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SUMATRA ADVENTURE TRIP Print E-mail

CODE: ITSP - 07
SUMATRA ADVENTURE TRIP

Duration: 23 DAYS / 22 NIGHTS
START/FINISH: MEDAN/PADANG
Duration: MODERATE - CHALLENGING

Day 01 : MEDAN – BUKIT LAWANG  
Arrive at Polonia airport Medan. En route to Bukit Lawang, we will stop by at Crocodile farm also several plantations of rubber and palm oil.  Arrive at Bukit Lawang then check in to hotel.

Day 02 : LEUSER NATIONAL PARK TREKKING
After breakfast at hotel, we will walk trough the riverbank and cross the river by traditional canoe then walk into the jungle to see the Orang Utans on their feeding time. After feeding the Orang Utan, we will trek through the Leuser National Park. Walking around Leuser National Park is the time to observe variety of flora and fauna, enjoy the song of birds and Siamang “The Black Gibbon” as well. We will stay overnight in tent or shelter. (B,L,D)

Day 03 : LEUSER NATIONAL PARK TREKKING
It is a second day of trekking in the jungle. We will take for 6 to 7 hours and explore the park then walk down to the riverbank where we can take a swim on the river. Trekking around the wild life in the jungle will be a fantastic experience. (B,L,D)

Day 04 : CONTINUE TRACKING – RETURN TO HOTEL
After breakfast prepared by tour guide, we will continue trekking. We will take a full day walking and explore the rain tropical forest with their wild life living in their natural habitat. We will return to hotel in the afternoon. (B,L)

Day 05 : FULLDAY WHITE WATER RAFTING

After breakfast, we will go to Wampu River by mini bus. It is time to start your white water rafting adventure. It will be an excellent opportunity to see birds and wild life during the rafting time, as well as enjoy the rapids. After reaching the waterfall, you can enjoy a fresh shower at the riverbank. Lunch will be provided afterwards. After arrive at finishing point, you can take a coffee break before go back to hotel. (B,L)

Day 06 : BUKIT LAWANG - BRASTAGI
After breakfast, we will drive to Brastagi. En route, we will stop by at Sembahe River, Sikulikap waterfall. We also visit Batak Karo traditional village at Peceren and fruit market. In the afternoon, we will check in to hotel. (B)

Day 07 : CLIMBING UP SIBAYAK VOLCANO

After early breakfast, we will climb up to Sibayak volcano. The trekking will take about 4 to 5 hours to the top of Sibayak. We will return to Brastagi via Sidebuk-debuk hot springs, enjoying the swimming on sulfur swimming pool. In the afternoon, we will return to hotel. (B,L)

Day 08 : BRASTAGI – SAMOSIR
After breakfast, we will drive to Parapat. En route, we will visit Sipiso-piso waterfall, Rumah Bolon (Long house ) the old palace of Batak Simalungun kings and Simarjarunjung to see the view of lake Toba. Upon arrival at Parapat, we will sail to Samosir Island by ferryboat and check in to hotel. (B,L)

Day 09 : SAMOSIR -TREKKING

After breakfast, we will go to Tomok village by motorbike then start trekking to the jungle up to the top of the hill on Samosir Island. You will see an interesting view of Lake Toba and real traditional house of Batak people then explore the small lake on the top of Samosir Island called Sidahoni. In the afternoon, we will return to hotel. (B,L)

Day 10 : FREE AT OWN LEISURE
Today is a free time for swimming, relaxing, cycling or just walking around the village. (B)

Day 11 : SAMOSIR – SIPIROK
After breakfast, we will cross back to Parapat and continue driving to Sipirok. En route, we will stop by at Pineapple, clove, and coffee plantation; visiting traditional market at Balige Sigur-gur and Sipoholon hot springs. Before we reach Sipirok, we can spend the rest of the day by walking at Sarulla riverbank and enjoy the nature, including the rice terrace view. We will stay overnight at hotel. (B)

Day 12 : SIPIROK – BUKITTINGGI
We will leave Sipirok for Bukittinggi by passing through rain tropical forest of Rimba Panti. En route, we will stop by to see the attraction of monkey picking up the coconut. Visit some plantations of pepper, vanilla, cardamom and cinnamon, then crossing the equator line at Bonjol. In the afternoon, we will arrive at Bukittinggi the charming town of Minangkabau and directly check in to hotel. (B)

