Welcome to Sumatra.

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

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

After breakfast and check-out, your guide will be waiting for you at the lobby to drive you into the jungle of Tangkahan.

The drive to Tangkahan takes 4-5 hours, despite only 93 km (so please arrive at noon at the latest).

On the way there, we offer you the opportunity to visit some highlights with your guide, e.g. the Royal Palace of the Sultan of Deli, also known as Maimon Palace, built in 1888, the great mosque Mesjid Raya, built in 1906.

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).

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

After breakfast and well rested, 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 discover 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.

Your lunch will be served to you during the trek through the jungle.

Accommodation: Jungle Lodge, River View, Tangkahan, incl. breakfast

Before heading to Leuser NP today, you will 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

Accommodation: Hotel Orangutan, Deluxe Room, Bukit Lawang, incl. breakfast

Early in the morning, your trekking tour through the Leuser National Park begins in search of wild animals. 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 everything you need to know about nature and its inhabitants along the way.

Your lunch will be served in the jungle by the river, where you can relax and cool off in the crystal clear waters while swimming.

After that, you will hike for another hour and explore the magical rainforest, hike up the hills to a fantastic viewpoint with many wild orchids.

After a short break, you will continue upstream to the Bohorok River and back to your hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel Orangutan, Deluxe Room, Bukit Lawang, incl. breakfast

Today you set off in about 5 hours into the cool mountain world of Berastagi.

Along the beautiful traditional villages and waterfalls, you will make a stop to explore the Lumbini National Park.

In addition to the unique nature and biodiversity of Sumatra, you can admire the Taman Alam Lumbiniis, near the village of Dolat Rayat.

The complex is a beautiful copy of the “Shwedagon Pagoda” from Yangon in Myanmar and is just as artistically gilded.

The high mountains with their fertile soils are the most important producer of fruits, vegetables and flowers in North Sumatra.

Discover and taste the most delicious and exotic fruits at the Berastagi fruit and vegetable market. Before heading to your hotel, you will enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the two volcanoes Sinabung & Sibayak from Gudaling Hill.

Accommodation: Berastagi Cottage, First Class Room, Berastagi, incl. breakfast

After a hearty breakfast, we will drive to the largest crater lake in the world in about 6 hours – Lake Toba.

Enjoy the wonderful view along lakes, pine forests and fruit and vegetable plantations.

On the way, you will have the opportunity to take a coffee break in the Batak village of Dokan Village.

Explore the traditional village life of the locals and taste one of the best coffees in the world, from the plantations of the villagers.

The driver is also happy to make a stop at the highest waterfall in Sumatra, the Sipiso-Piso.

Once in Parapat, take the ferry across Lake Toba to Samosir Island.

Accommodation: Tabo Cottages, Junior Suite, Samosir, incl. breakfast

Today you will experience the traditional culture of the Batak people during your visit to several Batak Toba villages.

In Tomok, the most historically significant place on the island, you will find the megalithic royal tombs of the Sidabutar dynasty.

In Ambarita they learn more about the legend of King Siallang and his Stone Chair Circle, where cannibalistic rituals are said to have been held in pre-Christian times.

On site, you will have the opportunity to attend a performance of the traditional Batak Toba dance “Tor-tor”, as well as the Batak Museum.

In the afternoon, enjoy your stay directly on the lake with a view of the majestic mountains and countless leisure activities in nature.

You can book numerous leisure activities directly on site, such as bicycle tours, trekking tours and water sports activities.

Accommodation: Tabo Cottages, Junior Suite, Samosir, 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.

On the way, you always have the opportunity to take a short walk in the most beautiful places or relax and enjoy a cup of the world-famous Sumatran coffee in the traditional village and growing area.

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

After breakfast, check in for your flight to Padang.

Once you arrive in Padang, you will be expected and driven to your hotel.

Accommodation: Santika Premiere Padang, Deluxe Room, Padang, incl. breakfast

After breakfast, your guide will be waiting for you for a private city tour of the highlights in and around Padang.

In the morning, you will first drive to Tanah Datar. On the way there you can enjoy a view of the Lembah Anai waterfall, which is located directly on the road. Arriving in Tanah Datar, we first visit Fort Der Cappelen, a Dutch fortress that witnessed a war between the Adat peoples and the religious peoples in which the Dutch were involved.

Next, we will visit Pagaruyung Palace, where you will learn more about the Minangkabau people and their culture.

Next, stop at Singkarak Lake, where you can enjoy the beautiful views before touring the Old Town and Padang Beach.

Accommodation: Santika Premiere Padang, Deluxe Room, Padang, incl. breakfast

Today you can look forward to a unique beach stay on the paradisiacal Mentawai Islands.

To get to one of the world’s most dreamy destinations, start your day with an adventurous journey by ferry and speed boat.

Enjoy your stay in paradise away from package tourism.

Accommodation: Awera Resort, Villa Semuc with private pool, Mentawai Islands, incl. breakfast & dinner

Enjoy your stay in paradise away from package tourism in one of only 10 exclusively furnished villas.

Each villa has its own infinity pool, located between the jungle and the sea, just a few steps from the Indian Ocean.

The beautiful Mentawai Islands are not only a paradise for surfers (the surf spots are only in certain places), but also for non-surfers.

Ride a Stand Up Paddle and discover one of the most magical places in the Mentawai Islands. The most perfect combination of colour, nature and sport you can imagine.

Mentawai is known for its crystal clear waters and amazing temperature, which is usually around 29°C, making snorkeling a fantastic experience.

Get up close and personal with the underwater world that the islands have to offer and marvel at Mother Nature in all her glory!

The island of Awera is surrounded by crystal clear waters teeming with marine life.

Nothing beats a walk through the jungle to be one with nature.

Mentawai hides amazing beauties to discover.

For your further well-being, the Awera Resort offers you a thermal pool and yoga classes as well as a spa in a class of its own:

“The hands of our alchemists translate beauty into physical form. This is a space that reinterprets the essence of human aesthetics, a shelter where physical materiality is enhanced with products and treatments of the highest quality. Our spa allows everyone to be pampered with a well-deserved treatment.”

Accommodation: Awera Resort, Villa Semuc with private Pool, Mentawai Islands, incl. full board

Today it is unfortunately time to say goodbye to the tropical paradise of the Mentawai Islands.

You will take the ferry back to Padang and be driven to your hotel.

Accommodation: Santika Premiere Padang, Deluxe Room, Padang, incl. breakfast

After your breakfast and check-out, you will be driven to the airport in Padang in time for your flight home.

Then it is unfortunately time to say goodbye to your adventure on Sumatra.

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