2 weeks Sumatra – Jungle and Beach

Your 2-week tour around Sumatra starts upon arrival at Kuala Namu International Airport in Medan, where you will be picked up by your private driver. The drive to Bukit Lawang takes about 4 hours and takes you along rubber and palm oil plantations, lush jungles and mountain landscapes. You can stop on the way for photo stops or lunch breaks. Our driver will help you communicate with the locals.

Accommodation examples: Indra Valley Inn, Sam's Bungalow

Today we go on a 2-day jungle tour and with a little luck you can see orangutans in the wild. Our guides are licensed by the national park office and have years of experience in jungle trekking. There are two guides available for the day. You will be picked up from your accommodation at 9 a.m. and then walk into the jungle together. The hike lasts about 6 hours including breaks for photos and food.

In the afternoon you reach the camp near a river. You can jump into the water or just relax. Our cook will prepare an Indonesian dinner for you (vegetarian options possible). You will sleep in a semi-open shelter surrounded by the sounds of the river and jungle.

Alternative: If you don't want to spend the night in the jungle, you can do only a 1-day trek and do more activities in Bukit Lawang the next day.

After waking up, our cook will provide you with coffee, tea and breakfast. You can jump back into the fresh water of the river. Depending on the campsite we will then continue the jungle adventure and trek for about 2 hours or we will go to a waterfall where you can swim and relax. You can also just relax in the camp. After lunch we leave the camp for the traditional jungle raft. The afternoon is free.

Accommodation examples: Indra Valley Inn, Sam's Bungalow

Today we would like to invite you to a village tour. During this half-day tour by tuktuk, we will take you to our local village near Bukit Lawang. You will learn first-hand how the locals live and work. On the tour you will pass rice fields and plantations, see how cane sugar and tofu are made and visit local schools and markets. Lunch included.

Accommodation examples: Indra Valley Inn, Sam's Bungalow

The Sumatra tour continues. After breakfast you will be picked up by our driver. The journey to Berastagi takes about 5 hours, depending on the traffic. However, you can take a break as you wish. After arrival you can visit a local market or relax.

Accommodation examples: Mountain View Guesthouse

After a good breakfast you can climb the volcano Sibayak or visit the Hot Springs or the traditional village Lingga.

After breakfast you will continue your roundtrip to Lake Toba, the largest crater lake in the world. On the way you can stop for photo stops, e.g. at the Sisipiso waterfall. The trip takes about 3 hours. You drive to the harbour, from where you take the car ferry to Tuktuk to the island of Samosir. The crossing takes about 30 minutes. Then we will go to the hotel. The evening is at your free disposal.

Accommodation examples: Tabo Cottages

After breakfast you can take a walk around the Tuktuk peninsula.

After breakfast you will explore the island of Samosir and Lake Toba with your driver. You drive to Ambarita, Samosir's most interesting village of the local Batak culture. From there we continue to Simanindo, where you can see the performance of a traditional Batak dance. Afterwards you drive on to a beautiful lookout from where you can see Samosir Island and Lake Toba.

After breakfast our driver will drive you back to Medan Airport. The journey takes about 4 hours.

Accommodation examples: Prime Plaza Medan

Please book your own flight to Banda Aceh.

Upon arrival you will be picked up personally for your Sumatra tour by a private driver. He will bring you to the port and buy your ferry tickets (included). After you arrive on Pulau Weh another driver will wait with a sign with your name and take you to your accommodation.

Accommodation examples: Pulau Weh Paradise, Freddies

Today you go on a tour around the island with a private driver. Your guide will show you the highlights of Pulau Weh, beautiful vantage points and, if you wish, snorkeling spots.

Day at leisure on Pulau Weh. Possible activities: scuba diving, snorkeling, boat trips, island explorations.

Your Sumatra tour comes to an end today. A private driver will bring you back to Banda Aceh airport today.