Top Sumatra Outdoor Activities

Jakarta’s public transportation system is challenging to use. Skip the stress and see the historic essentials with a private guide just for your group on this door-to-door heritage tour of Old Batavia plus Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, and Indonesia National Monument (Monas). You’ll explore Glodok (Jakarta Chinatown), Jakarta Old Town, and Sunda Kelapa (Jakarta Old Port), and visit museums and a puppet studio: Upgrade to include a local lunch.

As we grew up in the area, we have excellent knowledge about the jungle and the animals who live in the Gunung Leuser National Park. You will get the chance to see some rare species of animals including the orangutan. Besides the beauty of the jungle, we offer some extreme fun as well by tubing the river as the final part of your jungle trek. We will fully guide you on your jungle trek to make sure you have an unforgettable experience.

At Sumatra Orangutan Trekking, we organize unique and unforgettable jungle trekking eco tours that help preserve the Gunung Leuser National Park and its endangered orangutans. But we offer more than just traditional trekking experiences. Our English-speaking guides are certified by the Indonesia Tourist Guides Association (ITGA-HPI Himpunan Pramuwisata Indonesia), and they enjoy sharing their knowledge with you while they help keep the Gunung Leuser National Park clean and safe for both humans and animals! Our day tours and activities make a difference in the local community. When you purchase one of our trekking tours, 10% of the proceeds go to children in Bukit Lawang who can’t afford to go to school and single mothers who struggle financially. This money helps the children attend school and eventually find jobs that will allow them to support themselves and their families.

Protected wildlife ecopark in North Sumatra where you can spot rescued orangutans and enjoy an outdoor adventure surrounded by forests, nature and wildlife. Join us on an incredible journey as we explore the fascinating world of orangutans. Encounter rescued orangutans, listen to their individual stories, and learn more about these amazing creatures. Learn about their behavior, their habits and daily routines, and their current status in the wild.

An experience not to be missed when visiting East Java is seeing the dawn atop Mount Bromo. This excursion departs shortly before midnight, taking you on a lengthy journey to Mt. Penanjakan, the site of the Bromo Sunrise. After that, take a quick stroll to the crater rim to witness the dynamic caldera and the surroundings before returning to Surabaya. Get an extraordinary adventure experience with guaranteed good service and affordable prices. Enjoy the unrivaled view of Tengger Caldera from the summit. Get your morning meal at Lava View restaurant. Enjoy round-trip transportation from Surabaya or Malang. Private excursions provide a customized encounter.

A visit to Gunung Leuser National Park to look for orangutans is a must when in Sumatra. Leave logistics to the experts and relax in the capable hands of an experienced local guide on this 3-night package with transfers direct from your Medan hotel. You’ll enjoy two full days of jungle trekking, meals and riverside camping included, a trip on a traditional raft, and two nights in Bukit Lawang.

This 3-day trek offers the most immersive way to experience Gunung Leuser National Park, home to one of the last wild populations of Sumatran orangutans on Earth. Spending two nights deep in the rainforest gives you significantly more time and a higher chance of meaningful wildlife encounters, including orangutans, Thomas leaf monkeys, white-handed gibbons, macaques, and hornbills. Groups are kept small with a maximum of 6 travelers, led by certified local guides native to the community with 5+ years of jungle experience and deep knowledge of the ecosystem, medicinal plants, and local traditions. All National Park permits, camping equipment, fresh meals, drinking water, tropical fruits, and a river tubing ride back to the village are fully included. Two nights at peaceful riverside campsites let you truly disconnect and wake up surrounded by nature. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers wanting a deeper, more authentic jungle experience than a single overnight trek can offer.

Join a local guide with excellent knowledge of the Bukit Lawang jungle and its inhabitants on this small-group forest hike, with transfers from Bukit Lawang area hotels. Your guide will teach you about the wildlife and help you spot animals such as macaques, gibbons, hornbills, and maybe even orangutans. Lunch and Gunung Leuser National Park entry is included, while you can opt to return by tubing the river.

