General Information
Tour Highlights
- Explore the religious landmarks of Medan
- Trek into Bukit Lawang’s lush jungle to encounter orangutans in their natural habitat
- Get into sweeping views of the two active volcanoes while standing on the top of Gundaling Hill
- Learn more about the local Batak people with their unique set of customs and traditions
- Stay on Samosir Island in the middle of the world’s largest volcanic lake
Tour Details
Duration: 8 Days/ 7 Nights
Start/ End: Bangkok/ Bangkok
Tour Route: Medan – Bukit Lawang – Berastagi – Lake Toba – Medan
Tour Type: Tailor-made tour
Tour-Customizable: Definitely! Tell us your interest
Vehicle: private air-conditioned vehicle and licensed driver
Guide Service: private English-speaking guide
Tour Departure: No fixed departure. Anytime you wish!
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Medan Arrival
Day 02: Transfer from Medan to Bukit Lawang
Day 03: Discover Bukit Lawang
Day 04: Transfer from Bukit Lawang to Berastagi
Day 05: Transfer from Berastagi to Lake Toba
Day 06: Discover Lake Toba
Day 07: Discover Lake Toba
Day 08: Transfer from Lake Toba to Medan
Day 09: Medan Departure
Full Itinerary
Day 01: Medan Arrival
Upon arrival at the Kuala Namu International Airport, our representative will be waiting to warmly greet you and escort you to the hotel in Medan. Once you’ve settled in the hotel, relax at leisure.
In the afternoon, we head out to explore the city. We first stop at the Dutch-designed Maimun Palace. Once the royal palace of the Sultanate of Deli, this landmark now serves as a museum and its unique interior design offers an impressive insight into the different cultural influences during the late 1800s. Continue to the Grand Mosque of Medan then to Gunung Timur Temple, the largest Chinese Taoist temple in the city. Finish at the old center of Medan city, Kesawan area, to wander the colonial streets.
Day 02: Transfer from Medan to Bukit Lawang
After breakfast, begin the journey to Bukit Lawang – a special village nestled within the Gunung Leuser National Park where locals and foreigners alike are dedicated to the rehabilitation and protection of wild orangutans. On the way, stop at a rubber and palm oil plantation to learn about industries which support most of the local population. Arrive in the afternoon for hotel check-in then spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 03: Discover Bukit Lawang
Prepare for an exciting day of nature and wildlife encounters! Begin by crossing the river aboard a traditional canoe then trek into the lush jungle to bump into orangutan feeding on fresh fruit. These intelligent primates are critically endangered; to watch them majestically perched among the trees is a truly unique experience which won’t easily be forgotten. Continue hiking deeper into the jungle to discover an array of rare flora and fauna native to the tropical rainforest. After approximately 3 hours of jungle trekking, return to the hotel and explore the quaint town of Bukit Lawang independently.
Day 04: Transfer from Bukit Lawang to Berastagi
Leave behind the orangutans in Bukit Lawang and head to Berastagi, an authentic Indonesian town. On the way, make several stops including at Sembahe River – a favorite local swimming spot. Arrive in Berastagi and visit a replica of Myanmar’s infamous Shwedagon Pagoda at Lumbini Natural Park. After soaking up the ambiance of the temple complex, stop by a local fruit market to find an array of fresh delights. Finish the afternoon’s sightseeing atop Gundaling Hill (1575 meters above sea level) with panoramic views of volcanoes Sinabung and Sibayak. Later, we head back to the town and relax at leisure.
Day 05: Transfer from Berastagi to Lake Toba
After breakfast, begin a journey to the largest volcanic lake in the world – Lake Toba. Along the way, make stops at places of cultural and natural interest. Discover local life with a visit to a traditional Batak Karo village; learn about the life of Batak people and observe their unique housing structures. Continue up the Karo Highlands to spectacular Sipisopiso Waterfall, the highest in Indonesia. Imagine life as a Batak Simalungun King at ‘Rumah Bolon’, one of the few remaining longhouses in Sumatra. Pass through Pematangsiantar city, and drive alongside an iridescent green tea plantation before reaching the lakeside town, Parapat. Finish today’s journey with a ferry to Samosir Island in the middle of Lake Toba; now a peaceful and serene spot, this lake was formed 75 million years ago after the eruption of a super-volcano!
Day 06: Discover Lake Toba
Whether you choose a motorbike or car for today’s explorations, there is plenty to be discovered on Samosir Island - particularly in terms of the traditions and routines of the local Batak Toba people. First, stop by Ambarita Village to find an ancient courtyard made up of stone chairs and a stone table; this was the execution and meeting place of Siallagan Kings many years ago. Continue to Simanindo, on the northern tip of the island, to experience the traditional dance of the Batak people – you might even get the chance to give it a try too! Browse the Batak Museum then continue to visit the final resting place for the Kings of Sidabutar - the ancient ruling clan of the island.
Day 07: Discover Lake Toba
Today, we discover the beautiful Samosir Island independently, or opt-in to an energetic day of cycling. Ride through stunning countryside, traditional villages, and farms cultivating crops of exotic taste such as chili and cocoa. Also, we can get an opportunity e to hike to a small waterfall too. Today's optional trip can be discussed directly with your guide.
Day 08: Transfer from Lake Toba to Medan
Depart the island of Samosir and begin the 7-hour journey back to Medan city. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure, remembering the good times had in Sumatra.
Day 09: Medan Departure
Time to say goodbye Indonesia. Breakfast and morning at leisure until getting escorted to the airport for a flight coming home. The trip ends. Hope you had a wonderful trip and wish that we can serve you next time when it comes to other Asia vacation.
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