Top Sumatra Outdoor Activities

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.

Our driver/guide will pick you up and start the tour in private car. Tanjung Tinggi beach had huge stones scattered around the white sandy bed. This is a shooting set for Laskar Pelangi (Rainbow Troops) adapted from a best-seller novel by Andrea Hirata, shown at the 2009 Berlin International Film Festival. Kampong Dedaun for lunch stop. You can try kayaking or to enjoy the beach on the sun lounger , all are available at small fees. Tanjung Kelayang features exotic beaches with white sand and scenic granite boulders spread along the edge of the peninsula, and hidden caves for the intrepid explore Tanjung Binga, traditional fishing village where you can encounter the locals in their daily activities. Walk along the shore or jetty crowded with fishing boats. Explore the village where men are preparing the net or drying their fish ; women are attending to their daily chores and children. Note: please bring towel and a change of clothes.

Harrau Valley is the nature reserve and National Park with its 315 square kilometers granite walls surrounding the valley.

Mt. Kandis is not a massive rock, but it is very fun to climb up the two paths and make your way to the peak where there are incredible views of the surrounding jungle, mountains and ocean. It's a unique area of Bengkulu and a lot of fun to explore!

Our driver/guide will pick you up in private car and drive to the jetty. Leave Tanjung Kelayang jetty for a tour around the surrounding islands with the opportunity to snorkel. Picnic lunch box will be provided due to the limited facitilies. Pasir or Gosong island, a sandbar with cream colour sands that you can walk on during low tide only Batu Berlayar island, or Sailing Rock island due to the granites formation. The iconic rock is surrounded by white sandy beach and crystal blue water. Snorkel around to see the colourful fishes among coral.The highlight of the tour, Lengkuas island, features an old lighthouse built in 1882 by the Dutch Colony Government. Still a guiding light to both ships and beauty seekers alike, it has 12 floors with a window in every floor. Note: please bring towel and a change of clothes

A guide with 10 years experience with an English literature, and cross cultural knowledge background. A special access to places that even local couldn't even reach ex; mining area.

Hike up the jungle path towards the inactive volcano first or take the semi-paved path to the vistas of the active volcano. Enjoy lunch at the peak while you take in the beauty of this incredible mountain and its unique sights of the sulfur-spewing active crater and the other-worldly views of the surrounding terrain. It's a decent hike for a day trip, so consider camping next to a small pond to have more time to explore.

Discover breathtaking Minangkabau cultural sites and scenic beauty. Be Mesmerised by nature & culture. Upon arrival at Minangkabau International Airport, you will be transferred to Anai Valley and waterfall. Then visit Cultural Center to learn about Minang culture and see a traditional house, Rumah Gadang. Continue to Pandai Sikek Village to see the making of traditional songket-weaving. In the next days, you'll enjoy Bukittinggi's villages and Padang natural and heritage attractions. Visit Taman Panorama to enjoy a nature valley overlooks Sianok Canyon with a lot of greeneries. Then, walking through the Japanese Tunnel, visit the iconic Big Clock Tower (Jam Gadang), Pagaruyung Palace, Tebek Patah Village. Then head to Harau valley and Kelok 9 to indulge in the scenic view/ On the last day, have a short city tour in Padang, visit Siti Nurbaya Bridge, Chinatown, Padang Beach, Lora Monument, and Grand Mosque. Don't forget to try durian ice cream as the local taste.

Mount Kerinci, the highest mountain in Southeast Asia Mount Kerinci is a volcano with an altitude of 3,805 meters above sea level. The towering mountain in the sky of Jambi City holds a million of interesting and almost perfect geotourism potential. This active volcano is located in the border area of West Sumatra Province with Jambi Province. The mountain which is included in the Strato Vulcano type is administratively located in the Kerinci Seblat National Park area. The climbing terrain of Mount Kerinci itself is arguably quite challenging, and is perfect for climbers who like challenges. When we reach the top of the mountain in the morning we can also enjoy the beautiful warm and rising sun. Even at night we can still enjoy the sparkling sky with stars. This is what makes Mount Kerinci's charm seemingly unceasingly presenting the beauty of stunning views, and always plastered with magnificence.

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".

You have chance to browse through West and North Sumatra and can see the most attractive and amazing places. In West Sumatra you will visit Bukittinggi, Lake Maninjau, Harrau Valley. In North Sumatra you will stop in Parapat, Samosir Island, Sipiso Piso waterfall, Batak Karo Traditional village, Berastagi, Bukit Lawang, Tangkahan, Medan.

Experience the best of Padang and Bukittinggi. This private tour includes air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking guide, and accommodation. Upon arrival at Minangkabau International Airport, you’ll pick-up and transfer to enjoy the twin lakes (Danau Atas and Danau Bawah). There will also be plenty of opportunities to explore, such as Harau valley which bordering on a ravine and flanked by two hills, Pandai Sikek songket-weaving village, and Singkarak Lake. On the other days, photo stops in various interesting places Bukittinggi. From Taman Panorama to see the nature valley with greeneries. Visit Japanese Tunnel which built in World War. Stop at the famous Minangkabau Big Clock Tower (Jam Gadang); Pagaruyung Palace; and the beautiful Pariangan Village. Do some short city tours in Padang, visit to Siti Nurbaya Bridge, Padang's Chinatown, Padang Beach, Lora Monument, & Grand Mosque of West Sumatra. Then, get ready to try durian ice cream. It tastes sweet with typical aroma of durian.