Wonderful Orangutan sumtera is the options get a wonderful and unforgettable experience in the jungle with a local compny. During this two-day trek, you will get a truly unforgettable jungle adventure with our local guides who are certified and professional English-speaking. You go deep into the National Park and will have many opportunities to see orangutans and other wildlife close to their natural habitat. You will stay overnight in a campsite near by river or waterfall in the Gunung Leuser National Park. On the last day, hike even deeper into the forest, the deeper parts of the rainforest you have a higher chance of spotting different species of birds as well like the great argus rhinoceros hornbill, etc., before tubing the Bohorok River back to Bukit Lawang.

This 2-day trek offers one of the most rewarding ways to experience Gunung Leuser National Park, home to one of the last places on Earth where wild Sumatran orangutans roam freely. Groups are kept small with a maximum of 6 travelers, ensuring a personal experience with minimal wildlife disturbance. Your journey is led by certified local guides, native to the community, with 5+ years of jungle experience and deep knowledge of the ecosystem, medicinal plants, and local traditions. All National Park permits, camping equipment, fresh meals, drinking water, tropical fruits, and a river tubing ride back to the village are fully included. The highlight is spending a night at a riverside campsite deep in the jungle, waking up to the sounds of the rainforest. Unlike rushed day trips, this 2-day format increases your chances of meaningful wildlife sightings, including orangutans, monkeys, and tropical birds. Perfect for nature lovers seeking an authentic, unforgettable jungle experience.

Highly recommendation of this tour with the expert guide and friendly, this experience will tell you in history and the culture of its "Heritage and the highlight of Jakarta". The highlight: Visit the monument and will amazed see the city to the top of monument and The Old City of Jakarta is known as Old Batavia, European sailors and traders in the 16th Century dubbed this place with the beauty city similar to Amsterdam and it was also a trading center on The Asian continent until the Dutch East Indies Company controlled tarea as trading center also as the administrative center power in archipelago. This area is just 139 ha, dominated by European and China building styles. Some of the buildings are used as cafe, museum and office.

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.

Jungle Trekking – Gunung Leuser National Park Explore the rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park with our professional and experienced jungle guides. During the trek, you will have the opportunity to see Sumatran orangutans, several species of monkeys, and rare rainforest birds in their natural habitat. The trip starts around 9:00 AM from Bukit Lawang, followed by a short walk to enter the jungle. Along the way, our guide will share information about the wildlife and rainforest while giving you time to observe the animals. Fresh fruit snacks and lunch are included during the trek. At the end of the experience, enjoy a traditional rafting trip along the Bahorok River back to Bukit Lawang while taking in the beautiful jungle scenery and waterfalls.

Wonderful Orangutan Sumtera is the options get a wonderful and unforgettable experience in the jungle. During this activity, you will get a truly unforgettable jungle adventure with our local guides who are certified and professional English-speaking. You go deep into the National Park and will have many opportunities to see orangutans and other wildlife close to their natural habitat. You will stay overnight in a campsite near by river or waterfall in the Gunung Leuser National Park. We will hike even deeper into the forest, the deeper parts of the rainforest you have a higher chance of spotting different species of birds as well like the great argus rhinoceros hornbill, etc., before tubing the Bohorok River back to Bukit Lawang

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.

About Bukit Lawang-TourAt Bukit Lawang Tour we offer jungle treks suitable for everyone to make sure you will have an unforgettable experience. We are a group of friends and English speaking guides who recently started Bukit Lawang Tour. We are born and raised in the area and have excellent knowledge of the plants and animals living in the rainforest, which includes the Sumatran orangutan. All our guides are certified by the local ITGA-HPI (Indonesia Tourist Guides Association – Himpunan Pramuwisata Indonesia).

