All Sumatra Tours & Excursions in 2026

Minangkabau is a fascinating region located in West Sumatra, Indonesia, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty. A Minangkabau tour offers travelers an immersive experience of both the breathtaking landscapes and the unique customs of the Minangkabau people. We're your best friend to explore both the culture and nature in Minangkabau Land.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

We offer travelers an unforgettable memory of their trip with us on Minangkabau land. You will feel how the local people live by participating in their daily activities, such as planting rice in the rice fields, having lunch in the home of the local people, etc.

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.

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.

We'll bring you to the extreme and amazing sport done by local people. This sport called Pacu Jawi (Bull Race), this is a local tradition held on Saturdays in Batusangkar.

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.

This private tour takes you all around Medan, the capital of North Sumatra, to show you all the highlights, while going at your own pace. You won’t have to stick to a set itinerary, like if you were in a group tour. Your guide will take you to several of the city’s highlights, though, so you won’t miss any of the important stops. Places you’ll visit include the Sultan’s Palace, the Grand Mosque, Tjong A Fie’s Mansion, and more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We offer the travelers not only the nature but also the Culture which attract you and you will not find it in the other places. This two days private trip to see Pacu jawi (Bull Race) is such an amazing trip that you'll have where we combine between Culture and Nature.

Take the worry out of your arrival to Minangkabau Airport (PDG) and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 20 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis on arrival, and travel in the comfort of Hatchback car, Sedan, JV/Minicoach (maximum 5 people), Minicoach (maximum 9 people) or Coach (maximum 20 people).

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.

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.

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.