Sumatra Tours

Orangutans, giant jungle trees, rice paddies, volcanoes - Sumatra is a great island for a real adventure. Our Sumatra tours include all the classic highlights of the island, including Bukit Lawang, Lake Toba, Samosir and Berastagi. If you want to see even more of Sumatra, you can extend your trip with a tour into Western Sumatra, where you’ll spend 6 days travelling further from Lake Toba (Samosir) to Bukittinggi and the traditional Minangkabau tribe to Padang. If you plan on continuing to Java after your Sumatra tour, you can hop on a cheap flight to Jakarta, or if you're heading for Bali you can fly to Denpasar.

During your Sumatra tour, you’ll travel by private car with driver which means you can set the pace, stopping off at local villages or interesting viewpoints whenever you like.

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Please note that you are only able to travel to Sumatra during the months of May to October due to the monsoon rains.

Sumatra starter tour Easy Going Sumatra: Swinging with the Apes

Duration:	3 days
Price:	£132 per person based on 2 people
Departure:	Daily from Medan airport

This is one of our most popular Sumatra tours. In the heart of the jungle, amongst the towering tropical giants, lianas and lush green trees live the orangutans. In the Gunung Leuser National Park, the apes live in the wild yet within a protected area. During this Sumatra tour, you'll visit these huge animals (weighing 60-70kg) from the little town of Bukit Lawang. The orangutans are fed daily from the feeding centre where you'll be able to see them up close, or you may even spot them swinging through the jungle as you trek through the park. This Easy Going Sumatra tour will guarantee a brilliant start to your Indonesia adventure.

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Sumatra tours - Samosir Island in Lake Toba

North Sumatra tour Fairytale in Samosir

Duration:	3 days
Price:	£119 per person based on 2 people
Departure:	Daily from Bukit Lawang

The traditional Batak villages of Samosir lie in the middle of the magical Lake Toba. The mist which often shrouds the lake and the surrounding green countryside gives the whole area a really fairytale atmosphere. The Samosir peninsula and the huge lake are one of the most spectacular sights on Sumatra and according to many travellers (and we can only agree) a definite highlight.
During this Sumatra tour, you'll explore the island on your own by bicycle. Due to the size of the island and the hilly countryside, cycling is one of the best ways to visit the many traditional villages on the island, known for their distinctive Batak houses.

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North Sumatra tour A Break in Berastagi

Duration:	2 days
Price:	£106 per person based on 2 people
Departure:	Daily from Lake Toba/ Samosir

Cool, mountainous Berastagi was once a popular destination for the colonial Dutch and it's still great place for a refreshing break in your Sumatra tour. Here, at an altitude of 1400m, the climate feels almost European. You don’t really come here for the busy city of Berastagi itself, but rather to explore the beautiful countryside, as the city is surrounded by the lush green fields of the Karo highlands, with two huge volcanoes dominating the skyline. If you’re feeling adventurous and want to climb to the summit of Sibaya volcano, we can book an additional night in Berastagi for you.

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West Sumatra tour Meet the Minangkabau

Duration:	6 days
Price:	£448 per person based on 2 people
Departure:	Daily from Lake Toba / Samosir

West Sumatra is the home of the Minangkabau, a traditional tribe considered by many to be one of the most interesting ethnic groups of Indonesia. Scattered throughout the highlands you’ll see the typical traditional Rumah Gadang (clan houses) of the Minangkabau. The roofs of the houses are shaped like the horns of a water buffalo, and even the traditional headdress of the locals is inspired by the buffalo horns, or Kabau. The name Minangkabau is actually derived from a legendary victory in a battle between a Sumatran and Javan water buffalo.

During this Sumatra tour, you'll head south from Lake Toba to Bukittinggi where you'll experience the fascinating local culture and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Bukittinggi is the epicentre of Minangkabau culture and the city is surrounded by several volcanoes - the Gunung Aman, Gunung Singgalang and the Gunung Merapi. You’ll go on a trek through a steep, narrow gorge and you’ll be able to explore some of the local traditional villages or go hiking in the countryside around Bukittinggi.

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