Orangutans, volcano climbing and idyllic crater lake
This varied and active 21-day roundtrip through Sumatra starts in the bustling city of Medan after which you head deep into the rainforest of Bukit Lawang. Here begins an adventurous jungle experience where with some luck "the human from the forest", better known as the orangutan will cross your path, swinging from one tree to another. Climb volcano Mount Sibayak, enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and bike or hike on Samosir Island around the enchanting Toba Lake and enjoy the extraordinary Karo and Mingakabau culture and the beautiful surroundings at Bukittinggi.
Unique visit to the Mentawai Islands
Meet the customs of members of the local Mentawai culture on the isolated island of Siberut, one of the most important of the Mentawai Islands. Cruise by motorized canoe to a remote area known as Rorogot, the beginning of a trek through the jungle to Bat Osap Village, where you will stay in a traditional uma, a traditional Mentawai-style family house. Here you will get a unique insight into the lives of people whose belief system maintains complete harmony with nature. End your adventure with a few wonderfully relaxing days on the beach of Aloita Island before embarking on the return journey from dynamic Padang. Where the world can't find you...
Tips & Tops Round trip Sumatra with Mentawai Islands
- Take a beautiful trekking in the jungle of the Gunung Leuser National Park in search of orangutans
- After the jungle trekking you will go "tubing," for 25 minutes you will float down the Bohorok River along the pristine rainforest of North Sumatra and see how the locals use the river for swimming, washing and the children gather to play on the bank
- In Berastagi, visit the hot spring and St. Francis of Assisi Church, built in a monumental Karo Batak style, with a
traditional multi-story pointed roof and buffalo horns - Visit a traditional Karo Batak village and the impressive Sipiso-Piso waterfall
- Lake Toba is the world's largest volcanic lake
- Turn into the daily life of the Mentawai and go hunting, fishing, make and wear a loincloth the traditional way and learn how to place poison on arrows for hunting
- Taste the cuisine of Padang, known for its spicy flavor and the use of coconut milk and peppers, where the restaurants have no menu but you get the available dishes that are on plates on the table, what you eat, you pay for
- Are you traveling in August? Around August 17, Independence Day in Indonesia, the annual boat races on the Kuantan Singingi River take place. This spectacular cultural event, also known as Pacu Jalur, lasts about 3-4 days, depending on the number of participants. You can integrate a visit to this special event into this Sumatra trip from Bukittinggi Ask our travel specialist about the possibilities
- Extend your tour of Indonesia with a stay in metropolitan Singapore
