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10 Days Explore Sumatra with Jiwa Explore
10 Days · Adventure, Wildlife & Culture
Medan → Bukit Lawang → Berastagi → Lake Toba (Samosir) → Medan
On this journey
Explore Sumatra
Ten days from Medan to Lake Toba
10 Days Explore Sumatra is a Jiwa Explore journey of adventure, wildlife and culture. The route is Medan – Bukit Lawang – Berastagi – Lake Toba (Samosir) – Medan, starting and finishing at Kualanamu International Airport.
10 Days
5 stops
On request
Itinerary
01Arrival in Medan
Stay: Medan
Airport pickup at Kualanamu International Airport. Transfer to the hotel. Free time to relax. Overnight in Medan.
02Medan to Bukit Lawang
Stay: Bukit Lawang · Breakfast
Breakfast, then drive to Bukit Lawang (4–5 hours). Explore the village and enjoy the riverside atmosphere. Overnight in Bukit Lawang.
03Orangutan jungle trekking
Stay: Bukit Lawang
Full-day trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park. Search for wild orangutans and learn about tropical rainforest ecology. River tubing back (depending on conditions). Overnight in Bukit Lawang.
04Bukit Lawang to Berastagi
Stay: Berastagi
Scenic drive to Berastagi. Visit the local fruit market and Gundaling Hill. Free afternoon. Overnight in Berastagi.
05Berastagi to Lake Toba
Stay: Samosir Island
Visit Sipiso-piso Waterfall. Drive to Parapat, then ferry to Samosir Island. Overnight on Samosir.
06Samosir Island exploration
Stay: Samosir Island
Visit Tomok Village and Ambarita Village. Traditional Batak houses. Cultural performances (subject to schedule). Overnight on Samosir.
07Lake Toba to Medan
Stay: Medan
Ferry back to Parapat. Drive to Medan. Visit local culinary spots. Overnight in Medan.
08Medan city tour
Stay: Medan
Visit Maimun Palace and Medan Grand Mosque. Local markets and shopping for souvenirs. Overnight in Medan.
09Free day in Medan
Stay: Medan
A full day at your own pace: shopping, spa & massage, a culinary tour, a coffee experience, or an optional day trip. Overnight in Medan.
10Departure
Breakfast
After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Kualanamu International Airport. End of tour.
Route
Medan to Lake Toba over 10 days, returning to Medan.
Medan
Bukit Lawang
Berastagi
Samosir Island
Medan
Meals included
- Breakfast — Day 2 (to Bukit Lawang)
- Breakfast — Day 10 (departure)
What to bring
- Passport (6 months validity) and visa if required
- Walking/trekking shoes; light clothes; rain jacket for jungle trekking
- Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent
- Reusable bottle, daypack, medications, camera, IDR cash
What’s included
- Overnight stays in Medan, Bukit Lawang, Berastagi and Samosir Island as per itinerary
- Breakfast on Day 2 and Day 10 as listed
- Airport pickup and departure transfer at Kualanamu International Airport
- Overland transfers Medan – Bukit Lawang – Berastagi – Parapat – Medan
- Gunung Leuser jungle trekking; river tubing depending on conditions
- Sipiso-piso Waterfall; ferry to and from Samosir Island
- Tomok and Ambarita villages; Medan city tour (Maimun Palace, Grand Mosque, markets)
What’s not included
- International and domestic airfare; visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Meals not listed above; personal expenses
- Optional activities on the free day (shopping, spa, culinary tour, coffee experience, day trip)
- Tips; personal trekking gear
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