Company : G Adventures
Duration: 2 weeks to 2 weeks
Approx Costs: 500 to 750 £ Pound (UK)
If the only thing you think of when you hear “Sumatra” is “coffee,” then we need to have a chat.
If you’re looking to plunge right into a nature-filled adventure with the chance to see orangutans, here’s where you’ll want to be. Enjoy two weeks of city touring, hiking, and having a great time bonding with your fellow travellers. We’re pretty sure you’ll agree that everything is a highlight in Sumatra.
Itinerary
Day 1 Medan
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Medan/Tangkahan
Enjoy a morning tour of Medan. After, traverse bumpy roads to reach the small jungle community of Tangkahan. Opt to go hiking.
Day 3 Tangkahan/Bukit Lawang
Travel across bumpy roads to Bukit Lawang, located close to Gunung Leuser National Park.
Day 4 Bukit Lawang
Opt to go jungle trekking in Gunung Leuser NP.
Day 5 Bukit Lawang/Berastagi
Orientation walk upon arrival. Free afternoon with the option to visit the local hot springs.
Day 6 Berastagi
Opt to hike a volcano or tour traditional villages.
Day 7 Berastagi/Samosir Island
Travel to the world's largest volcano lake, Lake Toba.
Day 8 Samosir Island
Chill out and swim in the warm waters of the lake or opt for some culture by visiting local Batak villages.
Day 9 Samosir Island/Padangsidempuan
Drive through beautiful scenery on this travel day, stopping at the bustling city of Padang Sidempuan for the night.
Day 10 Padangsidempuan/Bukittinggi
Embark on another day of travel, including stops along the way for lunch and a spice garden visit. Enjoy a brief, CEO-led orientation walk of Bukittinggi in the evening.
Day 11 Bukittinggi
Enjoy a free day to go rafting or kayaking, or check out some sights, like Sianok Canyon or the Japanese Caves built during World War II.
Day 12 Bukittinggi/Padang
Travel to Padang and settle in at the beach hotel before enjoying some free time to explore.
Day 13 Padang
Enjoy a full free day in Padang. Opt for a trip to nearby scenic islands.
Day 14 Padang
Depart at any time.
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