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Bukit Lawang Travel Guide: Jungle Trekking To See Orangutans

Bukit Lawang jungle trekking with a guide in Indonesia is one of the best places to see the Sumatran Orangutan in the wild, and it’s pretty easy to do on a budget!

The small village of Bukit Lawang sits on the edge of the Gunung Leuser National Park, a big rainforest where you can see all kinds of animals, including tigers, rare birds & lizards, orangutans, and other monkeys.

Trekking packages are generally ethical and you’re almost guaranteed to see Sumatran Orangutans and other wildlife. We saw more than 20 orangutans and a bunch of rare animals in just a couple days of trekking!

This Bukit Lawang blog and guide will explain how to get there, what to do, where to stay, trekking prices, and everything else you need to know before you go! Table of Contents show 1) How To Get To Bukit Lawang 2) Bukit Lawang Jungle Trekking 3) Sumatran Orangutan Facts 4) Bukit Lawang Trekking Prices & Length 5) Best Bukit Lawang Jungle Trekking Tour 6) Where To Stay In Bukit Lawang 7) Other Tips For Bukit Lawang 8) More Things To Do Near Bukit Lawang 9) When To Visit Bukit Lawang 10) More Indonesia Travel Tips

How To Get To Bukit Lawang

Bukit Lawang is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia, and it’s relatively easy to get there.

There’s no airport in Bukit Lawang, so the nearest international airport is in the city of Medan (KNO), which gets daily flights from places like Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Jakarta starting at $40 USD for a one way ticket. You can shop for flights to Medan at Skyscanner.

Bukit Lawang is a 3 hour drive from Medan city, although in heavy traffic it can take an extra hour or more. Your hotel in Lawang can arrange a driver to pick you up at the airport in Medan, or you can book a high-rated private driver to Bukit Lawang here .

A normal price for a transfer from Medan to Bukit Lawang (or vice versa) with a private driver is about 600k Rupiah ($42 USD), but may cost a little extra in heavy traffic.

Sumatran Orangutan at Bukit Lawang Indonesia

Drone pic of Gunung Leuser National Park

Bukit Lawang Jungle Trekking

The rainforest has lots of great wildlife.

In two treks we saw orangutans, gibbons, thomas leaf monkeys, long tailed macaques, monitor lizards, giant ants, a spectacular banyan tree, and other jungle sights.

Inside the national park, you also have a possibility of seeing rare birds, Sumatran tigers, rhinos, elephants, sun bears, pig tailed macaques, vipers, cobras, kraits, and many other things.

Monitor lizard in Gunung Leuser National Park

This jungle is part of the Gunung Leuser National Park, and it houses some endangered animals, so there are a few rules they expect you to follow:

Don’t enter the park without a guide. If you pay for a trekking package, you’ll have two guides with you at all times. Their job is to keep you safe in the jungle and give you info about the Sumatran Orangutan and other animals.
Don’t enter the park without a permit. Your Bukit Lawang guide will handle this for you.
Don’t go closer to wild animals than 10 meters. Sometimes the animals break this rule, though, and if you’re lucky they may come close to you!
Don’t feed or touch wild animals. They can become dependent or catch diseases from us. This includes the Sumatran Orangutan.
Don’t leave rubbish in the National Park. Self explanatory. Thankfully we didn’t see any trash in the jungle at all during our treks.

Thomas Leaf Monkey at Bukit Lawang Indonesia

The trekking difficulty at Bukit Lawang is not too bad, but it’s harder than I expected.

This isn’t like Tangkoko or Tanjung Puting National Park , where you can walk on flat ground and burn minimal calories while enjoying the wildlife.

There are some steep hill sections at Lawang where your legs will get a big workout, and the ground can be muddy and nasty sometimes with thorns and leeches. The daytime humidity can also be crazy.

Don’t let this scare you away! It all adds to the experience. If you don’t think your fitness level is there, I’d recommend doing the 1 day trek instead of 2 days.

Creek crossing

Before dinner, we soaked in the creek to bathe and cool off after the jungle trek. It was a nice clearwater stream and exactly what we needed to beat the humidity.

The camp is very simple and consists of a small 2-person tent inside of a larger covered bamboo shack where the guides and cooks can stay.

When you wake up the next morning after your trek, your Bukit Lawang guide will give you the choice of walking back to town or rafting on inner-tubes. We decided not to do the rafting, but now I wish we had.

It gives you a great view of the jungle from the outside that you won’t get to see on foot!

Bukit Lawang Jungle Trekking drone picture in Indonesia

The jungle day treks normally provide lunch, and for 2-day treks there’s also dinner at night and then breakfast the following morning.

The food we had on our treks was great. For lunch it was fried rice, egg, crackers, and fruit (banana, pineapple, and watermelon).

For dinner, we had some Indonesian dishes that included chicken curry and perkedel (potato cakes), fried fish & rice, and more veggies. Breakfast was like lunch, but with a choice of tea or coffee.

The trekking companies can cater to your diet if there’s anything specific you want (or don’t want). Just give them a heads up the day before you start.

This is not food. But it’s nice looking.

Sumatran Orangutan Facts

Of course, the main attraction at Bukit Lawang is the Sumatran Orangutan!

Orangutans live only in Indonesia and Malaysia (on the islands of Sumatra and Borneo), and Bukit Lawang is one of the best places to see Sumatran Orangutans in the wild. They’re gentle animals and very smart.

Orangutan is an old Indonesian word meaning ‘forest person’, and true to their name, these great apes spend most of their time in the trees, where they use their long flexible arms to find fruit and leaves.

Sumatran Orangutan face at Bukit Lawang Indonesia

Orangutan Conservation Status

The Sumatran Orangutan is critically endangered, and there are less than 15,000 left in the wild. This is because their habitats are being destroyed on a large scale to make way for palm oil plantations.

The total number of Sumatran Orangutans has decreased by 80% in the last 75 years, and sadly it’s expected to keep shrinking, with extinction on the horizon unless major changes are made in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Orangutans are a protected species in Indonesia, but government enforcement is weak even when the animals are killed illegally. Palm oil farming has taken priority because it brings more value to the economy.

Indonesia is still a relatively poor country, and that’s especially true in Sumatra where tourism isn’t a big player yet, so money speaks. And unfortunately that continues to motivate palm oil farming, illegal logging, the illegal wildlife trade, etc.

Hopefully the tourist money flowing into places like the Bukit Lawang orangutan sanctuary will help incentivize the proper protection of these animals so we can keep enjoying them in the future.

Bukit Lawang Trekking Prices & Length

Most tourists wanting to see the Sumatran Orangutan choose the 1 day trek ($60/pax) or 2 day trek ($100/pax). Bukit Lawang trekking prices are pretty similar across companies.

Treks of up to 7 days are available and you get to go deeper into the jungle like that, but I question how ethical it is, because critically endangered species like the Sumatran Tiger and Sumatran Rhino need all the space they can get.

Keep in mind, the Sumatran rainforests have already shrunk massively to make way for palm oil plantations (and due to illegal logging), and sadly that trend is continuing. There are less than 100 Sumatran Rhinos left in the wild.

Personally I think the 1 day trek at Bukit Lawang is the best bang for your buck, requires the least amount of work, and leaves the least ‘footprint’ on the ecosystem. That’s my opinion. We saw plenty of orangutans and other wildlife on the 1 day trek.

Natural tree swing from a jungle vine!

Best Bukit Lawang Jungle Trekking Tour

If you’re looking for a vetted tour company for seeing the Sumatran Orangutan, here’s a Bukit Lawang jungle trekking tour with Klook starting at $60 USD (850k IDR) for a 1 day trek or $100 for a 2 day trek.

This pretty closely mirrors the Bukit Lawang trekking prices we saw advertised in town, and it also includes hotel transfers (from Bukit Lawang or Medan), along with the national park permit fees, meals, and optional river tubing.

We’ve used Klook for lots of tours and activities around the world, and they’re great! Highly recommended.

Book Now: Bukit Lawang Jungle Trekking

Morning mist

Where To Stay In Bukit Lawang

Bukit Lawang is a cozy riverside town with lots of budget friendly hotels that are basic, but comfortable.

Here are some of our top picks:

Green Travelodge – Best rated hotel in town, with a tree house theme – 335k IDR ($24 USD)
Thomas Retreat – Hotel and restaurant with fan or A/C rooms plus WiFi – 195k IDR ($14)
Garden Inn – Standard rooms with a garden view – 210k IDR ($15)
Hotel Orangutan – Family luxury room (sleeps 6) with balcony – 2.5 Mil IDR ($180)
Rainforest Guesthouse Bukit Lawang – Budget friendly option for backpackers – 60k IDR ($4)

These prices may fluctuate from time to time, so just keep an eye out for a good deal. Hotels in Bukit Lawang can fill up though, so it’s a good idea to book something in advance.

Green Travelodge Bukit Lawang

Other Tips For Bukit Lawang

ATM: From the town of Bukit Lawang, the nearest ATM is about 10 kilometers away, so make sure you bring enough cash. You can also pay things by bank transfer. Credit cards aren’t accepted.
Hotels: Expect cold showers and fans only, no air conditioning. We were never hot at night. Electricity is stable, but sometimes there are short outages.
WiFi: Most places only have limited WiFi in the lobby/restaurant area, or none at all.
Cell Service: Telkomsel has good 3G/4G reception in the town. We used this for a hotspot at times when we couldn’t reach our hotel WiFi.
Restaurants: Many hotels have in-house restaurants for their guests, although you can eat at one of the restaurants in town if you’d like. We ate all of our meals at our hotel, Thomas Retreat , which had great Western and Indonesian food at reasonable prices (also good WiFi).
Safety: We spent months traveling as a couple in North Sumatra and overall it’s very safe. Just take normal precautions. If you’re a solo female traveler, you can ask about joining a trekking group with other tourists.
Monkeys: There are lots of cheeky macaques that visit the town every day. Most of the time they are good entertainment, but remember to close your hotel windows at night and keep an eye on your belongings or they might make off with them!
Mosquitoes: According to this Lancet study from 2018, Malaria is rare in this part of Sumatra. I’ve never heard of a tourist getting Malaria from mosquitoes in Bukit Lawang. However, it’s still a very good idea to sleep inside a mosquito net and wear repellant while out and about, just in case. Malaria can be nasty and dangerous.
More Things To Do: There’s a bat cave near Bukit Lawang town that you can visit on a short trekking tour. However, the best day trips are to Batu Katak to see the rare giant flowers, or Tangkahan to see the elephant sanctuary. You can find more info on these places below.

More Things To Do Near Bukit Lawang

• batu katak: rafflesia & titan flower trekking.

Batu Katak is another small village on the east side of Gunung Leuser National Park where you can do flower trekking to see the giant Rafflesia and Titan Arum, two of the biggest flowers in the world!

This was one of the best highlights of our visit to North Sumatra. The Titan Arum flowers can grow to be 3 meters (10 feet) tall! There’s also several limestone water caves to see near Batu Katak, but I had an injured leg so we didn’t get to do the cave treks yet.

Batu Katak is 40 minutes south of the Bukit Lawang orangutan sanctuary. You can message Joe on WhatsApp ( ☎ +62 812-6340-3452 ) and he can arrange your pickup, trekking, and other info. He was a huge help for planning our trip.

• Tangkahan Elephant Sanctuary

The Tangkahan Elephant Sanctuary is a small settlement 2 hours north of Bukit Lawang where you can play with semi-wild Sumatran Elephants by the river!

Elephant tourism gets a bad rap nowadays, but these animals are critically endangered in Indonesia because their habitat is disappearing, and tourist money may be the only way to correct it. The elephants are well cared for, have lots of freedom of movement, and seemed very happy when we visited.

They have 9 rescued elephants ( a new baby was just born ) and you can pet them, feed them, and help bathe them in the river. It was a great experience!

It’s possible to visit Tangkahan on a day trip from Bukit Lawang, or if you want more time with the elephants there are some hotels in Tangkahan too.

Book Now: Tangkahan Elephant Encounter

Tangkahan Elephant Sanctuary

When To Visit Bukit Lawang

Gunung Leuser National Park has a tropical rainforest climate that doesn’t follow the same weather patterns as the rest of Indonesia. You can find a monthly breakdown here .

I wouldn’t stress about when to visit. Every month is rainy at Bukit Lawang, because it’s a rainforest! The driest months are February, March, June, and July, but the rainfall is still much higher than places like Bali.

We went in December and the weather was good for trekking. The rain usually comes in the evenings or at night, and only lasts a few hours max.

Most tourists do their Bukit Lawang jungle trekking in June – August, and in the high season there are hundreds of them trekking per day. So if you want to avoid the crowds, pick a different month.

Happy travels!

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10 Things to Know Before You Go to Berastagi, Indonesia

Berastagi is located in North Sumatra province. A popular destination for travellers who want to immers in themselves in cultural and hiking beautiful volcano. This article will explain things to know before you go to Berastagi.

1300 meters over sea level made Berastagi a perfect place to escape from crowded city Medan, with just 2 hours drive from Medan. Mostly local tourist will visit Berastagi during weekend or public holiday.

Berastagi is a district in Karo Regency, this area is popular for producing farm product such as vegetables and fruits. Karo Regency has 2 volcanos Sibayak and Sinabung.

If you plan to visit Berastagi or hiking Mount Sibayak for Sunrise Trekking, here are some important things to know before you go to Berastagi.

1. How to acces Berastagi from Medan Airport or others city in North Sumatra

If you just arrive in Kualanamu Airport, there is many option to reach Berastagi. First you can find bus named ALMASAR in train station, it will bring you directly to Berastagi the price is Rp 50.000 (3 dollars).

Second, using Gojek or Grab from airport to Simpang Pos, Medan. In Simpang Pos you will see Bus Station who can bring you to Berastagi, there is 3 option bus you can choose MURNI Express, Sinabung Jaya and Sutra, price is Rp 20.000 ( quite cheap, right?).

Third option is hire a private car to pick you up from airport or from any hotel in Medan and drop off to Berastagi, this will very good option if you are with big luggage or travel with friends. The price from Airport or from Medan to Berastagi with private car is Rp 600.000 – 650.000

2. Where to stay in Berastagi

There are many option to stay in Berastagi from 5 stars hotel, budget hotel or homestay. Just check online in accommodation booking platform which fit in you.

4 Four Star Hotel – Hotel International Sibayak – Sinabung Hills Hotel – Mickey Holiday Resort – Simalem Resort (Merek, 35 km from Berastagi)

Budget Hotel & Homestay – Smiley Homestay – Wisma Sibayak Guest House – Sapo Rumbia – Kaesa Homestay – Nachelle Homestay – Sunrise View Homestay

3. There is plenty of ATM, no worries when run out of cash.

Yes, Berastagi is a district in Karo Regency but don’t worry when you run out of cash because there is plenty of ATM in Berastagi. Just go to the center of the town near the Tugu Perjuangan (Hero Monument) you will find there.

