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5 Days 4 Nights
Daily Tour
10 people
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Bukit Lawang and Lake Toba tour pairs Sumatra’s greatest wildlife with its most beautiful landscape. Over five days you’ll trek into the jungle to find wild orangutans, then journey to Lake Toba — the vast volcanic lake at the heart of Batak culture. It’s the perfect blend of adventure and culture for travellers who want to see the real North Sumatra.
As a local Indonesian operator since 2006, we arrange every detail, from the jungle camp to the lakeside villages.
You experience two unforgettable sides of Sumatra. Trek through Gunung Leuser to meet wild orangutans and jungle wildlife. Then unwind at Lake Toba, the largest volcanic lake on earth, and explore Samosir Island, home of the Batak people. Discover traditional villages, music and warm hospitality. We travel responsibly, supporting both wildlife and local communities — see the Orangutan Foundation International. Want wildlife only? See our 3-day Bukit Lawang trek, or read our Bukit Lawang trek guide.
The first half is an active jungle trek with a night at a riverside camp. The second half is scenic and cultural — an overland journey through the highlands to Lake Toba, a ferry to Samosir Island, and time among the Batak villages and lake views. The pace eases as the trip goes on, ending in relaxation by the water. It’s a rich, varied Sumatra journey.
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Arrive at Medan's Kualanamu airport and transfer to Bukit Lawang (around 3–4 hours). Settle into your guesthouse, meet your guides and enjoy an evening briefing by the river.
A full day trekking into Gunung Leuser to find wild orangutans, Thomas's leaf monkeys and gibbons, with a picnic lunch. Descend to a riverside jungle camp for dinner over the fire and a night in the forest.
A final morning trek, then tube back down the Bohorok River to Bukit Lawang. Freshen up, then begin the scenic overland drive toward Lake Toba, stopping in the cool Berastagi highlands for the night, with views of the Sinabung and Sibayak volcanoes.
Continue to Lake Toba and take the ferry to Samosir Island, the cultural home of the Batak people. Explore traditional villages, stone carvings and longhouses, and soak up the lake's serene beauty. Overnight on Samosir.
Enjoy a final morning by the lake, then transfer back to Medan for your onward flight. End of services.
Yes. It combines the must-do orangutan trek with Lake Toba, North Sumatra's most iconic landscape and culture, in one trip.
The jungle day is moderate to challenging (hilly, hot, humid). The Lake Toba half is relaxed and scenic, so the trip eases as it goes
Yes, for families with children around 8+ who can manage the jungle day. The cultural and lake portion suits all ages.
A large island within Lake Toba, the heartland of Batak culture, with traditional villages, music, crafts and beautiful lake scenery.
The dry season (roughly March–September) is best for both trekking and the lake.
