18-to-Thirtysomethings: Highlights of Sumatra (AESH)

Countries Visited: Indonesia
Trip Style: Information Not available
Service Level: Basic
  • Excellent value, amazing prices, quality experiences
  • Simple and clean hotels, guesthouses and hostels chosen for location and character
  • Affordable public and private transport for maximum cultural interaction
  • Plenty of optional activities tailored to your interests and budget
    Physical Demands Rating: 1 - You'll have to walk around on your own, climb some stairs and carry your own bag. Easy does it.
    Group Size: Max 18, avg 10.
    Meals Included: 13 breakfasts
    Accommodations: Simple hotels (13 nts).

    Highlights
    Bliss out beachside on the Indian Ocean, trek in the jungle of national parks, chill out on Lake Toba, get active in Bukittinggi

    Description
    If the only thing you think of when you hear "Sumatra" is "coffee," then we need to have a chat. If you're looking to plunge right into a nature-filled adventure with the chance to see orangutans, here's where you'll want to be. Enjoy two weeks of city touring, hiking, and having a great time bonding with your fellow travellers. We're pretty sure you'll agree that everything is a highlight in Sumatra.

    • Call (407) 833-8330 for more information or to book today! Mention code 13739985

    Tour Operator
    G Adventures
    Duration
    14 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1MedanDay 1 Medan
    Arrive at any time. Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
    Day 2TangkahanDay 2 Medan/Tangkahan (1B)
    Enjoy a morning tour of Medan. After, traverse bumpy roads to reach the small jungle community of Tangkahan. Opt to go hiking. Included Activities: Medan City Tour Transport: Minibus (5.00 hour(s), 100km)
    Day 3Bukit LawangDay 3 Tangkahan/Bukit Lawang (1B)
    Travel across bumpy roads to Bukit Lawang, located close to Gunung Leuser National Park. Transport: Minibus (6.00 hour(s))
    Day 4Bukit LawangDay 4 Bukit Lawang (1B)
    Gunung Leuser National Park, located nearby, is a great place to do some wildlife trekking through the jungle.
    Day 5BerastagiDay 5 Bukit Lawang/Berastagi (1B)
    Orientation walk upon arrival. Free afternoon with the option to visit the local hot springs. Included Activities: Orientation Walk Transport: Minibus (7.00-8.00 hours, 160km)
    Day 6BerastagiDay 6 Berastagi (1B)
    Opt to hike a volcano or tour traditional villages.
    Day 7Samosir IslandDay 7 Berastagi/Samosir Island (1B)
    Travel to the worlds largest volcano lake, Lake Toba. Transport: Minibus (8.00 hour(s), 190km)
    Day 8Samosir IslandDay 8 Samosir Island (1B)
    Chill out and swim in the warm waters of the lake or opt for some culture by visiting local Batak villages.
    Day 9PadangsidempuanDay 9 Samosir Island/Padangsidempuan (1B)
    Drive through beautiful scenery on this travel day, stopping at the bustling city of Padang Sidempuan for the night. Transport: Minibus (9.00 hour(s))
    Day 10BukittinggiDay 10 Padangsidempuan/Bukittinggi (1B)
    Embark on another day of travel, including stops along the way for lunch and a spice garden visit. Enjoy a brief, CEO-led orientation walk of Bukittinggi in the evening. Included Activities: Orientation Walk Transport: Minibus (10.00 hour(s))
    Day 11BukittinggiDay 11 Bukittinggi (1B)
    Enjoy a free day to go rafting or kayaking, or check out some sights, like Sianok Canyon or the Japanese Caves built during World War II.
    Day 12PadangDay 12 Bukittinggi/Padang (1B)
    Travel to Padang and settle in at the beach hotel before enjoying some free time to explore. Transport: Minibus (2.00 hour(s), 30km)
    Day 13PadangDay 13 Padang (1B)
    Enjoy a full free day in Padang. Opt for a trip to nearby scenic islands.
    Day 14PadangDay 14 Padang (1B)
    Depart at any time. Included Activities: Departure Day
    Disclaimer

    Local Flights: N/A

    Dossier Disclaimer:The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

    VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

    Itinerary Disclaimer: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

    Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
      
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