Sumatra Overland Discovery 10D/9N
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 10-day journey through the heart of Sumatra with the "Sumatra Overland Discovery" tour. This adventure begins in Medan and takes you through lush rainforests, vibrant villages, and breathtaking landscapes. Experience the thrill of jungle trekking in Bukit Lawang, where you might encounter orangutans and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Discover the cultural richness of Samosir Island, explore traditional Batak villages, and marvel at the stunning Sipisopiso Waterfall. As you travel through the scenic routes, enjoy stops at hot springs, rice terraces, and the charming town of Bukittinggi. With comfortable 3-star accommodations, daily breakfasts, and an English-speaking guide, this tour offers an immersive exploration of Indonesia's diverse landscapes and cultures, concluding in the vibrant city of Padang. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Medan, Indonesia
Location: Medan
Accommodation: Hotel
Medan Airport Pick-Up
You will be picked up at the Kualanamu International Airport upon arrival and transferred to your Medan accommodation for check-in. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to relax, explore, and get settled in. Overnight in Medan.
Day 2: Medan - Bukit Lawang, Indonesia
Location: Medan, Bukit Lawang, Leuser National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Medan - Bukit Lawang - Jungle Trekking (B)
After breakfast drive to Bukit Lawang via Binjai and Kuala pass several plantations of rubber and oilpalm. Upon arrival at Bukit Lawang check in to hotel, after a short rest walking to the jungle to start a jungle tracking to explore the nature of Leuser National park with their flora and fauna, the 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 3: Bukit Lawang - Berastagi, Indonesia
Location: Bukit Lawang, Sinabung Volcano, Berastagi, Lhumbini Park, Gundaling Hill
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bukit Lawang - Berastagi (B)
After breakfast drive to Brastagi via new road where you will passing several village such as Namu Ukur, Rumah Galuh and Simpang Kuta Buluh, on the way you can enjoying the panorama of Sinabung Volcano, afternoon arrival in Brastagi visiting Lhumbini Park with its duplicate of Shwedagon pagoda, fruit market, and Gundaling hill, afternoon check in to hotel.
Day 4: Berastagi - Samosir, Indonesia
Location: Berastagi, Dokan, Sipisopiso Waterfall, Tele, Efrata Waterfall, Lumban Suhi-suhi, Tuktuk, Samosir
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Berastagi - Samosir, Indonesia (B)
After breakfast drive head for Samosir Island in Lake Toba via TELE. En-route stop at:
- Dokan (to see the traditional village of the Batak Karo tribe)
- Sipisopiso Waterfall (from here you can admire the scenic view of the Lake Toba from its northern tip combined with the slender 90 meters high waterfall)
- Tele (a nice place for over-viewing the lake from its western part)
- Efrata (another beautiful waterfall found on the way to Samosir Island)
- Lumban Suhi-suhi (to see the Tobanase traditional houses where we could observe also the women doing the weaving)
In mid afternoon arriving at Tuktuk area on Samosir and check-in to hotel.
Day 5: Samosir, Indonesia
Location: Samosir, Ambarita, Aek Natonang, Tomok
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Samosir Excursion (B)
After breakfast we start for our fullday excursion by car in the interior of Samosir island and en-route visiting:
- Ambarita (to see the stone chairs and tables where once used as the execution site by the ancient tribal chieftains)
- Aek Natonang (here we can see the small lake found of the top of Samosir Island and its panorama view)
- Tomok (to see the old sarcophages belonged to former Sidabutar Kings and his descendants)
In afternoon return back to hotel and free at leisure.
Day 6: Samosir - Pedang, Indonesia
Location: Samosir, Parapat, Balige, Sipoholon Hot Springs, Padang Sidempuan
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Samosir - Pedang, Indonesia (B)
After breakfast crossing back to Parapat and arrival at Parapat drive to Padang Sidempuan, on the way stop at pineapple, clove, and coffee plantation and visiting traditional market at Balige Sigur-gur and Sipoholon Hot Springs. Before arrival at Padang Sidempuan, enjoy the nature by walking at the bank of Sarulla river, the ricefield-terraces and arrival at Padang Sidempuan check-in to hotel.
Day 7: Pedang - Bukittinggi, Indonesia
Location: Padang Sidempuan, Rimba Panti, Bonjol, Bukittinggi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pedang - Bukittinggi, Indonesia (B)
Leave Padang Sidempuan for Bukittinggi by passing rain tropical forest of Rimba Panti and visit pepper, vanilla, cardamon and cinnamon garden, and crossing the equator line at Bonjol, afternoon arrival at Bukittinggi - the charming town of Minangkabau people - directly check-in to hotel.
