome to North Sumatra!

• You’ll be met by our friendly driver at Kualanamu International Airport or your hotel in Medan for a private 4–5 hour scenic drive to Bukit Lawang, the gateway to Gunung Leuser National Park.

• Arrive at your eco-lodge on the banks of the Bohorok River, check in, and relax surrounded by lush rainforest.

• If time allows, you can explore the village or visit the Bat Cave for your first taste of jungle life.

• Overnight: Bukit Lawang (Orangutan Villa / EcoLodge / Jungle Inn / Garden Inn)

• Meals: –

Day 2 – Ethical Jungle Trekking (Day 1 of 2)

• After breakfast, begin your 2-day/1-night ethical jungle trek inside Gunung Leuser National Park with your licensed eco-guide.

• Hike 7–8 hours through pristine rainforest, learning about native flora, fauna, and traditional medicinal plants.

• Spot orangutans, Thomas leaf monkeys, gibbons, hornbills, and other rare wildlife as you trek through the jungle.

• Arrive at your riverside campsite by afternoon — a peaceful bamboo shelter beside the river where your guides will prepare dinner over a campfire.

• Enjoy swimming, relaxing, and the sounds of the forest before falling asleep under the stars.

• Overnight: Jungle Camp (simple bamboo shelter with mattress & mosquito net)

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 – Jungle Trekking (Day 2) & River Tubing Return

• Wake to the calls of gibbons and birds echoing through the forest.

• After breakfast, observe the area’s natural life — perhaps spotting monitor lizards, tortoises, or colorful butterflies by the river.

• Continue your trek for 6–7 hours, stopping for lunch by the Bohorok River.

• Then enjoy a fun, eco-friendly return to Bukit Lawang via traditional river tubing (“Jungle Taxi”), floating downstream through the rainforest.

• Check back into your guesthouse and relax after your jungle adventure.

• Overnight: Bukit Lawang

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 – Bukit Lawang → Berastagi (Highland Adventure)

• After breakfast, depart Bukit Lawang and travel approximately 3.5 hours to Berastagi, a cool mountain town nestled between volcanoes.

• En route, stop at the Ghost Village, abandoned after Mount Sinabung’s 2010 eruption — a haunting yet fascinating look at nature’s power.

• Arrive in Berastagi and check in to your highland hotel.

• Enjoy the cool climate, explore the local fruit market, and sample fresh strawberries or passionfruit from local farmers.

• Overnight: Berastagi (Kalang Ulu Exclusive Hotel / Sinabung Hill Resort)

• Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 – Mount Sibayak Sunrise Hike → Lake Toba

• Wake early (around 4:15 am) for a sunrise hike up Mount Sibayak (2,094m).

• The 90-minute climb offers breathtaking views as the sun rises over steaming volcanic vents.

• After descending, relax in the natural hot springs at the base of the mountain.

• After lunch in Berastagi, continue your scenic journey to Lake Toba (approx. 5–6 hours), stopping along the way at:

• Dokan Village – a traditional Batak Karo settlement

• Sipiso-Piso Waterfall – an incredible 120m cascade overlooking the caldera

• Arrive at Parapat, take the ferry across to Samosir Island, and check into your lakeside accommodation.

• Overnight: Lake Toba (Tabo Cottages / Zoe Paradise Waterfront / Labersa Hotel & Convention)

• Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 – Explore Samosir Island & Batak Culture

• After breakfast, explore the unique culture of Samosir Island, home to the Batak Toba people.

• Visit:

• Ambarita Village – see the ancient stone chairs and courtyard of King Siallagan

• Simanindo Village – watch a traditional Batak dance performance

• Panorama Parhalow – enjoy a scenic coffee break with panoramic lake views

• Afternoon free to swim, relax, or enjoy a traditional Batak massage.

• Overnight: Lake Toba

• Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 – Return to Medan

• After breakfast, take the ferry back to Parapat and drive to Medan (approx. 5–6 hours).

• Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy an optional Medan city tour, visiting:

• Maimun Palace – royal residence of the Sultan of Deli

• Great Mosque (Mesjid Raya) – architectural landmark

• Tjong A Fie Mansion – historical Chinese merchant house

• Transfer to your hotel or Kualanamu Airport for your onward flight.

• Meals: Breakfast

• Bukit Lawang (Orangutan Villa / EcoLodge / Jungle Inn / Garden Inn)

• Berastagi (Kalang Ulu Exclusive Hotel / Sinabung Hill Resort)

• Lake Toba (Tabo Cottages / Zoe Paradise Waterfront / Labersa Hotel & Convention)

• Private air-conditioned transport (Medan–Bukit Lawang–Berastagi–Lake Toba–Medan)

• Licensed English-speaking guide throughout

• 2 nights accommodation in Bukit Lawang (with breakfast)

• 1 night in Berastagi (with breakfast)

• 3 nights in Lake Toba (with breakfast)

• 2D/1N ethical jungle trek (all meals, permits, guide & equipment)

• Mount Sibayak sunrise hike & hot springs

• National Park & cultural site entrance fees

• Ferry tickets to/from Samosir Island

• International/domestic flights

• Visa, insurance, personal expenses

• Lunches & dinners (unless specified)

• Tips for guides and driver

• Pack light (under 10kg if possible)

• Bring insect repellent, sunscreen & reusable water bottle

• Comfortable trekking shoes with grip

• Breathable long-sleeve clothing for jungle walks

• Waterproof bag for valuables

• Swimwear & quick-dry towel