Top Sumatra Private Sightseeing Tours

Jakarta’s public transportation system is challenging to use. Skip the stress and see the historic essentials with a private guide just for your group on this door-to-door heritage tour of Old Batavia plus Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, and Indonesia National Monument (Monas). You’ll explore Glodok (Jakarta Chinatown), Jakarta Old Town, and Sunda Kelapa (Jakarta Old Port), and visit museums and a puppet studio: Upgrade to include a local lunch.

About a 2-hour drive from Medan, the Mt. Sibayak stratovolcano offers rugged landscapes and spectacular sunrise views. Discover it without the dangers of self-driving in the dark on this to-the-point tour, direct from your door, which includes a hot drink to warm you up. After sunrise, you'll stop at some nearby hot springs, beautiful Sipiso Piso Waterfall, and bustling Berastagi Fruit Market.

Active, animal-loving travelers will love hiking through the jungle in search of orangutans in the Leuser National Park. Your guide will lead you through the jungle so there’s no risk of you getting lost, and will help you spot the lovely animals in their natural habitat. As this is a private tour you can go at your own pace, and a packed lunch will be provided for your refreshment.

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

Explore the North Sumatra countryside without the hassle of catching public transport when you take a private tour from Medan. Cool off in the higher-altitude Karo Highlands, enjoy a refreshing swim at the Sipiso Piso Waterfalls, admire views of Lake Toba, and learn more about the local Karo people in traditional villages. This tour is an easy way to reach parts of Indonesia that would be challenging on your own.

Spend a full day exploring the remote jungles of Bukit Lawang on a private trekking adventure. Embark on your trekking journey through the small village an jungle. See gibbons and orangutans in their natural habitat, and learn about medicinal plants from your guide. After a vigorous hike and a jungle picnic lunch, opt to continue the hike, or river-raft back to the village. Overnight accommodation in Bukit Lawang is also an option (additional fee).

This private tour takes you all around Medan, the capital of North Sumatra, to show you all the highlights, while going at your own pace. You won’t have to stick to a set itinerary, like if you were in a group tour. Your guide will take you to several of the city’s highlights, though, so you won’t miss any of the important stops. Places you’ll visit include the Sultan’s Palace, the Grand Mosque, Tjong A Fie’s Mansion, and more.

Enjoy the thrill of trekking in Sumatra without the risk of getting lost by going with a guide. On this private two-day adventure you’ll stay in a jungle camp overnight, and spend the days trekking through the jungle, looking out for and learning about local wildlife (including orangutans), and even enjoying some fun rafting. This is a must-do tour for active, adventurous travelers.

Even if you only have half a day in Jakarta, get the perfect introduction to Indonesia and its capital on this half-day guided door-to-door experience. Discover the archipelago’s different cultures and architectural styles at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah; shop for Indonesia’s signature batik fabric; snap photos of Indonesia National Monument (Monas); and see Glodok, Jakarta Old Town, and Sunda Kelapa (Jakarta Old Port). Upgrade to include a restaurant lunch.

Ideal for travelers interested in immersive multi-day experiences, this tour explores the best of Northern Sumatra in seven days of sightseeing. Highlights include stops at the village of Bukit Lawang on the Bahorok River, the picturesque town of Berastagi in the Karo Highlands, and Lake Toba—the world’s largest crater lake. Hiking on Mount Sibayak and trekking through the jungle near Medan or Bukit Lawang are also included.

In this tour package Jungle Trekking, Hiking Volcano and Relaxing combine in one special package tour

Avoid the hassle of catching buses around the Brastagi Highlands on this private day tour from Medan. You’ll see and do a lot in a single day while traveling around in a comfortable air-conditioned car. Enjoy the views of nature, learn about local culture at small villages, and be amazed at the magnificent Sipisopiso Waterfalls and Lake Toba.

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

Ideal for travelers short on time, this private tour covers the best of Bukit Lawang and Gunung Leuser National Park in three days of sightseeing from Medan. Highlights include exploring a bat cave in Bukit Lawang, a full day of trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park to search for orangutans, and visiting cultural highlighters in Medan, including the Maimun Palace, Great Mosque of Medan, and Tjong A Fie’s mansion.

We make this tour specifically for those of you who live in the Samosir Island area, equipped with drivers who can speak English and are experienced in the local area, so that they can help those of you who want to explore Samosir Island such as Ambarita, Samosir tourist village, Aek Rangat hot spring on the edge of Lake Toba, the history of the first Batak King in Sianjur mula and also the place for the treasure of the King and the Legend of the water of the seven Flavor. and dont forget to try a short light trekking at Holbung Hill

West Sumatera is a very beautiful and full of culture, yet really a less popular place for tourists. As soon as you landed in the Minangkabau International Airport, you will feel the great hospitality of Minang-nese, we smile every time, even though to a stranger. Anything you want is here, beautiful islands? good food, and even beautiful landscape that will help you relax during your trip. The Majestic Harau Valley, The Bull Race event, and many more. So many places to see, with less expenses. Let's join us and discover the hidden gem of West Sumatera!

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

Enjoy exciting adventures, adventure tours wading the Binge river, rafting for about 2 hours across challenging rapids (grades 2 - 3), with friends and family in Binge river, Namu Sira-sira, Langkat – North Sumatra. It is the most popular package of choice for tourists who rafting on the Bingei River. Small river types with current characteristics across rocks and bends. Some places have a calm and deep flow. River bathing and jumping from the edge of the river are attractions that are popular with visitors. Then back to Medan and make a city tour by visiting remaining Malay, Chinese and Dutch colonial architecture buildings such as Maimoon palace the palace of the Sultan of Deli which was built in 1888, the Great Mosque, Post office and Merdeka walk. Drop you off at hotel where you are staying.

Discover the majestic orangutan in the depths of the Sumatran jungles on a private tour. Head to a rehabilitation center in Bukit Lawang and take a trek through the virgin rainforests of Gunung Leuser National Park. Observe the flora and fauna including orangutans, gibbons, Thomas’s leaf monkeys, and various birds and reptiles and learn about the park’s conservation efforts before heading back to Medan.

We make this tour for those of you who live in hotels outside the island of Samosir such as Balige, Parapat and its surroundings, so that it is easier for you to explore Samosir Island, because the driver will pick you up from the hotel or can meet at the designated port points. This tour will visit tourist villages on the island of Samosir such as Tomok, Ambarita and Tuk Tuk Siadong, after the tour is complete you will be dropped back to the hotel by ferry boat and car.

Bukit Lawang is probably the best place in the world to see orangutans in the jungle—and you can experience these mesmerizing primates on just a 2-night tour. Spend one night in Medan and one night in Bukit Lawang, with a 3-hour jungle trek in Gunung Leuser National Park and a city tour in Medan. The order in which you do the tour depends on your flight schedule.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this private tour covers the best of Bukit Lawang, Gunung Leuser National Park, and Berastagi in six days of sightseeing from Medan. Highlights include two days of trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park, tube river rafting back to Bukit Lawang, and hiking to the volcano on Mount Sibayak. This tour includes accommodations for five nights and some meals.

Experience the highlights of North Sumatra on this 7-day itinerary. Go hiking in Gunung Leuser National Park, climb the Sibayak volcano in Berastagi and relax at the largest crater lake in the world. This itinerary is a suggestion and will of course be adapted by us to your special wishes & conditions. NOTE: No short term bookings within 14 days.