Day 13 : BUKITTINGGI – TREKKING PUNCAK LAWANG TO MANINJAU
After breakfast, we will drive to Puncak Lawang. En route, we will stop by to see traditional sugar cane milling and then enjoying the view of Lake Maninjau from the top of Lawang. Afterwards, we will walk down trough the jungle, enjoying the wild life with flora and fauna of tropical forest. In the middle of the jungle, we make a stop to see waterfall and take rest, then continue trekking to Bayur village. After we reach Bayur village then we continue to hotel by car. (B)

Day 14 : MANINJAU – FREE
Today is a free time to enjoy swimming, sun bathing, cycling or just walking to the villages around the hotel.

Day 15 : MANINJAU – KERSIK TUO
After breakfast, we will drive to Solok passing Lake Singkarak, Lake Di Atas and Lake Di Bawah. You will enjoy the nice view of real tropical forest a long the way with a fantastic view of tea plantation at Kayu Aro. Upon arrival in Kersik Tuo, we stay overnight at simple inn. (B)

Day 16 : CLIMBING UP MOUNT KERINCI
After breakfast, we will walk about 3 hours to Kerinci Seblat entrance gate and then hiking to mount Kerinci. In the afternoon, we will reach shelter 3 and set a camp (about 3.200 M above sea level). Our tour guide will prepare dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 17 : TOP OF MOUNT KERINCI – KERSIK TUO
Morning after breakfast, we will continue climbing to the summit of mount Kerinci. After take pictures and rest, we walk down to Kersik Tuo and by afternoon, we arrive at Kersik Tuo and check in to guesthouse. (B)

Day 18 : LAKE GUNUNG TUJUH TREKKING
After breakfast, we will go by bus about 1 hour to Lake Gunung Tujuh National Park. It is a huge-mysterious lake on 1.995 m above sea level and surrounded by primary rainforest and 7 hills. Lunch will be served by the lakeside. The pristine area around the lake is known as the habitat of Sumatran tigers, Sumatran elephants, primates, endemic birds of Sumatra as well as research area for the “small man” who live in the jungle around the lake. You will spend most of the day by trekking and explore the surroundings to search for animals, birds and exotic plants. (B)

Day 19 : SANGIR RIVER EXPLORATION WITH TRADISIONAL CANOE
After breakfast, we will drive to Sangir River and then starting to explore the river by traditional canoe. There you can enjoy the nature with its flora and fauna and then return to starting point by trekking through the jungle, small village and rice field. In the afternoon, we will return to guesthouse. (B)

Day 20 : KERSIK TUO – BANGKO
After breakfast, we will visit Semurup hot spring, old historical mosque with its giant drum and Lake Kerinci. En route to Bangko, we will pass through rain tropical forest with its flora and fauna. We will stop by at several interesting places and upon arrival in Bangko, we will check in to hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 21 : EXPLORE KUBU PRIMITIVE TRIBE
After breakfast, we will drive around 2 hours to the village near the jungle then walking into the jungle to explore the nomadic Kubu tribe society and witness their daily activity and its traditional and culture. Picnic lunch box will be provided and in the afternoon, we will return to hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 22 : BANGKO – BUKITTINGGI  
After breakfast, we will drive to Bukittinggi via Trans Sumatra highway and with stop by at Muara Bungo, Lake Singkarak and passing several interesting places. Upon arrival in Bukittinggi the charming town of Minangkabau, we will directly check in to hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 23 : BUKITTINGGI – PADANG / AIRPORT
After breakfast, we will drive to Padang via Anay valley, stop by at Anay waterfall and upon arrival in Padang, you will be transferred to airport for your next destination. (B)

INCLUDED:
- Accommodation based on twin sharing
- Air-conditioned transport
- Meals as indicated on itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Entrance fee
- Permit
- Camping equipment
- Rafting equipment
- English speaking tour guide

EXCLUDED:
- Air fare
- Airport tax
- Insurance
- Donations
- Tips
- All personal gratuities


 
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