North Sumatra Special – Nature and Tropical Adventure is an exhilarating journey through one of Indonesia’s most diverse and breathtaking regions. This adventure-packed tour takes you deep into the heart of North Sumatra, where lush rainforests, volcanic landscapes, pristine lakes, and exotic wildlife await.

Highlights of the Tour:

• Lake Toba & Samosir Island – Explore the world’s largest volcanic lake, enjoy cultural encounters with the Batak people, and witness stunning panoramic views.
• Bukit Lawang & Orangutan Trekking – Venture into the jungle of Gunung Leuser National Park to see endangered Sumatran orangutans in their natural habitat.
• Berastagi – Discover the highlands of Berastagi, visit traditional markets.
• Tangkahan – Hidden Jungle Paradise – Experience eco-tourism at its best with river tubing, elephant encounters, and pristine rainforest adventures.

This tour is perfect for nature lovers, thrill-seekers, and those looking to experience the raw beauty of Sumatra while immersing in its rich cultural heritage. Whether you’re trekking through dense jungles, relaxing by volcanic lakes, or exploring traditional villages, North Sumatra Special – Nature and Tropical Adventure offers an unforgettable escape into Indonesia’s wild frontier.

Overview North Sumatra Special – Nature And Tropical Adventure

Take a tour through Medan, seeing Maimoon Palace, the Great Mosque and a Chinese temple- evidence of Medan’s cultural diversity.

Spend a morning with Sumatran elephants, bathing the gentle giants and Tubing at Buluh River.

Trek through Gunung Leuser National Park to spot Sumatran orangutans in their natural habitat, an incredible wildlife experience.

Get the blood pumping with an active adventure around North Sumatra. Venture into the wilds to meet elephants, monkeys and orangutans and take a spectacular drive through highland landscapes. Continue to Lake Toba, the world’s largest volcanic lake, to explore ethnic villages with distinctive cultures.

Location Map

Tour Itinerary North Sumatra Special – Nature And Tropical Adventure

Day 01: Arrival In Medan

Upon arrival at KUALANAMU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT pick up by our tour guide and then transfer to hotel, afternoon free at own leisure.

Hotel used : Le Polonia Hotel / Emerald Garden Hotel / Similar

Day 02: Medan – City Tour – Tangkahan | B

After breakfast, pick up by our tour guide and then transfer to town for city tour visiting Sultan Palace, Great Mosque, Chinese Temple and then drive to Tangkahan via Binjai and Batang Serangan. Afternoon arrival at Tangkahan check in Mega Inn Lodge.

Day 03: Tangkahan – Elephant Washing & River Safari | B,L

After breakfast walking to the elephants station and then join with the Mahout during washing the elephants, and then feed the elephant. After feeding the elephant enjoying Tubing through the river and stop will be made at fantastic Buluh Waterfall where you may enjoy the waterfall, take natural shower, enjoy sun-bathing and swimming on the river and enjoying picnic lunch on the bank of the river.

In afternoon arrival at the village you can get in touch with local people, where you can see the daily activities of the local people and then return to guesthouse by walking, arrival at guest house you can take a rest or visit hot springs and waterfall near the guest house.

Day 04: Tangkahan – Bukit Lawang By Jeep | B

After breakfast leave Tangkahan for Bukit Lawang by Jeep passing plantation and jungle road, on the way stop at plantation and several interesting places such as school, palm oil factory (from its outside only) and for enjoying the panorama and witness the activities of the local people. Upon arrival at Bukit Lawang check-in to hotel.

Hotel used : Bukit Lawang Cottages / The Heritage Hotel / Rindu Alam Hotel

Day 05: Bukit Lawang – Tracking | B

After breakfast walking to the jungle to start a jungle tracking to explore the nature of Leuser National park with their flora and fauna, there is possibility to see Orang Utan on their own habitat and other kind of animal such as Thomas leaf monkeys, long tail macaque, gibbon, black gibbon and other kind of flora and fauna of tropical rain forest. This tracking will take about 03 hours, after tracking return to hotel. Afternoon free at own leisure to enjoy the nature of Bukit Lawang where you can also walking to the village around the hotel

Day 06: Bukit Lawang – Brastagi | B

After breakfast drive to Brastagi , on the way stop at Sembahe River, passing Sibolangit, and arrival at Brastagi visiting Lhumbini Park with its duplicate of Shwedagon pagoda, then visit fruit market, and Gundaling Hill. Afternoon check in to hotel.

Hotel used : Sinabung Hills / Sibayak Intl Hotel / Grand Mutiara Hotel)

Day 07: Brastagi – Samosir / Lake Toba | B

After breakfast drive to Samosir , on the way visit Batak Karo traditional village at “Dokan”, stop at Sipiso-piso waterfall, visiting “Rumah Bolon” (Long House) the old Palace of Batak Simalungun Kings and stop at Simarjarunjung to enjoy the fantastic view of Lake Toba. Arrival at Parapat crossing to Samosir Island by ferry boat, arrival at Samosir Island check-in to hotel.

Hotel used : Tabo Cottages / Toledo Inn

Day 08: Samosir – Excurison By Car | B

After breakfast excursion on Samosir Island by car, visiting several Batak Toba traditional villages at :

• Ambarita : To see stone chairs and tables the old meeting place of Sialagan Kings.
• Simanindo : To see Batak Toba traditional dances and museum.
• Pangururan : To see the view of Lake Toba and Hot springs water.
• Tomok : To see the old tomb of Sidabutar Kings, along on this trip also possible to stop at school to see the activities of young children in the school, visiting the village where the people make traditional hand weaving + stop also at scenic places like the graves!

Afternoon return back to hotel

Day 09: Samosir – Medan / Airport | B

After breakfast crossing by public ferry to Paarapat and then drive back to Medan via Pematang Siantar and Tebing Tinggi, on the way stop at several plantation, and it will take about 5 hours driving. Arrival in Medan directly transfer to airport to catch the flight to next destination. TOUR ENDS

Included :

• Accommodation based on twin sharing room at above mentioned hotels
• Private air-conditioned car / tourist coach
• Daily breakfast
• Tours
• Transfer
• Entrance fee
• Elephant washing at Tangkahan + elephant feeding
• Tubing at Tangkahan + picnic lunch
• Jeep (Tangkahan – Bukit Lawang)
• Tracking at Bukit Lawang (03 hours) included local guide and permit
• Ferry boat crossing from Parapat to Samosir V.V, English speaking tour guide.

Excluded :

• Airfares, airport taxes, insurance, donation, tips, elephant riding at Tangkahan
• Camera permit at Bukit Lawang and all personal gratuities.