16 Oct 2026
Twin share
£838pp
Escorted tour
Sumatra Adventure: Orangutans, Volcanoes & Lake Toba – 10 Days
Jungle trekking in Gunung Leuser, the Sibayak volcano and Samosir Island on Lake Toba, in a group of up to 12.
10 days
From £838
Tour overview
This 10-day small-group adventure explores northern Sumatra, home to one of the best places on Earth to see orangutans in the wild, active volcanoes and the enormous crater lake of Lake Toba. Groups have up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a local leader throughout and specialist trekking guides in the national park. You stay nine nights: four in hotels, four in guesthouses and one camping in the jungle with no facilities. Nine breakfasts, four lunches and a campsite dinner are included.
Your adventure begins in Medan, a city of palaces, mansions and night markets. A drive along bumpy, winding roads brings you to Bukit Lawang, a peaceful village on the Bohorok river at the edge of Gunung Leuser National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Over two days you trek through the rainforest with experienced guides who point out orangutan nests, edible plants, monkeys and birds. Orangutans that were once rehabilitated here now live wild, so sightings are a real possibility. You spend a night camping in the jungle, with dinner cooked by your guides.
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In Berastagi, home of the Karo Batak people and their traditional longhouses, you climb Mount Sibayak, an active volcano of 2,094m, along a shady jungle path that opens into an alpine landscape near the steaming fumaroles at the summit. Afterwards you can soak in natural hot springs heated by the volcano.
Lake Toba, formed by a supervolcano around 70,000 years ago, is the largest volcanic lake in the world. On the way you stop at Dokan village and the Sipiso-Piso waterfall, then take a ferry to Samosir Island, an island the size of Singapore in the middle of the lake, for two nights in a lakeside guesthouse. A full-day tour takes in the Stone Chairs, the Simanindo Museum in a traditional Batak house, ancient tombs, a viewpoint over the lake and a Batak dance performance. A wooden boat and a drive return you to Medan.
The physical rating is medium, with jungle trekking, a steep volcano climb and a night camping. This trip suits adventurous travellers who love wildlife and the outdoors.
Trip highlights
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Trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park (Days 3–4)
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A night camping in the jungle (Day 3)
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Looking for wild orangutans
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Climbing Mount Sibayak volcano (Day 6)
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Samosir Island on Lake Toba (Days 7–8)
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A Batak dance performance (Day 8)
Your route
9 stops from Medan to Medan
- Medan Day 1
- Bukit Lawang Day 2
- Gunung Leuser NP Day 3
- Bukit Lawang Day 4
- Berastagi Days 5–6
- Mount Sibayak Day 6
- Sipiso-Piso Waterfall Day 7
- Samosir Island Days 7–8
- Medan Days 9–10
Why choose this tour
One of the best chances in Asia to see wild orangutans. Jungle, volcano and lake in ten days at a great price.
Best suited to
- Wildlife lovers
- Active travellers
- Travellers on a budget
- Solo travellers looking for a small group
Day-by-day itinerary
10 days from Medan, Indonesia to Medan, Indonesia
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Day 1 · Medan Arrive in Medan
A welcome meeting.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Bukit Lawang Bukit Lawang
A riverside village by the jungle.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Gunung Leuser National Park Gunung Leuser
Trek and camp in the jungle.
- Hotel
- Jungle camping, no facilities
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Gunung Leuser National Park Bukit Lawang
Trek in a new direction.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 5 · Berastagi Berastagi
To the Karo highlands.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Mount Sibayak Mount Sibayak
Climb a volcano, then hot springs.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 7 · Dokan Village, Samosir Island Lake Toba
A ferry to the island.
- Hotel
- Lakeside guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Stone Chairs, Simanindo Samosir Island
Batak culture and lake views.
- Hotel
- Lakeside guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 9 · Tiga Raja, Medan Medan
A wooden boat and the drive back.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Medan Trip ends
The trip ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Medan (1 night) Hotel
- Bukit Lawang (1 night) Guesthouse
- Gunung Leuser National Park (1 night) Jungle camping, no facilities
- Bukit Lawang (1 night) Guesthouse
- Berastagi (2 nights) Hotel
- Lake Toba (2 nights) Lakeside guesthouse
- Medan (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 4 nights in hotels, 4 in guesthouses and 1 camping
- Meals 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 dinner
- Private transport and ferries
- Two days trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park
- Mount Sibayak climb and hot springs
- Samosir Island tour with a Batak dance
- Local leader and trekking guides
Not included
- Flights
- Optional activities
- Meals not included 4 lunches and 8 dinners
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You dislike camping without facilities
- You want luxury
- You dislike bumpy roads
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–10 · Lunch: Days 3–4, 6 and 8 · Dinner: Day 3
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Indonesia
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Departures & prices
From £838 per person, twin share, tour only. 60 upcoming departures.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Will I see orangutans?
Sightings are not guaranteed, but this is one of the best places in Indonesia to see them in the wild.
What is the jungle camp like?
A simple camp with no facilities. Guides cook dinner for the group.
How hard is the volcano climb?
The trail can be steep, muddy and slippery. Long trousers and a trekking pole are recommended.
Do I need a visa?
UK visitors usually need a visa on arrival or e-visa for Indonesia. Check the latest advice before travel.
Can I have a single room?
A supplement is available, except on the camping night.
How many people travel together?
Up to 12 travellers, with a local leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary