Top Sumatra Nature and Wildlife

Orangutans are among the world’s most endangered animals and North Sumatra is one of a handful of locations where it’s possible to view them in their natural habitat. This 4-hour trek in the UNESCO-listed Gunung Leuser National Park will take you into the heart of the jungle, for an encounter with not only Orangutans, but macaques, gibbons and Sumatran peacocks.

Harrau Valley is the nature reserve and National Park with its 315 square kilometers granite walls surrounding the valley.

Hike up the jungle path towards the inactive volcano first or take the semi-paved path to the vistas of the active volcano. Enjoy lunch at the peak while you take in the beauty of this incredible mountain and its unique sights of the sulfur-spewing active crater and the other-worldly views of the surrounding terrain. It's a decent hike for a day trip, so consider camping next to a small pond to have more time to explore.

Our driver/guide will pick you up in private car and drive to the jetty. Leave Tanjung Kelayang jetty for a tour around the surrounding islands with the opportunity to snorkel. Picnic lunch box will be provided due to the limited facitilies. Pasir or Gosong island, a sandbar with cream colour sands that you can walk on during low tide only Batu Berlayar island, or Sailing Rock island due to the granites formation. The iconic rock is surrounded by white sandy beach and crystal blue water. Snorkel around to see the colourful fishes among coral.The highlight of the tour, Lengkuas island, features an old lighthouse built in 1882 by the Dutch Colony Government. Still a guiding light to both ships and beauty seekers alike, it has 12 floors with a window in every floor. Note: please bring towel and a change of clothes

Our driver/guide will pick you up and start the tour in private car. Tanjung Tinggi beach had huge stones scattered around the white sandy bed. This is a shooting set for Laskar Pelangi (Rainbow Troops) adapted from a best-seller novel by Andrea Hirata, shown at the 2009 Berlin International Film Festival. Kampong Dedaun for lunch stop. You can try kayaking or to enjoy the beach on the sun lounger , all are available at small fees. Tanjung Kelayang features exotic beaches with white sand and scenic granite boulders spread along the edge of the peninsula, and hidden caves for the intrepid explore Tanjung Binga, traditional fishing village where you can encounter the locals in their daily activities. Walk along the shore or jetty crowded with fishing boats. Explore the village where men are preparing the net or drying their fish ; women are attending to their daily chores and children. Note: please bring towel and a change of clothes.

Mount Kerinci, the highest mountain in Southeast Asia Mount Kerinci is a volcano with an altitude of 3,805 meters above sea level. The towering mountain in the sky of Jambi City holds a million of interesting and almost perfect geotourism potential. This active volcano is located in the border area of West Sumatra Province with Jambi Province. The mountain which is included in the Strato Vulcano type is administratively located in the Kerinci Seblat National Park area. The climbing terrain of Mount Kerinci itself is arguably quite challenging, and is perfect for climbers who like challenges. When we reach the top of the mountain in the morning we can also enjoy the beautiful warm and rising sun. Even at night we can still enjoy the sparkling sky with stars. This is what makes Mount Kerinci's charm seemingly unceasingly presenting the beauty of stunning views, and always plastered with magnificence.

This 3 days tour designed to experience Padang and Bukittinggi. Upon arrival at Minangkabau International Airport, our team will pick you up. Then, have a short stop at the stunning Anai Valley Waterfall. Next, visit Minangkabau Culture Documentation and Information Center. Continue to Pandai Sikek Village of songket-weaving, and Relay Puncak Lawang to see the scenic Maninjau Lake. The next day, we'll drive to Taman Panorama. Enjoy an infinite view of the valley overlooking Sianok Canyon with the greeneries surrounding. Then, visit the Japanese Tunnel in Bukittinggi. Stop at the iconic landmark of Minangkabau Jam Gadang (Minangkabau’s Big Clock); Tabek Patah village; Pacu Jawi Cow Racing; Pagaruyung Palace; & Pariangan Village. Have a city tour in Padang on the last day. After check-out hotel, you'll have short visits to Siti Nurbaya Bridge, Chinatown, Padang Beach, Lora Monument, and Grand Mosque of West Sumatra. Enjoy tasty durian ice cream before you drop to the airport

Discover breathtaking Minangkabau cultural sites and scenic beauty. Be Mesmerised by nature & culture. Upon arrival at Minangkabau International Airport, you will be transferred to Anai Valley and waterfall. Then visit Cultural Center to learn about Minang culture and see a traditional house, Rumah Gadang. Continue to Pandai Sikek Village to see the making of traditional songket-weaving. In the next days, you'll enjoy Bukittinggi's villages and Padang natural and heritage attractions. Visit Taman Panorama to enjoy a nature valley overlooks Sianok Canyon with a lot of greeneries. Then, walking through the Japanese Tunnel, visit the iconic Big Clock Tower (Jam Gadang), Pagaruyung Palace, Tebek Patah Village. Then head to Harau valley and Kelok 9 to indulge in the scenic view/ On the last day, have a short city tour in Padang, visit Siti Nurbaya Bridge, Chinatown, Padang Beach, Lora Monument, and Grand Mosque. Don't forget to try durian ice cream as the local taste.

