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8 days group tour through North-Sumatra

8 days
Start and end in Medan
5.0
1 traveler review

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Medan

    Start point
    Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia (d'primahotel Kualanameu Medan, 10:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Medan independently
    • Airport transfer (available)
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  2. Day 2

    Medan to Bukit Lawang

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Medan sightseeing tour including Grand Mosque and Grand Palace
    • Transfer to Bukit Lawang
    • Introduction to Gunung Leuser National Park
    Landmarks
    Grand Mosque
    Grand Palace
    Gunung Leuser National Park
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  3. Day 3

    Bukit Lawang Jungle Trek

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided jungle hike approximately 6 hours with breaks
    • Flora and fauna educational tour
    • Overnight jungle accommodation

    Optional Activities

    • 1-day trek alternative - return to Bukit Lawang accommodation instead of jungle overnight (no extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Gunung Leuser National Park
  4. Day 4

    Bukit Lawang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Waterfall visit
    • Tubing return to Bukit Lawang

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon activities in Bukit Lawang
  5. Day 5

    Bukit Lawang to Berastagi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Berastagi
    • Berastagi market visit

    Optional Activities

    • Sample fresh produce at market
    • Purchase local handicrafts
    Landmarks
    Gunung Sibayak
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  6. Day 6

    Berastagi to Lake Toba

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Gunung Sibayak climb approximately 2-3 hours
    • Sipisopiso Waterfall visit
    • Car ferry to Samosir Island
    Landmarks
    Gunung Sibayak
    Sipisopiso Waterfall
    Lake Toba
    Samosir Island
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  7. Day 7

    Samosir Island

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Samosir Island sightseeing tour
    • Traditional Batak villages visit
    • Traditional places and markets visit

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely walks along the lake
    • Water sports
    • Relaxation on the shore
    Landmarks
    Samosir Island
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  8. Day 8

    Samosir Island to Medan

    End point
    Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia (Airport or Hotel)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Return transfer to Medan

    Optional Activities

    • Airport drop-off
    • Hotel drop-off in Medan
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Number of tours

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Age Range

1 to 100 years old

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Response rate

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    March 31st, 2025
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    Was an amazing experience. Learned a lot about different cultures, experienced a variety of wild life, and saw a lot...
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    Traveled in March 2025

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  • L

    Lynn

    Asked on November 29th, 2025

    What are the dates of the tour in March 2026 please?

    Tour Details
    • Discover SumatraOperatorWritten November 2025

      the dates in March are 8 and 22.

    • L

      Lynn

      TravelerWritten November 2025

      is this similar to rafting? If yes is it compulsory? I'm non swimmer and avoiding water 'activities' and 'sports'.

    • Discover SumatraOperatorWritten November 2025

      it is more like tubing. You sit in big tubes, our guides navigate the water. You don't have to paddle or so.

    • L

      Lynn

      TravelerWritten November 2025

      is there an alternative?

    • Discover SumatraOperatorWritten November 2025

      Yes you can walk back by the river around 1-2h

    • L
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    Wayne

    Asked on November 23rd, 2025

    What type of accommodation will be provided on this tour? We prefer hotels with air-conditioning.

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    • Discover SumatraOperatorWritten November 2025

      On the group tour there is no accommodation with aircon. If you want accommodation with aircon you need to book a private tour.

  • R

    Rick

    Asked on February 15th, 2025

    Is the tour available March 2nd?

    Price / Availability
    • Discover SumatraOperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, we can arrange that starting on 2 March. Please note there is a single room surcharge.

  • J

    Janine

    Asked on November 5th, 2024

    Do we have to carry our luggage during hiking? Is there any trip during July 2025.

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    Transport
    • Discover SumatraOperatorWritten November 2024

      During the trek you can store your main luggage in your accommodation and only carry a small backpack. We don't offer group tour during high season from June-August. So May is your last option.

    • J

      Janine

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      Is there any similar tour you are offering in July 2025.

    • Discover SumatraOperatorWritten November 2024

      In July we only offer private tours. For 1 person the 7 day tour is around 990€.

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Tour ID: 258808

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Indonesia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Indonesia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Indonesia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Indonesia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Indonesia.Indonesia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Indonesia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Indonesia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Indonesia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before March 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Discover Sumatra. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Discover Sumatra will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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