🌿 14-Day Sumatra Adventure: Bukit Lawang – Tangkahan – Berastagi – Lake Toba – Padang – Pulau Banyak 🌊


Experience the ultimate Sumatra adventure in 14 days! Trek orangutans in Bukit Lawang, meet elephants in Tangkahan, explore Berastagi volcanoes, enjoy Lake Toba, discover Minangkabau culture in Padang, and relax on the pristine beaches of Pulau Banyak. Ideal for international travelers seeking wildlife, culture, and island paradise!

Keywords: Sumatra tour, Bukit Lawang orangutan trekking, Tangkahan elephant experience, Berastagi volcano, Lake Toba tour, Padang travel, Pulau Banyak islands, Indonesia adventure, Sumatra wildlife and culture

Day 1: Arrival in Medan ✈️

  • Pickup at Kualanamu International Airport πŸ›¬

  • Transfer to hotel 🏨

  • Briefing on itinerary and tips πŸ“

  • Highlights: Rest and prepare for adventure πŸ›Œ

Day 2: Bukit Lawang – Jungle & Orangutan Trekking πŸ’

  • Drive to Bukit Lawang (3–4 hrs) πŸš—

  • Guided trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park 🌳

  • Spot wild orangutans, gibbons, and hornbills 🐡🐦

  • Optional river tubing or boat ride 🚣

  • Accommodation: Eco-lodge or homestay πŸ›–

  • Tips: Wear trekking shoes πŸ‘Ÿ, bring insect repellent 🦟, raincoat β˜”

Day 3: Tangkahan – Elephant & Nature Experience 🐘

  • Drive to Tangkahan (2 hrs) πŸš—

  • Elephant bathing & trekking experience 🐘

  • Explore hidden waterfalls πŸ’¦

  • Jungle walk and birdwatching 🌿

  • Accommodation: Riverside lodge or homestay 🏑

Day 4: Tangkahan – Berastagi πŸŒ„

  • Transfer to Berastagi (5 hrs) 🚐

  • Visit Berastagi Fruit Market 🍍🍎

  • Stop at Bukit Gundaling for panoramic views πŸ“Έ

  • Optional hike Mount Sibayak for sunrise or sunset πŸŒ‹

  • Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse 🏨

  • Tips: Bring jackets πŸ§₯, camera for scenic landscapes πŸ“·

Day 5: Berastagi – Lake Toba 🏞️

  • Drive to Lake Toba (5–6 hrs) 🚌

  • Check-in hotel/resort on Samosir Island 🏝️

  • Explore Parapat & Tomok Village 🏠

  • Highlights: Southeast Asia’s largest volcanic lake 🌊

Day 6: Lake Toba – Cultural & Relaxation Day 🎢

  • Visit Batak traditional villages 🏠

  • Optional boat tour around Samosir Island β›΅

  • Enjoy local music & dance performances 🎢

  • Relax at lakeside resorts πŸŒ…

Day 7: Lake Toba – Flight to Padang ✈️

  • Transfer to Medan airport πŸ›«

  • Fly to Padang, West Sumatra 🏝️

  • Check-in hotel and city exploration πŸ™οΈ

Day 8: Padang – Mentawai Islands / Cultural Tour πŸ–οΈ

  • Optional day trip to beaches or cultural villages 🏘️

  • Explore traditional Minangkabau architecture 🏠

  • Enjoy Padang cuisine πŸ›

  • Accommodation: Hotel in Padang 🏨

Day 9–12: Pulau Banyak – Island Paradise 🏝️

  • Transfer by boat or flight β›΄οΈβœˆοΈ

  • Snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and island hopping 🌊🀿

  • Relax on pristine beaches πŸ–οΈ

  • Interact with local communities 🏠

  • Sunset photography sessions πŸŒ…

Day 13: Pulau Banyak – Return to Padang πŸ›«

  • Transfer back to Padang β›΄οΈπŸ›«

  • Free time for shopping or sightseeing πŸ›οΈ

Day 14: Departure from Padang ✈️

  • Breakfast 🍳

  • Transfer to Minangkabau International Airport ✈️

  • End of tour 🌏

Package Includes βœ…

  • Private air-conditioned transport 🚐

  • Domestic flights (Medan–Padang & Pulau Banyak transfers) ✈️

  • Accommodation (hotels, eco-lodges, resorts) πŸ›Œ

  • Professional English-speaking guide 🧭

  • Entrance fees & park permits 🎟️

  • Daily breakfast 🍽️

Package Excludes ❌

  • International flights ✈️

  • Lunch & dinner 🍴

  • Personal expenses, tips, optional activities πŸ’Έ

  • Travel insurance πŸ›‘οΈ

Tour Highlights 🌟

  • Bukit Lawang orangutan trekking πŸ’

  • Elephant encounters in Tangkahan 🐘

  • Berastagi volcanoes & Mount Sibayak sunrise πŸŒ‹

  • Lake Toba scenic views & Batak culture 🌊

  • Minangkabau culture & Padang cuisine πŸ›

  • Pulau Banyak pristine beaches & water adventures 🏝️πŸ