Welcome to Sumatra.

Upon arrival, your private guide and chauffeur will be waiting for you to meet you and drive you to your resort in Medan, where you can relax and acclimatize in a tropical atmosphere from your long flight by the pool.

Your private guide will of course be happy to answer any questions you may have about your travel planning.

Accommodation: Hotel Deli River, Deluxe Cottage, Medan, incl. breakfast

Leisure.

Surrounded by a lush tropical garden, Hotel Deli River offers a unique experience for your stay in the city of Medan.

Located 12 kilometers outside the city center, 1 hour’s drive from Medan’s Kuala Namu Airport, the cottages are surrounded by a rich variety of fruits and plants native to North Sumatra, such as rambutan, jambu, sawo, mango, palm trees, banana trees and a wonderful variety of tropical flowers.

Your hotel is home to more than twenty species of different exotic birds in the tropical garden.

Each room has hot showers with solar energy, TV with international channels, free water, coffee and tea and free Wi-Fi access.

Accommodation: Hotel Deli River, Deluxe Cottage, Medan, incl. breakfast

On arrival, enjoy the magnificent views of the tropical rainforest and the river that flows past your lodge (a popular playground for large monitor lizards).

After freshening up, today you will go on a discovery tour through the jungle of Tangkahan with your private guide.

Your experienced guide will explain everything you need to know about the unique flora and fauna of the tropical rainforest and make sure that with a little luck you will spot wild orangutans, gibbons, macaques, elephants, and many other exotic animal and plant species on your trekking tour through the dense jungle and crystal clear rivers.

The tour also takes you along mysterious-looking caves with ancient stalactites and stalagmites.

To top it off, you can glide along the Batang Serangan River on floats and feel like you’re dancing through the jungle.

Accommodation: Jungle Lodge, River View Room, Tangkahan, incl. Jungle Lunch

Today you have the unique opportunity to wash and bathe the patrol elephants in Leuser National Park.

Please note:

The elephants are not circus attractions for tourists – they are the heroes of the jungle and work for nature conservation!

In Indonesia (and all of Southeast Asia), elephants have been used as farm animals for thousands of years, just as horses are used in Europe and America. The elephants are bred and spend the weekdays in the jungle, not in cages or enclosures. They have been used for centuries as a means of transport through the jungle to combat illegal loggers and poachers.

The patrol elephants and park rangers in Tangkahan enjoy our highest respect.

The elephants, of course, deserve good treatment and also enjoy being washed and bathed.

Afterwards we continue by jeep towards Bukit Lawang.

On the way you will see many plantations of the most exotic fruits and get in touch with the local population during some stops.

Once you arrive in Bukit Lawang, you will first check in at your lodge and then go with your guide in search of wild orangutans and other native wildlife in Leuser National Park

The small oasis is a 1-hour walk or 15-minute motorbike ride from Bukit Lawang, on the tranquil Landak River overlooking Gungung Leuser National Park.

Your luggage will be brought to the guesthouse for you.

It is the only guesthouse on site, perfect for nature lovers, with an abundance of nature right on your doorstep.

After your check-in, your guide will go in search of wild orangutans and other native wildlife in Leuser National Park.

Accommodation: Batu Kapal Guesthouse, Deluxe Room, Bukit Lawang, incl. breakfast

Today begins a private adventure/camping tour through the world-famous Leuser National Park.

At the hotel, it is best to sort your belongings the day before that you need during the trekking and please keep the rest in the lodge.

After breakfast, which is provided by the Trekking Orangutan Sumatra team, you will then hike into the jungle. Throughout the day, you’ll spot wildlife and learn more about orangutans (their behavior, lifestyle, and social skills).

The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and provides a safe home for the critically endangered Sumatran orangutan, the Sumatran tiger and the Sumatran rhinoceros.

75% of the wild orangutan populations live in this park. Therefore, the chance of wildlife observations is particularly high.

Macaques, langurs, gibbons, peacocks, flying squirrels and hornbills also like to be seen frequently.

Your guide will tell you a lot of interesting facts about the trees/plants that can be used in traditional medicine along the way.

After lunch, continue your trek to camp on the edge of the Bohorok River.

You will then have the opportunity to swim, help prepare dinner or go fishing.

After dinner, weather permitting, our team will prepare a campfire and the guides will entertain you with their jungle skills, games, and songs before you settle down to sleep.

Accommodation: Tent (simple with sleeping bag & mattress), incl. porters for the camping material & cook for your full board

After breakfast, provided by the Trekking Orangutan Sumatra team, you will hike into the jungle again to discover even more wildlife.

After breakfast, you will start a 6-hour hike towards the Landak River together with our jungle guide team.

They wander deeper into the jungle. As you venture deeper into the rainforest, your chances of encountering wildlife increase. The terrain is steep, but the views will be spectacular.

