Top Sumatra Sightseeing Tours

A visit to Gunung Leuser National Park to look for orangutans is a must when in Sumatra. Leave logistics to the experts and relax in the capable hands of an experienced local guide on this 3-night package with transfers direct from your Medan hotel. You’ll enjoy two full days of jungle trekking, meals and riverside camping included, a trip on a traditional raft, and two nights in Bukit Lawang.

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.

The Mt. Sibayak volcano offers some of Sumatra’s most spectacular sunrise views, all the way to Medan, Berastagi, and Mt. Sinabung. It’s a short hike, but not one to attempt without a guide. This small-group tour makes everything simple, with 2-way transfers from your Berastagi hotel, entrance fees, snacks, and hot drinks included—you even get to soothe tired muscles in some nearby hot springs after the hike.

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.

As we grew up in the area, we have excellent knowledge about the jungle and the animals who live in the Gunung Leuser National Park. You will get the chance to see some rare species of animals including the orangutan. Besides the beauty of the jungle, we offer some extreme fun as well by tubing the river as the final part of your jungle trek. We will fully guide you on your jungle trek to make sure you have an unforgettable experience.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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 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.

Keep your eyes peeled for white handed gibbons, long tail macau, and more local wildlife on this small-group jungle trekking and rafting excursion in Bukit Lawang. Your guide organizes all the logistics, including your activities, bottled water, fresh fruit, and lunch, so you don’t need to worry about any of that. Just get onto the trails and the river in the Gunung Leuser National Park and enjoy your day in nature.

About Bukit Lawang-TourAt Bukit Lawang Tour we offer jungle treks suitable for everyone to make sure you will have an unforgettable experience. We are a group of friends and English speaking guides who recently started Bukit Lawang Tour. We are born and raised in the area and have excellent knowledge of the plants and animals living in the rainforest, which includes the Sumatran orangutan. All our guides are certified by the local ITGA-HPI (Indonesia Tourist Guides Association – Himpunan Pramuwisata Indonesia).

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

Welcome to tropical rainforest . Do not wait, Let's go to Explorer . No one can say “I´m/we are perfect” but we can promise you that we are doing everything for your perfect stay in Bukit Lawang and for your satisfaction. From start to finish your trip, we take care about you – our customers. we are a team born in Bukit Lawang and grew up here in a very extraordinary area with beautiful nature and flora and fauna. we are local tour guides (certificate) . And we will show YOU HOW beautiful our forests of national park It brings you deeper into the Gunung Leuser National Park. in our trip we will searching and try finded the wildlife in their natural habitat, gibbons, thomas leaf monkeys, longtail and pigtail macaques, flying squirrels, Argusianus argus, hornbills and also wild orangutans might cross your way. Enjoy the night in the real jungle in our campsite Welcome to everyone with love.❤ Note : if you need accomodation or transport, Do not hesitate to contact us.

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.