Sumatra to Bali: Wildlife, Waves & Wilderness Tour by G Adventures

16 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

18 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 39 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Medan, Indonesia

Ends

Ubud, Indonesia

Highlights

Trek through Sumatra’s rainforest to spot wild orangutans.

Camp overnight in the heart of the jungle.

Ride the waves with a surf lesson in Bali’s laid-back Canggu.

Stay with a local family during a traditional Balinese village homestay.

Hike Mount Batur before dawn for an epic volcanic sunrise

Itinerary

Get ready to go full throttle from wild jungle to beachside bliss on this adrenaline-fuelled trip through Sumatra and Bali. Kick things off trekking through Gunung Leuser National Park in search of orangutans, camp under the stars deep in the rainforest, and tube down jungle rivers in Bukit Lawang. Then jet to Bali, where surf breaks, sunrise volcano hikes, and chilled-out village vibes await. With a mix of outdoor adventure, local culture, and plenty of time to explore, this trip is the ultimate tropical combo.

day 1 - Medan

Welcome to Indonesia, and the Island of Sumatra! Arrive at anytime and meet your group and CEO in the evening for a welcome meeting. Then head out for your first night out alongside the crew! Maybe grab a beer or a fresh local juice at a bar in town to start getting to know Indo and your group better!

Accomodation:Swiss Belhotel Medan (or similar)

Included Activities:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr, Connect With New Friends

day 2 - Medan

Nothin' like a city tour to get to know the lay of the land. Walk and cruise on a becak, an Indonesian cycle rickshaw, through Medan today, visit the must-see spots like the Al-Mashun Great Mosque and Maimun Palace. Marvel at an ancient Chinese temple, explore the jewel of Medan, wander through the bustling local market, a fish market-turned fabric shop and chow down on a delicious family-style Padang lunch together. After the tour, the rest of the Day is yours to explore the wonderful city of Medan.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Swiss Belhotel Medan (or similar)

Included Activities:The Great Mosque of Medan and Maimun Palace Visit, Vihara Gunung Timur, Tjong Afie Mansion, Padang Lunch

day 3 - Medan/Bukit Lawang

Drive west after breakfast to Bukit Lawang, a village tucked away in the jungle. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and adventurers. We'll arrive in the afternoon. Check in to the hotel, then chill out or get out and explore! Enjoy that free time! Local cooking class, anyone?

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Rindu Alam Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 3.0 hr Distance : 85 km

Optional Activities:Local Cooking Class

day 4 - Bukit Lawang/Gunung Leuser

The trek of a lifetime begins today as we head out into the Gunung Leuser National Park, home of the beautiful orangutan. This rainforest is one of the richest and most vibrant in the whole world! Our destination today is our campsite, deep in the jungle! We'll trek for around 6-7 hours today, on the look out for animals that most people only dream of spotting. Think orangutans, monkeys, giant monitor lizards and a bunch of colorful birds! We'll stop when we encounter animals (fingers crossed for a bunch of orangutans), take lots of breaks throughout the hike and stop for a picnic lunch halfway. Camp will already be set up for us when we arrive so that's your cue to relax and prepare for a delicious local cookout made by our local guide. A much deserved feast after today's adventure!
You will be hiking with your belongings on your back, so make sure to bring a small backpack to carry the few things you'll need for this 2 day/1 night jungle trek. Your main luggage will be left safely in Bukit Lawang.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Included Activity:Gunung Leuser National Park Trek Duration : 6.0 hr - 7.0 hr Distance : 5 km

day 5 - Gunung Leuser/Bukit Lawang

Your tropical jungle adventure continues today, starting with a camp breakfast. Taking a different path, we'll hike through more of Gunung Leuser National Park, keeping an eye out for more endangered animals and admiring the insanely awesome jungle surroundings. We’re hoping for more interactions with orangutans especially today! At our destination, we'll have a riverside lunch then hop into an inner tube and raft down the river, returning to Bukit Lawang on a traditional raft. How cool is that? Enjoy free time to chill or visit the Bat Cave. Then get ready! ‘Cause we’re going out! Tonight is your Big Night Out alongside the crew. We’ll hit up a jungly bar and have ourselves a night!

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Rindu Alam Hotel (or similar)

Included Activities:Gunung Leuser National Park Trek Day 2 Duration : 3.0 hr - 4.0 hr Distance : 3 km, Sumatra River Tubing, Bukit Lawang Big Night Out

Optional Activities:Bat Cave Trek Marvel at the geological formations and thousands of bats that suspend from the roof of the cave as you make your way through the darkness with a flashlight. Please note, appropriate footwear is advised as the ground can be uneven and slippery.

day 6 - Bukit Lawang

We said it before and we'll say it again, Bukit Lawang is an adventurers paradise! So today is yours to live that! Choose to explore the town on your own terms or head out on an epic full Day white water rafting adventure or cycle through the jungly bamboo homes and rural magic of Bukit Lawang. Get out there!

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Rindu Alam Hotel (or similar)

Optional Activities:Sei Bingei River White Water Rafting , Half day Cycling Bukit Lawang Kampung Tour

day 7 - Bukit Lawang/Medan

Leave Bukit Lawang today as you head back to Medan. On the way, we have the opportunity to spend the Day at Kampung Lama, a special village where Malay, Javanese and Bataknese communities live peacefully together. While enjoying a local snack and drink, learn about the history and uniqueness of the village. Then get hands on making traditional crafts made of coconut leaves and learning local games. Next up, enjoy a delicious lunch and some time on the farm. After an amazing Day with the villagers, return to Medan for the night.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Anara Sky Kualanamu (Medan Airport) (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 3.0 hr Distance : 118 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 0.5 hr Distance : 21 km

Included Activity:Kampung Lama Village Experience

day 8 - Medan/Canggu

Fly from Sumatra to Bali, from one Indonesian Island to another! Then drive to Canggu for a free evening in this wild town!

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Roomates Hostel Canggu (or similar)

Transport:Plane Duration : 3.75 hr, Private Vehicle Duration : 1.5 hr Distance : 12 km

day 9 - Canggu

You came to an island known around the world for having epic surf, so whether you shred or have never seen a board, today is for you! Join a surf lesson for all levels, getting your footing on land before hitting the water to practice with the instructors. After the lesson, the Day is yours! Rent a board to keep practicing, relax on the beach or grab a beer at a cute warung, local Indonesian restaurant.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Roomates Hostel Canggu (or similar)

Included Activity:Surf Lesson in Canggu

day 10 - Canggu/Bulian

Take a break from Bali's wild side and head north to Bulian. Here we can connect will locals, slow down and enjoy Bali's famed rice terraces. On the way up, we'll stop at the breathtaking Ulundanu Temple, sitting on the edge of Lake Beratan. Continue to Bulian where we'll be welcomed with a drink and lunch. Fuel up for a trek alongside waterfalls, through rice fields and in the local village to connect with the natural and cultural side of Bali. Learn to make Balinese offerings then head to the nearby temple and join a local priest for the ceremony.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Bulian Homestay (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 2.0 hr Distance : 55 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 2.0 hr Distance : 45 km

Included Activities:Ulun Danu Temple Complex Visit, Bulian Village Tour, Bulian Guesthouse Experience

day 11 - Bulian

Enjoy all that the beautiful village of Bulian has to offer today on a free Day to choose your own adventure. Choose to trek through Lemukih Village to see a durian plantation, beautiful rice terraces, coffee fields and waterfalls! You'll even have the chance to slide down a natural waterslide! Or choose to head out on a bike tour through Bulian to get acquainted with Northern Bali.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Bulian Homestay (or similar)

Optional Activities:Bulian Village Cycling , Lemukih Village Trek

day 12 - Bulian/Kintamani

A free morning gives you the chance to explore the rest of Bulian on your terms. Choose to just chill, or join a local cooking class or sunrise fishing trip. Then jump in the van and drive to Kintamani, the town nestled at the base of Mt Batur to arrive to our campsite for the night. Did we mention this campsite has a hot spring pool? Soak in the hot springs then join us 'round the campfire for a cozy night of camping!

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:D'Stone Glamping Ground (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr

Included Activity:Local Hot Spring Pool

Optional Activities:Bulian Cooking Class , Sunrise Fishing Trip

day 13 - Kintamani/Ubud

Rise and shine as we are getting after it today! Waking well before the sun, we'll start our 2 hour trek to reach the Mt Batur summit in time to enjoy an absolutely stunning sunrise. And what's a picturesque sunrise without a lil picnic breakfast, amirite? With the sun finally up, we'll hike back down for a proper breakfast and a well-deserved hot spring soak. Then it's goodbye Kintamani and hello Ubud! On the way, we'll stop at G Adventures-supported PKP Community to meet with the women leaders, visit the garden and enjoy a local lunch. Then, the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Ubud. But in the evening, put your party hat on because we're going out! Join your group and CEO for your Big Night Out in Ubud.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Pande Permai Bungalow (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 2.0 hr Distance : 53 km

Included Activities:Mount Batur Sunrise Trek Duration : 5.0 hr Distance : 7 km, Local Hot Spring Pool, Pusat Kegiatan Perempuan (PKP) Community Visit, Big Night Out in Ubud

day 14 - Ubud

There is always something to discover in the great town of Ubud. Today is yours to explore however you’d like.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Pande Permai Bungalow (or similar)

Optional Activities:North Ubud Bike Tour , Medahan Village Happy Local Family Adventure

day 15 - Ubud

With seemingly never-ending things to do in Ubud, choose to spend it how you want! Choose between incredible local experiences like a Balinese Spiritual tour at Widya Guna Foundation, a cooking class at G for Good PKP Community, a bike tour through the rice terraces or an experience with a local family! The choice is yours!

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Pande Permai Bungalow (or similar)

Optional Activities:Ubud Spiritual Tour , Cooking Class with PKP Community Project

day 16 - Ubud

Depart at any time.

Meal:Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotel (9 nts) Camping Tent (2 nts), Hostel (2 nts, multi-share), Homestay (2 nt)

Meals

15 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 2 dinners
Note: Allow USD115-150 for meals not included.

Transport

Becak, Walking, Private Vehicle, Tubbing, Bicycle, Shared Vehicle, PlaneAll transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Bulian Village Tour, BulianYour G for Good Moment: Bulian Guesthouse Experience, BulianYour G for Good Moment: Pusat Kegiatan Perempuan (PKP) Community Visit, Banjar SelasihYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour First Night Out Moment: Connect With New FriendsYour Foodie Moment: Padang Lunch, MedanYour Wellness Moment: Local Hot Spring Pool, KintamaniYour Big Night Out Moment: in Ubud, UbudYour Discover Moment: UbudGuided Medan city tour with BecakEpic jungle trek in search for orangutanCamping in Gunung Leuser National ParkRiver tubingKampung Lama cultural immersion experience2-hour surf lesson in CangguUlun Danu TempleBulian Village Tour with local guideCamping in KintamaniMt Batur sunrise hike + hot spring soaks

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