4. A lot of option for food.

Many option for food in Berastagi from local dishes, Chinese food or Western Food. Also there is food night market in Berastagi where you can find a lot of choice local dish, from Ayam Bakar (grilled chicken), Ikan Bakar, Nasi Goreng, Sate (satay) and many more. If you mis western for just go to restaurant such as Jabu Café or PE 88 Tavern thera are many option western food there, from pizza to steak. Things to know before you go to Berastagi

5. How long to stay in Berastagi

If you are not in a hurry, 2 nights is enough to stay in Berastagi. It will enough time to explore all the main attraction. But if you want to digg and explore more stay longer, so you can explore and stay in different area in Area.

6. Thing to do in Berastagi, Mount Sibayak sunrise trekking, visiting Ghost Town and many more.

The main attraction or place must to visit in Berastagi is Mount Sibayak Sunrise Trekking, is only 90 minutes hike from starting point and you can enjoy the magnificent view from the top of volcano. After that, don’t forget to relaxation in Natural Hot Spring before heading back to the town.

If you want to do Mount Sibayak Sunrise Trekking, make sure you hava a guide. Because, there some tourist who get lost in Mount Sibayak, some founded alive and the last one in 2017 German guy founded died after 7 days lost.

Actually, Mount Sibayak is easy to hike because there is path we could follow through, but often tourist and local people underestimate about this mountain.As we know, the weather change so quick in the mountain, some the foggy very thick, its make visibility very short.

So, hired a guide would be a good option, they can lead you up and down the mountain and also the cost hired guide is no that expensive.

Sunrise from Medan : Sunrise tour from Medan

7. don’t hike mount sinabung .

Important ! things to know before you go to Berastagi

Sinabung is active volcano, first eruption is August 2010 and still some volcanic activity until this article posted (we will update the situation). More than 5 village on the feet of Mount Sinabung is already relocated to Siosar Area.

But, you could visit the village on the feet of the Sinabung we called Ghost Town make sure you go with guide, so they can tell you story behind it.

8. Renting a Motorbike explore Sipiso – piso, Tongging Village and Gajah Bobok

Renting a motorbike is very good option to explore South part of Karo Regency such as Sipiso-piso Waterfall, Tongging the village by the lake where you can eat fish fresh from the Lake Toba, and also small hike to the Gajak Bobok Hill to enjoy magnificent view of Lake Toba. If you want you can try paragliding from the hill and landing in Togging Village.

9. Is it possible to do jungle trekking Berastagi

Yes, that’s possible to do jungle trekking, but starting point is little bit far from Berastagi, it takes 90 minutes to drive by car to the Kuta Male Village. The village is right in the border of the Gunung Leuser National Park.

This place is not popular like Bukit Lawang and Ketambe, where you can do jungle trekking to see wild orangutan and many other wildlife. There is one animal you can find here but hard to find in other place, that’s Slow Loris, the slow move guy and nocturnal animal. If you want to do this trekking, don’t hasitate to reach us.

10. Easy to go to other destination from Berastagi

If you plan to move from Berastagi to other destination such as Bukit Lawang, Lake Toba, Ketambe, Singkil (Pulau Banyak) or back to Medan to catch flight from Kualanamu Airport is easy reach those places, because Berastagi is right in the middle of those destination.

There is many option of transportation to go to other destination, from private car, public bus or tourist bus (private car sharing with other tourist, ask your accomodation or guide to book this tourist bus). That’s some things to know before you go to Berastagi

Trekking Destinations in Medan | 7 Exciting Hiking Spots in North Sumatra

Trekking destinations in Medan are the most interesting spots for enjoying the beauty of nature and Mother Earth, see the complete list below!

Medan Trekking – Tired of doing the same thing over and over again? Maybe it's time for you to take a break! Spending time in the midst of nature is the most appropriate way to overcome this problem.

Fortunately, Indonesia is rich in natural destinations. This Country Has It All, from beautiful hills to beaches, lush forests to stunning waterfalls. Trekking is one way to enjoy the beauty of nature.

Medan, the capital of North Sumatra, is one of the busiest cities in Indonesia. But did you know that Medan is surrounded by various unique natural tourist attractions?

Some of them can be visited in just 1-3 hours from Medan. Don't worry if you want to do trekking activities but don't know where to start! We have 7 recommended trekking destinations in Medan.

Trekking Destinations in Medan

1. bukit lawang.

The first trekking destination in Medan is Bukit Lawang, a UNESCO World Heritage site and natural tourist attraction located in the Gunung Leuser National Park area.

Rainforests can be found here, which are home to various animal species. However, this area is known as a habitat and rehabilitation center for Sumatran orangutans.

This place is in Langkat Regency and is about a three hour drive from Medan. You can take public transportation from Pinang Baris Medan bus terminal to this place.

You will be greeted by lush vegetation and views of the Bahorok River when you arrive at Bukit Lawang. Enjoy the natural scenery by trekking through forests and hills to see spectacular views. Really very relaxing!

Apart from that, don't miss the opportunity to see and interact with orangutans from the viewing post! Surely this will be a memorable moment that you won't find anywhere else!

Location: Bukit Lawang, Langkat, North Sumatra

Opening hours: Every day 07.00 – 16.00

Entrance ticket : IDR 5.000 / Local tourists, IDR 150.000 / Foreign tourists

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2. Mount Sibuat

This mountain stands 2.457 meters above sea level. It is not surprising that this is the highest point in North Sumatra. Do you dare to climb this mountain?

Mount Sibuatan is located on the border of Karo and Dairi Regencies. You can take public transportation or a car from Medan to Sidikalang for 3 hours, then continue the journey to Nagalingga village. The tour will start in this Community.

It is not easy to reach the top of the mountain. Because you may encounter thick mud and large tree roots along the way. But it's all worth it because there are lots of rare plants here. The environment is still beautiful, suitable for those of you who want to clear your mind.

Usually it takes 7-9 hours to reach the top of this mountain. There are 5 shelter located along the road. So, if you're tired and want to relax a bit, don't worry. When you reach the top, you will be amazed by the extraordinary 360 degree panorama!

Location: Karo Regency, North Sumatra

Opening hours: Every day 06.00 – 13.00

Entrance ticket: Starting from IDR 10.000 – 40.000

3. Paropo Silalahi Hill

The next trekking destination in Medan is Paropo Silalahi Hill, which is one of the famous tourist attractions in North Sumatra. This Medan tourist attraction is very popular with young nature lovers who like camping or just taking photos.

The view from here is truly amazing, especially when the weather is clear. You need to know that this hill is a highly recommended trekking spot.

Location: Paropo I, District. Silahisabungan, Dairi Regency, North Sumatra

Opening hours: Every day 24 hours

Entrance ticket: Starting from Rp. 10.000

4. Sipiso-piso Waterfall

Have you ever heard of Sipiso-piso Waterfall? This waterfall is one of the most famous not only in North Sumatra, but throughout Indonesia.

This waterfall is located in Karo Regency, which is approximately 3,5 hours from Medan. You can take public transportation to Kabanjahe city from here. Once there, you will be greeted by stunning views of green hills and jagged cliffs.

A beautiful waterfall located in the middle of a cliff drops tons of water from a height of 120 meters. To get to the waterfall pool, you have to climb a series of rather steep stairs.

Depending on speed, it usually takes about an hour to descend to this waterfall pool. There are various rest stops along the way. Get ready to feel the coolness of a waterfall at this trekking destination in Medan!

Location: Pengambaten, District. Brand, Karo Regency, North Sumatra 22173

Opening Hours: Every day 24 hours

Ticket price: IDR 7.500/adult, IDR 5.000 Children

5. Sipinsur Geosite

The next trekking destination in Medan is the Sipinsur Geosite, which is one of the best spots to appreciate the natural beauty of the Lake Toba area. The beautiful view from above can be seen from a height of 2.123 meters above sea level.

From Sipinsur, you can enjoy views of Lake Toba, hills and peaceful forests. This tourist destination is bordered by pine trees, adding to its beauty and tranquility.

Location: Parulohan, Kec. Paranginan, Humbang Hasundutan Regency, North Sumatra 22476

Opening hours: Every day 07.00 – 23.00

Entrance ticket: Starting from IDR 1000

6. Tangkahan

Another interesting trekking spot in the Gunung Leuser National Park area, namely Tangkahan, is a must-visit.

You can travel here in around 3 hours by public transportation or private car from Medan. If you want to arrive here directly from Bukit Lawang, it takes around 2 hours.

Tangkahan Village is bordered by tropical forests, making it ideal for trekking. While walking through the forest, you can see various plants and fauna in their natural habitat. The combination of a peaceful forest atmosphere, birds chirping and cool air will certainly refresh your mind.

Tangkahan is famous not only for its jungle trekking, but its elephant habitat. Therefore, elephants can be found both in forests and in rivers. Don't miss the opportunity to interact with them!

Location: Barisan mountain range, Aceh 24653

Entrance ticket: Starting from IDR 3.000 – 225.000

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7. Mount Sibayak

You might want to try something new after a jungle trip. Are you ready for your trekking destination in Medan? Let's start!

After about 2,5 hours driving from Medan, you will arrive in Berastagi, Karo Regency, which is home to two volcanoes, Mount Sibayak and Mount Sinabung.

Mount Sinabung can no longer be accessed due to its eruption, but Mount Sibayak can still be climbed. The journey to the peak is not difficult and it is considered one of the most accessible volcanoes in Indonesia.

There are various routes available from Berastagi. However, if it's your first time and you're not sure which way to take, it's best to hire a local guide to accompany you.

The average climb takes between 2-4 hours. This is determined by the speed and path taken. The majority of visitors come to climb in the morning to see the sunrise.

You will be treated to stunning views of forests and volcanoes along the way.

Location: At an altitude of 2.172 m above sea level, North Sumatra

Entrance ticket: Starting from IDR 4.000

How interested are you in trying trekking destinations in Medan to get rid of the tiredness of being a corporate slave? We guarantee your mind will be fresh!

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Lost In: Sumatra – Backpacking Sumatra Itinerary & Travel Guide

October 7, 2023

Boasting volcanic lakes, sweeping rainforest, and prodigious waterfalls, backpacking Sumatra feels like one big adventure. And if you are looking to explore off the beaten path in Indonesia , we can not recommend it highly enough. In this Sumatra itinerary and travel guide, we will take you through all the highlights on this wildly diverse island. In addition, we will advise what to expect when travelling this undeveloped island in Indonesia.

It’s hard to believe that there are a whopping 14,000 islands occupying the Indonesian archipelago. Yet, out of the 14 million foreign tourists visiting Indonesia each year, over half only visit Bali! Don’t get us wrong, we LOVE Bali as much as the next person. However, we knew there had to be more to be discovered.

… That’s when we heard about Sumatra.

One of the largest Indonesian islands, Sumatra is famous for a number of things. First of all, the island hosts an abundance of rare wildlife. For instance, the endangered orangutans and Sumatran tigers. What’s more, the rugged landscapes are incredibly diverse. These include smouldering volcanoes, verdant national parks, and pristine islands.

In other words, backpacking in Sumatra screams adventure. And with a thirst for raw experiences, we set off into the unknown. With this in mind, I bring to you, the Ultimate Backpacking Sumatra Itinerary & Guide.

Backpacking Sumatra – Itinerary & Guide

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Backpacking Sumatra Highlights

Here is a quick overview of the Sumatra highlights, in case you don’t have time to read through the whole itinerary.

Encounter wild orangutans and other wildlife in Bukit Lawang
Swim in the supervolcanic Lake Toba
Climb Gunung Sibayak – A dormant volcano in Berastagi
Visit Sipiso-Piso Waterfall – One of the tallest volcanoes in Asia
Discover remote paradise on Belitung Island
Try some of the best Indonesian food in Medan
Go snorkelling on Weh Island
Catch some epic surf on the Mentawai Islands

Sumatra Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Medan
Day 2: Overnight Orangutan Trek in Bukit Lawang
Day 3: Return from Orangutan Trek and go river rafting
Day 4: Explore Bukit Lawang
Day 5: Travel to Lake Toba
Day 6: Explore Samosir Island
Day 7: Visit Sipiso-Piso Waterfall
Day 8: Climb Volcano Sibayak
Day 9: Travel to Bukittinggi
Day 10: Chase waterfalls and other nature spots in Bukittinggi
Day 11: Travel to the Mentawai Islands
Day 12: Snorkel and Relax
Day 13: Check out the Surfing Beaches
Day 14: Return home

Backpacking North Sumatra Itinerary

North Sumatra is up and coming. Many tourists visiting Indonesia are now considering North Sumatra as part of their itinerary. Don’t get me wrong, this is no Bali. Backpacking North Sumatra is still a raw and authentic experience. At the same time, there’s a fair bit of tourist infrastructure in place; so it’s a fair bit more of a comfortable experience than the rest of the island. Here is our suggested North Sumatra itinerary:

Day 1: Medan

Your Sumatra Itinerary will inevitably begin in the Northern city of Medan. While we only had limited time in Sumatra and didn’t spend much time here; it is said that there are some incredible things to do in Medan , including stunning cultural sites. Furthermore, it is famous for having some of the best food in all of Indonesia. That’s a good of a reason as any for a quick stopover, don’t you think?

Days 2-4: Bukit Lawang

After flying into Medan airport, our adventures officially began in the riverside village of Bukit Lawang. Gateway to the world heritage Gunung Leuser National Park , most visitors come here for one thing only… A chance of spotting orangutans in the wild.

Furthermore, the National Park is one of the richest tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. As well as critically endangered orangutans, the region is habitat to an abundance of unique wildlife and plant species.

While the National Park is the highlight of Bukit Lawang, we also enjoyed the sleepy atmosphere of the village. Traditional and charming, it was a great introduction to Sumatran culture.

What to do in Bukit Lawang

1. bukit lawang orangutan trek.

It’s hard to believe that there are only 2 places in the world where you can find wild orangutans. First, is Borneo in Malaysia, and the other is here in Sumatra. Sadly, deforestation is having catastrophic consequences on the species. As a result, it is unclear how much longer they will survive in the wild.

On a positive note, there are some efforts being made to conserve the environment. That said, there are some questionable practices when it comes to orangutan spotting tours. This is why it is imperative that you do your research before booking a tour, to ensure the company encourages responsible tourism.

While there are a number of tour companies who claim to be eco-friendly, we can personally recommend Sumatra Orangutan Treks. As well as being educated and respectful regarding the environment, they in no way enticed the orangutans by feeding them. This is a common method among some guides but can be very destructive to the orangutans’ well-being.

*Female Travellers – There are some reports online of some tour guides acting inappropriately towards solo female travellers. This is another reason to do your research and go with a reputable company. if you are a female travelling alone, make it absolutely clear that you want to go on a group tour when making your booking.

Related Post: Sumatra Orangutan Treks in Bukit Lawang

ENDANGERED ORANGUTAN IN BUKIT LEWANG SUMATRA

2. River Rafting/Tubing

Other than the National Park, there is little else to do in Bukit Lawang. Therefore, rafting or tubing on the Bohorok River is a fun way to k!ll some time. How hair raising the experience is, will depend on the time of the year. During the dry season, the rapids along the river are minimal. While in the wet season they are known to get pretty intense. We were there in dry season and so it felt like a lazy river cruise.

*Tip – If you do an overnight jungle trek, most of the tour agencies will include this activity as part of the package.

3. Explore the Village

If you have the time, it is worth spending some time meandering the village itself. As well as its beautiful and peaceful nature, it’s not uncommon to encounter furry residents of the national park roaming around.

