Wonderful North Sumatra Tour – 9 Days, 8 Nights (Exclusive)

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

• Your private driver will meet you at Kualanamu International Airport or your Medan hotel for the 4–5 hour drive to Bukit Lawang, the gateway to Gunung Leuser National Park.

• Enjoy scenic views of rural villages, rubber and palm plantations along the way.

• Check into your eco-lodge beside the Bohorok River and relax after your journey.

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

• Meals: –

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

• After breakfast around 8:30 AM, begin your 2-day/1-night jungle trek with your licensed local eco-guide.

• Hike 6–7 hours through pristine rainforest in search of Sumatran orangutans, Thomas leaf monkeys, macaques, and hornbills.

• Your guide will explain the rich biodiversity, forest conservation efforts, and local plant uses.

• In the late afternoon, reach your riverside campsite — swim, relax, and enjoy dinner prepared by your guides.

• Fall asleep to the symphony of the jungle in a simple bamboo shelter or dome tent.

• Overnight: Jungle Camp

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 – Jungle Trekking & Return to Bukit Lawang

• Wake up to the sounds of nature and enjoy breakfast by the river.

• After some wildlife spotting, trek for another 3–4 hours through the forest.

• Enjoy a riverside lunch before returning to Bukit Lawang the fun way — by “Jungle Taxi”, a traditional river tubing raft back down the Bohorok River!

• Arrive at your lodge and relax for the evening.

• Overnight: Bukit Lawang

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 – Bukit Lawang → Berastagi Highlands

• After breakfast, drive (approx. 3.5 hours) to the cool mountain town of Berastagi, located in the Karo Highlands.

• En route, stop at the Ghost Village near Mount Sinabung — abandoned after the volcanic eruption in 2010, now reclaimed by nature.

• Arrive in Berastagi, check into your hotel, and enjoy the crisp mountain air.

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

• Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 – Mount Sibayak Sunrise Hike & Hot Springs

• Rise early (around 4:15 AM) for a sunrise hike up Mount Sibayak, an active volcano offering breathtaking panoramic views.

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

• Later, visit the local fruit market, famous for passionfruit and strawberries, and stop at a Catholic church with traditional Karo Batak architecture.

• Overnight: Berastagi

• Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 – Berastagi → Lake Toba (Samosir Island)

• After breakfast, begin the drive toward Lake Toba, the largest volcanic lake in the world.

• Stop at Dokan Village, an authentic Batak Karo community, and at the spectacular Sipiso-Piso Waterfall (120m high) overlooking the lake.

• Continue to Tiga Ras Port and take a ferry across to Samosir Island, the heart of Batak culture.

• Check in to your lakeside hotel and relax.

• Overnight: Samosir Island (Tabo Cottages / Zoe’s Paradise Waterfront / Labersa Hotel)

• Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 – Cultural Exploration of Samosir Island

• After breakfast, enjoy a full-day cultural tour of Samosir Island:

• Visit Ambarita Village to see ancient stone chairs once used by Batak kings.

• Continue to Simanindo or Tomok Village for a Batak Toba dance performance.

• Lunch at a local restaurant by the lake.

• Visit Panorama Parhalow, a scenic viewpoint for coffee and stunning lake views.

• Return to your accommodation and enjoy free leisure time — perhaps a swim in the lake or a traditional Batak massage.

• Overnight: Samosir Island

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8 – Free Day on Samosir Island

• A day at leisure to enjoy Lake Toba’s tranquil beauty.

• Optional activities include cycling, kayaking, boat tours, or simply relaxing by the lake with a book and a fresh cup of Sumatran coffee.

• Overnight: Samosir Island

• Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 – Departure → Medan or Airport Transfer

• After breakfast, cross by ferry back to Parapat, then continue your private transfer to Medan or Kualanamu Airport (approx. 5–6 hours), or Silangit Airport depending on your flight.

• Your Wonderful North Sumatra eco-adventure ends here — thank you for traveling responsibly and supporting sustainable tourism in Sumatra!

• Meals: Breakfast

• Bukit Lawang: Orangutan Treks Villa / Ecolodge / Green Travelodge / Jungle Inn

• Lake Toba: Samosir Cottages / Tabo Cottages / Zoe’s Paradise

• Private transportation (with air-conditioning)

• 2 nights accommodation in Bukit Lawang (with breakfast)

• 2 nights accommodation in Berastagi (with breakfast)

• 3 nights accommodation in Lake Toba (with breakfast)

• Eco-friendly jungle trek (2D/1N) with guide, permits, and meals

• Mount Sibayak sunrise hike & permits

• Licensed English-speaking local guide

• All National Park entrance fees (Gunung Leuser)

• Ferry crossing to/from Samosir Island

• Flights, visa & travel insurance.

• Lunches & dinners (unless specified)

• Personal expenses, beverages, or tips