Top Sumatra Outdoor Activities

Lost in the depths of Sumatra, Bukit Lawang is a small riverside town built beside the rainforest of the vast Gunung Leuser National Park. Orangutan is one of the most endangered species in the world, found only in Sumatra and Kalimantan, Bukit Lawang (‘gateway to the mountain’) is situated just 96kms northwest of Medan, making it one of the easiest, most accessible places to start your jungle adventure.

This tour is very unique with Sunrise Hiking or just Hiking Tour on a Mount Sibayak combine with Waterfall and Hot Spring.

Our team is made of experienced English-speaking guides who are certified by the Indonesia Tourist Guides Association (ITGA-HPI Himpunan Pramuwisata Indonesia). They strictly follow the Gunung Leuser National Park guidelines and do their best to keep the jungle clean and the wildlife safe! ​ We organize unique and unforgettable jungle trekking striving to respect and preserve the unique ecosystem & biodiversity of the Gunung-Leuser National Park and especially protect the endangered Sumatran Orangutans. Our eco-friendly daily tours aim to support local people & traditional activities. The love of nature, respect and sustainability. We believe that we all have a role to play in the preservation of the rainforest and its wildlife but also in the support of local communities. Choosing a trek or a tour with us is your way to act in favor of our amazing but endangered rainforest, its exceptional biodiversity and its inhabitants!

In this sunrise tour, you will amazed with the beauty of Karo Highland One of the coldest city in Indonesia, Berastagi City

If you need a break from the heat in Medan then consider a private day tour to the Brastagi, a welcoming village nestled in the cooler Karo Highlands. This tour offers a glimpse into rural Sumatran life without the hard work of hiring and driving a rental car. You’ll enjoy fresh local passion fruit and travel between a traditional Karo Batak village and the Sipisopiso waterfall, where you can cool down in natural pools, without worrying about navigation.

We which with local guides and local people from Bukit Lawang.Our team is made of experienced English-speaking guides who are certified by the Indonesia Tourist Guides Association (ITGA-HPI Himpunan Pramuwisata Indonesia). They strictly follow the Gunung Leuser National Park guidelines and do their best to keep the jungle clean and the wildlife safe! ​We organize unique and unforgettable jungle trekking striving to respect and preserve the unique ecosystem & biodiversity of the Gunung Leuser National Park and especially protect the endangered Sumatran Orangutans. The love of nature, respect, sustainability and we believe that we all have a role to play in the preservation of the rainforest and its wildlife but also in the support of local communities. Choosing a trek or a tour with us is your way to act in favor of our amazing but endangered rainforest, its exceptional biodiversity and its inhabitants!

We are local people doing fantastic jungle trekking in bukit lawang national park, and we are born and growing up side of the jungle. So we know how about the jungle. If you like to see the nature, jungle, and animals in wild life just coming here. Especially orang utan

Adventurous, active travelers will love this four-day jungle trip, which includes two days of trekking. On the trek there is a high chance of seeing a variety of animals in the wild, including orangutans and gibbons, and many birds. Your guide will tell you all about the wildlife and the national park, and keep you safe. The trek can be challenging in parts, but you’ll be rewarded with beautiful views.

Explore Lake Toba and Bukit Lawang. Arrival Medan, you drive along endless palm tree, rubber and cacao plantations and through the historic city of Pematang Siantar. Arrive at Parapat, a town on the shore of Serene Lake Toba from where you cross over the lake to the island of Samosir. The best attractions are Tomok Village to see the ancient tomb of king Sidabutar, then visit Ambarita village to see the famous stone chairs & execution place of King Siallagan. The last visit is Simanindo to enjoy the Bataks traditional ritual dances of the Bataks Tribe. Hereafter you go to Bohorok the Rehabilitation Center. Start for a 6 hours jungle trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park to see the wildlife. This involves a walk through the jungle to explore the park. Steep, slopes and dense vegetation will bring you the excitement of the rainforest. In this tropical primary rainforest, you can see the varieties of birds, butterflies, Siamang (long arm apes), different kinds of reptiles.

You will encounter the 'king' of the jungle of Bukit Lawang: Orangutans! Also will you see Thomas leaf monkeys, varans, if you're lucky gibbons, ... . You can enjoy nature to the fullest.

Travel to the town of Berastagi, located in the Karo highlands, on a day trip from Medan that introduces you to natural sights of the area. You'll also visit Gundaling Hill, which offers views of Mt. Singabung and Mt. Sibayak, and Sipiso Piso Waterfall, formed by an underground river that flows into the Lake Toba caldera.

Aldi is a seasoned professional jungle guide who has been working in Bukit Lawang for almost 10 years. Since he was little, he fell in love with orangutan and interacted with them like siblings. He then managed to communicate with these fascinating red-hair creatures by mimicking their sounds. This orangutan lover will be more than happy to take you into the world of Sumatran orangutan.