At noon, your guides will prepare a simple jungle lunch at the top of a hill.

The fantastic scenery in the national park will be an unforgettable experience for you.

The campsite for the second night is located next to the large Landak River, where you will arrive in the late afternoon.

There is a great chance of seeing wild orangutans and black gibbons.

If you’re lucky, you may spot the Sumatran tiger, deer, wild boar, and other inhabitants of the tropical rainforest.

As the trekking progresses, you will get more and more used to setting up camp, preparing a real jungle dinner, and working together as a team.

Our team will provide you with an Indonesian fresh health meal and refreshments before you can daydream to the sounds of the nightly jungle life.

Accommodation: Tent (simple with sleeping bag & mattress), incl. porters for the camping material & cook for your full board

Today you will leave the campsite, go again in search of wild orangutans and other wildlife with your guide and finally hike to the Bohorok River, from where you will then (if desired) take the traditional tube rafting down the river almost to your hotel.

Accommodation: Batu Kapal Guesthouse, Deluxe Room, Bukit Lawang, incl. breakfast & lunch

Enjoy your day off in the jungle of Leuser National Park and the jungle sounds

You will enjoy hearing the gibbons call in the morning and evening and watching wild orangutans from the guest house.

Enjoy a traditional Indonesian family meal, fishing and swimming in the Landak River, and in the evening be entertained by the campfire with the tinkling of the guitar.

Accommodation: Batu Kapal Guesthouse, Deluxe Room, Bukit Lawang, incl. breakfast

After your breakfast and check-out, you will be driven to Medan and check in at your airport hotel, where you will prepare for your early flight to Padang tomorrow.

Accommodation: Anara Sky Kuala Namu, Deluxe Room, Medan, incl. breakfast

Today you will fly from Medan to Padang and will be met by your new guide upon arrival. On the way, visit the fairytale Harau Valley with its rice field terraces, traditional villages.

On your way back to Bukittinggi, you will visit the Panorama Park and enjoy the fantastic view of Sianok Canyon. You will also visit Fort De Kock, the museum and the market.

In the afternoon you will reach your beautiful eco lodge in the middle of the rice fields and fantastic hiking trails.

Accommodation: Padi Eco Lodge, Junior Suite, Bukittinggi incl. breakfast

Today you will start your private tour with a visit to the village of Pandai Sikek, which is famous for its traditional hand weaving and wood carvings. After that, we will continue to Batipuah village to see the ancient building of Minangkabau Mosque (Surau) with its original architecture.

Later, continue to Batusangkar to visit the Istana Pagauyuang Palace, the fascinating traditional grand house of Minangkabau.

Lunch is served at the Flora restaurant (exclusive), surrounded by terraced rice fields. Later, you will visit the village of Balimbiang to see the old traditional Minangkabau houses, especially beautiful is the Rumah Tuo Kampai Nan Panjang, which was built without single nails and with a thatched roof. Then continue to Lake Singkarak for a coffee break and back to Bukittinggi.

Accommodation: Padi Eco Lodge, Junior Suite, Bukittinggi incl. breakfast

Today you will drive to the beautiful Lake Maninjau (one of the postcard motifs of Sumatra par excellence).

On site, you will go on a trekking tour to Puncak Lamang to enjoy the best possible view.

Along the way, you’ll make a few stops to sample some of the best coffees in the world, such as Panorama Kiambang and Panorama Sungai Landia.

Before heading back to your hotel, visit Palupuh Village. Once there, you will take a 1-2 hour hike with your guide in search of the largest flower in the world, the Rafflesia Arnoldii.

Accommodation: Padi Eco Lodge, Junior Suite, Bukittinggi incl. breakfast

After your breakfast and check-out today, your guide will be waiting for you at the lobby to drive you to Bungus and continue by boat to Rimba Eco Lodge.

Accommodation: Rimba Eco Lodge, Penyu Lodge, Bungus, incl. full board

Leisure.

Our tip for your leisure activities:

Either laze around, snorkel and sunbathe or (optional) explore the wild and paradisiacal island of Marak:

Relax on the white sandy beaches, watch the turtles and the colorful fish in the clear waters of the lagoon, and meet the patrol that protects this important nesting site for green and hawksbill turtles 24 hours a day. On the way back, stop at the Pemutusan Peninsula to enjoy the beautiful views of the Bukit Barisan Mountains and the surrounding islands!

Accommodation: Rimba Eco Lodge, Penyu Lodge, Bungus, incl. full board

Leisure.

Our tip for your leisure activities:

Either laze around, snorkel and sunbathe, or (optionally) explore Sungai Pinang, a small traditional fishing village.

We will also show you the premises of the non-profit association with the environmental education centre and the plastics recycling centre.

You’ll then cross orchards populated by buffalo and rice paddies surrounded by mountains, eventually heading up a river through the heart of the jungle to a waterfall where ponds invite you to take a refreshing dip.

