Orangoutans & Lake Toba

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

Trip to Sumatra. The Unesco–listed Gunung Leuser National Park as one of the world’s most important and biologically diverse conservation areas. This is the place for the real jungle experience.This charming 5 day journey will take you to the heart of the traditional ethnic villages of the area and  it will make  you experience a full contact with nature and its wildlife: orangutans, rice fields, forests and active volcanoes. 

We invite you to travel different and discover Indonesia beyond the most visited places. We have a different approach to the concept of travel. All our itineraries are just an inspiration and we will be pleased to create your tailor made trip to Indonesia respecting local villages and supporting their economy.

Arrival flight: Medan

Departure flight: Medan

DAY 1: ARRIVAL MEDAN – BUKIT LAWANG (2,5 – 3 hrs drive)

Arrive at the airport of Medan. We will fetch you and depart to Bukit Lawang the conservation of the Orangutans located in Gunung Leuser National Park through by landscape with vast view over plantations. En-route stops at of rubber  and cacao plantations with some countryside landscape. Overnight stay in hotel Rindu Alam or Eco Lodge Bukit Lawang Cottages or similar.

Meals included: ------

DAY 2: BUKIT LAWANG – BRASTAGI VIA MEDAN (5 hrs drive)

In the morning, trekking to see the orangoutans in their natural habitat. During 3 hours we will explore the park. Steep, slopes and dense vegetation will bring you to the excitement of the Sumatra rainforest. Walkers must be fit and have suitable, large profile shoes.

At noon you leave for Brastagi, a mountain resort with its refreshing weather and magnificent mountain scenery which has an abundance of flowers, vegetables and fruits (most famous of which is the “Marquise” passion fruit). Here you can visit the famous fruits market and views two active volcanoes, Sinabung and Sibayak. Overnight stay in hotel Sinabung or hotel Danau Toba Cottages in Brastagi.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 3: BRASTAGI – SAMOSIR ISLAND (4 hrs drive + 1 hr ferry)

After breakfast you proceed the journey to Samosir Island. Stop will be made at Dokan village, a traditional Karo Bataks village, Sipiso-piso waterfall, Long house of Simalungun Bataks. During the trip you will also pass local spices garden: coffee, cinnamon, clove etc.  In the afternoon you arrive in Parapat from where you cross the lake by ferry to Samosir island. 2 overnight stays in hotel Tabo Cottages or Samosir Villa or Toledo Inn on Samosir island.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 4:  DISCOVER SAMOSIR 

Today you will make excursion to explore the beauty and cultural aspects of Batak visiting Ambarita village to see the stone chairs, tables and court yard of Siallagan’s clan. Simanindo to enjoy the Bataks traditional ritual dances of the Bataks Tribe. Thereafter continue to Tomok village to see the old tomb of King’s Sidabutar. The rest is your own program, you can take a beautiful walk or ride a bicycle (optional) or take rest in hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 5: SAMOSIR – MEDAN – OUT 

Early in the morning you cross the lake by ferry to Parapat from where you drive to Medan through the plantation route and Pematang Siantar city. Arrive in Medan we will transfer you to the airport for catch your flight to next destination. End of your 5 days North Sumatra Experiences tour with us.

Meals included: Breakfast

Note: All of our itineraries can be tailored to your requirements, allowing us to create the perfect private trip to Sumatra for you. Contact us with your holiday ideas and we’ll start planning your unique personalized trip!