The tour will start from Berastagi, we can pick up all travelers at their hotel/accommodation place in Berastagi surroundings. Then we will drive to the slope of the volcano, from there will walk approximately an hour up to the top of Sibayak volcano (2212m). It's quite steep, muddy and slippery (rated 6/10 for difficulty in the dry season and 8/10 in the wet). Follow a shady jungle path which, towards the top, opens up into a more alpine setting. Long pants are essential to protect you from poisonous plants.From the summit you can see (and hear) the steaming vapours escaping from the fumaroles of this active volcano. Then it's time for the descent (approximately 1 hour). Afterwards, head straight to the nearby hot springs afterwards for a soothing soak. These springs are are all built environments, more like swimming pools with naturally heated water from the local volcano, nice place to soak after a hard climb. They all have several pools (6–8) with water at varying temperatures.

Independent travel in Sumatra can be time-consuming in the extreme. Take the pain out of transfers and check off the jungle and volcano highlights on this convenient 5-night guided tour. Exploring in a small group, discover Batak culture at Lake Toba, see hot springs and markets at Berestagi hill town, and trek the jungle looking for orangutans at Bukit Lawang.

Our team is made of experienced English-speaking guides who are certified by the Indonesia Tourist Guides Association (ITGA-HPI Himpunan Pramuwisata Indonesia). They strictly follow the Gunung Leuser National Park guidelines and do their best to keep the jungle clean and the wildlife safe! ​ We organize unique and unforgettable jungle trekking striving to respect and preserve the unique ecosystem & biodiversity of the Gunung-Leuser National Park and especially protect the endangered Sumatran Orangutans. Our eco-friendly daily tours aim to support local people & traditional activities. The love of nature, respect and sustainability. We believe that we all have a role to play in the preservation of the rainforest and its wildlife but also in the support of local communities. Choosing a trek or a tour with us is your way to act in favor of our amazing but endangered rainforest, its exceptional biodiversity and its inhabitants!

In this tour, trekking in the jungle, hiking volcano & relaxing in the biggest volcanic lake is combine in one package.

We offer our costumers with the unique programs and interesting trip. We specializes in exploring both the culture and nature in our land which you'll not find in the other places that's why our brand is "Minangkabau_Adventures".

For a more authentic jungle experience, we recommend you to book this jungle trekking tour. With this jungle trekking tour,you will go deeper into the Gunung Leuser National Park and camp in the jungle for a night,and next morning you will be wake up by the magical sound of the jungle. You will have a bigger chance to see the wildlife in the jungle (gibbons,Thomas leaf monkeys,longtail and pigtail macaques,flying squirrels,Sumatran peacocks,hornbills and also wild orangutans might cross your way).

Aldi is a seasoned professional jungle guide who has been working in Bukit Lawang for almost 10 years. Since he was little, he fell in love with orangutan and interacted with them like siblings. He then managed to communicate with these fascinating red-hair creatures by mimicking their sounds. This orangutan lover will be more than happy to take you into the world of Sumatran orangutan.

Orangutans are among the world’s most endangered animals and North Sumatra is one of a handful of locations where it’s possible to view them in their natural habitat. This 4-hour trek in the UNESCO-listed Gunung Leuser National Park will take you into the heart of the jungle, for an encounter with not only Orangutans, but macaques, gibbons and Sumatran peacocks.

Orangutan Country Your Specialist for Orangutan Trekking in Bukit Lawang. We would like to offer you a unique Sumatran holiday with a touch of local experience. Our primary mission is to invite you to enjoy, observe and protect Mount Leuser National Park. We would love to share with you an amazing, unforgettable journey of a lifetime. Your epic Sumatran experience begins here at Orangutan country.

Before your tour/activity begins, visit a redemption location below to redeem this ticket for your entry ticket. Please note this is NOT where your tour/activity departs. REDEMPTION POINT Green travelodge Jl. Orangutan, Bukit Lawang, Kec. Bohorok, Kabupaten Langkat, Sumatera Utara 20852, Indonesia

Aldi is a seasoned professional jungle guide who has been working in Bukit Lawang for almost 10 years. Since he was little, he fell in love with orangutan and interacted with them like siblings. He then managed to communicate with these fascinating red-hair creatures by mimicking their sounds. This orangutan lover will be more than happy to take you into the world of Sumatran orangutan.

Includes: professional guide, national park permit, fresh fruits, lunch,bottle of water We start the trek at 9.00 am. You will be on the hike for around 5 hours including stops for lunch, taking pictures, explanation of the guide, watching the animals and just enjoying the jungle itself. After the hike you will come back by tube-rafting along the river (optional) You just have to bring: • small day bag • raincoat / waterproof bag • mosquito repellent • sun lotion