Indonesia · Trekking

6-Day Ketambe Trekking and Medan Tour with Sebayak Volcano Hike

6 Days Round trip from Medan Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Take a refreshing bath at the hot water spring
  • 02 Marvel at a spectacular waterfall in Ketambe
  • 03 Visit the sacred Raya Al Mahsun Masjid
  • 04 See the intriguing palm sugar-making process

Visit Indonesia's capital city and lush jungle on this six-day trekking tour. See orangutans, Thomas' leaf monkeys, gibbons, macaques, and many other animals in Ketambe Jungle. Get an opportunity to hike the exquisite Sebayak Volcano, where you can enjoy geothermal activity in the form of steam vents and hot springs on and around the volcano, although its last eruption was more than a century ago. Observe oyster mushroom cultivation in Medan for a lasting experience.

Hike for a few hours and see orangutans, Thomas' leaf monkeys, gibbons, macaques, hornbills, and many other species.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Medan, Berastagi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Medan to Ketambe Jungle Trek

  • Meet your Indonesian tour guide in Medan or at Kualanamu Airport, then travel to Ketambe and start trekking from the guest house.

  • Hike for a few hours and see orangutans, Thomas' leaf monkeys, gibbons, macaques, hornbills, and many other species.

  • Set up camp on arrival and prepare food and drinks, followed by a stop at a river to swim in the glistening water before returning to camp later.

Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

2
Day 02

Ketambe Jungle Trekking and Hot Spring

  • Stroll along the river after breakfast and continue trekking into the middle of the jungle, followed by arrival at a hot spring for a refreshing bath before setting up camp and preparing a fresh meal.

Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

3
Day 03

Waterfall Trek and Return to Ketambe

  • Have a hearty breakfast and continue trekking, followed by arrival at a spectacular waterfall and a short rest before heading back to camp.

  • Enjoy a scrumptious lunch and finish trekking in the afternoon, followed by an overnight stay in a guest house in Ketambe.

4
Day 04

Sebayak Volcano Hike and Berastagi

  • Head to Berastagi to hike up the splendid Sebayak Volcano while marvelling at the views of Sebayak and Sinabung Volcano.

  • Take photos and buy fresh fruits from a local market in Berastagi (not included).

  • Return to Medan and stay overnight in a guest house or hotel, along with enjoying a delicious local dinner.

5
Day 05

Medan City Tour and Local Crafts

  • Leave the guest house to visit Raya Al Mahsun Masjid and Maimoon Palace, along with observing oyster mushroom cultivation from fine wood powder, handicrafts made from coconut, and the place where palm sugar is made.

6
Day 06

Departure Transfer

  • Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Ketambe Jungle, Sebayak Volcano and Sinabung Volcano

Where this trip takes you

Ketambe Jungle, Sebayak Volcano and Sinabung Volcano

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Medan 2 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Indonesian tour guide

  • Permit for the jungle

  • Camera

  • Meals, food, and drinks in the jungle

  • Camping equipment

  • Accommodation: guest house stay in Ketambe

  • Transport by car

  • Transport to Medan, including sites

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks in Medan

  • Personal expenses

  • Hotel or guest house in Medan

  • Transport from Ketambe to the guest house in Medan, and within the Medan area

Know before you go

  • For more information, you can always ask in the message section of TourHQ.

  • Trekking costs 100€ per day for a solo traveller, and more for additional travellers; the minimum duration is 3-5 days or more.

  • Trekking price for kids:

    • Age 13+ costs 100€ per day per person.

    • Below 13 years costs 70€ per day per person.

  • Pick-up and transfer to the airport are available for 2 or more people.

  • For a solo traveller, transport will have to be shared with other passengers.

  • Camera charges are: big camera 20€, small camera 15€, and 100€ per person per day.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kualanamu International Airport Deli Serdang, Jalan Bandara Kuala Namu, Pasar Enam Kuala Namu, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Tour start
Medan, Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Medan.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €100.00
Double Sharing €100.00

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