Day 01
Arrival in Medan and Transfer to Bukit Lawang
Pick up at Medan airport or your hotel and proceed to Bukit Lawang for check-in and an overnight stay at a guesthouse with a riverside view.
Indonesia · Primate Tours
8-Day Nature Tour of Bukit Lawang, Sidikalang and Lake Toba
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Meet orangutans and other wildlife in their natural habitat
- 02 Enjoy scenic views of Sibayak volcano, Lake Toba, and Sipiso-Piso Waterfall
- 03 Experience a coffee farm tour in Sidikalang and river tubing in Bukit Lawang
- 04 Go on a sunrise soft trek on Samosir Island and take in the breathtaking scenes
- 05 Admire cultural and historical sites such as the Batak museum and the tomb of King Sidabutar
Embark on this exciting 8-day tour through some of Indonesia's major attractions, from the jungles of Bukit Lawang to the highlands of Sidikalang and the scenic shores of Lake Toba. Spot orangutans and other wildlife in their natural habitat, enjoy gorgeous views of Sibayak volcano and Sipiso-Piso Waterfall, and visit traditional markets, villages, and cultural sites such as the Batak museum and the tomb of King Sidabutar. The journey also includes a coffee farm tour, a sunrise soft trek on Samosir Island, and serene ferry rides to Parapat.
Spot orangutans and other wildlife in their natural habitat, enjoy gorgeous views of Sibayak volcano and Sipiso-Piso Waterfall, and visit traditional markets, villages, and cultural sites such as the Batak museum and the tomb of King Sidabutar.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
8 Days
Tour type
Private
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Included · Budget
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
Not applicable
Cities
Medan, Bukit Lawang, Lake Toba, Berastagi, Parapat, Samosir
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Jungle Trekking and River Tubing in Bukit Lawang
After breakfast, start a jungle trek in the nearby forest areas. Spot orangutans and other wildlife in their natural habitats here. An overnight campsite by a beautiful and peaceful riverbank is available for an extra EUR 50 per person.
Return to Bukit Lawang by river tubing, a fun recreational activity. Overnight stay in Bukit Lawang.
Day 03
Transfer from Bukit Lawang to Sidikalang
After breakfast, transfer to Sidikalang.
Stop for lunch at Gundaling Hill and enjoy scenic views of Sibayak volcano. Sibayak sunrise trekking the next day is available for an extra EUR 50 per person.
Visit the traditional fruit market in Berastagi.
Continue to Rumah Bolon, the old king's house of the Batak Karo people.
Take a coffee break at Sipiso-Piso Waterfall.
Check in at a guesthouse or homestay in Sidikalang.
Day 04
Coffee Farm Tour in Sidikalang
After breakfast, enjoy a quick coffee tour at a nearby coffee farm in Sidikalang.
Day 05
Transfer from Sidikalang to Lake Toba
After breakfast, transfer to Lake Toba, a beautiful lake and one of the largest lakes in Southeast Asia.
Take a ferry ride to Samosir Island, where you will check in at a guesthouse with gorgeous lakeside views.
Day 06
Lake Toba Culture Tour
After breakfast, go on a short tour around Lake Toba.
Visit the Batak museum and the tomb of King Sidabutar, then continue to a traditional village to observe local culture and local dances.
Return to the guesthouse for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 07
Sunrise Soft Trek and Samosir Island Tour
Begin with a 5:00 am wake-up call and leave for a sunrise soft trek in the island area.
After breakfast, tour around Samosir Island until the lunch break.
Return to the guesthouse for rest, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Day 08
Ferry to Parapat and Airport Transfer
After breakfast, enjoy serene ferry rides to Parapat.
Then transfer to Medan airport or Silangit Airport in Balige to catch your return flight home.
Where this trip takes you
Bukit Lawang jungles, Sibayak volcano, Sipiso-Piso Waterfall, Lake Toba shores
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
Private air-conditioned transport to and from Medan airport or hotel, Bukit Lawang, Sidikalang, Parapat, and Silangit Airport
Ferry ride from Parapat to Samosir Island and return
2-night accommodation in a shared room at Bukit Lawang
Two-day jungle trekking in Bukit Lawang
2-night accommodation in a shared room at Sidikalang
3-night guesthouse accommodation in a shared room on Samosir Island
Coffee tour in Sidikalang
Lake Toba landscape and culture tour
Sunrise soft trek and bike tour
Full-board meals - breakfast, lunch, and dinner - as per the itinerary, with local dishes at local restaurants on a set menu
Bottled water per person per day
All permits, camera tax, entrance tickets, and parking tickets
Driver serving as an experienced English-speaking Indonesian guide for groups of fewer than 8 participants, except during jungle trekking and the coffee farm tour
What's Not Included
Flights
Visa
Insurance
Infant meals
Personal expenses
Tips for the driver or guide
Know before you go
If you are a single traveller, we can adjust the price.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Bandara Internasional Kualanamu, Jalan Bandara Kuala Namu, Pasar Enam Kuala Namu, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Tour start
Jl. Bandara Kuala Namu, Ps. Enam Kuala Namu, Kec. Beringin, Kabupaten Deli Serdang, Sumatera Utara 20553, Indonesia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 8 days finish where they began, in Jl. Bandara Kuala Namu.
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