Experience the best of Padang and Bukittinggi. This private tour includes air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking guide, and accommodation. Upon arrival at Minangkabau International Airport, you’ll pick-up and transfer to enjoy the twin lakes (Danau Atas and Danau Bawah). There will also be plenty of opportunities to explore, such as Harau valley which bordering on a ravine and flanked by two hills, Pandai Sikek songket-weaving village, and Singkarak Lake. On the other days, photo stops in various interesting places Bukittinggi. From Taman Panorama to see the nature valley with greeneries. Visit Japanese Tunnel which built in World War. Stop at the famous Minangkabau Big Clock Tower (Jam Gadang); Pagaruyung Palace; and the beautiful Pariangan Village. Do some short city tours in Padang, visit to Siti Nurbaya Bridge, Padang's Chinatown, Padang Beach, Lora Monument, & Grand Mosque of West Sumatra. Then, get ready to try durian ice cream. It tastes sweet with typical aroma of durian.

Experience some of the must see highlights in Padang and Bukittinggi in 4 days. This private tour includes vehicle, English speaking guide, selected meals and accommodation. Our team will pick you up at Minangkabau International Airport and start the journey with a short stop in front of the Anai valley waterfall to take some photos. Move to Minangkabau Cultural Center and Pandai Sikek Village to learn about local culture. Visit picturesque Ngarai Sianok Canyon and Japanese Tunnel from the peak of Taman Panorama. Relish scenic valley with waterfalls (Harau Valley), and beautiful construction of Kelok 9 Bridge. Spend your time with visiting Relay Puncak Lawang to Maninjau Lake. Visit home Industry of coffee in Tabek Patah. See a historical site Pagaruyung Palace. On the last day of the tour, while waiting your flight time, spend time with visiting the famous Malin Kundang Beach (also called Air Manis Beach), Siti Nurbaya Bridge, China Town, Padang Beach, Lora Monument, and Grand Mosque.

This 3-day tour leads you to experience West Sumatra natural and historical sites in Padang, Bukittinggi, and Sawahlunto. Start from Minangkabau International Airport, visit the most scenic twin lakes, Danau Atas and Danau Bawah, Harau Valley and Kelok 9, Maninjau Lake, Tebek Patah Village, Anai Valley Waterfall. There are also historical landmarks to explore such as Goedang Rangsum, Sawahlunto Train Museum, and Pagaruyung Palace. Indulge in the Little Dutch city and take some memorable photos in various interesting places. On the last day, enjoy a short city tour before going to the airport. Enjoy a breathtaking valley overlooking Sianok Canyon at Taman Panorama. Visit Japanese Tunnel and Jam Gadang (Minangkabau’s Big Clock). If you have a late afternoon flight, you are lucky to visit Puncak Lawang, Maninjau Lake, and Anai Valley to take memorable photos with the waterfall as the background

Observe Sumatran orangutans in the wild on a privately guided rainforest trek through Gunung Leuser National Park. You’re picked up by private vehicle in Medan and driven to Bukit Lawang, the launching point for your approximate 6-hour round-trip hike. Your knowledgeable personal guide leads you past a variety of tropical flora to the feeding grounds of these magnificent apes, who share the UNESCO World Heritage site with many of Sumatra’s biodiverse inhabitants including elephants, rhinos, leopards, gibbons and more. Lunch is included with your full-day wildlife encounter.

We assist you to most wonderful places on Sumatra like Lake Toba the largest crater lake in Southeast Asia, Brastagi the Karo highland with two active volcanoes, Bukit Lawang the Orangutan sanctuary in National Park of Gunung Leuser until to the impressive West Sumatra like Bukittinggi the Minangkabau highland – Harau nature reserve, famous for its huge rock formations.

Adventurous, active travelers will love this four-day jungle trip, which includes two days of trekking. On the trek there is a high chance of seeing a variety of animals in the wild, including orangutans and gibbons, and many birds. Your guide will tell you all about the wildlife and the national park, and keep you safe. The trek can be challenging in parts, but you’ll be rewarded with beautiful views.

Independent travel in Sumatra can be time-consuming in the extreme. Take the pain out of transfers and check off the jungle and volcano highlights on this convenient 5-night guided tour. Exploring in a small group, discover Batak culture at Lake Toba, see hot springs and markets at Berestagi hill town, and trek the jungle looking for orangutans at Bukit Lawang.