Day 8: Bukittinggi, Indonesia
Location: Bukittinggi, Batusangkar, Pagaruyung Palace, Padang Panjang, Pandai Sikat, Sianok Canyon, Fort De Kock
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Minangkabau Tour (B)
After breakfast drive to Batusangkar via Tabek Patah, on the way stop at Rao-Rao to visit Minangkabau traditional village and stop to see traditional coffee milling, arrival at Batusangkar drive to Pagaruyung to visit the duplicate of the Palace of Minangkabau Kingdom, afternoon return to Bukittinggi via Padang Panjang and visit Pandai Sikat village to see Minangkabau traditional hand weaving and wood carving, arrival at Bukittinggi city tour visiting Sianok Canyon (from the panorama point), Fort-De-Kock, Museum and Market. Afternoon return to hotel.
Day 9: Bukittinggi, Indonesia
Location: Bukittinggi, Koto Gadang, Embun Pagi, Maninjau Lake
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Mininjau Tour (B)
After breakfast drive to Maninjau Lake via 44 hairpin curves fantastic road of “Kelok 44”, on the way visit Koto Gadang village to see traditional Silver work and Embun Pagi to see the view of the Lake, arriving at Maninjau enjoying the nature of Lake Maninjau and the panorama, walking to the village or to the beach, Afternoon return to Bukittinggi.
Day 10: Bukittinggi - Padang, Indonesia
Location: Bukittinggi, Anay Valley, Anay Waterfall, Padang
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bukittinggi– Padang Airport (B)
After breakfast we will drive to Padang via the breathtaking Anay Valley, where we will make a stop at the Anay Waterfall. Upon arrival in Padang you will be transferred to the airport for your departing flight. We wish you safe travels!
What's Included
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Accommodation
9 nights accommodation in 3* hotels.
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Transport
Includes airport transfers, van, Medan airport pick-up, Padang airport drop-off, and all transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
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Activities
Jungle tracking at Bukit Lawang is included.
What's Not Included
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Camera permit at Bukit Lawang
The camera permit at Bukit Lawang is not included.
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Other meals/drinks
Meals and drinks other than those specified are not included.
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Personal expenses
Personal expenses are not covered.
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Tips
Tips are not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not provided.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with airport transfers and all transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle, including a Medan airport pick-up and Padang airport drop-off.Accommodation
Enjoy 9 nights of comfortable accommodation in 3-star hotels, providing a relaxing retreat after each day's adventures in Sumatra.Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the jungle trekking in Bukit Lawang?
During the jungle trekking in Bukit Lawang, you may have the opportunity to see orangutans in their natural habitat, as well as other wildlife such as Thomas leaf monkeys, long tail macaques, gibbons, and black gibbons.
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What cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes visits to traditional villages such as the Batak Karo tribe village in Dokan, the Tobanase traditional houses in Lumban Suhi-suhi, and the Minangkabau traditional village in Rao-Rao. You will also visit the Palace of Minangkabau Kingdom and see traditional hand weaving and wood carving in Pandai Sikat village. ...more ...less
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Are there any notable natural landmarks included in the itinerary?
Yes, the itinerary includes visits to several natural landmarks such as the Sipisopiso Waterfall, Efrata Waterfall, Lake Toba, Aek Natonang, and Maninjau Lake. You will also have the chance to see the Sinabung Volcano and the Anay Waterfall.
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What activities are planned on Samosir Island?
On Samosir Island, you will have a full-day excursion visiting sites such as Ambarita to see stone chairs and tables, Aek Natonang for its small lake and panoramic views, and Tomok to see the old sarcophagi of the Sidabutar Kings.
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What is the transportation arrangement for the tour?
The tour includes airport transfers, a Medan airport pick-up, a Padang airport drop-off, and all transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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Sumatra Overland Discovery 10D/9N
10 Days Starting in Medan, Indonesia and ending in Padang, Indonesia
Visiting: Medan, Bukit Lawang, Leuser National Park, Sinabung Volcano, Berastagi, Lhumbini Park, Gundaling Hill, Dokan, Sipisopiso Waterfall, Tele, Efrata Waterfall, Lumban Suhi-suhi, Tuktuk, Samosir, Samosir, Ambarita, Aek Natonang, Tomok, Parapat, Balige, Sipoholon Hot Springs, Padang Sidempuan, Rimba Panti, Bonjol, Bukittinggi, Batusangkar, Pagaruyung Palace, Padang Panjang, Pandai Sikat, Sianok Canyon, Fort De Kock, Koto Gadang, Embun Pagi, Maninjau Lake, Anay Valley, Anay Waterfall, Padang ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
33451
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements
