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

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!

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.

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