The Great Adventure Trip in Sumatra is an exhilarating journey through some of Sumatra’s most stunning natural landscapes, covering Medan, Tangkahan, Bukit Lawang, Lake Toba, and Kerinci Seblat National Park. This trip is perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers who want to experience Sumatra’s rich biodiversity, pristine rainforests, and cultural heritage.

Overland trips from Medan to Leuser National park ( Tangkahan, Bukit Lawang),Lake Toba, then to to Bukit Tinggi (West Sumatera) and then explore Kerinci Seblat National park, experience the nature, culture and enjoying adventure.

Highlights Great Adventure Trip in Sumatra:

1. Medan – The Gateway to Sumatra
   • Start your journey in Medan, the capital of North Sumatra, where you can explore historical landmarks like Maimun Palace, Great Mosque of Medan, and sample delicious local cuisine.
2. Tangkahan – The Hidden Jungle Paradise
   • Known as the “Hidden Paradise of Sumatra,” Tangkahan is a serene eco-tourism destination.
   • Enjoy elephant trekking and bathe with elephants at the Tangkahan Elephant Conservation Center.
   • Trek through lush rainforests, cross suspension bridges, and relax in natural hot springs.
3. Bukit Lawang – Home of the Orangutans
   • Bukit Lawang is famous for its Orangutan Rehabilitation Center in Gunung Leuser National Park.
   • Experience thrilling jungle trekking to see Sumatran orangutans and other exotic wildlife.
   • Try tubing down the Bohorok River for an exciting adventure.
4. Lake Toba – The Largest Volcanic Lake in the World
   • Discover the breathtaking beauty of Lake Toba, formed from a massive volcanic eruption.
   • Visit Samosir Island, home to the Batak Toba culture, and explore traditional villages like Tomok and Ambarita.
   • Enjoy panoramic views, waterfalls, and the refreshing cool climate of this volcanic highland.
5. Kerinci Seblat National Park – A Wildlife Haven
   • Venture into Kerinci Seblat National Park, home to the elusive Sumatran tiger and diverse flora and fauna.
   • Trek to the summit of Mount Kerinci, the highest volcano in Indonesia.
   • Explore the dense rainforests, visit Lake Gunung Tujuh, and witness the stunning scenery of this UNESCO-listed park.

Location Map

Tour Itinerary 16 Days Great Adventure Trip in Sumatra

Day 01: Airport – Hotel (Emerald Garden Hotel / Le Polonia Hotel /Or Similar Hotel)

Upon arrival at Kualanamu International Airport Medan transfer to hotel and afternoon free at own leisure.

Day 02: Medan – Tangkahan (Mega Inn Lodge / Bamboo River Guesthouse) (B)

After breakfast drive to Tangkahan via Binjai and Tanjung Pura , on the way visit several villages where you can see the daily activities of local people, arrival at Tangkahan (a part of Leuser National Park) check-in to simple Guesthouse. Afternoon free at own leisure or walking around the area of the hotel, just to enjoy the nature of tropical rain forest

Day 03: Tangkahan – Elephant Washing & River Safari (B/L)

After breakfast walking to the elpahant station and then join with the Mahout during washing the Elephant, 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 where you can take nature shower and then you can enjoy sun bathing and swimming on the river and enjoying picnic lunch on the beach of the river. 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 guest house 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 (Bukit Lawang Cottages / Rindu Alam Hotel) (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, the 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 – Brastagi (Sinabung Hills Hotel/Sibayak Intl Hotel/Grand Mutiara Hotel) (B)

After breakfast drive to Brastagi , on the way stop at Sembahe River, passing Sibolangit, and arrival at Brastagi visiting Lhumbini Park with its duplicate of Shwedagon pagoda, then visit fruit market, and Gundaling Hill. Afternoon check-in to hotel.

Day 07: Brastagi – Samosir / Lake Toba (Silintong Hotel /Toledo Inn / Tabo Cottages) (B)

After breakfast drive to Parapat , on the way visit Batak Karo traditional village at Dokan, stop at Sipiso-piso waterfall, Rumah Bolon (Long house) the old palace of Batak Simalungun Kings and Simarjarunjung to see the view of Lake Toba, upon arrival at Parapat crossing to Samosir Island by ferry boat , arriving on Samosir 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 tombs 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 – Sipirok (Tor Sibohi Hotel) (B)

After breakfast crossing back to Parapat and arrival at Parapat drive to Sipirok, on the way stop at pineapple, clove, and coffee plantation and visiting traditional market at Balige , stop at Sigur-gur and Sipoholon Hot Springs. Before arrival at Sipirok the day enjoy the nature by walking at the bank of Sarulla river, the rice terrace and arrival at Sipirok check-in to hotel.

Day 10: Sipirok – Bukittinggi (Royal Denai Hotel / Similar Hotel) (B)

Leave Sipirok for Bukittinggi by passing rain tropical forest of Rimba Panti and stop will be made to see the attraction of monkey picking up the coconut. Visit pepper, vanilla, cardamon and cinnamon garden, and crossing the equator line at Bonjol, afternoon arrival at Bukittinggi – the charming town of Minangkabau people – directly check-in to hotel.

Day 11: Bukittinggi – Minangkabau Tour (B)

After breakfast drive to Batusangkar via Tabek Patah, on the way stop at Rao-Rao to visit Minangkabau traditional village and stop to see traditional coffee milling, arrival at Batusangkar drive to Pagaruyung to visit the duplicate of the Palace of Minangkabau Kingdom, afternoon return to Bukittinggi via Padang Panjang and visit Pandai Sikat village to see Minangkabau traditional hand weaving and wood carving.

Day 12: Bukittinggi – Kerinci Seblat / Kersik Tuo (Subandi Gueshouse / Paiman Guesthouse) (B)

After brekfast drive to Kersik Tuo via Muara Labuh, on the way passing Lake Singkarak and Twin Lake (Lake Diatas and Lake Dibawah), stop at Minangkabau village, and Letter W waterfall, arrival at Kersik Tuo check in to simple home stay.

Day 13: Lake Gunung Tujuh Trekking (B,L)

After breakfast, transfer by minibus to Lake Mount Seven National Park for about 1 hour. Lake Danau Tujuh is a huge-mysterious lake on 1.995m above sea-level and surrounded by primary rainforest and 7 hills. Lunch will be served on the side of the lake. The pristine area around the lake is known as the habitat of Sumatran Tigers, Sumatran Elephants, Primates, endemic birds of Sumatra as well as research area for the “small man” who live in the jungle around the lake. Most of the day is spent by trekking and explore the surrounding in search for animals, birds and exotic plants.

Day 14: Kerinci Seblat – Enjoying The Atmosphere (B)

After breakfast and easy day to enjoy the atmosphere around the area of Kerinci Seblat National Park, tour can be made to Kayu Aro Tea plantation, explore the river around and witness the activities of local people.

Day 15: Kersik Tuo – Padang (Pangeran Beach Hotel /Similar Hotel) (B)

After breakfast visiting Semurup Hot Spring, Old Historical Mosque with its Giant Drum and Lake Kerinci, then drive to Bukittinggi via Painan, on the way stop at Bungus Beach arrival at Padang check in to hotel.

Day 16: Hotel- Airport (B)

After breakfast Free at own leisure until time transfer to Airport. Tour End