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Sumatra, Indonesia

Sumatra is Indonesia’s wild western frontier — a vast island of steaming volcanoes, jungle-clad highlands and some of the most biodiverse rainforests on earth. It’s one of only two places in the world where you can trek to see orangutans in the wild. For travellers who want real adventure and incredible wildlife, Sumatra orangutan tours deliver an experience like nowhere else. As a local Indonesian team operating since 2006, we craft private, eco-friendly journeys across this extraordinary island.

Why Visit Sumatra

Sumatra is a wildlife and nature lover’s dream. Trek into Gunung Leuser National Park at Bukit Lawang to find wild orangutans, gibbons and Thomas’s leaf monkeys.

Meet the gentle conservation elephants of Tangkahan. Explore the volcanic highlands of Berastagi and the thundering Sipiso-Piso waterfall. Then unwind at vast Lake Toba, the largest volcanic lake on earth and the heartland of Batak culture. It’s raw, beautiful and deeply rewarding. For the full picture, see our Bukit Lawang orangutan trek guide.

Sumatra Tours With a Local Team

Below you’ll find our handpicked Sumatra tours — from short Bukit Lawang orangutan treks to longer journeys combining jungle wildlife, conservation elephants, highlands and Lake Toba. Every trip is private and fully customisable. Browse the options below, or message us on WhatsApp and we’ll build your perfect Sumatra adventure.

Sumatra Tours & Activities

North Sumatra Highlights 7-Day Tour

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A 7-day North Sumatra highlights tour — orangutans in Bukit Lawang, Berastagi volcanoes, Sipiso-Piso waterfall and Lake Toba's ...
From $1.105,00

Sumatra Orangutans & Elephants Tour

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A 6-day wild Sumatra tour — trek for orangutans in Bukit Lawang, then meet conservation elephants in the ...
From $995,00

Sumatra Explorer Tour

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A 10-day Sumatra explorer tour — orangutans in Bukit Lawang, Tangkahan elephants, Berastagi volcanoes and Lake Toba's Batak ...
From $1.695,00

Bukit Lawang and Lake Toba Tour

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A 5-day Bukit Lawang and Lake Toba tour — trek for wild orangutans in Gunung Leuser, then discover ...
From $945,00

Bukit Lawang 4 Day Jungle Trek

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A 4-day Bukit Lawang jungle trek deep into Gunung Leuser — track wild orangutans, camp two nights in ...
From $695,00

Bukit Lawang Orangutan Trek

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A 3-day Sumatra jungle adventure trekking Gunung Leuser National Park to find wild orangutans, camping by a ...
From $495,00

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