In addition to some cool caves and riverside restaurants, the local culture is quite fascinating. You can expect residents of the village to get super excited when they see a Bule (tourist). And you’ll be like a local celebrity with everybody wanting a picture with you.

*Tip – Be sure to check out the bat cave – Although, wear sensible shoes and take 20,000 RP for entrance & torch rental.

Another Tip – on route to the cave, you will walk past a children’s home. This is a private organisation founded in 2008 to help support local children. If you enjoy some food or a drink in their restaurant, the profits will go towards educational material for the children.

Getting to Bukit Lawang

The closest airport is Kualanamu Airport in Medan and from there you will need to travel the 136km to Bukit Lawang. Here are the transport options available:

PRIVATE CAR – Although this is the most expensive option at around 50 euro, you can have your hotel in Bukit Lawang organise a private car for you. The total journey time is 3 hours.

GRAB TAXI – Grab Taxi operates in the area and if you are able to find a driver the price to Bukit Lawang is around 30 euro. The total journey time is 3 hours.

LOCAL BUS – The local bus is your cheapest option to travel to Bukit Lawang. Below you can find the bus time table and prices or check tourist buses with 12go, Asia.

Where to Stay in Bukit Lawang

Batu Mandi Guesthouse – Although the rooms were very basic, the garden surroundings are beautiful and peaceful. Furthermore, if you are doing a jungle trek they will store your luggage for you. A great base for a night or 2.

For other places to stay in Bukit Lawang, check out the latest prices .

Days 5-6: Lake Toba & Samosir Island

Formed by a supervolcanic eruption 70,000 years ago, Lake Toba is an extraordinary natural wonder of the world. At over 1,145 square km, and a depth of 450 meters, trying to fathom an eruption of this scale completely blows my mind.

That said, there is an imperturbable tranquillity to be found in this part of Sumatra. And located in the heart of the lake, Samosir Island is a wonderful place to spend a relaxing few days amidst your Sumatra Itinerary. In addition to the pristine scenery and serenity, we really enjoyed learning about the mysterious traditions of the local Batak Culture.

What to do on Samosir Island, Lake Toba

1. Visit an Authentic Batak Village

Visit the local villages of Tomok or Ambarita to learn more of Lake Toba’s extraordinary indigenous culture. Specifically, the Batak culture has a compelling history, involving stories of public beheadings and cannibalism. Furthermore, traditional Batak houses are truly unique and beautiful.

2. Take a Swim in the Lake

You can’t come to Lake Toba without taking a swim in the warm volcanic lake. That said, be sure to check with locals where it is safe before diving in. You will find a couple of establishments in the Tuk Tuk area have safe places to swim, including the German Bakery (who also serve some pretty nice cakes too)!

3. Rent a Scooter & Explore the Island

With captivating views aplenty, renting a scooter and driving the coastal road is a great way to spend the day. From Majestic waterfalls, lakes within lakes, and charming villages, there are so many wonders to be discovered here.

Related Read. 10 Things to do on Lake Toba

Getting to Lake Toba & Samosir Island

From Bukit Lawang: A small minivan of max. 7 people, leaves daily from Bukit Lawang at 8.30am to Parapat. Once you reach Parapat, you can take the ferry to Samosir Island. It is possible to organise the entire journey through a local tour company in Bukit Lawang. As a guideline, we paid 230,000 IDR/pax, including the cost of the ferry. The total journey time was approx. 10 hours.

From Medan Airport : Your best option from Medan Airport is to take a shared taxi to Parapat, followed by the ferry. Once you exit the airport, turn right and look out for a company called ‘Nice-Trans’. Here they offer a direct service to Parapat for around 100,000 IDR /pax. The journey time is approximately 5 hours.

Where to Stay on Samosir Island

Toba Village Inn – Located in the heart of Tuk Tuk, this beautiful property boasts an outdoor pool and incredible views over the lake.

For more places to stay in Samosir Island, you can check the latest prices here .

*Tip – We recommend staying in the Tuk Tuk area, as this is where you can find the majority of restaurants and attractions.

Days 7-8: Berastagi

Berastagi is a small rural town, and one certainly not quite catered for tourists yet. Nonetheless, the surrounding area boasts some exciting adventure prospects. Here, you can climb to the summit of a volcano or encounter one of the tallest waterfalls in Asia. That said, we wouldn’t recommend hanging around any longer than you need to.

What to do in Berastagi

1. sipiso-piso waterfall.

At a height of 120m, Sipiso Piso is one of the tallest waterfalls in Indonesia. In fact, it is said to be one of the most powerful in all of South East Asia. Combine that with astonishing surrounding views, you have yourself a worthy contender for your Sumatra Itinerary.

The waterfall is an impressive natural wonder to see up close. While it’s breathtaking from above, we recommend braving the 1000 stair climb to experience the sheer force of its wrath.

Related Read: S ipiso Piso Waterfall in Sumatra

2. Climb Gunung Sibayak

At a height of 2,056 metres, Gunung Sibayak is said to be one of the most accessible volcanoes in Indonesia. A manageable 2-3 hour climb will lead you to the summit, where a smouldering sulphur lake lay dormant.

During the morning is the best time to climb, and many choose to start the hike early to be there for sunrise. For more information, ask at your hotel to organise a tour guide & transportation for you.

3. Eat at Jabu Cafe

Serving western and Asian food with a twist, this trendy establishment felt more like we were in Bali than Sumatra. The portions were a little on the side small, but where the food lacked in size, it made up in quality. Furthermore, they also have a great coffee menu including an Avocado based Coffee and a Creme Brule latte!

Getting to Berastagi

From Medan Airport: Your best option is to take a shared taxi. Once you exit the airport, turn right and look out for a company called ‘Nice-Trans’. Here they offer a direct service to Berastagi. The journey time is approximately 3hrs.

From Lake Toba: You can take the ferry to Parapat followed by the tourist bus to Berastagi. As a guideline, we paid 15,000 IDR/pax for the ferry plus 150,000 IDR/pax for the bus and you can book in advance at Parapat pier. Alternatively, there are tour operators dotted around the island.

From Bukit Lawang: A tourist bus will cost approximately 170,000 IDR/pax. Organise with your hotel or local tour companies. Duration: 5-6hrs.

Where to stay in Berastagi

OYO 559 3 Berastagi – This simple yet modern hotel is great value for money in the heart of Berastagi.

For more places to stay in Berastagi, you can check the latest prices here.

Backpacking West Sumatra Itinerary

West Sumatra is a little more challenging to travel than the North. Meaning other than an intrepid few, you’re unlikely to bump into many other tourists. This area of Sumatra is most commonly known for its world-class surf; however, you don’t need to be a pro surfer to enjoy what’s around. Unfortunately, we didn’t make it to the West on this trip; however, based on some research we have put together this West Sumatra Itinerary for your inspiration.

Days 9-11: Bukittinggi

Known for its stunning scenery and cultural traditions, Bukittinggi seems like a worthwhile addition to your Sumatra itinerary. In fact, there seems to be an endless list of things to do here. If you are a nature lover, you can hike volcanoes or chase waterfalls. At the same time, history buffs will enjoy the royal architecture and Japanese war tunnels.

Days 12-14: The Mentawai Islands

The Mentawai Islands have been described as the Bali of yester-years, with the archipelago boasting some of the best beaches in Indonesia. In particular, those in the know, come here to take advantage of the world-class surf conditions. While the surf beaches in Bali get busier each year, surfers here can enjoy quiet and flawless conditions.

Despite being the top attraction, you don’t have to be a surfer to enjoy the Mentawai Islands. First, the pristine waters are perfect for diving or snorkelling. Furthermore, some islands boast sweeping rainforest where you can go trekking. In short, there is something for everybody here in Paradise.

Suggested Read: Mentawai Islands – A guide to surfing in paradise

Additions to Backpacking Sumatra Itinerary

If you find yourself with more time in Sumatra, here are some other spots worth considering.

Aceh Province

While we have covered most places in the North, you may wish to consider the Aceh province as an addition to your backpacking Sumatra itinerary. Unfortunately, this area is most commonly known for a devastating Tsunami that took place in 2004; however, often overlooked is the beautiful nature and raw culture.

As well as museums and cultural sights, the surrounding islands boast pristine beaches with amazing marine life. Yet, the Aceh province remains rarely visited by tourists. Although we are guilty of not making it to Aceh ourselves on this occasion, it’s definitely on the list should we return?

Suggested Read: 15 Best Things to do in Aceh Province

If you’re all about the back to basics, remote island life, I would highly encourage you to consider Asu Island during your trip to Sumatra. Other than surfing and snorkelling, there’s not much else to do other than enjoy the pristine beaches. Sounds terrible right? This article by North Abroad sums up the island perfectly.

Nias Island

Sssssh – this is Indonesia’s best-kept secret. Well off the beaten track off the coast of North Sumatra, Nias Island is a location for the adventurous travellers. Expect 120km of unspoilt beaches, a unique and vibrant culture, as well as epic surfing opportunities.

The Best Time to go Backpacking in Sumatra

The best time to visit Sumatra is in the dry season (May to September). This way, you can enjoy all the outdoor activities the island has to offer. The wet season starts in September and progresses through to around February time. It’s recommended to avoid travelling during that time.

Sumatra Culture & Religion

With the primary religion in Sumatra being Muslim, the culture is very different to that you will find in Bali. That said, it is just as rich and vibrant.

In fact, the people of Sumatra are a diverse group of races and cultural groups. For example in the North, you have areas who implement Sharia Laws. While on Lake Toba, the Batak culture has its own belief centre altogether.

With this in mind, it’s important to be respectful of the local culture and traditions. Most importantly, it is common courtesy to dress conservatively, even on some beaches. Be sure to read, certain customs to be aware of that can avoid unintentional offence or disrespect.

Things to Know Before Backpacking Sumatra

Pay close attention to the Sumatra culture and religion section above.
WIFI is extremely difficult to find in the more rural areas of Sumatra . We made the rookie error of arriving without a SIM card and having no internet made planning our travels very difficult.
It is near enough impossible to buy a tourist sim card in Sumatra unless you can find a local who will register it for you. The shops here do not offer the same services as in Bali or Lombok. The best option is to buy a sim card in Bali and check that it will cover you in Flores as well.
In some areas, it is difficult to find anybody who speaks English . It is good to learn some local phrases but also have a translation app downloaded on your phone.
Beware of the minority of locals who will give you incorrect information regarding bus timetables etc. They are usually looking to make money off of you themselves. Be clear on your route before setting off and always have an offline map handy .

What to Pack for Backpacking Sumatra

Unsure of what you might need to pack for your adventures in Sumatra? Don’t worry, we have got you covered. Check out our backpacker essentials, for a packing list of items that we carry with us on every adventure .

Here are some items that we recommend taking to make your visit to the jungles & waterfalls more comfortable:

Comfortable shoes for the hikes
Water shoes to wear in the water – We Recommend : 2 in 1 Water/Hiking Shoes .
Waterproof Bag to protect valuables – We Recommend: Waterproof Dry Bag-10L/20L/30L
Bathing suit & towel for the obvious – We Recommend: Microfiber Travel Towel

Travel Responsibly

As travellers, it should always be a top priority to travel responsibly. We already leave a substantial carbon footprint just by flying to our travel destinations, so that’s even more reason to make a positive impact when we get there. There are many small steps you can take to becoming a responsible traveller, and we highly encourage you to educate yourself before travelling to Sumatra. Here are some things you can do to minimise your footprint:

1. Do not leave any rubbish on the ground: You would think this would go without saying; however, there are some questionable humans who think it’s ok to throw trash on the ground.

2. Carry a Steripen or iodine tablets to sterilise water: This not only limits your usage of single-use plastic but also saves you money too!

3. Respect the local culture: Be courteous of the local culture and act in such a way that leaves a good impression. Learn a little of the local language (hello and thank you is the minimum), greet the locals in a polite manner, and respect dress codes & traditions.

Well, that concludes Our Backpacking Sumatra Itinerary and Travel Guide . If you have any questions or feel we have missed anything, please reach out to us in the comment section below.

Stay adventurous and happy travels,

Charlotte and Natalie x

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Independent travel & culture guides to indonesia, a guide to gunung leuser national park.

July 26, 2018 Elliot Aceh & North Sumatra 10

The national park

Gunung Leuser is the second largest national park of Sumatra (after Kerinci Seblat) and definitely Indonesia’s most famous.

Started as a nature reserve of about 150’000ha in 1934, the protected area nowadays covers an area larger than 1’000’000ha. Most of it belongs to Aceh province but it overlaps with North Sumatra too.

This is the last known place on Earth where orangutans, tigers, rhinos and elephants coexist in the wild.

In 1998, an area known as the ‘Leuser Ecosystem’ 2 times larger than the national park has been recognized by the government who acknowledged that the park alone wasn’t sufficient to protect all the biodiversity of the area.

Getting in the park requires the purchase of a daily entry ticket. Price is 150’000Rp per day for foreigner and 5’000Rp for locals. On weekends and national holidays, the tarif is supposed to increase to 225’000Rp/7’500Rp but it doesn’t seem to be enforced.

Tickets can be obtained through your guesthouse, insist to get an official ticket from the park in return (it must bear a visitor number on it).

Leuser’s wildlife

The park is home to 350 birds species, 194 reptile species and 129 types of mamals. Still, orangutans are the main draw here. Males, especially flanged one are scarcer, which is logical given they occupy a much larger territory than females.

Don’t get hyped on tigers and rhinos, both are elusive species mostly seen by camera traps. The situation of the Sumatran rhino is especially dire.

A visit to Gunung Leuser National Park would be very judicially organized when the trees are full of fruits.

The most reliable period is between December and January but November and February are not bad either. Groups of several (up to 10) orangutans are often reported feasting on fruiting ficus trees at this time for instance.

Visiting from Ketambe

The patch of forest opened to tourism is located on the eastern bank of the river. The western bank of the river is closed to visitors and fully dedicated to research. Unfortunately, the conditions of the forest on the West bank is immensily better than the one on the East which is not that large as you can see on Google Maps’ satellite images.

Still, I found Ketambe to be a great place thanks to its well-developped trail system. An experienced forest trekker could explore a large part of it on its own.

Leeches are an issue in Ketambe. But I found that tucking my pants in my socks and clearing them regularly from those who still try to go through was enough.

Spotting orangutan was not as easy as I thought, I found several nests but besides a young one that I was lucky enough to spot from very close on the second day it was quite hard. I came back on the same spot on the third day to find maybe the same orangutan but it was very high in the canopea.

The area between the road and the first camp by the river is allegedly the best for orangutan spotting, even though vehicles from the road can be heard all over the place. From the moment you reach the river, the noise gets covered.

Overall I found the forest of Ketambe to be slightly less pristine that in Kedah, huge tree beeings less common.

I stayed at Friendship Guesthouse (check their great website ) . 70’000Rp per night for a double room with cold shower. The staff is very nice and not pushy. They have a restaurant but I eventually took all my meals outside in a local restaurant 500m away that serves food not arranged for Western tastebuds (also cheaper and larger serving).

If I were to come back to Ketambe, I may decide to stay a bit further in Gurah village. Accomodations right in the middle of a small patch of forest are available which should be great for bird spotting.

