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The 15 Best Medan Tours & Sumatra Treks

19 tours  ·  from $48 a head

Medan is the way into Bukit Lawang and one of the last places on earth with wild orangutans in reach of a road. These 15 cover the jungle treks, the river tubing and the Lake Toba runs, priced by night and by difficulty.

3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra - What three days in Gunung Leuser really means
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3-Day Ethical Orangutan Jungle Trek | Bukit Lawang, Sumatra

Monkey Business 3 days - 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting) - A jungle camp under mosquito nets
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Monkey Business 3 days – 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting)

2.Monkey Business 3 days – 2 nights Jungle trekking (including rafting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 294 reviews · from $205

Spend 3 days trekking Gunung Leuser, spotting orangutans, camping by the river, and rafting through North Sumatra for $205.37.

“It was a great experience. We could see a lot of animals. The food was excellent. For me, the best food in Indonesia. It was freshly cooked every day by our chef Hendrik. Our guide Bimbo and his assistant Risky are a good team. We had a lot of fun and were told and explained a lot on the tour.Auto-translated”

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2 Days and 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trek - The campsite: simple comfort with plenty of jungle atmosphere
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2 Days and 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trek

3.2 Days and 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $146

Spend two days trekking Gunung Leuser National Park, sleeping beside a river, seeking orangutans, and tubing back to Bukit Lawang.

“Firstly, I would note that this experience was well worth the journey to this day hike as our group was able to observe at close distance a mother and child orangutan as well as an alpha male. We also watched Northern Sumatra Leaf MonkeyRead more”

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2 Days 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trekking - Day one: six to seven hours among the trees
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2 Days 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trekking

4.2 Days 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · from $207

Trek Gunung Leuser for two days, camp beside a river, seek wild orangutans, enjoy meals, and return by foot or tube raft.

“We had an amazing experience during our trek (2D1N). Our guide Dedy made sure we were safe the entire time in the jungle. He knew exactly where to go and we saw lots of beautiful wild animals in the jungle. We even saw eight orang utaRead more”

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ORANGUTAN TREK (2D/1N) by EcoTravel Bukit Lawang - Reaching the riverside camp around 3:00 pm
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ORANGUTAN TREK (2D/1N) by EcoTravel Bukit Lawang

Monkey Business 2 days - 1 night Jungle Trekking (including rafting) - Day one: walking into Gunung Leuser
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Monkey Business 2 days – 1 night Jungle Trekking (including rafting)

6.Monkey Business 2 days – 1 night Jungle Trekking (including rafting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $144

Spend two days trekking Gunung Leuser, spotting orangutans, camping by the jungle river, and rafting near Bukit Lawang.

“We had a private group with my son with a quide and a cook. All food and fruits were very nicely layed out. We were lucky and saw many Orang Utang really close. Saw also many different types of monkeys. April was a good time to go as it is dry season but not so much tourists in the jungle yet.”

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3-Day Bukit Lawang Tour Including 1-Day Ethical Jungle Trekking - Day 1: Three to four hours from Medan to Bukit Lawang
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3-Day Bukit Lawang Tour Including 1-Day Ethical Jungle Trekking

TOUR PACKAGE (jungle trekking, taxi, Room) 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS in BUKIT LAWANG - Camp beside the river with food already prepared
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TOUR PACKAGE (jungle trekking, taxi, Room) 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS in BUKIT LAWANG

8.TOUR PACKAGE (jungle trekking, taxi, Room) 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS in BUKIT LAWANG

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · from $302

Four days in Bukit Lawang with two jungle hikes, orangutans, riverside camping, rafting, meals, rooms, and Medan transfers.

“Can’t speak more highly of this tour company. They went above and beyond to make our 4 day 3 night experience one we’ll never forget. We enjoyed it so much we extended our stay and IZoen arranged the additional transfers and accomRead more”

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Sunrise Tour or Hiking Mount Sibayak From Berastagi - Starting before dawn from Berastagi
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Sunrise Tour or Hiking Mount Sibayak From Berastagi

9.Sunrise Tour or Hiking Mount Sibayak From Berastagi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $47Best value

Hike Mount Sibayak before dawn for Karo Highlands sunrise views, Mount Sinabung photos, hot springs, snacks, and Berastagi hotel transfers.

“I went on this sunrise hike with Anggi as my guide and I 100% recommend this. I had an absolutely lovely time with Anggi. He was kind, funny and extremely knowledgeable about the region and Sumatra in general. He explained a lot aboRead more”

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Bukit lawang 2 Day 1 Night with camping - A riverside camp after the long walk
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Bukit lawang 2 Day 1 Night with camping

2-Day Jungle Trekking & Rafting in North Sumatra - What the first jungle day is really like
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2-Day Jungle Trekking & Rafting in North Sumatra

11.2-Day Jungle Trekking & Rafting in North Sumatra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $157

Trek Gunung Leuser National Park, camp beneath Sumatra’s jungle sky, spot orangutans and gibbons, then raft back to Bukit Lawang.

“This Trip has been the best adventure! We walked through the deep green jungle up and down through the rainforest of Sumatra. If you want to experience nature: this is the trip to take! On our 2Days1Night Tour we were lucky to see GibbonsRead more”

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2 Days Ethical Jungle Trek in Sumatra - Starting at 9:00 am in Bukit Lawang
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2 Days Ethical Jungle Trek in Sumatra

12.2 Days Ethical Jungle Trek in Sumatra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $157

Trek Gunung Leuser for two days, camp in the rainforest, spot orangutans, enjoy local meals, and return by river tubing to Bukit Lawang.

“I spent two nights in the jungle and it was an absolutely amazing experience. Everything was perfectly organised, and during those two unforgettable days we met lot of orangutans and monkeys. The food was incredible — truly 10/10, I couRead more”

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Sunrise Tour or Hiking Mount Sibayak From Medan - Steam vents, volcanic rock, and the summit view
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Sunrise Tour or Hiking Mount Sibayak From Medan

13.Sunrise Tour or Hiking Mount Sibayak From Medan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews

Hike Mount Sibayak for sunrise, visit Sipiso Piso Waterfall, soak in hot springs, and explore Berastagi with private Medan transfers.

“I have hiked all over the world. This is one of my most memorable hiking experiences. Nothing can prepare you for the sound of the hot gases escaping through the vents. It is very loud and incredible. The hike up was slippery and rocky, buRead more”

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Bukit Lawang Full Day Jungle Trek - Looking for orangutans and other forest life
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Bukit Lawang Full Day Jungle Trek

14.Bukit Lawang Full Day Jungle Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $72

Review the Bukit Lawang full-day jungle trek, with orangutan sightings, local guides, lunch, park fees, transfers, and optional river tubing.

“Great experience and makes me want to come back and do it again over a few days and sleep in the jungle. If you don't have much time though the day trekking is still great!”

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Wonderful 2Days 1Night Bukit Lawang Jungle Trekking Free Rafting - Entering Gunung Leuser National Park
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Wonderful 2Days 1Night Bukit Lawang Jungle Trekking Free Rafting

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