Minangkabau Tour rout laid on the feet of the Merapi mount. According to legend Minangkabau people descended from it. You have chance to learn the culture of Minangkabau, the only culture in the world that combines matriarchy, Islam, Hinduism and animism traditions. You will visit the most interesting and significant places.

This 3-day tour leads you to experience West Sumatra natural and historical sites in Padang, Bukittinggi, and Sawahlunto. Start from Minangkabau International Airport, visit the most scenic twin lakes, Danau Atas and Danau Bawah, Harau Valley and Kelok 9, Maninjau Lake, Tebek Patah Village, Anai Valley Waterfall. There are also historical landmarks to explore such as Goedang Rangsum, Sawahlunto Train Museum, and Pagaruyung Palace. Indulge in the Little Dutch city and take some memorable photos in various interesting places. On the last day, enjoy a short city tour before going to the airport. Enjoy a breathtaking valley overlooking Sianok Canyon at Taman Panorama. Visit Japanese Tunnel and Jam Gadang (Minangkabau’s Big Clock). If you have a late afternoon flight, you are lucky to visit Puncak Lawang, Maninjau Lake, and Anai Valley to take memorable photos with the waterfall as the background

This 3 days tour designed to experience Padang and Bukittinggi. Upon arrival at Minangkabau International Airport, our team will pick you up. Then, have a short stop at the stunning Anai Valley Waterfall. Next, visit Minangkabau Culture Documentation and Information Center. Continue to Pandai Sikek Village of songket-weaving, and Relay Puncak Lawang to see the scenic Maninjau Lake. The next day, we'll drive to Taman Panorama. Enjoy an infinite view of the valley overlooking Sianok Canyon with the greeneries surrounding. Then, visit the Japanese Tunnel in Bukittinggi. Stop at the iconic landmark of Minangkabau Jam Gadang (Minangkabau’s Big Clock); Tabek Patah village; Pacu Jawi Cow Racing; Pagaruyung Palace; & Pariangan Village. Have a city tour in Padang on the last day. After check-out hotel, you'll have short visits to Siti Nurbaya Bridge, Chinatown, Padang Beach, Lora Monument, and Grand Mosque of West Sumatra. Enjoy tasty durian ice cream before you drop to the airport

This trip suitable for family trip, but can be customize to your need and liking. Explore the art and culture one of oldest tribe in Indonesia which called Minang. Amazing scenery, rich art and culture and local delicacy already known to the world. Padang is the gateway to the Minang highlands, with the largest port on Sumatra’s West Coast. When it comes to the most famous tourist site, Bukitttinggi has Gadang Grand Clock which also becomes the icon or landmark of the city.

Experience some of the must see highlights in Padang and Bukittinggi in 4 days. This private tour includes vehicle, English speaking guide, selected meals and accommodation. Our team will pick you up at Minangkabau International Airport and start the journey with a short stop in front of the Anai valley waterfall to take some photos. Move to Minangkabau Cultural Center and Pandai Sikek Village to learn about local culture. Visit picturesque Ngarai Sianok Canyon and Japanese Tunnel from the peak of Taman Panorama. Relish scenic valley with waterfalls (Harau Valley), and beautiful construction of Kelok 9 Bridge. Spend your time with visiting Relay Puncak Lawang to Maninjau Lake. Visit home Industry of coffee in Tabek Patah. See a historical site Pagaruyung Palace. On the last day of the tour, while waiting your flight time, spend time with visiting the famous Malin Kundang Beach (also called Air Manis Beach), Siti Nurbaya Bridge, China Town, Padang Beach, Lora Monument, and Grand Mosque.

We will drive you in the hustle of highway traffic that leads sto Binjai with views of rice field, palm trees, tall pine and cedar trees Bukit Lawang, is located in a small village located along Bahorok River and bordered by the dense vertical-rising jungle of Gunung Leuser National Park, a sanctuary for Sumatran orangutan After lunch, cross the river as we and the local ranger escort you into the jungle. As you walk under the canopy of rain forest with some steep descent and ascents, you will likely to encounter the orangutan in their natural habitat. Known for their distinctive red fur, orangutans are the largest arboreal mammal, spending most of their time in trees. Long, powerful arms and grasping hands and feet allow them to move through the branches. These great apes share 96.4% of our genes and are highly intelligent creatures.

We assist you to most wonderful places on Sumatra like Lake Toba the largest crater lake in Southeast Asia, Brastagi the Karo highland with two active volcanoes, Bukit Lawang the Orangutan sanctuary in National Park of Gunung Leuser until to the impressive West Sumatra like Bukittinggi the Minangkabau highland – Harau nature reserve, famous for its huge rock formations.

Toba Lake is recognized as the second biggest lake in the world. It is also known as the deepest one on the planet, having the depth of 450 meters. The length is 100 km and the width is about 30 km. In midst of the lake, there is an island called Samosir, on which tourists can visit. You can reach Batak traditional villages that reside near to it. 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. Then you continue to Brastagi highland, the town is known for its plantations and various kinds of flowers, vegetables and fruit, most famous which is Marquisa passion fruit. It's 66 km southwest of Medan and is 4.594 feet above sea level. In Brastagi, you wil visit Gundaling Hill a clear view of Mt. Sibayak and Mt. Sinabung volcanoes can be seen and visit fruits market

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.

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.

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.

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