Sumatra Highlights

This nine-day excursion to Sumatra, the sixth-largest island in the world, will take you through lush tropical scenery, encounter rare wildlife, and learn about indigenous cultures. From Medan, home to some of Indonesia's grandest mosques, you’ll travel to the rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park and if you’re lucky, spot orangutans in their natural environment. Then spend some time to admire the magnificence of the volcanic Lake Toba where you’ll explore ethnic Batak houses and dance shows. Finally, take a road journey to West Sumatra to see the untouched beauty of the Minangkabau Highlands and visit some traditional communities with histories as rich as their culture.

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Ketambe. Indonesia

Go trekking deeper in the well-preserved jungles of Gunung Leuser National Park, one of the largest untouched tropical rainforests in the world, and get more chances to observe various rare plants and to luckily see unique wildlife like orangutans.

Samosir Island. Indonesia

Be amazed by the magnificent charm of Sipiso Piso Waterfall, one of the highest waterfalls in Indonesia, set in the beautiful highlands of North Sumatra, where you can also enjoy the great vistas of Samosir Island in the middle of Lake Toba.

Samosir Island. Indonesia

Venture into North Sumatra where you'll find Samosir Island in the middle of the stunning Lake Toba, the largest in Indonesia and the largest volcanic lake in the world, as well as explore traditional houses and folk dance of the Batak people

Medan. Indonesia

Discover Medan's intricate architectural landmarks at the Great Mosque, one of the most magnificent mosques in Indonesia, and the Maimoon Palace, a royal palace of the Sultanate of Deli that is notable with its yellow trim and Malay cultural elements.

Bukittinggi. Indonesia

Feel at peace once you marvel at the palace without king Istano Basa Pagaruyung, the largest and most magnificent example of the rumah gadang style of Minangkabau architecture, where you will find Minang antique furniture and artifacts.

Bukittinggi. Indonesia

Experience West Sumatra's natural and historical charm in Bukittinggi when you visit its highlights, such as Sianok Canyon with giant rock cliffs, Jam Gadang Clock Tower with a miniature of Minang house on top, Fort de Kock, Pasar Atas, and more.

Ketambe. Indonesia

Go trekking deeper in the well-preserved jungles of Gunung Leuser National Park, one of the largest untouched tropical rainforests in the world, and get more chances to observe various rare plants and to luckily see unique wildlife like orangutans.

Samosir Island. Indonesia

Be amazed by the magnificent charm of Sipiso Piso Waterfall, one of the highest waterfalls in Indonesia, set in the beautiful highlands of North Sumatra, where you can also enjoy the great vistas of Samosir Island in the middle of Lake Toba.

Samosir Island. Indonesia

Venture into North Sumatra where you'll find Samosir Island in the middle of the stunning Lake Toba, the largest in Indonesia and the largest volcanic lake in the world, as well as explore traditional houses and folk dance of the Batak people

Medan. Indonesia

Discover Medan's intricate architectural landmarks at the Great Mosque, one of the most magnificent mosques in Indonesia, and the Maimoon Palace, a royal palace of the Sultanate of Deli that is notable with its yellow trim and Malay cultural elements.

Bukittinggi. Indonesia

Feel at peace once you marvel at the palace without king Istano Basa Pagaruyung, the largest and most magnificent example of the rumah gadang style of Minangkabau architecture, where you will find Minang antique furniture and artifacts.

Bukittinggi. Indonesia

Experience West Sumatra's natural and historical charm in Bukittinggi when you visit its highlights, such as Sianok Canyon with giant rock cliffs, Jam Gadang Clock Tower with a miniature of Minang house on top, Fort de Kock, Pasar Atas, and more.

Ketambe. Indonesia

Go trekking deeper in the well-preserved jungles of Gunung Leuser National Park, one of the largest untouched tropical rainforests in the world, and get more chances to observe various rare plants and to luckily see unique wildlife like orangutans.

Samosir Island. Indonesia

Be amazed by the magnificent charm of Sipiso Piso Waterfall, one of the highest waterfalls in Indonesia, set in the beautiful highlands of North Sumatra, where you can also enjoy the great vistas of Samosir Island in the middle of Lake Toba.

Samosir Island. Indonesia

Venture into North Sumatra where you'll find Samosir Island in the middle of the stunning Lake Toba, the largest in Indonesia and the largest volcanic lake in the world, as well as explore traditional houses and folk dance of the Batak people

Medan. Indonesia

Discover Medan's intricate architectural landmarks at the Great Mosque, one of the most magnificent mosques in Indonesia, and the Maimoon Palace, a royal palace of the Sultanate of Deli that is notable with its yellow trim and Malay cultural elements.

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Bukittinggi. Indonesia

Feel at peace once you marvel at the palace without king Istano Basa Pagaruyung, the largest and most magnificent example of the rumah gadang style of Minangkabau architecture, where you will find Minang antique furniture and artifacts.

Bukittinggi. Indonesia

Experience West Sumatra's natural and historical charm in Bukittinggi when you visit its highlights, such as Sianok Canyon with giant rock cliffs, Jam Gadang Clock Tower with a miniature of Minang house on top, Fort de Kock, Pasar Atas, and more.

Ketambe. Indonesia

Go trekking deeper in the well-preserved jungles of Gunung Leuser National Park, one of the largest untouched tropical rainforests in the world, and get more chances to observe various rare plants and to luckily see unique wildlife like orangutans.

Samosir Island. Indonesia

Be amazed by the magnificent charm of Sipiso Piso Waterfall, one of the highest waterfalls in Indonesia, set in the beautiful highlands of North Sumatra, where you can also enjoy the great vistas of Samosir Island in the middle of Lake Toba.

Samosir Island. Indonesia

Venture into North Sumatra where you'll find Samosir Island in the middle of the stunning Lake Toba, the largest in Indonesia and the largest volcanic lake in the world, as well as explore traditional houses and folk dance of the Batak people

Medan. Indonesia

Discover Medan's intricate architectural landmarks at the Great Mosque, one of the most magnificent mosques in Indonesia, and the Maimoon Palace, a royal palace of the Sultanate of Deli that is notable with its yellow trim and Malay cultural elements.