Visiting from Kedah

My stay in Kedah owes much to Mr Jali’s Kedah Rainforest Guesthouse. The full-board rate is 150’000Rp per person per day. No roads, no sound of motorbike, only you and the nature. Guided treks are charged 500’000Rp per day. The staff is quite nice, food is simple but good. Of course the shower is cold and there is barely any phone signal there.

The immediate surroundings of the lodge are already very rich in wildlife.

Over the 3 days spent hiking, I’ve seen a higher variety of primates than anywhere else in the park :

Groups of Thomas leaf monkeys were rather easily seen. Siamang can be heard every morning and the pictures shown above has been taken right from the lodge. I was lucky enough to spot orangutan on 2 days, which might not be the standard. Outside fruit season (which peaked in December-January) they might be hard to spot.

The trail system is quite good especially in the small patch of forest around the lodge. The other bank of the river can be explored after crossing on a log but progressing through the forest is much more difficult.

Plenty of insects to be seen. The lodge itself and the riverbanks are a good place to check for butterflies.

On the 3rd day I took a guy from the lodge with me to take me to the moss forest. This is actually the beginning of the trek to Mount Leuser summit. I found this area to be better for bird spotting. The change of vegetation is also very interesting to observe.

We also saw interesting vegetation, including pitcher plants. Finally we spotted some civet, squirrel, eagles and 2 wild chicken.

Visiting from Bukit Lawang

Bukit Lawang became a rehabilitation center in 1978 when it was decided that Ketambe would be fully dedicated to researchers. The government ordered the termination of rehabilitation operations in Bukit Lawang in 1991 given the mixed result of the original approach. Since then, the place serves only as a viewing center for tourists. The released population is dependent on daily feeding consisting of banana and milk.

Bukit Lawang is located on the edge of wild orangutans habitats but most visitors end up seeing orangutan regularly fed. They’re free, but definetely not wild.

That’s the closest park entrance gate from an airport (here Medan) and also the most popular.

I visited this place in 2013 with limited interests in wildlife and booked a classic 2D1N tour. It wasn’t bad but I don’t remember seeing any other wildlife but the couple of orangutans roaming near the entrance to get fed. Our groups were way too large and hence noisy.

Unfortunately wildlife feeding by most guides seems to be a common practice in Bukit Lawang. Given that some orangutans are very familiar to humans, I found it possible to get much closer to the apes in Bukit Lawang. Getting such conditions in Ketambe or Kedah requires more luck.

The population of “semi-wild” orangutans in Bukit Lawang shows clear signs of disturbance, including very unusual behaviour (such as mother-infant cannibalism) as well as a dramatically high rate of infant mortality. Please read this study for in-depth analysis.

Additionaly, Sumatran orangutan are very seldomly spotted near the ground in the wild which is obviously not what’s happening in Bukit Lawang.

I believe that a responsible traveller should make the extra effort to visit places where the apes are actually wild. Despite its status, the park is facing a significant number of threats. Better bring revenue to areas actually supporting wild animals which are the ones that need to be preserved in priority.

Transportation guide to Kedah and Ketambe

Kedah is reached from the town of Blangkejeren, itself reachable by bus from Takengon, Aceh and Lhokseumawe from the North, or Kutacane from the South.

Ketambe is a short ride from Kutacane but is also on the way from Kutacane to Blangkejeren.

I tried to put all the places quoted below in my general map of Sumatra.

All prices given below are from 2018.

Coming from Medan

Get from medan kualanamu airport to town.

Medan has an international airport with cheap connections to Kuala Lumpur thanks to Air Asia, as well as flight to Bangkok, Singapore and Penang. Locally it is well connected with most cities in Sumatra as well as Jakarta, Surabaya and Yogjakarta.

From the airport, touts will definetly offer taxi ride to any destination you want (including Bukit Lawang, Lake Toba or even Ketambe). Price might be interesting if you share it with a large group

From the airport a train takes you to Medan train station in about 40min for 100’000Rp. Otherwise follow the signs for buses (check the airport website for updated information about frequency and fares) :

DAMRI takes you near the Independance square in town and then to Amplas bus terminal where you can take bus to lake Toba. Fare is 15’000 for the square and 20’000 for Amplas as of 2018.
ALS takes you to directly to Binjai (from where you can reach Bukit Lawang) for 40’000Rp. A ride to town is charged 20’000Rp.

If you want to go straight to Ketambe with no connection, the recommended solution seems to be catching a minibus or a collective taxi in Padang Bulan.

Direct transport from Medan to Kutacane

Different companies offering transportation to destinations west of Medan are gathered on Jamin Ginting Street ( Jl. Jamin Ginting ). Departures are from morning to late afternoon, the car or the minibus leaves when it’s full. Shared taxis are likely to go pick up other passengers in town

Friendship Guesthouse gives detailed information s on their website, I’m goint to rely on it given I never did it that way. To put in a nutshell, minibuses cost 70’000Rp and shared taxi 130’000Rp for about a 7 hours ride.

The most convenient way to reach Padang Bulan from Medan train station or DAMRI bus stop near Independance Square is most likely to use online taxis (car or motorbikes) operated by Grab or Gojek. It requires an Indonesian SIM card though. Rickshaws ( becak ), regular motorbike taxis ( ojek ) or taxis are also availabe but they will probably be more expensive. City minibus ( angkot ) are very likely to be helpful too but they can be confusing to navigate, try to ask around for help about directions.

From Medan to Berastagi / Kabanjahe

If you plan to stop en route in Berastagi or at least the Karo regency, do as following :

From the airport board ALS bus and ask to be dropped at Simpang Pos . 20’000Rp, 1h15 because of the traffic.
From here you have regular minibus heading to Kabanjahe (Berastagi is on the way). They leave when full until night, costs 10’000Rp. It’s a 1h15 ride to Berastagi and 1h30 to Kabanjahe.

From Berastagi’s main road, almost every bemo is heading to Kabanjahe. Fare is 5’000Rp for a 20 minutes ride. Cheap accomodation are easier to find in Berastagi.

Get from Kabanjahe to Ketambe

From Kabanjahe you need to go to Kutacane first. Minibus leaves from behind Terminal Bawah Tigabaru on Jl. Mariam Ginting. If I remember well there was 2 companies available, the fare was 60’000Rp or 80’000Rp for a more comfortable minibus dubbed ‘royal’. Took us 3h30 (plus the waiting time of the minibus in Kabanjahe) and an additional 30min for the lunch break.

From Kabanjahe, you need to take a form of collective transport which looks like a pick-up with a roof and benches on the side. It’s called labi-labi . Ask the driver of your minibus from Kabanjahe to drop you at the right place in town. The 30min labi-labi ride costs 20’000Rp (official price seems to be 15’000Rp though).

Get from Kutacane / Ketambe to Blangkejeren / Kedah

There is a bus terminal in Kutacane. When we arrived mid-afternoon, my driver from Kabanjahe advised me to head to another place in town on Jl. Ahmad Yani because bus would be scarce at this time. He dropped me there. Soon we left in a shared regular car if I remember well, fare was 60’000Rp and it took us 3h. This road going right through the middle of the park is beautiful, even though low-scale deforestation can be observed:

Kedah is about 30min away from Blangkejeren, my minibus driver was ok to drop me for no extra cost there given there was another passenger heading in the same direction. Otherwise, ask Mr Jali to arrange a pick-up. He charged me 50’000Rp for an ojek ride from the lodge to Blangkejeren bus station.

On the way back, take a minibus from Blangkjeren to Kutacane. Ketambe is on the way, just asked to be dropped. Fare is 50’000Rp for that portion.

Direct transport from Medan to Blangkejeren

According to Gayo Lues regency tourism department, a few companies operate shared taxis from Medan to Blangkejeren. The companies are CV Kursima, CV Raja World Travel and CV Trans 88. Their office in Medan can be found on Google Maps.

Collective taxis usually offer pick up, including at the airport. Call them for schedule and price, they usually have a WA number. You might need to get assisted by someone speaking Indonesian.

Coming from the North : Bandah Aceh and Takengon

Blangkejeren is served by bus leaving from Banda Aceh and passing Takengon.

Please note that Wings Air now operates direct flights from Medan to Takengon. It you aim at minimizing the driving time, this would be the fastest solution leaving only the bus from Takengon to Blangkjeren that should take about 3 hours.

Susi Air operates small airplanes twice a week between Bandah Aceh and Blangkejeren (the destination is refered to as Gayo Lues) and 3 times a week between Bandah Aceh and Kutacane. According to undated information I got, price should be around 400’000-500’000Rp. The issue is that you cannot book those flights online but only through a travel agency.

Online ressources

Guidebook to the Gunung Leuser National Park, Yayasan Orangutan Sumatera Lestari – Orangutan Information Center (YOSL-OIC), 2009, Medan, Indonesia. Downloadable here .
Witch & al, Orangutans and the Economics of Sustainable Forests Management in Sumatra , 2011, UNEP/GRASP/ PanEco/YEL/ICRAF/Grid-Arendal. Downloadable here .
D.Dellatore, Behavioural Health of Reintroduced Orangutans (Pongo abelii) in Bukit Lawang, Sumatra, Indonesia , 2007, Master of Science dissertation, Oxford Brookes University. Downloadable here .
The good website of Friendship Guesthouse in Ketambe.
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Hi there, Thanks very much for this very helpful post. I’m planning to spend a week to trek Gunung Leuser national park for the first time ever. What would you recommend to be the best point of entry? I’m leaning towards Ketambe because Bukit Lawang seems to be overcrowded with tourists. Also, Ketambe seems to offer other more interesting sites nearby, like Kedah. Looking forward to your response. Best wishes!

Hi Basten, glad it helps. Over the 3 entry points I presented, I prefered Kedah which is a bit away from any road. Ketambe (or nearby Gurah) is also good but you are never very far from the road (you need to walk about 30 minutes in Ketambe forest to be far enough for the sounds of cars and motorbikes not to reach you). I also saw the greatest diversity of widlife in Kedah but I’m not sure you can draw any conclusions from that given I just spent a couple of nights in each places. December and January is supposed to be the best season for orangutan spotting 😉

By the way are you working for Mongabay ? Keep up with the good work, I’m a regular reader. Elliot.

Dear Basten and Elliot Do you guys know if Mr. Jali is still active in Kedah giving tours?

I’m quite sure his business is still up and running. His phone number should be 081362291844.

This website is incredibly useful. Thank you for taking the time to construct this.

Thank you Nickolas, have a nice trip to Sumatra 🙂

Thanks to this post we switched from Bukit Lawang to Ketambe. Thanks for the insight.

Hello, So it is possible to walk without a guide on the National Park area or not? I want to go to Gunung Leuser, but want to go with guide, cause is the only way. Now I think go to the Kedah first and make some independent trek after guided 3 days trek, and do the same in Ketambe. You made independent trek in Kedah nera the campsite and then took a guide to the jungle, and in Ketambe only independent. You wrote about the east side to visitors and west side to research. What about guided long trek for 4-5 days is also east side? I dont get it, how does it look? I am gonna to Indonesia only for jungle trek and want to do it best I can. 4 treks, two 3days guided treks and some independent walks. I wanna do it in August but I think better change it for December/January/February when fruits are. Is really big difference between jungle in this places? I mean there is no such huge trees in Kedah or Ketambe like in Bukit Lawang? I dont wanna to Bukit Lawang but I wanna see this magnificient trees.

4-5 days trek on the east side are sold by guides but I guess that you mostly walk in circles in the forest. Old guidebooks refer to week long trek from Ketambe to Bukit Lawang but very few guides are willing to undertake such a trip.

Trail system in Kedah is not very extensive besides the trailhead leading to the Mount Leuser (but it goes into subalpine forest and it’s not the best if you’re looking into large trees and primates). The forest on the other bank on the river in Kedah requires a machette if you want to explore it.

Nevertheless both sites are very interesting and worth a visit.

Do you have current contact info for Kedah? Are they operating still I wonder? Would love be to go there.

Sumatra Adventure

9 days | venture to indonesia’s rugged wilderness in steamy sumatra..

Orangutan in Gunung Leuser national park

Steamy Sumatra is a rugged jungle paradise for all types of adventurers. The world’s sixth largest island is teeming with untamed nature and is home to many endangered species, including the Sumatran tiger, rhinoceros, elephants and the acclaimed orangutan. On this nine-day Sumatran expedition, travel from Medan to Bukit Lawang and explore Gunung Leuser National Park. Head to Berastagi and hike up the steaming active volcano Sibayak, basking in the glory of misty panoramas from the summit. Finish in Samonsir on Lake Toba, where the colourfully dressed Christian Batak people are happy to have your company. Venture off the beaten track and learn a thing or two about Sumatra.

Trip overview

Gunung Leuser National Park is your best chance in Indonesia to see orangutans in the wild. Hike through the jungle, home to some 300 bird species and the endangered Sumatran tiger, on a small-group camping experience.
Begin and end your adventure in Sumatra’s largest city: Medan. Explore the mix of Asian cultures in the city, noticeable in its colourful architecture and delicious mix of food.
Let your knowledgeable group leader guide you through the thickets of the jungle, past small cultural villages, and to the best places to eat around northern Sumatra.
Climb the Sibayak Volcano to enjoy panoramic views at its spectacular summit, then head to local hot springs for some well-earned rest and relaxation after the descent.
Explore Lake Toba and the villages on Samosir Island. Check out Indonesia’s highest waterfall and a take a cultural tour that includes a traditional Batak dance performance.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Coral Triangle Center Foundation. Donations help expand their coral restoration project and support their educational outreach activities for local schools in Nusa Penida.
Sumatra is less developed than other islands of the Indonesian archipelago. Due to limited tourism infrastructure, expect there to be more bumpy and windy roads, some longer drives and more basic hotels. On the plus side, you’ll feel like you’re off the beaten track!
This trip involves either a partial or full camping experience, giving you access to more remote destinations at close proximity, and the joy of camping in the wilderness. This is a participatory trip – a fancy way of saying you’re not just along for the ride, but you are part of a team! Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and help out with camp activities like food prep and washing up. It’s all about giving your new travel mates and group leader a hand, and everyone knows there’s nothing worse than trying to put up a tent on your own! Keep in mind this is jungle camping with twin share tents and no facilities.
Some of the best scenery on Sumatra is found on hikes. So, while this trip doesn't require a high level of fitness, it’s essential to be at least moderately fit if you want to partake in all activities.
You may also want to check out our Best of Indonesia (TISSC) if you have longer time to explore in the country.

Selamat datang! Welcome to Indonesia. The adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you happen to arrive early, perhaps check out Maimun Palace – designed by a Dutch Architect and built in the 19th century, it combines architecture from Malay, Indian and Islamic cultures and is now a museum. Alternatively, buy a ticket and take a guided tour of the museum at Tjong A Fie Mansion – known as "the historical jewel in Medan", the Tjong A Fie was built in 1895 by a hakka merchant and is modelled on the Cheong Fatt Tze mansion in Penang. After your important welcome meeting, you could head to grab some street food with your group at one of the night markets in town, or go to a local restaurant – your group leader will know of some good spots.

Hotel (1 night)

There are no meals included on this day.

