6 Day North Sumatra Highlights - Jungles Orangutans Lakes and Volcanoes

Summary

Bukit Lawang, Berestagi and Lake Toba  – Sumatra Orangutans Lakes Volcanoes DAY 1. Pick up from Medan accommodation at 9am. 5 hour drive in private car to Samosir Island on Lake Toba.  Accommodation at Lake Toba twin share (standard accommodation) DAY 2. Today visit local Batak king’s residence (Raja Siallagan). Choose what you would like to do for the rest of the day (at your cost) walk around the local village or lake, hire a bicycle, visit museum and markets or just chill out by the lake. Car & driver available for your use. Optional activities include traditional dancing and Tomok markets. Accommodation at Lake Toba twin share (standard accommodation) DAY 3. In the morning to drive to Berestagi in morning stopping at the magnificent Sipiso Piso waterfall and a traditional Batak house and village on the way (Raja Kerajaan Purba). Visit to the Berestagi fruit and flower markets Gundaling Lookout and hotsprings when you arrive at Berestagi if there is enough time. Accommodation Berestagi Hotel twin share. (standard accommodation). DAY 4. Optional visit to Buddhist temple in morning. Drive by private car to Bukit Lawang (slow drive, some roads with potholes 7 hours). Bukit  Lawang Guesthouse twin share (standard option). DAY 5. In the morning head off on half day (3 hour) orangutan jungle trek in Gunung Leuser National Park via rubber plantation for wildlife & orangutan spotting. Return via On the Rocks to buy a cool drink and lunch if you like. Come back through the village to have a look at the shops and souvenirs,Bukit  Lawang Guesthouse twin share (standard option). Day 6. Leave today  to drive to Medan airport or your Medan Hotel (5 hours drive. Medan hotel at your cost). Visit Grand Mosque and Summer Palace on the way if enough time.

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6 days
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Why take this tour?

6 Day North Sumatra Highlights - Jungles, Orangutans, Lakes and Volcanoes  Bukit Lawang - Lake Toba - Berestagi Highlights - 3 hour orangutan jungle trek - wildlife spotting - Sipiso Sipiso waterfall - Lake Toba Samosir Island - Batak king's residence - stone chairs - Berestagi volcanoes - Fruit and Flower markets - Buddhist Temple - Gundaling lookout - hot spring baths

What’s included?

  • Accommodation included is Sumatran standard guest houses twin share, with western toilet and either shower or mandi (traditional wash with bucket and scoop, cold water only at all guest houses)

  • National Park fees

  • Driver

  • Local guide

  • Tour escort/host

  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

  • 5 nights accommodation twin share

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • Gratuities

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  • Duration: 6 days

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Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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Sumatra Adventure Holidays

About operator:

Pack your bag and come on our eco-friendly orangutan, gibbon and wildlife treks in Bukit Lawang, Gunung Leuser National Park and elephant washing and treks in Besitang and Tangkahan. Climb a volcano at Berastagi or chill out at Lake Toba. Our cultural and village tours in Bukit Lawang and Batu Katak include market visits, village walks and tuk tuk (becak) rides through rice fields and villages, you can also cook and share a traditional indonesian meal with the locals and visit a local school on our Pack for a Purpose program, where you meet the local school children and give something back to the community you are visiting. You can also volunteer to help teach English to the children while you are here. So come and experience the wilderness, culture & natural beauty of North Sumatra on our safe personalised private small group tours or tailor your very own adventure. We are proud to have the largest range of day trips in North Sumatra where you can choose your own adventure each day. We are a Sumatran owned company and employ local English speaking guides and businesses, with all proceeds are reinvested back into the local community. Don't wait any longer, join us for your adventure of a lifetime!

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