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a 2,600-ton electric generator barge, was carried 2 to 3 kilometers inland by the tsunami, where it remains as a poignant memorial in Banda Aceh

Experience the resilience of Aceh on our Tsunami Tour. Visit poignant landmarks, witness survivors' stories and honor the 2004 tsunami's victims. A. Tsunami Museum, Learn about the devastating event's history. B. Mass Graveyard, Pay respects to the victims. c. Affected Areas, Witness the rebuilt communities. D. Survivors' Stories, Hear firsthand accounts. E. Memorials, Reflect at poignant landmarks. Itinerary: 1. 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Hotel pickup and welcome briefing 2. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Visit the Tsunami Museum 3. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Pay respects at the Mass Graveyard 4. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch break at a local restaurant 5. 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Explore the Affected Areas and rebuilt communities 6. 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Hear Survivors' Stories and firsthand accounts 7. 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Reflect at Memorials and poignant landmarks 8. 7:00 PM: Return to hotel Remembering the Past, Respecting the Present

Tsunami Museum and Affected Areas Tour of Banda Aceh

9 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$119

This is a combining trip between Mentawai and Minangkabau Trip in West Sumatra. We offer you a unique experience in exploring the Mentawai Tribe and Minangkabau trip with us. Here, you'll see and participate in the local people activities and feel how they survive with their family day by day. Then, you'll witness the amazing culture and nature preserved from a long time ago by local people.

Padang West Sumatra 9-Day Private Tour + Mentawai

9 daysFree Cancellation

from US$1,000

Gunung Leuser National Park is one of the world’s best locations to spot endangered orangutans. Experience it the authentic way on this small-group overnight trek complete with local meals: As well as semi-wild orangutans, see macaques and likely other primates. After a night enjoying the sounds and scents of the rainforest, complete your trip by riding an inner tube down the river back to Bukit Lawang.

2 Days and 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trek

2 daysFree Cancellation

from US$139

4 Days 3 Nights Private Tour in West Sumatra

4 daysFree Cancellation

from US$321

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.

3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra

3 daysFree Cancellation

from US$202

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Are you an adventurer seeking a life-changing experience? Look no further! We offer a rare opportunity to explore the wilderness and connect with the Mentawai tribe. Immerse yourself in their rich culture and experience an authentic way of life, far from the crowds of mass tourism. Our journey is designed to foster deep connections with the local community, providing you with unforgettable memories and lasting inspiration. Join us for an extraordinary adventure that will stay with you for a lifetime. What to expect during this trip • Meet the Mentawai shaman (“Sikerei”) learning about their unique culture and their way of life in the forest. • Having a real cultural experience by living with the Mentawai tribe family • Engage in activity with the tribe family daily, and immerse yourself in different cultures and lifestyle • Explore the jungle of Siberut

5 Day Immersion living with the Mentawai tribe

5 daysFree Cancellation

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.

Private Tour: Karo Highlands and Lake Toba from Medan

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Time-pressed Jakarta visitors can pack an impressive amount of sightseeing into just half a day on this private door-to-door tour, with a separate guide and driver to ensure you don’t waste any time looking for parking. As well as the big hitters—Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, and a photo stop at Indonesia National Monument—see the old port, Jakarta Chinatown, another monument, and even (if time permits) a traditional shadow puppet show.

Jakarta Half-Day Sightseeing Tour To Modern City and Old Town

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Sunrise Tour or Hiking Mount Sibayak From Berastagi

5 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Mentawai Immersive Jungle Experience Embark on a unique 3-day cultural journey to Mentawai Island, starting from Padang and leading deep into the heart of Mentawai’s rainforest. This adventure allows you to live among the Mentawai tribe, experience their daily life, and engage in activities that reveal the soul of their traditions. From learning about medicinal herbs to making traditional sago and hand-woven crafts, this journey is a blend of adventure and cultural immersion that brings you face-to-face with one of Indonesia’s oldest indigenous communities.

3 Days 2 Nights Siberut Jungle Trekking Mentawai Experience

from US$445

Price varies by group size

Private Full-Day Bukit Lawang Trekking Tour From Medan

12 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$128

Price varies by group size

Sumatran orang utan(pongo abelii

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.

TOUR PACKAGE (jungle trekking, taxi, Room) 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS in BUKIT LAWANG

4 daysFree Cancellation

from US$297

Ampera Bridge

Palembang - ONE DAY CITY TOUR & SUNGAI MUSI

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

We take you to meet the flower men, the people of the Mentawais, in the heart of Siberut National Park in Indonesia. Saturday Fast Boat Departures from Padang (Mentawai fast) The Mentawais live in the jungle in harmony with nature. They are animists and believe that everything has a soul and adorns themselves with tattoos and jewelry. Their tattoos are known to be among the oldest in the world. Explore this fascinating people on an adventure. Come and meet the last flower men, the shamans of Siberut. Come and share a small part of their lives with respect and tolerance. With them you will discover their unique way of life and close to nature, follow their daily Things to do like preparing sago, their staple food, or fishing in the river. But above all this stay will be rich in sharing with the family that will welcome you. 3% of the amount of the stay donated to Shama association.

4 Days/3 Nights Meet the Menthawans

4 daysFree Cancellation

from US$712

Price varies by group size

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.

Wonderful 2Days 1Night Bukit Lawang Jungle Trekking Free Rafting

2 daysFree Cancellation

from US$142

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

Full-Day Private Samosir Island Tour from North Sumatra

from US$107

Price varies by group size

Focus with me

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).

Bukit lawang tour 3days-2 night jungle trekking including rafting

3 daysFree Cancellation

from US$190

Say goodbye to Jakarta’s hustle and bustle and unwind in the cool, rainy highlands of Bogor on this private guided full-day adventure that covers sights you’ll find hard to reach independently. Explore the Bogor Botanical Gardens, founded in 1817, visit a wooden puppet maker, hike to the Nangka Waterfall, view the Mulyaharja rice fields, and enjoy a Sundanese lunch. Round-trip transfers from hotels, rentals, ports, and the airport are included.

Jakarta Bogor Botanical Garden, Waterfall and Rice terrace, Lunch

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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.

Jakarta Heritage of Old Batavia Private City Tour (Historical)

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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.

Full Day Private Tour in Lake Toba View and Karo Highlands From Medan City

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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.

Mount Bromo Sunrise Private Trip

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Tjong A Fie Mansion

Medan Fullday Tour

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

PDIKM Padang Panjang

Private Multiday Tour in Minangkabau with accommodation 4 days

from US$331

Even if you only have half a day in Jakarta, get the perfect introduction to Indonesia and its capital on this half-day guided door-to-door experience. Discover the archipelago’s different cultures and architectural styles at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah; shop for Indonesia’s signature batik fabric; snap photos of Indonesia National Monument (Monas); and see Glodok, Jakarta Old Town, and Sunda Kelapa (Jakarta Old Port). Upgrade to include a restaurant lunch.

Jakarta Indonesian Culture in half Day

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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