If you need a break from the heat in Medan then consider a private day tour to the Brastagi, a welcoming village nestled in the cooler Karo Highlands. This tour offers a glimpse into rural Sumatran life without the hard work of hiring and driving a rental car. You’ll enjoy fresh local passion fruit and travel between a traditional Karo Batak village and the Sipisopiso waterfall, where you can cool down in natural pools, without worrying about navigation.

Experience this guided multi-day tour and visit different attractions to complete your Trip in Indonesia. Lake Toba tour visit Batak highland, Sibayak and Sinabung volcanoes in Karo highland.

Bukit Lawang is probably the best place in the world to see orangutans in the jungle—and you can experience these mesmerizing primates on just a 2-night tour. Spend one night in Medan and one night in Bukit Lawang, with a 3-hour jungle trek in Gunung Leuser National Park and a city tour in Medan. The order in which you do the tour depends on your flight schedule.

During the trip there is a jungle trekking activity in Bukit Lawang to see the Orangutan in their wildlife, visit Brastagi the Karo highland where we can see two active volcanoes Sibayak & Sinabung, Lake Toba the largest crater lake in Southeast Asia and visit safari Barumun Nagari Wildlife Sanctuary.

Monkey Business tours are always fun, educational and very personalised. We adapt to our audience and ensure you feel comfortable and safe during our tours. Also, we value improvement of our nature a lot: with our tours we make people more consious how to contribute to a better environment. Next to our tours, we focus on projects to support the education of the local children and ecofarming. Profits being made with our business are being used to support these projects!

Monkey Business tours are always fun, educational and very personalised. We adapt to our audience and ensure you feel comfortable and safe during our tours. Also, we value improvement of our nature a lot: with our tours we make people more consious how to contribute to a better environment. Next to our tours, we focus on projects to support the education of the local children and ecofarming. Profits being made with our business are being used to support these projects!

This programme is first in Sumatera, Indonesia. We provide wild life watching, hiking in Nationa park and sleeping and chilling in original tree tents Stingray from company Tentsile. Our programme is ecotourist, which means we can accept max 11 person in 1 group. We will try to show you autentic community life and our traditions. You can help us plant trees in stumped Karst forest, paint houses or spend time with children and educate them.

We will bring tourists into the Leuser Mountain National Park which is rich in diversity of animals and plants. We will explain to tourists what we know about the forest. We explain the behavior of animals, medicines from the leaves and roots of forest plants. We are happy to share with tourists about the culture and life of the people living around the forest.

With this experience we would like to introduce our tropical rainforest which is also the lungs of the world to our guests who come. We employ many people when there are guests who book our experiences. That's good for the economy of the local people in our village. That makes us able to provide for our family's living needs and will be able to continue to protect the forest and animals in it,

Gunung Leuser park is one or the only places in the work where you can find orangutans in their natural habitat. Hope to see you soon for this life changing experience that’s going to make you smile for a longtime.

Gunung Leuser park is one or the only places in the work where you can find orangutans in their natural habitat. Hope to see you soon for this life changing experience that’s going to make you smile for a longtime.

Gunung Leuser park is one or the only places in the work where you can find orangutans in their natural habitat. Hope to see you soon for this life changing experience that’s going to make you smile for a longtime.

Gunung Leuser park is one or the only places in the work where you can find orangutans in their natural habitat. Hope to see you soon for this life changing experience that’s going to make you smile for a longtime.

Gunung Leuser park is one or the only places in the work where you can find orangutans in their natural habitat. Hope to see you soon for this life changing experience that’s going to make you smile for a longtime.

Just come and try it. I guarantee you that this is a life changing experience. Hope to see you soon !

Trekking in the Jungle of North Sumatra is a unique experience. It's one of the few places where you can see orangutans in the wild. 92 endemic species have been identified in this part of Sumatra's Jungle. Another 130 mammal species, of which eight are primates, live in the park. Additionally, the rainforest is home to over 380 birds and 4,000 different plants. We are passionate about nature and will bring you inside this stunning ecosystem to discover all of its extraordinary aspects. We'll teach you everything know about the animals, plants and benefits of the jungle. We hope to create an awareness for the problems as well as the joys in this part of the world.

Explore the Sumatran rainforest in an ethical way, discover it's unique wildlife and share unforgettable moments with a friendly and experienced team! Experience a night in the rainforest and feel the jungle vibes with this 2 days trek! After an amazing first trekking day full of discoveries, relax on our campsite near the river or the waterfall. Refresh yourself and take a swim before having a homemade dinner. Then enjoy a entertaining evening chatting and playing games with your guides around a bonfire. Fall asleep with jungle sounds. The next morning, enjoy a yummy breakfast and go deeper in the jungle to see more wildlife before going back to Bukit Lawang by tubing!

