Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
Steamy Sumatra is a rugged jungle paradise for all types of adventurers. The world’s sixth largest island is teeming with untamed nature and is home to many endangered species, including the Sumatran tiger, rhinoceros, elephants and the acclaimed orangutan. On this ten-day Sumatran expedition, travel from Medan to Bukit Lawang and explore Gunung Leuser National Park. Head to Berastagi and hike up the steaming active volcano Sibayak, basking in the glory of misty panoramas from the summit. Finish in Samonsir on Lake Toba, where the colourfully dressed Christian Batak people welcome you.
National parksWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Camping, Guest House, Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Medan, Bukit Lawang, Gunung Leus
Medan, Bukit Lawang, Gunung Leuser National Park, Berastagi, Lake Toba
Far from ‘just another island getaway’, Indonesia is in many ways a whole world of its own, a sprawling constellation of islands all with something unique to offer. Spend 24 days exploring the diversity of this beautiful country, starting out in Indonesia’s wild west – on the island of Sumatra –and travelling east through Java and into Bali (everybody’s favourite island getaway for a reason). Move effortlessly from Christian Batak to Hinduism and Buddhism, remote jungles to vast beaches, volcano valleys to urban villages and streetside warungs to temple complexes. For the ultimate South East Asian adventure, take the dive – with a small group of like-minded travellers and an expert local leader!
National parksWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Guest House, Resort
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Ubud, Medan, Jakarta, Bandung, Y
Ubud, Medan, Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Seloliman Nature Reserve, Bromo, Kalibaru, Bukit Lawang, Pemuteran, Gunung Leuser National Park, Berastagi, Lake Toba
Sumatra, the seventh largest island in the world, is a haven for travelers. It is steeped in history and is inhabited by people with astonishing customs, such as the Batak and the Minangkabau. It is also covered with tropical forests that are home to many endemic species of fauna and flora.
Your journey starts from Medan, the largest city on the island, before reaching Gunung Leuser National Park, famous for its orangutans. Look out for these mythical animals during a two-day trek through the middle of the jungle accompanied by park rangers.
Climb to the top of the Sibayak Volcano and admire the views of the Berastagi Valley before reaching the Island of Samosir, on Lake Toba, in the heart of the Batak country. This trip is perfect for those who wish to discover the beauty and culture of northern Sumatra.
WildlifeVolcanoesLocal culture
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Eco Lodge, Guest House, Hotel
Age Range
6-75 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Medan, Lake Toba, Sumatra, Bukit
Medan, Lake Toba, Sumatra, Bukit Lawang, Gunung Leuser National Park, Gundaling, Sibayak, Samosir Island
‘Here be dragons’ goes the old cartographers’ adage. In Indonesia, there are. Join the best local guides to see them for yourself (including on the lesser-visited island of Rinca) on this wildlife-rich adventure through Sumatra, Komodo and Bali. There are plenty more highlights too: spot orangutans in the jungles around Bukit Lawang, snorkel at a gathering spot for manta rays and turtles, and dive deep into the culture of historic Jakarta and arty Ubud. With our tour leader's insider expertise, every wild wonder comes vividly to life.
WildlifeMarine wildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Eco Lodge, Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Ubud, Sumatra, Bukit Lawang, Bal
Ubud, Sumatra, Bukit Lawang, Bali, Gunung Leuser National Park, Medan, Jakarta, Labuan Bajo, Komodo National Park