Along the way, you may encounter groups of macaques or langurs, or even hear the melodic and powerful song of the siamangs.

Accommodation: Rimba Eco Lodge, Penyu Lodge, Bungus, incl. full board

After breakfast and check-out, your journey continues towards the Island of the Gods.

After your check-out, drive to the airport in Padang and fly to Bali.

Once in Denpasar, your Balinese guide will be waiting for you at the airport to drive you to Munduk.

After your arrival and check-in, enjoy the magnificent view of the rice terraces.

Accommodation: Mayura Bali Villa, Bungalow, Munduk, incl. breakfast

Today your private guide and driver will be waiting for you to visit some highlights around Munduk by private car.

First, you will make a stop at the world-famous rice terraces and UNESCO natural heritage sites of Jatiluwih.

The colour contrasts of the diverse natural landscapes will enchant you.

Afterwards you will visit one of the most impressive temples in Bali. Pura Luhur Batukaru is surrounded by dense forest on the slope of the Batukaru volcano.

Afterwards you will visit the mystical Ulun Danu Temple located on the picturesque Beratan Lake.

One of the most beautiful natural photo backdrops for weddings and romantic couples in all of Bali.

Accommodation: Mayura Bali Villa, Bungalow, Munduk, incl. breakfast

Leisure.

Enjoy your days off as you wish.

Munduk, with its diverse plantations and traditional villages, is best explored by bike.

Guests can rent bicycles on site and explore the surrounding area on their own.

Accommodation: Mayura Bali Villa, Bungalow, Munduk, incl. breakfast

On your way to Bali Barat National Park, you will visit the Aling Aling Waterfall in the north of Bali, a picturesque waterfall complex consisting of 7 secret waterfalls in Sambangan Village. The most famous of these waterfalls is Aling – Aling, as it is located in the middle, easily accessible and in the middle trekking trail area.

It is located in the calm river in Sambangan village with pure nature surrounding it. On your way, discover the beautiful rice fields, cocoa, coffee and clove plantations.

Before heading to your Beach Villa, you will have time to visit the Sekumpul Waterfall, the Amertha Waterfall and the Nungnung Waterfall.

Nungnung Waterfall is the largest and most powerful waterfall in Bali.

It’s a little harder to get to than others because you have to hike down a green tropical canyon to get there, but the views are amazing and it’s very photogenic.

Accommodation: The Menjangan by Lifestyle Retreats, Beach Villa, Bali Barat National Park, incl. breakfast

Leisure.

The Menjangan by LifestyleRetreats is located in Singaraja, in the middle of the tropical national park of West Bali.

It offers a unique view of the dream beach of Sentigi and a luxurious beach bungalow with fantastic sea views, with free Wi-Fi and a pool.

Enjoy your time sunbathing or snorkeling.

Alternative:

Take a tour into the heart of West Bali National Park, along the west coast of the Prapat Agung peninsula.

It is home to several species of vertebrates such as Kerahitam (Black Monkey / Presbytiscristata), Keraabu (Macaque Monkey), Menjangan (Barking Deer / Cervustimoresis), Kancil (Trangulusjavanicus), Babihutan (Wild Boar), Kucinghutan (Wild Cat), Reptilebiawak (Giant Lizard / Varanus Salvador) and Ayam-Hutanhijau (Green Jungle Owl / Gallusvarius), Eagle and Owl. Several endangered floras are sawokecik (manilkarakauki), panggalbuaya and cendana (Santalumalbumto).

It is also recommended to visit the Tegal Bunder to visit the Bali Starling (Leucopsarrothschildi) Sanctuary and the breeding program.

 Or – Optionally bookable on site:

Experience a sunset ride on an Australian horse through the national park.

Experience the beauty of the park on horseback.

The local stable of loyal Australian horses knows the area very well.

Or – Optionally bookable on site:

Experience a unique snorkeling tour (diving also possible) to Deer Island, Menjangan Island in the marine nature reserve of Bali Barat National Park.

Experience a spectacular above and underwater world. The island is surrounded by miles of coral reefs, where an incredible variety of tropical fish and corals in all colors of the rainbow can be explored.

The special nature conservation makes it possible above all to make regular visits to the endangered beautiful hawksbill turtles.

Many seabirds, even oceanic birds, appreciate the rich food supply.

Another highlight is provided by the island’s namesakes.

Visitors will regularly witness the deer having fun on the beach and taking a dip in the shallow waves in the sea. A unique sight on the beach of a tropical island. Lunch included

Accommodation: The Menjangan by Lifestyle Retreats, Beach Villa, Bali Barat National Park, incl. breakfast

Today, unfortunately, it’s time to say goodbye to the island of the gods.

After your check-out, your chauffeur will drive you to the airport in Denpasar in time for your flight home.

We will be happy to adapt this travel example to your individual wishes and ideas.