WELCOME to Gunung Leuser National Park. We are a team to do jungle trekking and growing up in bukit lawang .we are not perpect but we are promise to be the best for your experience in the jungle. Even this jungle trek short time you still have a big chance to see Sumatran Orangutans and other wildlife as well as a wide variety of plants and insects. your group will start your trek through dense rainforest passing unforgettable scenic viewpoints overlooking the whole valley, the Bohorok River and the village of Bukit Lawang. And in the last is more fun with TRADITIONAL RAFTING.

Orangutan Country Your Specialist for Orangutan Trekking in Bukit Lawang. We would like to offer you a unique Sumatran holiday with a touch of local experience. Our primary mission is to invite you to enjoy, observe and protect Mount Leuser National Park. We would love to share with you an amazing, unforgettable journey of a lifetime. Your epic Sumatran experience begins here at Orangutan country.

Discription intership volunteer and short tour: 1.Change enrichment for slow lorises at rehab cage, as usually we asking our keeper must be change 1 times in a week. 2. See or joint local people make brown sugar.red sugar that made from sugar palm. 3. Climbing the palm sugar joint with villager to take the liguid of sugar palm make to sugar palm juice (Nira) and make it as local alcohol drink (Tuak). 4. We can asking also them to see or joint the villager make basket from bamboo.. 5. Joint make socialization and awareness about slow loris protection to the local villager arround by share the flyers with local etnic language and mix with indonesia language at the flyers. 6. Night tracking to see slow loris in sibolangit forest/semi forest (but this not warranty we can see it depend on lucky/ 7. And other activities or programs that arise in the field later r

Gunung Leuser National Park (TNGL) The flora and fauna of Bukit Lawang Mountain and lowland forests are breath taking. Both are vitally important genetic resource and wildlife habitat. The "green gold" Bukit Lawang is situated at the eastern side of Gunung Leuser National Park (TNGL). This jungle is part of a larger section of jungle known as the Leuser Ecosystem. This region has an area of 2.6 million hectares which includes the area around TNGL which serves as a buffer zone.

Our team is made of experienced English-speaking guides who are certified by the Indonesia Tourist Guides Association (ITGA-HPI Himpunan Pramuwisata Indonesia). They strictly follow the Gunung Leuser National Park guidelines and do their best to keep the jungle clean and the wildlife safe! ​ We organize unique and unforgettable jungle trekking striving to respect and preserve the unique ecosystem & biodiversity of the Gunung-Leuser National Park and especially protect the endangered Sumatran Orangutans. Our eco-friendly daily tours aim to support local people & traditional activities. The love of nature, respect and sustainability. We believe that we all have a role to play in the preservation of the rainforest and its wildlife but also in the support of local communities. Choosing a trek or a tour with us is your way to act in favor of our amazing but endangered rainforest, its exceptional biodiversity and its inhabitants!

We which with local guides and local people from Bukit Lawang.Our team is made of experienced English-speaking guides who are certified by the Indonesia Tourist Guides Association (ITGA-HPI Himpunan Pramuwisata Indonesia). They strictly follow the Gunung Leuser National Park guidelines and do their best to keep the jungle clean and the wildlife safe! ​We organize unique and unforgettable jungle trekking striving to respect and preserve the unique ecosystem & biodiversity of the Gunung Leuser National Park and especially protect the endangered Sumatran Orangutans. The love of nature, respect, sustainability and we believe that we all have a role to play in the preservation of the rainforest and its wildlife but also in the support of local communities. Choosing a trek or a tour with us is your way to act in favor of our amazing but endangered rainforest, its exceptional biodiversity and its inhabitants!

Our team is made of experienced English-speaking guides who are certified by the Indonesia Tourist Guides Association (ITGA-HPI Himpunan Pramuwisata Indonesia). They strictly follow the Gunung Leuser National Park guidelines and do their best to keep the jungle clean and the wildlife safe! ​ We organize unique and unforgettable jungle trekking striving to respect and preserve the unique ecosystem & biodiversity of the Gunung-Leuser National Park and especially protect the endangered Sumatran Orangutans. Our eco-friendly daily tours aim to support local people & traditional activities. The love of nature, respect and sustainability. We believe that we all have a role to play in the preservation of the rainforest and its wildlife but also in the support of local communities. Choosing a trek or a tour with us is your way to act in favor of our amazing but endangered rainforest, its exceptional biodiversity and its inhabitants!

Ketambe is one of the last places, where you can see wild Orangutans in their natural habitat. For nature lovers a real adventure !