Medan - Maimun Palace - IDR10000
Medan Grand Mosque - IDR5000

It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, it's a good idea to arrive a day early so you can attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).

Jump aboard a private vehicle and drive to Bukit Lawang (approximately 5 hours). The first part of the journey involves quite heavy traffic, but the roads are nice and smooth. Closer to Bukit Lawang it gets bumpy and windy, so brace yourself for a bit of an adventure. The reward for the journey is the destination – Bukit Lawang a peaceful village located on the banks of the Bohorok river, right next to the Gunung Leuser National Park. In the afternoon you can take an optional tour in the countryside by becak (cycle rickshaw) or cool off with a refreshing swim in the river. There will be also be plenty of time to prepare for your jungle trek.

Guesthouse (1 night)
Bukit Lawang - Countryside tour - IDR200000

Set off on your trekking adventure through the Gunung Leuser National Park with an experienced guide (approximately 5–6 hours). The night will be spent camping out in the jungle. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed park spans 7927 square kilometres and is one of the world's most diverse ecosystems. It's the home of many endangered species, including the Sumatran tiger, rhinoceros and elephants. These animals are extremely rare to see but you will get the chance to go in search for wild orangutans. There used to be an orangutan rehabilitation centre here, but now these creatures have all been returned to their natural habitat, so this is your best chance in Indonesia to see orangutans in the wild. There are also 300 species of birds, and many rare plants and flowers. Today's hike is hilly and can be muddy. The paths are mostly clear, but there are some sections where you’ll have to climb over large fallen logs. You may stop and rest while the guides go in search for orangutans. Along the way, guides point out orangutan nests, edible plants for you to try, monkeys, birds, and wild orangutan. You will carry your own lunch and break for lunch along the way then continue trekking to the camp site, where the guides set up and cook dinner for the group.

Camping (with no facilities) (1 night)
Gunung Leuser NP - Jungle Wildlife Trek
Gunung Leuser NP - Trekking Lunch
Gunung Leuser NP - Campsite Dinner

Variations to this trek are uncommon, but possible due to varying weather conditions (in the rainy season you will try to reach camp earlier, as it normally rains in the late afternoon) and timing depends on the group’s physical condition. The leader gives the hike a 6/10 difficulty in the dry season and an 8/10 in the wet season. It's a wild, remote spot, which means maximum adventure and zero facilities! Twin share tents and boiled stream water refills are provided. You may want to bring your own water purification tablets for tonight.

You will need to prepare an overnight bag for your trek, and we will leave our large bags at the hotel. It is advised to wear long-sleeved lightweight clothing, as this will keep the sun and mosquitoes away and help in the year-round hot and very humid weather. We suggest you bring a spare set of clothes for the evening, a sleep sheet, biodegradable soap or shower gel, insect repellent, a pack towel or sarong and rain jacket. At night, the temperatures do drop slightly but still stay mild. Please refer to packing for information about clothing suitable footwear. A sleeping bag will be provided but you may want to bring your own sleeping bag liner/sleep sheet for extra comfort. Porters are available at a cost of 150,000 IDR per day. Please inform your leader in advance if you would like to hire a porter.

You will wake early to the sound of gibbons and continue the trek down river (approximately 2 hours). Your feet may get wet, so strap-on sandals, booties or local rubber shoes are recommended to pack. Head back to Bukit Lawang, where day rooms will be made available for a freshen up and shower before you get on the bus. It's also a good chance to stock up on some tropical fruit for the road. Depart early afternoon for Berastagi (approximately 5.5 hours). Berastagi is the home of the Karo people, a Batak sub-group with traditional villages (long houses), and is your destination for the night.

The beautiful mountainous area en route to Berastagi goes as high as 1,300 metres above sea level. During the day, temperatures usually rise over 25 C (77 F) but can become quite cold overnight and in the morning, especially in the wet season. It is best to pack clothing that you can layer to ensure you are ready for any season.

Drive for approximately 30 minutes to the starting point of today's hike. The hike (approximately 2-3 hours) brings you to the top of Sibayak Volcano (2094 m). It's quite steep, muddy and slippery, especially in the wet season. 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, and a trekking stick will also come in handy. After reaching the top, sit down to a traditional bungkus lunch and enjoy the views. 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 for a soothing soak – after a few days of trekking, you deserve to relax in these pools, which are all naturally heated by the volcano.

Mt Sibayak - Picnic lunch
Mt Sibayak - Volcano climb
Berastagi - Hot springs

This morning, head to Tongging Village by private vehicle, on the banks of Lake Toba (2 hours). The road from Berastagi to Lake Toba is a nice, smooth road. Then, continue on and stop at Sipiso-Piso waterfall, which was formed by a small underground river of the Karo plateau. Watch as water cascades from a cave in the side of the Lake Toba caldera some 120 metres (360 feet) down to lake level – forming Indonesia's highest waterfall. Lake Toba itself, surrounded by mountains, is a peaceful spot to relax. It was formed by a huge volcanic eruption 70,000 years ago; a second eruption 50,000 years later created an island the size of Singapore in the middle of the lake – Samosir Island. Your accommodation tonight is right next to the lake and boasts nice views of the water, mountains and rice fields.

Lake Toba - Sipiso-Piso Waterfall
Dokan Village - Batak longhouse visit

Embark on a day tour in Samosir. Visit the Stone Chairs and the Simanindo Museum (in a traditional house). You’ll also travel up to a viewpoint on the island which gives you a panoramic vista of the below Lake Toba and the surrounding Sumatran countryside. Walk through nearby rice fields and stop by a local Batak house for a traditional lunch. Toba Island is dotted with many ancient and modern grave sites, several of which you’ll see on today's tour. You’ll also have the chance to enjoy a traditional Batak dance performance. The Toba Bataks have a unique religion, architecture and culture. Although they are predominantly Christian, they also practice animism. The most distinctive element of their culture is the traditional architecture – extraordinary boat-like houses with roofs resembling buffalo horns.

Lake Toba - Samosir Island day tour
Lake Toba - Stone Chairs
Lake Toba - Simanindo Museum
Lake Toba - Batak Dance Performance

Drive back to Simanindo (approximately 45 minutes). From there, take a boat back over Lake Toba to Tigaras (approximately 45 minutes). Make a stop at a traditional Dokan Village where you'll find a handful of traditional houses which are still the homes of local Batak families. Afterwards, continue back to Medan (approximately 3.5 hours).

With no activities planned for today, you are free to depart at any time. If you would like to spend more time in Medan, we’ll be happy to book additional accommodation (subject to availability).

If you have pre-booked a departure transfer to the airport or travelling by taxi please allow between 2-2.5 hours to travel from the hotel in Medan to the International airport.

8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner

Ferry, Private vehicle

Hotel (4 nts), Camping (1 nt), Guesthouse (3 nts)

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Hiking in Berastagi, Sumatra: Gunung Sibayak volcano climb

Hiking in berastagi.

Berastagi is a small town in the highlands of northern Sumatra, Indonesia , near the city of Medan and the popular travel destinations of Lake Toba and Bukit Lawang . It’s primarily known for its close proximity to two active volcanoes, Gunung Sibayak (2,212m) and Gunung Sinabung (2,460m). Both of these volcanoes make for good day-hikes, but the latter has been extremely active in recent years (especially in 2013 & 2014), with eruptions causing mass evacuations and a number of fatalities – in other words, if you want to go hiking in Berastagi it’s going to be the Sibayak volcano climb, with Gunung Sinabung off-limits for the time being until it settles down.

On my first visit to Sumatra with my friend Dan (years before Sinabung’s outbursts), we went to do some Berastagi hiking after visiting Lake Toba and opted to climb Gunung Sibayak, which is the more straightforward of the two as it’s a bit smaller and the walking trail starts higher up the mountain, and it’s also closer to town so easier to reach. I would usually have preferred to go for the bigger mountain, but we were intending to climb Mt Kinabalu a few weeks later so this was more about climbing a volcano and looking into a crater for the first time than it was about how challenging the hike was. A few years later some friends of mine did climb Sinabung (before the recent spate of eruptions started) and said it was pretty tough – but Sinabung will be best observed from a distance for the foreseeable future. In fact I’ve read that Berastagi has seen a big increase in visitor numbers due to the ongoing Sinabung eruptions and there are a number of popular viewing points from which to observe the action… although I have seen gas billowing out of the crater of Vulcan Concepcion from up very close, I’m yet to see a full volcanic eruption (though not for lack of trying) so will definitely head back to Berastagi if I visit Sumatra again.

Guung Sibayak’s crater:

Gunung Sibayak volcano climb

The Sibayak volcano climb can be started by walking from the town itself, or you can take a bus to the trailhead proper. Feeling lazy, we opted for the latter – either way, be sure to get maps and directions from your guesthouse. The trails on the mountain aren’t so well marked or maintained so don’t rely on being able to just walk up the hill and work it out as you go – it would be easy to get lost. As Berastagi is at an altitude of around 1,300m, and the bus takes you up a bit higher from there, the walk up to 2,200m isn’t particularly strenuous – nor is it particularly interesting at first, as it’s partly just up a road and the views don’t really open up until you get to the top. Once up there, though, you are treated to some lovely views of forest-clad mountains (including Sinabung) stretching away on all sides, and while the crater isn’t the most dramatic I’ve seen (having since looked down into two volanic craters in Japan – Mt Aso and Fuji ) it’s still interesting.

To descend we went down the other side of the mountain in order to reach the hot springs at Semangat Gunung, but it was rainy season and as we were on our way down the heavens opened and gave us an absolute soaking – by the time we reached the bottom we had no desire to be any wetter than we already were so gave the springs a miss and caught a minivan back to town… our fellow passengers were a group of local schoolgirls who found themselves in a difficult conflict between their curiosity and their shyness, the result being that they were trying to surreptitiously take photos of Danny and I without looking at us directly. We rumbled them and turned our own cameras on them, resulting in much hilarity and this photo which always amuses me:

Gunung Sibayak is probably one of the easiest volcanoes you can hike up – though there are many you can go up by cable car (e.g. Japan’s Aso-san) or road (e.g. Costa Rica’s Poas) – and makes for a nice day out; combined with the chance to observe the ongoing volcanic activity of Gunung Sinabung, Berastagi makes for a good couple of days on your way to or from Toba or Bukit Lawang. (If heading to Bukit Lawang from Berastagi, see if you can arrange direct transportation and avoid routing through Medan. If you do go through Medan, go as early as possible – in my experience an evening journey from Medan to Bukit Lawang can be… interesting)

(Update: I’ve just been looking at some friends’ Facebook pictures from their recent Berastagi hiking trip, and the devastation on the slopes of Sinabung in the background is incredible – the vegetation has been completely erased by the lava floes)

Have you been hiking in Berastagi? What did you think? Any questions? Leave a comment below and I’ll get back to you.

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Embark on an exhilarating One Day Gunung Mount Leuser Trip from Medan , a thrilling adventure that transports you to the heart of Sumatra’s wilderness in just a day. Here’s what awaits you on this extraordinary journey:

A Day in the Jungle: Leave the bustling city of Medan behind and venture into the untamed beauty of Gunung Leuser National Park.

Orangutan Encounters: Witness the enchanting world of orangutans at the Orangutan Rehabilitation Center in Bukit Lawang. Observe these remarkable creatures in their natural habitat.

Jungle Trekking: Embark on an exciting jungle trek through the lush rainforests of Mount Leuser National Park. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the wild.

Flora and Fauna: Marvel at the diverse flora and fauna that call this pristine ecosystem home. Keep an eye out for a variety of exotic plant and animal species.

Scenic Beauty: Experience the breathtaking natural beauty of Sumatra with scenic drives through picturesque landscapes, passing charming towns along the way.

Expert Guidance: Throughout the day, you’ll be guided by knowledgeable experts who will share insights into the region’s wildlife, conservation efforts, and natural wonders.

A Taste of Adventure: Satisfy your adventurous spirit with a day trip that offers a perfect blend of wildlife encounters and natural exploration.

Embark on this memorable one-day journey to Mount Leuser and create lasting memories amid the beauty of Sumatra’s rainforests.

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Phase 1: 7:30 am - hotel pickup.

Your exciting day begins with a prompt 7:30 AM pickup from your Medan hotel. Our friendly team will be there to warmly welcome you and ensure you're comfortable for the journey ahead.

Phase 2: Enroute to Bukit Lawang

As we embark on this adventure, you'll enjoy a picturesque drive along the scenic Sumatra Highway. Along the way, we'll make a delightful stop in the charming town of Binjai, where you can soak in the local atmosphere and perhaps grab some souvenirs.

Phase 3: Passing Through Plantations

Our journey continues through vast rubber and oil palm plantations, offering you a glimpse into the region's agricultural life and the lush greenery that surrounds you.

Phase 4: Arrival in Bukit Lawang

Soon, you'll arrive at the enchanting destination of Bukit Lawang, your gateway to the Mount Leuser National Park. This marks the start of your jungle adventure.

Phase 5: Lunch at the Orangutan Care Center

Upon reaching Bukit Lawang, it's time to refuel with a delicious lunch at the Orangutan Care Center. This is a perfect opportunity to savor local flavors and prepare for your trek.

Phase 6: Trekking in the Jungle

Now, it's time for the highlight of your adventure - the trek into the lush jungle of the Mount Leuser National Park. With your experienced guide leading the way, you'll explore a trail shaded by towering rainforest trees. Keep your camera handy for breathtaking scenic views.

Phase 7: Return to Orangutan Care Center

After an exhilarating trek, you'll make your way back to the Orangutan Care Center. Here, you can once again interact with these remarkable apes, witness their playful antics, and learn about conservation efforts.

Phase 8: Journey Back to Medan

As the day winds down, you'll hop back into our comfortable vehicle for a relaxing journey back to Medan. This is a time to unwind, reflect on your experiences, and enjoy the passing landscapes.

Phase 9: Approx. 9:00 PM - Hotel Arrival

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Day 1 Medan
Day 2 Bukit Lawang
Day 3 Gunung Leuser National Park
Day 4 Gunung Leuser National Park - Berastagi
Day 5 Mt Sibayak - Berastagi
Day 6 Lake Toba
Day 7 Lake Toba
Day 8 Medan
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A Sasha Z · 18th September 2019 1) The variety of activities in a short amount of time - jungle, volcano, wildlife, cultural visits, hot springs, waterfalls 2) Getting to see organgutans 3) We had a particularly fantastic group Trip date: April 2019 Review collected by Intrepid Travel
A Sameena C · 18th September 2019 Overall trip was great,good mix of hiking, seeing animals & experiencing local culture. Would like another 2 days in Lake Toba so we could relax and see more of the area. The transport could have been better as the long journeys were cramped. More... Show more Trip date: April 2019 Review collected by Intrepid Travel
A Robert D · 18th September 2019 The trip let us experience a lot in a very short time. It was very well designed and allowed for enough time in several different places doing things I enjoy. Trip date: April 2019 Review collected by Intrepid Travel
A Rexine L · 18th September 2019 I have done 9 trips with Intrepid and can't fault them. Trip date: April 2019 Review collected by Intrepid Travel
A Melissa N · 18th September 2019 We really enjoyed this trip. It was a perfect mix of adventurous activities with options to do more or less depending on what you felt like. The places visited were really unique and all the food was fantastic. Good local hotels/guest houses were chosen... Show more Trip date: April 2019 Review collected by Intrepid Travel
A Hardip U · 18th September 2019 Our guide, Dewi, was amazing and provided us with a very realistic insight into the Sumatran culture. Trip date: April 2019 Review collected by Intrepid Travel
A John W · 18th September 2019 As always, the trip was well organised with a good guide Trip date: April 2019 Review collected by Intrepid Travel
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5D Lake Toba & Medan Itinerary — Caldera views and Gastronomic Adventures

Enjoy the breathtaking caldera views by Lake Toba , hike up smoking volcanoes in Berastagi , and replenish your lost calories in the gastronomic paradise of Medan .

When you think of calderas, an immediate destination that comes to mind is Santorini — one of the most desirable honeymoon destinations . But just a 1.5 hour flight from Singapore (to Medan), and a 2-4 hour drive, the caldera views in Lake Toba come as a close second. After discovering the adventures of Yogyakarta , we were back this time to discover other hidden gems Indonesia had to offer.

Pre-trip Essentials:

View from Taman Simalem - Lake Toba Itinerary

Best time to visit North Sumatra: The dry season spans between May to September with the monsoon creeping in from late October. We were there in early November and although it poured heavily everyday in the late afternoons to evenings, the mornings were cool and sunny and we had spectacular sunrise views.

Flight: 1.5hr Direct flight from Singapore to Medan via Garuda Indonesia.

Getting around Sumatra: Indonesia is best covered with a private driver as the sights are far from each other and public transport will take twice the amount of time to get there; we’re talking about 2-4 hours here. We got our ride from Lovely Holidays at S$77/day including petrol. Email Ina (from Lovely Holidays) for more enquires.

DAY 1: Singapore to Lake Toba

There are 2 ways to enjoy Lake Toba. If you’re on a 5-day trip, we’d suggest picking just 1 to truly enjoy each place to its fullest.

(1) From Pulau Samosir

Ferry to Pulau Semosir - Lake Toba Itinerary

Pulau Samosir is an island in the middle of Lake Toba which is almost the size of Singapore. It’s probably the largest island within an island in the world. There are loads of resorts, most of which offer lake views where you can enjoy water sports just steps from your room!

How to get there: From Kualanamu International Airport (Medan), it’s a 4 – 4.5 hour drive to Parapat where you can take a 30 minute ferry to Tuktuk village. The ferry will cost Rp.100,000/car or S$10 (one-way).

(2) From Taman Simalem Resort

Taman Simalem One Tree Hill - Lake Toba Itinerary

The more visually captivating option of the 2, Taman Simalem resort is located in Tongging, some 1200m above sea level — which means you’d enjoy cool weather (15 – 23 degrees) all year round. The elevation also makes Taman Simalem a very desirable vantage point for Lake Toba . We heard that people drive up 2 hours and pay an entrance fee (Rp.50,000/car or S$5/car) just to catch the view within the resort’s premises — of course, this is free for guests of the resort!

One Tree Hill Hiking Lake Toba - Medan Itinerary-3

At 206-hectare large, this resort is pretty much an attraction of its own. It’s a little far from everywhere else but there are multiple restaurants within and the resort will provide a complimentary room for your hired driver too.

How to get there: Fly direct from Singapore to Medan, drive 3.5 hours to Taman Simalem Resort .

For us, we arrived in Medan via Garuda Indonesia at 12pm and headed straight for Taman Simalem Resort.

Taman Simalem Amphitheatre - Lake Toba Itinerary

If you arrive early, catch the sunset over the large padi terraces within the resort.

DAY 2: Air Terjun Sipiso-piso And Pulau Samosir

Start your day early by catching the sunrise from One Tree Hill and check out Indonesia’s tallest waterfall Sipiso-piso just 20 minutes from the resort. Return to explore Taman Simalem ; take a yoga class overlooking Lake Toba, go on a jungle trek (both free for resort guests) or treat yourself to a relaxing Indonesian massage or Ayurvedic treatment .

The resort even organises organic farm tours as well as full day trips to Pulau Samosir if you’re up for that. We did a day trip to Pulau Samosir with our hired driver.

Air Terjun Sipiso-piso (Waterfall)

If you only have time for one epic waterfall this trip, Sipiso-piso is it. At 120 metres, it’s the tallest plunge waterfall in Indonesia. The last time I felt so amazed by the grandiose of a waterfall was while standing in front of Skogafoss in Iceland; sans the bitter cold. No kidding. But that’s just me.

From Taman Simalem Resort, it’s only a 20-30 minute drive to a lookout point. But for the adventurous, a 15-minute trek down to the base of the waterfall is where you can truly experience how impressive the waterfall is. The steps are pretty steep but the views are worth it!

Pulau Samosir

From Taman Simalem to Pulau Samosir: Drive down to Tigaras Ferry Jetty (2hours) and take a 30-minute ferry ride to Simanindo port (Pulau Samosir side).

*Ferry leaves Tigaras at 8am, 9:30am, 11:30am and from Simanindo at 2pm, 4pm and 6pm.

Swing at Simarunjung rest house - Lake Toba Itinerary

*Pro-tip: Make a pit stop at Simarjarunjung Rest House to enjoy a cup of ginger tea and some Goreng Pisang (banana fritters) over a view of Lake Toba.

Simarungjung Rest House - Lake Toba Itinerary

This is also an Instagram playground with interesting installations like a nest hanging between 2 trees and a swing with the perfect view of Lake Toba.

Traditional Batak Houses in Pulau Semosir - Lake Toba Itinerary

First stop in Pulau Samosir, explore Ambarita Village where you can find traditional Batak houses that used to belong to the king and his family.

Siallagan Stone Chairs in Pulau Semosir - Lake Toba Itinerary

Within Ambarita, you’ll also spot these ancient Siallagan stone chairs where people were executed for serious crimes like murder or rape. The executioners would be locked to a piece of wood under the King’s house until their day of trial.

If found guilty, they would have their heads chopped off and left on a stick by the village entrance. The body would then be thrown into Lake Toba.

Kayak rental from Tabo Cottages - Lake Toba Itinerary

Thankfully, this practice no longer continues today because Lake Toba is perfect for water activities. If you’re up for some kayaking, jet-skiing, or a banana boat ride, just approach one of the resorts along the lake in the Tuk Tuk area.

We got our kayak rented from Tabo Cottages at Rp.40,000 (~S$4) for a double (sit-on-top) kayak. Lake Toba’s calm waters, and gorgeous caldera view makes this the perfect post lunch activity.

If you’re staying at the resort, you can even sign up for a the full-day kayaking expedition which brings you around the entire Samosir island.

For an early dinner before catching the return ferry back to Tigaras, stop by Jenny’s Restaurant for grilled fresh lake fish for Rp.65,000(~S$6.50).

DAY 3: Berastagi — Volcanoes and Hotsprings

Check out of Taman Simalem early, drive 1.5 hours to Berastagi (also called Brastagi) to trek up the famous volcano Gunung Sibayak and treat yourself at the end with a dip in the hot spring pools .

Gunung Sibayak (Volcano)

Hiking up gunung sibayak - Lake Toba Itinerary

There are various treks you can take up to the crater of Gunung Sibayak ranging from 1.5 hours to 5 hours. The 5-hour trek through the dense jungle will require a guide (~Rp.250,000/~S$25). The shorter route (1.5 hours) is quite straight forward and can be done on your own.

Climbing up Gunung Sibayak - Lake Toba Itinerary

For the shortest route up, get your driver to drop you off at Sibayak Multinational Guesthouse where it’s a 1 – 1.5hour trek up to the top.

We started on a pretty steep gravel road, left unrepaired since the last eruption. Once the gravel road ended, we heaved a sigh of relief as the incline became a lot more manageable.

View of Sibayak Volcano - Lake Toba Itinerary

Once you spot the smoky sulphur gas, you’re more than half way there!

Crater of Gunung Sibayak - Lake Toba Itinerary

Walk down to the base of the crater where you can get a clean source of mud that’s great for the skin.

Hot spring at the base of Gunung Sibayak - Lake Toba Itinerary

After descending, treat yourself to a relaxing dip at one of the public hot springs (Rp.5,000 – 7,000/pax or ~S$5-7) on Karo street.

From Berastagi, it’s a 2.5 hour drive back to Medan City.

Restoran Simpang Tiga Medan - Medan Itinerary

For local food in Medan, make a stop at Simpang Tiga Restaurant for dinner.

This restaurant has an interesting concept where food will be placed on your table and you’ll only be charged for what you eat. You can also head to the back kitchen and pick your own dishes. What we loved was that each variety came in small servings so we could try a bunch. The chicken wings, and mutton curry were our favourites.

JW Marriott Medan

Finally, end the night at JW Marriott Medan , perfect after a long day of activities. Despite being a 5-star brand, a night at Medan’s JW Marriott starts at a very reasonable price of under S$100/night.

While we usually scrimp on accommodations while travelling, we couldn’t pass up on this value deal. Because, how often do you get to stay at a JW Marriot for under S$100 right?!

The hotel is also conveniently located to some of the famous food stores covered in Day 4.

DAY 4: Medan City

Throughout the trip, every local we spoke to would say there isn’t much to do in Medan… until we got to the topic on food; their eyes would light up as they enthusiastically shared their favourites in the area. So, for the foodies with a day to spare in Medan, here’s an introduction to your haven.

Getting around Medan: Grab is great for short distances around the city and each ride should cost no more than S$2.

Bihun Bibek Asie 阿泗鴨米粉

Start your day with breakfast at a popular breakfast spot, Bihun Bibek Asie (Duck Noodles) — rice vermicelli topped with a generous serving of duck. It’s a little pricey for Medan’s standards but you can see from the non-stop stream of customers, the quality and quantity you’re getting is well worth it!

The great thing about Medan is that the Chinese Indonesians here are allowed to retain the use of Chinese so most of them are able to converse in it. The Chinese boss runs the operations by himself and is super friendly to travellers.

Cost: Rp65,000/bowl (~S$6.5) Opening Hours: 6:30AM – 11AM (They sell out pretty early!) Address: Jl. Kumango, Kesawan, West Medan, Medan City, North Sumatra 202212, Indonesia

Hock Seng Bakmi

Right next to Bihun Bibek, is Hock Seng Bakmi — noodles topped with a wide variety of seafood. You can choose between yellow noodles, kwetiau (flat rice noodles), bihun (rice vermicelli) or a combination of 2. The seafood was fresh and had so many varieties we lost count. Some include, prawn, crab, sliced fish, fish cake and fishball.

Cost: Rp59,000/bowl (~S$5.90) Opening Hours: 6:30AM – 1PM Address: Jl. Gwangju No.17

Tjong A Fie Mansion

After a hearty breakfast, take a walk to the Tjong A Fie Mansion just 4 minutes away. The mansion was owned by a well respected, high-ranking Chinese businessman in the 1870s.

Tjong A fie dining table - Medan itinerary

It may not look like much from the outside the interior is impressive even for modern standards. It may be old but you can tell this was once a very rich person’s home. The way each room was dedicated to receiving different guests, the pleasing blend of Chinese and European designs and it even had a ballroom! Each room is well-kept close to its original-state and one of the grandsons still lives in a private section of the home.

Entrance Fee: Rp.35,000 (~S$3.5), includes a guided tour Opening Hours: 9AM – 5PM

Soto Kesawan

If you still have space in your tummy, this stall highly raved by a Grab driver is just across the road from Tjong A Fie’s mansion. Soto Kesawan’s menu is simple: Prawn, chicken or beef in a homely coconut soup served with a hearty plate of rice to pair. We’d highly recommend the Udang (prawn) version if you find yourself here!

Cost: Rp.24,500 (~S$2.5) Opening Hours: 7AM – 4PM (Closed on Sundays)

Istana Maimun

From Tjong A Fie Mansion, the Istana Maimun (or Maimoon) is a 15-minute walk. Alternatively, hop on a Grab car for Rp10,000 (S$1). One of the most well known landmarks in Medan, the palace’s interior has a blend of Malay, Islamic and Indian architecture. There are 30 rooms but only the main hall is open to public.

Dress up at Istana Maimun - Medan itinerary

You can dress up in traditional costumes used by the royal family for prices starting from Rp.10,000 but apart from that, there isn’t much info available to tourists.

Entrance Fee: Rp.5,000 (~S$0.5) Opening Hours: 8AM – 5PM

Bolu Meranti (Medan Roll Cake)

Bolu Meranti Roll Cake - Medan itinerary

For something local to bring home, the roll cakes at Bolu Meranti is a local favourite. The queue is consistently long but moves along quite quickly.

The standard Jejuk (cheese) roll cake costs Rp.65,000 but you can get 3 smaller rolls that come in 3 different flavours (Cheese, chocolate and berry) for Rp 85,000.

The Jejuk tends to be on the sweeter side so if you don’t have a sweet tooth, perhaps opt for the pandan cake instead.

Cost: From Rp.65,000 (~S$6.5) for the standard roll cake Opening Hours: 10AM – 8PM

Kwetiau Ateng

Locals say this is the best place for Kwetiau in the entire Medan. Problem is, there are 3 outlets and different people claim favouritism to each so, our verdict? Just visit the one that’s nearest to you.

We enjoyed the fried kwetiau but the gravy version was equally delicious.

Cost: Rp.32,000 – Rp.38,000 (~S$3.5) depending on outlet Opening Hours: 8:30AM – 12AM Address: Jl. Sumatera No. 3 / Jl. S Parman No. 52A / Jl. Wahidin No.9M

Macehat coffee

Macehat Avocado Coffee Float -Medan itinerary

The Avocado Coffee Float is the star of the menu here at Macehat Coffee and the cafe is only a 4-minute walk from Kwetiau Ateng (S Parman). Other interesting things on the menu is the Caffe Brulee and the Mocha Lava Jelly although our favourite was still the ACF.

Cost: Rp.35,000 – Rp.38,000 (~S$3.5) for the Avocado Coffee Float Opening Hours: 10:30AM – 6:45PM Address: Jl. Karo No. 20

Zen garden massage

After an entire day of feasting through Medan, I’m sure you’ll be in Knead for some of this 😛

Locals tell us this is one of the best massage parlours in the entire Medan and we enjoyed every bit of it . Zen garden massage spa is clean, cosy and despite minimal English from the staff, I thought the written questionnaires asking for your preferences was a nice touch! You can state your preferred strength, sensitive areas as well as places of injury you might want a bit of caution.

I generally like tougher massages but some are just not enjoyable. The masseur I got (Tania) had heaps of strength but worked in a super intuitive way, reading my micro reactions and very quickly adjusted to just the right amount of pressure. I never had to give any verbal feedback and 90 minutes went by in a jiffy.

Cost: Rp.198,000 (~S$20) for 90 minutes Opening Hours: 10AM – 10PM Address: Jalan J. S. Parman No. 22/272

Si bolang durian

The locals in Medan love their Durian and the most famous one around is Durian Ucok but we chanced upon Si Bolang and couldn’t give the cutely decorated place a miss. Great for a post-dinner treat as the place is open even in the wee hours of the morning.

Cost: Seasonal rates (Off season price Rp.95,000/kg or S$9.50/kg) Opening Hours: 24 hours

Day 5: Afternoon flight back to Singapore

JW Marriott Medan Pool - Medan itinerary

Our Garuda flight back to Singapore was at 1:30PM so we could spend the morning lazing around the pool at JW Marriott before leaving for the airport. We were told the roads in Medan tend to be quite jammed at any time of the day so we’d recommend allocating 1-1.5 hours of travel time to the airport.

Alternatively, there’s an hourly train service just 10 minutes from JW Marriott which will get you to the airport in 30 minutes. You can take a Grab car or ask the hotel to arrange your transport to the train station.

Direct Flight from Singapore to Medan

Awarded ‘The World’s Best Cabin Crew’ 4 years in a row by Skytrax (2014 – 2017), Garuda Indonesia flies from Singapore to Medan, daily.

Despite being a short 1.5 hour flight, wide seats and sufficient leg room during flights are always a delight to have and that’s what the Garuda Indonesia’s plane offered. We arrived fresh after a short power nap on board.

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16 comments.

Would you recommend to sign up tour packages or free&easy for trip to Medan?

Hi Jasmine,

Unfortunately we can’t comment on tour packages since we didn’t experience one.

It’s definitely possible to go free & easy but you’ll be spending a very long time on the public buses.

Alternatively, (like us) you could hire a private driver for around $77/day (makes sense if you’re travelling in a group of 3-4) and decide what sort of itinerary you’d like. Hope that helps!

I’m planning to go medan. May I know where do we hire the private driver? is it safe to travel on our own there?

Hello! Under essentials near the top of the post we recommended a driver that we happened to use. Pretty good!

Yup Medan is pretty safe. Like any bit city, there will be some petty crime, but taking the usual precautions should be fine. Avoid walking alone at night, keep valuables out of sight etc.

Hello, thank you for this article! Would just like to ask – would it be okay for a solo female traveller to go to Medan? And as for transport wise, would it be recommended to still hire a private driver or would it be better to get around in public transport instead? Thanks!

Hi Jan, solo is fine but perhaps not to walk around alone at night. Would suggest a private driver as some places are quite hard to get to without a car.

For Istana Maimun (or Maimoon), you have entered Entrance Fee: Rp.5,000 (~S$5) Opening Hours: 8AM – 5PM

Is it 50,000 or 5,000? Might want to rectify (:

Hi Fel! it’s Rp.5000 or S$0.50. Made a mistake with the conversion! The place is a little underwhelming though!

Could you advise us the contact of the driver if you would recommend him pls? Thanks!

Hi Joyce, the driver details are already in the post and yes we recommend them!

Hi pretty ,

Im planning to go on Nov 9 – Nov 12 as well . but we will fly direct to Silangit airport . can you send me your itinerary as a reference. As i checx out the weather forecast its rain most of the time ist true ???

Usually the forecast is right! However, while we were there during the rainy season, there were still large periods of sunshine throughout the day. That said, mother nature is hard to predict!

Our itinerary is as written! 🙂

Hi Cherie, i am going Medan for 5 days in Dec. Would like to follow your itinerary as it’s fully packed. Can i confirm i should book as follows: Day 1 /2 stay at Taman Simalem Resort Day 3 stay at Berastagi (hot spring in hotel??) Day 4 /5 stay at JW Marriot Thanks in advance for your help

Hi Karen! We didn’t stay in Berastagi though that would probably make you trip more spread out. We spent 2 nights at JW Marriot and flew back on the 5th day as mentioned in the itin!

nice… best trip… toba indonesia..

Lake Toba is really wonderful, evet if you just visited there you just want to back there again and again, anyway thankyou for the great post!

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Sebagai salah satu provinsi yang banyak dikunjungi wisatawan, Sumatera Utara jelas memiliki pesona alam yang beragam. Mulai dari danau, bukit, hingga gunung bisa kamu temukan dengan mudah. Salah satu yang tak boleh dilewatkan adalah Gunung Sibuaten (Gunung Sibuatan) yang memegang predikat gunung tertinggi di Sumatera Utara, yaitu 2.457 mdpl.

Mulanya, Gunung Sinabung merupakan pemegang predikat gunung tertinggi, yakni 2.460 mdpl. Namun, karena mengalami beberapa kali erupsi di tahun 2010– 2016, ketinggian Gunung Sinabung pun berubah menjadi 2.451 mdpl.Karenanya, Gunung Sibuatan resmi menjadi gunung dengan puncak tertinggi yang aman untuk didaki.

Aktifnya Gunung Sinabung membuat para pendaki mencari destinasi lainnya, seperti Gunung Sibuatan. Lama-kelamaan, gunung ini pun menjadi tujuan favorit baru di kalangan pencinta alam. Tak hanya dikenal dengan julukan tertinggi, Gunung Sibuatan juga menawarkan beragam keunikan lainnya. Yuk, simak apa saja yang wajib kamu ketahui sebelum mendaki gunung satu ini!

Lokasi dan akses menuju Gunung Sibuatan

Gunung Sibuatan berada di Kabupaten Karo, wilayah yang sama dengan Gunung Sinabung dan Gunung Sibanyak. Gunung ini juga masuk ke empat kecamatan, yaitu Kecamatan Merek, Tiga Panah, Munte, dan Juhar.

Akses kendaraan

(Sumber:@jokoguntoro)

Titik kumpul utama untuk menuju Gunung Sibuatan adalah Kota Medan. Dari pusat kota, kamu bisa naik bus atau angkot di Simpang Pos Padang Bulan menuju Sidikalang, Kabupaten Dairi. Pilihan lainnya, ada bus antarkota rute Medan–Berastagi/Kabanjahe yang tersedia di Terminal Terpadu Amplas.

Perjalanan dari jalur Simpang Pos biasanya memakan waktu sekitar 3 jam sampai tiba di Desa Nagalingga, Kecamatan Merek, Karo. Jika berangkat dari Terminal Terpadu Amplas, kamu bisa turun di Terminal Kabanjahe untuk melanjutkan perjalanan dengan moda transportasi setempat menuju Desa Nagalingga. Dari Desa Nagalingga, kamu hanya perlu menyusuri jalur Pedati untuk sampai di Pintu Rimba Deleng Sibuaten.

Jalur pendakian

(SumbeR:@asmaadventure)

Kondisi hutan di Gunung Sibuatan yang masih lebat dan padat membuat pendakian terasa cukup menantang. Para pendaki disarankan menggunakan sepatu bot karena trek masih dipenuhi dengan lumpur yang tebal (konon, bisa mencapai setinggi lutut jika curah hujan sedang tinggi). Akar-akar pohon besar yang melintang pun akan kerap kamu temui di jalur pendakian.

Jalur pendakian Gunung Sibuatan bermula dari Pintu Rimba Deleng Sibuaten. Pendakian biasanya memakan waktu 7–9 jam dengan total 5 titik shelter sebelum mencapai puncak. Berikut adalah rute yang bisa kamu gunakan:

Keistimewaan Gunung Sibuatan

Meski dikenal memiliki jalur yang menantang, Gunung Sibuatan juga memiliki beragam pesona keindahan yang akan membayar jerih payahmu. Agar tidak semakin penasaran, simak beberapa keunggulan yang dimiliki Gunung Sibuatan berikut ini:

Hutan Lumut

(Sumber:@arman.poetra)

Gunung Sibuatan menjadi rumah bagi berbagai flora langka di Indonesia. Mulai dari kantong semar, jamur, anggrek, bahkan lumut bisa kamu temukan di sini. Meski dikenal sebagai tumbuhan pengganggu, lumut di sini justru menjadi daya tarik utama. Selain jarang ditemukan di gunung lainnya, padatnya vegetasi lumut di sini juga mampu menghasilkan bentuk-bentuk yang unik.

Tingginya kelembapan udara dan masih sedikitnya eksplorasi hutan di kawasan Gunung Sibuatan juga memicu pertumbuhan lumut. Kamu akan menemukan hutan lumut ini saat sudah memasuki ketinggian 2.000 mdpl.

Puncak Pilar

(Sumber:@explorewisatasumut)

Puncak Pilar adalah puncak utama Gunung Sibuatan. Untuk mencapai puncak ini, pendaki memerlukan waktu sekitar 45–60 menit perjalanan dari Shelter 5. Nantinya, kamu akan menemukan sebuah tugu beton setinggi 1,5 meter bertuliskan “SEC Triang No. 191” yang menjadi penanda Puncak Pilar.

Pemandangan di Puncak Pilar adalah salah satu panorama terbaik yang akan memanjakan matamu. Dari puncak ini, kamu akan dibuat kagum oleh panorama Danau Toba, Pulau Samosir, Kota Berastagi, Gunung Sibayak, Gunung Barus, Pantai Barat Sumatera, Gunung Sinabung, Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser, hingga Kota Kabanjahe.

Aktivitas seru di Gunung Sibuatan

Gunung Sibuatan siap memanjakan pencinta alam dengan berbagai aktivitas seru. Tiga hal utama yang wajib kamu nikmati di sini adalah:

Berkemah di Tugu Satya

(Sumber:@david.pakpahann)

Biasanya, para pendaki akan berkemah di Gunung Sibuatan sebelum menuju Puncak Pilar. Mereka akan berkemah di Tugu Satya (area perkemahan di Shelter 5) pada malam hari, sehingga besoknya dapat mengejar matahari terbit di Puncak Pilar.

Di Tugu Satya, pendaki dapat beristirahat sembari menikmati pemandangan alam yang cantik. Sambil duduk di depan tenda dan menyeruput kopi hangat, kamu dapat menghibur matamu dengan keindahan Danau Toba dari ketinggian. Pemandangan tersebut semakin menarik saat bersanding dengan panorama Bukit Gundul atau Bukit Sipiso-piso dari kejauhan.

Menikmati sunrise dan sunset di atas awan

(SUmber:@zulfahmy_tj)

Pemandangan matahari terbit dan terbenam di Gunung Sibuatan adalah salah satu yang terbaik. Kamu wajib menyaksikan fenomena alam ini di Puncak Pilar apabila cuaca sedang mendukung. Untuk menyaksikan keindahan matahari terbit, kamu harus berdiri di Puncak Timur. Dari ketinggian, kamu seolah sedang menyaksikan momen sunrise dan sunset di atas awan karena banyaknya gumpalan awan saat cuaca cerah.

Pemandangan matahari terbit di sana tampak sempurna dengan latar belakang Danau Toba dan Pulau Samosir. Sementara itu, keindahan matahari terbenam dapat kamu nikmati di Puncak Barat, lengkap dengan latar belakang Gunung Sinabung dan Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser.

Peraturan wajib di Gunung Sibuatan

Gunung Sibuatan terkenal sebagai salah satu kawasan gunung yang memiliki peraturan ketat bagi pengunjung. Saat ini, gunung dikelola oleh komunitas Generasi Muda Pelestari (Gempari). Peraturan dibuat agar kelestarian lingkungan Gunung Sibuatan tetap terjaga. Ini dia beberapa peraturan yang wajib kamu ketahui dan taati:

Registrasi pendakian

Demi keamanan, seluruh pengunjung diwajibkan untuk melapor terlebih dahulu di pos registrasi. Selain memberikan identitas pribadi, kamu juga perlu meninggalkan kontak keluarga atau orang terdekat. Dengan begitu, pengelola bisa lebih mudah bertindak saat terjadi sesuatu denganmu dan rombongan.

Petugas juga akan menanyakan pengalaman kamu dalam hal pendakian, serta berapa lama akan menginap di Gunung Sibuatan. Bagi yang baru pertama kali mendaki gunung, kamu wajib memakai jasa ranger (pemandu). Saat registrasi, kamu juga harus membayar biaya retribusi pendakian sebesar Rp10.000 per orang.

Jam operasional pendakian

(Sumber:@kawanpetualangmedan)

Di Gunung Sibuatan, kamu tak bisa melakukan pendakian setiap saat. Pengelola hanya memberi izin pendakian pada pukul 06:00 – 13:00. Jika datang lewat dari waktu tersebut, kamu akan diminta untuk menunggu hingga besok pagi. Untuk menunggu, kamu boleh bermalam di pos registrasi atau berkemah di area dekat Pintu Rimba.

Waktu pendakian pun harus disesuaikan dengan data laporan yang kamu berikan saat registrasi. Apabila kamu berencana hanya menginap dua hari di gunung, maka di hari kedua kamu harus turun. Jika tidak, tim dari Gempari akan datang menjemputmu.

Pencatatan logistik pendaki

Saat registrasi, tim Gempari juga akan memeriksa barang bawaanmu. Di sini, semua barang bawaan, terutama logistik (peralatan dan makanan) akan dicatat lengkap hingga jumlahnya. Pencatatan ini untuk mengetahui apakah logistik kamu mampu mendukung waktu pendakian yang direncanakan. Jika logistik dianggap kurang, maka kamu harus melengkapinya terlebih dahulu untuk mendapatkan izin pendakian.

Ketatnya peraturan kebersihan

Pencatatan logistik sebelumnya juga dilakukan untuk mengetahui potensi jumlah sampah yang akan dihasilkan pendaki. Menariknya, barang bawaan pendaki akan diperiksa kembali setibanya di pos registrasi. Mereka akan memeriksa apakah sampah yang kamu bawa turun sudah sesuai dengan jumlah pencatatan saat registrasi.

Jika ketahuan meninggalkan sampah, maka kamu akan didenda Rp500.000 atau kerja bakti membersihkan kawasan Desa Nagalingga. Cukup menarik, bukan? Peraturan ini pun bisa melatih sikap peduli pengunjung terhadap lingkungan!

Itulah berbagai informasi penting yang wajib kamu ketahui sebelum mendaki Gunung Sibuatan. Jangan sampai ada informasi yang terlewatkan agar pendakianmu di gunung tertinggi Sumatera Utara ini tetap seru, aman, dan menyenangkan. Ayo, segera rencanakan perjalananmu bersama kerabat dekat untuk jelajahi Gunung Sibuatan!

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5 Gunung Berapi di Medan Sumatera Utara, Gunung Berapi Dekat Medan, ada yang bisa untuk Pendakian Hiking

Gunung merupakan wisata alam yang indah. Tidak terkecuali gunung berapi di Medan yang sebagian gunung tersebut menjadi lokasi pendakian bagi pecinta wisata hiking. Terdapat beberapa gunung berapi dekat kota Medan yang bisa anda kunjungi. Sebagian merupakan lokasi hiking dengan pemandangan yang eksotis.

Bagi anda yang ingin berlibur ke Medan, paket wisata Medan berikut bisa menjadi pilihan yang sangat cocok untuk perjalanan wisata anda:

Paket Tour Medan Danau Toba 5 Hari 4 Malam: Liburan & Wisata Medan, Berastagi, Samosir & Parapat

Sumatera Utara memiliki beberapa gunung berapi dan diantaranya masih berstatus aktif. Gunung berapi tersebut sebenarnya menawarkan pemandangan yang cukup indah dan kerap menjadi magnet bagi pendaki. Bagi anda yang penasaran gunung berapi yang ada di dekat kota Medan, berikut daftar gunung berapi di Medan tersebut:

1. Gunung Sibayak

Gunung Sibayak merupakan salah satu gunung yang terletak di Dataran Tinggi Karo kira-kira 65 kilometer dari kota Medan. Gunung ini memiliki ketinggian hingga 2.172 meter dari atas permukaan laut. Gunung ini merupakan gunung berapi aktif.

Gunung Sibayak merupakan salah satu gunung yang sering didaki oleh pendaki dimana jalur pendakian melewati hutan tropis yang indah. Gunung ini menawarakan pemandangan sunrise yang memukau. Gunung ini juga memiliki kawah belerang aktif.

Bagi anda yang inging mendaki Gunung Sibayak, anda bisa melihat paket hiking Gunung Sibayak berikut:

Paket Hiking Gunung Sibayak Sunrise Trekking & Tour Medan Danau Toba 5H4M

Gunung Sibayak merupakan salah Gunung berapi dekat Medan yang sangat mudah dijangkau oleh wisatawan. Puncak tertingginya adalah Takal Kuda atau Kepala Kuda. Akibat letusan yang terjadi beberapa tahun silam, puncak gunung ini hancur. Namun, ini malah menjadi daya tarik lainnya bagi wisatawan yang suka tantangan dan uji adrenalin dengan mendaki gunung sampai ke puncak.

Aliran air pada sela bebatuan segarkan para pendaki sambil menikmati keindahan dari puncak gunung. Penduduk sekitar memanfaatkan air mengalir tersebut menjadi sumber air minum. Kawah di sini ada batu cadas berbelerang dengan luas 40 ribu meter. Selain itu, kawah ini terus keluarkan uap panas.

Ada 3 jalur pendakian Gunung Sibayak. Pertama adalah Desa Semangat yang jaraknya 7 km dari Jalan Raya Medan-Berastagi. Dari Desa Semangat ini Anda dapat langsung ke Pintu Rimba. Lalu jalur yang kedua adalah dari Desa Jarang Uda yang jaraknya 3 km dari kota Berastagi. Mendaki dari jalur ini, Anda akan disuguhkan pemandangan pepohonan rindang dan menjulang indah. Terakhir adalah jalur 53 yang mempunyai tantangan lebih. Jalur ini sangat pas bagi Anda yang ingin menguji adrenalin karena lebih susah daripada dua jalur sebelumnya. Kontur jalan terjal dan berliku bisa membuat Anda memakan waktu sekitar 5 jam dan jaraknya dari kota Medan cukup jauh, yakni 54 km.

2. Gunung Sibuatan

Gunung Sibuatan merupakan gunung berapi yang mempunyai keindahan menakjubkan dengan samudra awan. Pemandangan tersebut membuat gunung yang terletak di Sumatera Utara ini banyak dikunjungi pendaki. Selain menawarkan pemandangan indah, gunung ini berada di deretan Gunung Barisan yang terkenal akan jalur pendakian terjal serta dipenuhi akar pohon besar. Ketinggian gunung 2.457 mdpl dan tercatat sebagai gunung api aktif yang berada di Kabupaten Karo.

Untuk mendaki gunung berapi dekat Medan ini bisa memilih dua jalur, yakni nagalingga dan pancur batu. Melalui jalur nagalingga, Anda bisa habiskan waktu 7 sampai 9 jam untuk sampai ke puncak. Sebelum mulai pendakian melalui nagalingga, Anda harus jalan selama dua jam untuk masuk pintu rimba, setelahnya akan menelusuri Gunung Sibuatan dan sampai ke shelter pertama. Pada jalur pendakian Gunung Sibuatan, Anda akan temukan tekstur jalur dipenuhi lumpur dan akar-akar pohon besar karena hutan yang masih lebat dan padat.

Lalu, pada shelter ketiga, Anda akan jumpai hutan lumut, yang mana setiap akar, ranting, dan batang pohon dipenuhi lumut hijau licin. Setelah Anda melewati lima shelter , Anda akan temukan puncak pilar, di sini Anda bisa mendirikan tenda serta keindahan pemandangan alam dan pesona Danau Toba, Pulau Samosir, Bukit Gajah Bobok , Kota Berastagi, dan lainnya.

Ketika malam hari, Anda pun bisa menikmati pemandangan indah ditemani warna-warni lampu rumah warga Kota Berastagi dan lautan bintang di langit. Saat matahari muncul pagi hari, Anda akan disuguhkan pemandangan samudera awan yang indah dan penuh.

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3. Gunung Pusuk Buhit

Pusuk Buhit adalah gunung yang terletak di Provinsi Sumatera Utara. Gunung berapi di Danau Toba ini memiliki banyak panorama alam yang dapat dinikmati saat berada di puncak. Salah satu di antaranya adalah keindahan dari Danau Toba . Pusuk Buhit berada pada ketinggian 1.982 mdpl. Tidak hanya menyimpan keindahan, Pusuk Buhit pun jadi tempat legenda lahir Suku Batak.

Pusuk Buhit kerap dijadikan sebagai tempat dia warga sekitar, bahkan wisatawan dari luar Pulau Sumatera sampai mancanegara pun tertarik ikut upacara ritual di sini. Namun meski magis, ada keindahan yang tersembunyi yakni kawasan geopark Toba. Keindahan dari gunung ini sering disandingkan dengan panorama alam di Selandia Baru.

Sepanjang rute, Anda bisa menikmati berbagai objek wisata sejarah Batak dipadukan keindahan alam mempesona. Anda dapat temukan objek wisata Puncak View Simullop , Aek Rangat, Rumah Parsaktian Siraja Batak, Desa Siboro, dan masih banyak lainnya.

Pusuk Buhit terletak di Pangururan Pulau Samosir, Sumatera Utara. Untuk bisa ke sini, Anda harus menempuh alur Desa Limbong. Perjalanan melalui ini adalah jalur umum dilalui wisatawan, dan masyarakat sekitar dengan tujuan beribadah. Perjalanan ke Pusuk Buhit biasanya ditempuh 3-5 jam perjalanan. Selama di perjalanan, Anda akan disuguhkan pesona keindahan bunga matahari yang ada di kaki bukit. Selain itu, batu-batu dengan ukuran sangat besar yang masih jadi misteri di bukit ini pun akan temani Anda selama perjalanan. Jika Anda beruntung, Anda dapat saksikan indahnya pemandangan dari Danau Toba pada sejumlah titik, dan pegunungan di sekitarnya.

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4. Gunung Sinabung

Gunung Sinabung merupakan salah satu gunung berapi aktif di Indonesia. Gunung berapi di Sumatera Utara ini berada di Kabupaten Karo, Sumatera Utara. Gunung ini jadi salah satu tujuan pendaki karena pesona alam serta keindahan terpancar sangat mempesona. Gunung ini memiliki ketinggian 2.451 mdpl.

Saat Anda tertarik untuk mendaki Gunung Sinabung, Anda bisa melalui dua jalur pendakian. Jalur yang pertama, Anda bisa mulai dari melalui Danau Lau Kawar. Biasanya, jalur danau ini banyak dipilih dan dipakai oleh para pendaki karena menganggap jika jalur ini lebih cepat untuk bisa mencapai puncak gunung.

Lalu, jalur pendakian yang kedua adalah melewati sebuah desa. Desa tersebut bernama Desa Mardinding. Jalur ini cocok sekali untuk Anda yang suka dengan jalur pendakian menantang. Pasalnya, medan pendakian di jalur ini lebih curam dan terjal dibandingkan jalur pendakian pertama tadi. Namun karena jalur yang curam dan terjal, membuat jalur satu ini cukup jarang dipilih oleh pendaki.

Saat berwisata ke gunung ini, Anda dan wisatawan lain akan dibuat takjub, kagum, dan terkesima akan keindahan dan juga nuansa alam sekitar yang cukup asri dan juga dengan pemandangan khas desa. Dikarenakan nuansa yang asri dan juga suasana khas desa di kawasan ini masih kental sekali membuat wisatawan dan pendaki betah saat berada di sini.

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5. Gunung Sorik Marapi

Gunung Sorik Merapi merupakan salah satu gunung berapi aktif di Sumatera Utara. Gunung ini adalah kebanggaan masyarakat sekitarnya dan bahkan Sumatera Utara. Konon, Gunung Sorik Marapi mempunyai jalur pendakian menguras tenaga dan cukup menantang. Namun, saat sudah sampai di puncak, Anda akan disajikan pemandangan yang luar biasa.

Gunung ini berada di kawasan Taman Nasional Batang Gadis , Desa Sibanggor Julu, Puncak Sorik Marapi, Mandailing Natal, Sumut. Ketinggian gunung berapi ini mencapai 2.145 mdpl. Untuk mendaki ini, Anda tak memerlukan biaya tiket masuk, tapi butuh perizinan cukup sulit dan rumit. Maka dari itu, setelah Anda sampai di Desa Sibanggor Julu wajib untuk lapor ke kepala Desa.

Ada beberapa peraturan perlu ditaati, karena Gunung ini dianggap keramat. Sehingga, ketika mendaki diwajibkan bawa pemandu guna memastikan pendaki yang mendaki gunung mematuhi norma dan peraturan yang ada. Setelah Anda melewati berbagai rintangan untuk sampai ke puncak gunung, saat sudah mencapai puncak, Anda akan disuguhkan dengan pesona puncak yang menakjubkan. Di puncak Anda bisa melihat kawah belerang berwarna putih dan rumah-rumah penduduk di Desa Sibanggor Julu.

Di sekitar kawah pun, ada mata air yang cukup asam rasanya untuk diminum. Penduduk sekitar percaya jika air minum tersebut merupakan obat yang mujarab. Selain keindahan alam yang dapat dinikmati, Anda pun bisa melihat pesona rumah ada dari kayu berbentuk rumah panggung yang beratap ijuk. Gunung Sorik Marapi adalah salah satu gunung berapi di Medan yang harus coba Anda daki. Namun karena peraturan dan adat, gunung ini tak boleh didaki perempuan.

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Itulah daftar gunung berapi di Medan untuk menambah informasi bagi anda. Ada gunung berapi di dekat Medan yang cocok untuk pendakian seperti Gunung Sibayak, Gunung Sinabung dan lain sebagainya.

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Gunung Sibayak Pesona Tersembunyi di Balik Kabut Dan Keindahan Alam

Gunung Sibayak, salah satu ikon alam Sumatera Utara, terus mengundang Pendaki untuk menaklukkan keindahannya yang sangat memukau . Terletak di dekat kota Berastagi, gunung berapi ini menawarkan lebih dari sekadar pemandangan yang memesona. Di balik kabut yang berserakan dan keindahan alamnya yang tiada tara, terdapat sejumlah rahasia yang menambah daya tariknya.

Menurut M.wijdan muntaza kasman, (Temen saya saaat mendaki), "Gunung Sibayak memiliki daya tarik yang luar biasa.Rasanya saya kepengen mendaki lagi ke gunung sibayak, pemandanganya yang sangat bagus dan menarik untuk di daki menurut saya,Ujar wijdan".

Untuk naik ke puncak Gunung Sibayak kami membutuhkan waktu sekitaran 2-3 jam .di tengah perjalanan kami di temani dengan pemandangan yang sangat indah dari sepanjang jalanya sungguh sangat menarik menurut saya.

Gunung Sibayak ini juga sering disebut sebagai Gunung Raja karena sibayak berarti raja. dalam cerita para penduduk tanah Karo yang dulunya dikuasai oleh empat raja atau sibayak, yakni Sibayak Lingga, Sarinembah, Suka, Barusjahe, dan Kutabuluh. Untuk mendakinya, dapat ditempuh sekitar dua jam dari Medan, Grameds.

Gunung Sibayak bahkan memiliki bentang alam pegunungan yang unik, mengandung belerang lebih tinggi dari umumnya, yang menjadikan Gunung ini memiliki pemandangan yang sangat indah berupa bebatuan gunung yang tampak berbeda dari gunung Sumatera lainnya.

Terlebih, letusan yang sempat terjadi beberapa waktu silam menciptakan kondisi yang cukup tak beraturan pada bebatuan di puncak gunung. Hal ini justru menjadi daya tarik tersendiri bagi para wisatawan yang ingin menguji adrenalin. Selain itu, sunrise yang tampil di puncak Gunung Sibayak pun sangat indah dan kemilaunya menggantikan malam dingin yang telah dilewati para pendaki.

Oleh sebab itu, tak heran banyak pendaki yang memilih naik gunung pada malam hari. Idealnya, Grameds bisa melihat sunrise di puncak gunung ini bila mulai mendaki pada pukul 02:00 dini hari. Meski memulai perjalanan pada pagi buta, kita tak perlu takut karena hadirnya lampu-lampu dari rumah penduduk yang turut menerangi langit. Di sela-sela batuan gunung pun, terdapat aliran air menyegarkan.

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Gunung Sibayak, salah satu ikon alam Sumatera Utara, terus mengundang Pendaki untuk menaklukkan keindahannya yang sangat memukau . Terletak di dekat kota Berastagi, gunung berapi ini menawarkan lebih dari sekadar pemandangan yang memesona. Di balik kabut yang berserakan dan keindahan alamnya yang tiada tara, terdapat sejumlah rahasia yang menambah daya tariknya.
Kampoeng Anggrek Kediri: Daya Tarik, Harga Tiket, dan Jam Buka
Kampoeng Anggrek Kediri wisata bunga yang terletak tujuh kilometer dari Gunung Kelud sehingga panorama serta udaranya khas pegunungan. Kampoeng Anggrek Kediri merupakan tempat budidaya pembibitan bunga anggrek dengan enam jenis genus yang dikembangkan, yaitu anggrek bulan (phalaenopsis), dendrobium, vanda, cymbiddium, oncidium serta cattleya.
Banjir Bandang di Sidebukdebuk Karo, Rendam ...
TRIBUN-MEDAN.com, KARO - Banjir bandang yang terjadi di kawasan Desa Semangat Gunung, Kecamatan Merdeka, Kabupaten Karo, yang terjadi Selasa (7/5/2024) mengejutkan masyarakat. Pasalnya, air bah yang mengalir dari sungai yang berhulu di kawasan Gunung Sibayak terjadi cukup cepat. Berdasarkan keterangan dari salah satu warga Desa Semangat Gunung Ardian Surbakti, banjir yang terjadi sore tadi ...
Mahasiswa USU Mengaku Download Banyak Aplikasi ...
TRIBUN-MEDAN.com, MEDAN - Dalam aksi demontrasi terkait kenaikan Uang Kuliah Tunggal (UKT) di USU salah satu mahasiswa mengaku download banyak aplikasi pinjaman online (Pinjol) untuk dapat membayar uang kuliah. Andre dari Fakultas Teknik mengaku telah mengajukan keringanan UKT beberapa kali karena kondisi keuangan keluarganya yang sedang memburuk.
Penampakan Mobil Porsche Hampir Terbalik Usai Hantam Tembok Markas
Medan - Sebuah mobil sport Porsche, dikemudikan seorang pria berinisial ES, dengan laju kencang menghantam tembok Markas Samapta Polrestabes Medan di Jalan Putri Hijau, Kelurahan Kesawan, Kecamatan Medan Barat, Kota Medan, Rabu 8 Mei 2024, sekitar pukul 05.10 WIB. Berdasarkan informasi ...