North Sumatra Special Nature & Tropical Adventure explore unique flora and fauna, including orangutans, elephants, Lake Toba. North Sumatra is a captivating destination for nature and adventure enthusiasts, offering a rich tapestry of rainforests, volcanic landscapes, and unique wildlife encounters.
It’s known as the gateway to the cultural and natural wonders of Sumatra. Exploring this region includes venturing into areas like Gunung Leuser National Park, home to the Sumatran orangutan and other endangered species. The landscape also features stunning lakes like Lake Toba, and opportunities for activities like river tubing, and jungle trekking.
Hightligh of North Sumatra Special Nature and Tropical Adventures
- Gunung Leuser National Park: This park is a biodiversity hotspot, with a diverse array of flora and fauna, including the Sumatran orangutan, tiger, rhino, and elephant.
- Lake Toba: A serene lake with panoramic views, surrounded by Batak culture and architecture.
- Jungle Treks and River Tubing: Opportunities for exploring the lush rainforests and experiencing river tubing adventures.
- Wildlife Encounters: The region is home to various endangered species, including orangutans, tigers, rhinos, and elephants.
- Cultural Experiences: Visiting Batak villages and experiencing local traditions adds to the overall adventure
Itinerary North Sumatra Special Nature and Tropical Adventures
Get the blood pumping with an active adventure around North Sumatra. Venture into the wilds to meet elephants, monkeys and orangutans and take a spectacular drive through highland landscapes. Continue to Lake Toba, the world’s largest volcanic lake, to explore ethnic villages with distinctive cultures.
- Destinations: Bukit Lawang, Tangkahan, Berastagi, Samosir, and Lake Toba North Sumatra
- Tour Duration: 9 Days 8 Nights
- Accomodations:
Medan: Le Polonia Hotel / Emerald Garden Hotel / Similar
Bukit Lawang: Bukit Lawang Cottages / The Heritage Hotel / Rindu Alam Hotel
Berastagi: Sinabung Hills / Sibayak Intl Hotel / Grand Mutiara Hotel
Samosir: Tabo Cottages / Toledo Inn
Day 01: Arrival In Medan
Upon arrival at Kualanamu International Airport pick up by our tour guide and then transfer to hotel, afternoon free at own leisure.
Day 02: Medan – City Tour – Tangkahan | B
After breakfast, pick up by our tour guide and then transfer to town for city tour visiting Sultan Palace, Great Mosque, Chinese Temple and then drive to Tangkahan via Binjai and Batang Serangan. Afternoon arrival at Tangkahan check in Mega Inn Lodge.
Day 03: Tangkahan – Elephant Washing & River Safari | B,L
After breakfast walking to the elephants station and then join with the Mahout during washing the elephants, and then feed the elephant. After feeding the elephant enjoying Tubing through the river and stop will be made at fantastic Buluh Waterfall where you may enjoy the waterfall, take natural shower, enjoy sun-bathing and swimming on the river and enjoying picnic lunch on the bank of the river.
In afternoon arrival at the village you can get in touch with local people, where you can see the daily activities of the local people and then return to guesthouse by walking, arrival at guest house you can take a rest or visit hot springs and waterfall near the guest house.
Day 04: Tangkahan – Bukit Lawang By Jeep | B
After breakfast leave Tangkahan for Bukit Lawang by Jeep passing plantation and jungle road, on the way stop at plantation and several interesting places such as school, palm oil factory (from its outside only) and for enjoying the panorama and witness the activities of the local people. Upon arrival at Bukit Lawang check-in to hotel.
Day 05: Bukit Lawang – Tracking | B
After breakfast walking to the jungle to start a jungle tracking to explore the nature of Leuser National park with their flora and fauna, there is possibility to see Orang Utan on their own habitat and other kind of animal such as Thomas leaf monkeys, long tail macaque, gibbon, black gibbon and other kind of flora and fauna of tropical rain forest.
This tracking will take about 03 hours, after tracking return to hotel. Afternoon free at own leisure to enjoy the nature of Bukit Lawang where you can also walking to the village around the hotel
Day 06: Bukit Lawang – Berastagi | B
After breakfast drive to Berastagi , on the way stop at Sembahe River, passing Sibolangit, and arrival at Berastagi visiting Lhumbini Park with its duplicate of Shwedagon pagoda, then visit fruit market, and Gundaling Hill. Afternoon check in to hotel.
Day 07: Berastagi – Samosir / Lake Toba | B
After breakfast drive to Samosir , on the way visit Batak Karo traditional village at “Dokan”, stop at Sipiso-piso waterfall, visiting “Rumah Bolon” (Long House) the old Palace of Batak Simalungun Kings and stop at Simarjarunjung to enjoy the fantastic view of Lake Toba. Arrival at Parapat crossing to Samosir Island by ferry boat, arrival at Samosir Island check-in to hotel.
Day 08: Samosir – Excurison By Car | B
After breakfast excursion on Samosir Island by car, visiting several Batak Toba traditional villages at :
- Ambarita : To see stone chairs and tables the old meeting place of Sialagan Kings.
- Simanindo : To see Batak Toba traditional dances and museum.
- Pangururan : To see the view of Lake Toba and Hot springs water.
- Tomok : To see the old tomb of Sidabutar Kings, along on this trip also possible to stop at school to see the activities of young children in the school, visiting the village where the people make traditional hand weaving + stop also at scenic places like the graves!
- Afternoon return back to hotel
Day 09: Samosir – Medan / Airport | B
After breakfast crossing by public ferry to Paarapat and then drive back to Medan via Pematang Siantar and Tebing Tinggi, on the way stop at several plantation, and it will take about 5 hours driving. Arrival in Medan directly transfer to airport to catch the flight to next destination. Tour ends
Included :
- Accommodation based on twin sharing room at above mentioned hotels
- Private air-conditioned car / tourist coach
- Daily breakfast
- Tours
- Transfer
- Entrance fee
- Elephant washing at Tangkahan + elephant feeding
- Tubing at Tangkahan + picnic lunch
- Jeep (Tangkahan – Bukit Lawang)
- Tracking at Bukit Lawang (03 hours) included local guide and permit
- Ferry boat crossing from Parapat to Samosir V.V, English speaking tour guide.
Excluded :
- Airfares, airport taxes, insurance, donation, tips, elephant riding at Tangkahan
- Camera permit at Bukit Lawang and all personal gratuities.
