Top Medan Day Trips

Explore the North Sumatra countryside without the hassle of catching public transport when you take a private tour from Medan. Cool off in the higher-altitude Karo Highlands, enjoy a refreshing swim at the Sipiso Piso Waterfalls, admire views of Lake Toba, and learn more about the local Karo people in traditional villages. This tour is an easy way to reach parts of Indonesia that would be challenging on your own.

The Mt. Sibayak volcano offers some of Sumatra’s most spectacular sunrise views, all the way to Medan, Berastagi, and Mt. Sinabung. It’s a short hike, but not one to attempt without a guide. This small-group tour makes everything simple, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, snacks, and hot drinks included—you even get to soothe tired muscles in some nearby hot springs after the hike.

Climb Mount Sibayak (2,094 m) for sunrise and explore its active volcanic crater. The hike takes about two hours to the summit, with steaming vents, boiling pools, and bright sulphur deposits, with Mount Sinabung in the distance. After descending, relax in natural hot springs and visit Berastagi highlights, including a waterfall, a Buddhist temple, and the lively fruit market, before enjoying a local lunch. Your tour guide will be Windy, a local with more than 12 years of experience. She is especially recommended for travelers interested in learning about the traditions, culture, and way of life in the Berastagi area.

Avoid the hassle of catching buses around the Brastagi Highlands on this private day tour from Medan. You’ll see and do a lot in a single day while traveling around in a comfortable air-conditioned car. Enjoy the views of nature, learn about local culture at small villages, and be amazed at the magnificent Sipisopiso Waterfalls and Lake Toba.

If you need a break from the heat in Medan then consider this private day tour to Berastagi, a welcoming village nestled in the cooler Karo Highlands. This tour offers a glimpse into rural Sumatran life without the hard work of hiring and driving a rental car. You’ll experience a traditional market, a Karo Batak village, and the Sipiso Piso Waterfall, where you can cool down in natural pools, all without worrying about navigation.

About a 2-hour drive from Medan, the Mt. Sibayak stratovolcano offers rugged landscapes and spectacular sunrise views. Discover it without the dangers of self-driving in the dark on this to-the-point tour, direct from your door, which includes a hot drink to warm you up. After sunrise, you'll stop at some nearby hot springs, beautiful Sipiso Piso Waterfall, and bustling Berastagi Fruit Market.

This Sipiso-piso waterfall will keep blowing your minds. This incredible waterfall can be seen, felt and heard from far away!⁠⠀ l’ve seen a lot of beautiful waterfalls during my travels, and this one is definitely up there with the best!

We provide you a very family friendly atmosphere so that you can be comfortable while enjoying this tour and getting to know about the history.

We make this tour specifically for those of you who live in the Samosir Island area, equipped with drivers who can speak English and are experienced in the local area, so that they can help those of you who want to explore Samosir Island such as Ambarita, Samosir tourist village, Aek Rangat hot spring on the edge of Lake Toba, the history of the first Batak King in Sianjur mula and also the place for the treasure of the King and the Legend of the water of the seven Flavor. and dont forget to try a short light trekking at Holbung Hill

See wildlife and experience the jungle on a 1-day trek from Medan city. Spot orangutans, gibbons, Thomas leaf monkeys, Sumatran Great Argus, pigtail macaques, flying squirrels, and hornbills. Enjoy a slow-paced trek with many breaks, the trip completed with Car , Lunch and english speaking Tour guide.

Today you will wake up around 4am. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel, where you will then travel to the base of or the starting point to commence your [Mt Sibayak] volcano sunrise trek where you will meet and be introduced to your guide. From the summit, you will enjoy sunrise and all its colourful shades with stunning a panoramic view. On a clear day, Mt Sinabung is illuminated by the morning sunlight. A truly unforgettable experience and way to start the dawn of a new day. Upon descend, you will return to the starting point where your driver will be waiting for you. From here, you can take a dip and relax in an outdoor hot spring pool with turquoise water, after your early morning volcano discovery. A result of the geothermally heated water emerging from the earths crust, the hot spring pools can provide relaxation and health perks like stress relief and skin detox. On route back to Medan, you will visit the majestic Sikulikap waterfall.

Around a 2-hour drive from Medan, Mt. Sibayak offers volcanic wonders and sunrise views across the Karo Highlands. Avoid the risks of driving and hiking in the dark when you join this private door-to-door tour, with a guide to lead the way and point out the details. Soak up the views, discover the craters, then unwind in natural hot springs and admire the towering Sipiso Piso Waterfall.

We are local company and mostly employed local people. Our Jungle Guides are professional and well speak English. Knowledgeable about the jungle. Always in good manner and registered with Indonesian Guide Association. Our Driver also very experienced and fully licensed. Know their way very well and always do their best at all time. Our Vehicles are well maintained and check up regularly and comply with Indonesian road and safety regulations

Begin your adventure with a private guide who will lead you into the "veins" of the rainforest. Experience an intimate connection with the wild as you explore the jungle at your own pace. Master the art of quiet tracking to increase the odds of seeing wildlife in their most natural, undisturbed state. Observe the behavior, nesting habits, and life of the Sumatran orangutan in the high canopy. Navigate trails that offer the best chances to spot Thomas leaf monkeys, gibbons, hornbills, and other exotic wildlife away from the noise. Enjoy a traditional Indonesian feast served on banana leaves in a secluded jungle spot—a moment of pure authenticity under the cathedral of trees. Conclude your adventure with a splash as you glide down the crystal-clear Bahorok River on a tube, the ultimate "jungle taxi" ride back to the village while soaking in the riverside views.

Welcome to Medan! After arriving at Kuala Namu International Airport, your adventure begins with a scenic trip to Tangkahan! where you’ll trek through lush greenery, experience a waterfall, and enjoy lunch by the river. The highlight of the day is interacting with orangutans and elephants, including feeding and bathing the elephants. Afterward, you’ll return to Medan for transfer to either the airport or your hotel.

Join us for a thrilling day trip to the beautiful Bukit Lawang from Medan! This adventure-packed journey begins with a warm welcome in Medan, followed by a scenic drive to the lush forests of Bukit Lawang. Once there, we’ll embark on a trek to encounter the remarkable orangutans and other wildlife in their natural habitat. The excitement continues with river tubing through Bahorok’s picturesque landscapes. Before returning to Medan, we’ll make a stop at a local souvenir shop to pick up keepsakes from this unforgettable experience.