About Us

welcome to Discover Sumatra

About us

At Discover Sumatra, we believe travel should be more than just a trip – it should be an experience that connects you deeply with nature, people, and culture. Based in the heart of this lush Indonesian island, we specialize in small-group and private tours that bring you face to face with Sumatra’s incredible biodiversity, rich traditions, and untouched beauty.

Whether you’re trekking through the jungle to see orangutans in the wild, exploring remote villages, or chasing waterfalls in hidden valleys, our local team is here to guide you every step of the way. We work hand in hand with local partners to offer ethical, eco-conscious travel that gives back – ensuring your journey leaves a positive footprint.

We also cater to families and larger groups, with comfortable minivans and flexible itineraries tailored to your needs – so everyone can experience the magic of Sumatra.

Local experts

Our guides are all licenced and in love with nature, culture und wildlife of Sumatra.

Reliable & Fully Insured

We have a liability and insolvency insurance.

Personal Contact

We accompany you personally via WhatsApp or e-mail.

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Christine, General Manager

I am from Germany and visited Sumatra for the first time in 2017 during a 3 months trip. I only wanted to stay a couple of days , but I instantly fell in love with the place and the people and ended up staying 4 weeks in the first place. I then quit my job in 2018, came back and stayed for several months. I have been trekking multiple times in Bukit Lawang and I just can’t get enough of the jungle views. Sumatra definitely feels like a second home. I regularly visit new places in Sumatra to give real experiences and insights to our guests. Furthermore I take care of customer communication, quotations and travel organisation in advance.

Saprol, On Site Manager

I was born and raised in the village of Bukit Lawang in North Sumatra. After high school, I did my training to become a licenced trekking guide and after passing I started taking groups through the jungle. I love to show people my home country and the beauty of the rainforest. I organised treks for groups of various sizes, ages and nationalities for the past years. Besides that I love playing guitar and soccer. I look after our guests on site and organise our team of over 20 drivers, guides, assistants and porters.

Meet the team

Our guides are not only highly trained, but also passionate about their work. All are licensed by the Indonesian Tourist Guides Association (HPI-ITGA). We are committed to fair working conditions and salary. All our trekking guides receive the highest salaries of any guides in Bukit Lawang. The prices for trekking are set by the Guide Association and we pass on all the money to the team – without keeping any of it for ourselves.

Experts for customised Sumatra tour

Why Discover Sumatra?

Discover Sumatra is your personal Sumatra Specialist with a Local Team on the ground. At Discover Sumatra, we provide personal support for every step of the way – from the first consultation to your return home. We design your custom-made dream trip with great attention to detail, carefully selected accommodations, and a worry-free service so you can fully focus on the adventure. Our team lives and works in Sumatra – we know the region, the highlights, hidden gems, lodges, and homestays first-hand, and we’re happy to share our insights with you. When you book with Discover Sumatra, you’re choosing a professional, owner-operated tour company with genuine passion for Indonesia – and a strong network of trusted local partners.

Our promise

We only sell what we have experienced ourselves

At Discover Sumatra, we focus on one thing: we only organise tours that we have experienced ourselves. Because only those who have seen with their own eyes and felt with their own hearts can give genuine recommendations – without empty promises, but with a lot of enthusiasm and experience.

Our team is regularly on the road in Sumatra. Whether it’s jungle trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park, relaxing days at Lake Toba or visiting the Mentawai tribes – we know every route, every accommodation and every detail personally. This experience flows into every individual travel plan – whether for couples, families, solo travellers or groups.

Local expertise is our key: in Sumatra, we work closely with a well-coordinated team of Indonesian partners who love their homeland and are proud to show it to you. This creates authentic experiences – far away from mass tourism.

And all this with the security of a German tour operator: you book with us in accordance with German travel law and, of course, receive a travel insurance certificate. This makes your Sumatra tour not only authentic – but also worry-free.

Media

Jodie from the blog alajode.com vistited us and wrote a lovely blog post about her jungle trekking experience. Read article

Do good

We support the charity school Bukit Lawang Trust, which offers free English and conservation lessons for students from the surrounding villages.

+850 satisfied guests

Since starting 2019 we we able to host many guests: Couples, families, solo travelers and friend groups.

Affordable Prices

We work together directly with partners on site and can ensure affordable prices.

Top Notch Support

Contact us by mail or whatsapp. Wether you have questions before or during your trip.

What our guests say

Our package tours

Sit back and enjoy the convenience of a hazzle-free all inclusive package tour arond North-Sumatra.