Immerse yourself in authentic Minangkabau culture on a 6-day journey through West Sumatra. Travel from Padang to the highlands of Bukittinggi, Harau Valley, and historic Pariangan, staying with local families in traditional homestays. Experience everyday village life, enjoy home-cooked meals, discover traditional Songket weaving, explore scenic valleys and rice fields, and learn about the unique matrilineal traditions of the Minangkabau people. - Stay with local families in traditional homestays for an authentic cultural experience. - Explore the scenic landscapes of Anai Valley, Harau Valley, and Pariangan. - Discover traditional Songket weaving and Minangkabau village craftsmanship. - Experience local customs, rural life, and traditional farming activities, depending on the local schedule. - Enjoy a traditional Minangkabau music and arts performance with the local community. - Ideal for travelers looking for an authentic cultural and rural experience in West Sumatra.

Gunung Leuser National Park is one of the best-known destinations for spotting rehabilitated orangutans, but its tangled trails are no place to roam without a guide. Give back to the community as you explore in a small group on this more ethical adventure, where 10 percent of profits go to village schools and community projects, and your guide is both local and licensed. For ease, your package includes lunch and tickets.

We organize unique and unforgettable jungle trekking eco tours that help preserve the Gunung Leuser National Park and its endangered orangutans. But we offer more than just traditional trekking experiences. English-speaking guides are certified by the Indonesia Tourist Guides Association (ITGA-HPI Himpunan Pramuwisata Indonesia), and they enjoy sharing their knowledge with you while they help keep the Gunung Leuser National Park clean and safe for both humans and animals! This day tours and activities make a difference in the local community. When you purchase one of our trekking tours, 10% of the proceeds go to children in Bukit Lawang who can’t afford to go to school and single mothers who struggle financially. This money helps the children attend school and eventually find jobs that will allow them to support themselves and their families.

If you’re seeking an idyllic island-hopping experience then look no further than this 4-hour tour from Samosir island or Parapat City, ideal for couples and families. Swim in the turquoise water off Situmurun waterfall , Flowing Directly into Lake Toba .observe the atmosphire of Sigapiton Village and learn from the Tour guide the History of the Legend of the Hanging Stone on the Edge of Lake Toba

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at your guesthouse around 9:00 am. You will walk down the river, then go uphill and cross rubber plantations in the way to the entrance of the Gunung Leuser National Park. Once you have entered the jungle, you should have spotted them high on the tree canopies. Afterwards, you will keep trekking through the rainforest and stop for a yummy snack of tropical fruits. Then you will hike up again and walk for about one more hour and enjoy unforgettable viewpoints overlooking the whole valley of the Bohorok River and the Gunung Leuser National Park on the background. After a jungle lunch, keep walking through the jungle to discover other amazing wildlife such as Long Tail Macaques, Pig Tail Macaques Thomas Leaf Monkeys and Monitor Lizard ! Stop at a small creek or at a waterfall and take a swim to refresh yourself. After this short break, continue trekking upstream to the Bohorok River and keep spotting amazing wildlife along the way.

Join our ethical 2-day jungle trekking in Bukit Lawang for a responsible wildlife experience. We strictly follow eco-friendly guidelines to observe Sumatran orangutans safely in their natural habitat without feeding or disturbing them. Enjoy an authentic overnight stay at a riverside jungle campsite, delicious local meals, and an exciting traditional tube rafting adventure back to the village. Perfect for nature lovers seeking a sustainable adventure.

Experience the tropical rainforest of the Gunung Leuser ecosystem on a 3-day, 2-night adventure far from the city. This experience combines jungle trekking, wildlife spotting, overnight camping beside a jungle river, and river tubing in one unforgettable adventure. Travelers will explore the rainforest with a local guide, look for orangutans and other wildlife, enjoy freshly prepared meals in the jungle, and spend two nights surrounded by nature. The adventure ends with a fun river tubing experience back toward Bukit Lawang, making it a great choice for travelers seeking an authentic and active rainforest experience.