7 Days 6 Nights North Sumatra Tour (Bukit Lawang-Berastagi-Lake Toba)

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 36 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Happy we chose this one!

  Simply excellent! Money well-spent for a packed 7D/6N adventure. The highlights: The jungle hike in Bukit Lewang paid off with close-up sightings of orangutans and the cute and friendly Thomas’s Leaf Monkeys. Skilled and friendly guides, Yoga and Augusto brought a tropical fruit banquet and delicious lunch. Guide Dani and expert driver, Perrry, led the next 5 super enjoyable days. First, Dani met us with frest lovcsl fruit and cookies in Berastagi, then the next morning he led us safely up the rugged mountain trail in the dark of early morning to witness the spectacular sunrise from Mt. Sibayak. He also treated us to cookies and home-brewed coffee as we rested from our 1.5 hour hike and waited for the sun to light the sky. What a workout! And what an accomplishment! Accommodations were great, guides; Yoga and Dani were top-notch, kind, informative, and FUN! Drivers Godex and Perry were amazing!! This is a well-orchestrated tour; we are two happy clients!

  847JanieAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Wonderful week in Sumatra

  We booked a 6-day, 7-night trip to Sumatra, where Sumatra Orangutan Treks picked us up at the airport in Medan and dropped us back at the airport after 7 days. The trip started with a 4-hour flight delay, but there was no problem rescheduling the trip or contacting the organizers and driver. We chose a 1-day jungle tour in Bukit Lawang, and our guide was Erwin, with his assistants Azri and Bambang. My husband felt ill during the trek, and that's when we realized how important a guide is on a trip. They took care of us and completed the trek and rafting trip via an easier route. The motorbike rides through the jungle were fantastic, and we saw three orangutans. The villa we stayed in was charming. We loved the garden and waking up to the birdsong. Dani was our guide for the next few days, and Godex was our driver, and they made sure we had a wonderful time in Sumatra. First, we traveled to Berastagi, where we visited the market, the ghost village, and the surrounding area. Climbing the volcano with Dani in the dark, watching the sunrise, was a fantastic adventure. A later rest in the hot springs allowed us to recover from the early wake-up call. The next day was a trip to Samosir Island on Lake Toba, with a stop at the beautiful Sipisopiso Waterfall. The island is a beautiful place where you can relax, enjoy the scenery, but also explore and learn about the local culture. We were lucky to have Dani as our guide; we spent an unforgettable week with him. He showed us beautiful places on the island and spoke with passion and love about the local culture and Sumatra. In this review, we'd like to thank him immensely for his dedication and captivating moments. And for the wonderful photos he took of us. A huge thank you also to our driver, Godex, for safely transporting us through the not-so-pretty Indonesian roads and crazy Indonesian traffic. This team – Dani + Godex – did a fantastic job on our trip. The organizers were also impeccable, from contact after booking the trip, to choosing accommodations and guides. They also provided support in unexpected situations when we had to deviate from the plan and improvise.

  Dot_April 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Fantastic experience and staff

  Orang Utan villa in Bukit Lawang wqas isolated amongst paddy fields so great to chill out; guides Arman & Zanet enabled us to see close up mother and baby orang utan which was a massive highlight. Driver Godex & guide Deni Irawan made the remaining tour an amazing experience and should not be missed. Accomodation Sinabung Hills & Tabo Cottages were fantastic

  Graham_SApril 2026via Viator

• 5A wonderful and unforgettable holiday

  A big thank you to Sumatra Orangutan Treks for this wonderful tour. We saw lots of animals and orangutans in the jungle. A big thank you to Deni for showing us your beautiful region of Berastagi and accompanying us to Lake Toba, for your professionalism, your joie de vivre and your kindness. You are the best guide. Thank you to Heri for driving us perfectly despite the condition of some of the roads.

  Companion01874472817October 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Good experience

  Very good experience 👌 We went jungle trekking 🐒 Everything was well organised, we had a picnic and later a tasty lunch in the jungle. Our guide Yoga has a big knowledge about the nature and animals there and was able to answer all our questions. We felt safe and well taken care of. I've noticed that both our guides (Yoga and Aga) have a big respect for the nature and wildlife. I even saw them picking up some small trash that they found on the way. Both very friendly and welcoming as all Indonesians that we met. The next day we had a village tour to see rice fields and production of brown sugar, tofu, tempeh and roof making. It was a good insight into the life of the villagers. The only thing I missed in these 2 days was a bit more general information about the situation of rainforests, plantations, wildlife, maybe even economy and history. So that tourists don't leave the country as oblivious as they entered it.

  milenasQ9763HASeptember 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Well planned out

  Thanks Yoga & Aga for being great guides in Bukit Lawang. Everything was taken care of and we had a good amount of time to do our own exploring as well. There was a bit of a discrepancy in the itinerary that left me a little confused on what was going to happen next, but they always made sure to tell us what was going to happen the next day.

  188elvinlSeptember 2025via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Medan

• Its from-price is 937% above the median of the 220 experiences we list in Medan.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 25 of 220.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Medan

Medan is the largest city on Sumatra, a trading hub with a sultan's palace, a grand mosque, Chinese mansions and the road to Lake Toba and Bukit Lawang.

Medan is the capital of North Sumatra and the biggest city on the island, a trading centre that grew rich in the late 19th century on tobacco and rubber plantations. The legacy is a mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and Batak communities and of colonial architecture. The Maimun Palace, built for the Sultan of Deli at the end of the 19th century, has yellow Malay-style walls with Mughal and European touches, and the Great Mosque of Medan, with its black dome, stands nearby.

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