Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Cities of Stay: Jakarta – Padang – Siberut – Medan – Parapat – Samosir – Berastagi – Bukit Lawang
Daily Adventure Itinerary
Day 1: Jakarta
Welcome Land in Indonesia’s bustling capital and dive straight into urban exploration.
Navigate the historic Kali Besar canal, discover the vibrant chaos of Petak Sembilan district, and find peace at the ancient Toa Se Bio temple.
Your Indonesian adventure begins with a taste of the nation’s diverse cultural heritage.
Day 2: Flight to Wild Sumatra
Escape to Padang on Sumatra’s rugged western coastline.
As you descend through clouds toward this untamed island, anticipation builds for the extraordinary experiences ahead.
Settle into your hotel and savor the evening air of this gateway to adventure.
Day 3: Into the Heart of Darkness
Board a ferry across rolling seas to the mysterious Mentawai Islands.
Navigate jungle rivers by motorboat through pristine wilderness, then trek on foot through muddy forest paths where sago palms tower overhead.
Arrive at a traditional village untouched by time, where you’ll sleep in an authentic Uma longhouse on stilts beneath a canopy of stars.
Days 4-5: Living Stone
Age Step back 10,000 years and live alongside the Mentawai people in their UNESCO Biosphere Reserve homeland.
Master ancient skills – craft poison arrows, harvest life-giving sago flour, and witness tattooed shamans who commune with forest spirits.
Hunt for protein-rich larvae, learn traditional fishing techniques, and experience life governed solely by sunrise and sunset rhythms.
This is anthropology come alive.
Day 6: Farewell to Paradise
Say goodbye to your Mentawai family and journey back to civilization via jungle river and ocean ferry.
Return to Padang carrying memories of one of Earth’s last Stone Age cultures, then enjoy the luxury of hot water and soft beds.
Day 7: Lake Toba Calling
Fly to Medan and ascend through endless plantations to the shores of legendary Lake Toba.
Cross this massive volcanic caldera lake to mystical Samosir Island, where ancient Batak culture thrives in the shadow of a supervolcano that once changed Earth’s climate.
Day 8: Batak Kingdom Secrets
Explore the fascinating world of the former cannibal warriors turned proud cultural guardians.
Visit ancient royal tombs, megalithic stone circles where justice was dispensed, and villages of nail-free wooden houses with extraordinary saddle-shaped roofs.
Witness hypnotic Tor-Tor dances that tell stories of ancestors and spirits.
Day 9: Royal Palaces & Thundering Falls
Journey through Toba’s fertile valleys to the magnificent Simalungun Batak royal residences, now living museums of a 300-year dynasty.
Stand mesmerized before the 120-meter Sipiso-Piso waterfall, then browse colorful highland markets before reaching volcanic Berastagi.
Day 10: Volcano Summit
Adventure Conquer Mount Sibayak at dawn, trekking through mystical cloud forest to the crater rim where sulfurous fumaroles dance in ethereal mists.
Descend to healing thermal pools fed by volcanic springs, then journey to Bukit Lawang’s eco-lodge sanctuary nestled in organic gardens.
Day 11: Orangutan Encounter
Enter the legendary Gunung Leuser National Park on a quest for the critically endangered Sumatran orangutan.
Trek through UNESCO World Heritage jungle hosting 10,000 plant species and incredible biodiversity.
With luck, encounter these remarkable red-haired cousins who share 97% of our DNA. Float down jungle rivers on inner tubes and explore mysterious bat caves as twilight falls.
Day 12: Final Forest Farewell
Enjoy one last jungle trek searching for orangutans and exotic wildlife before returning to Medan through endless palm plantations.
Relax in comfort as you reflect on extraordinary encounters with both ancient peoples and endangered species.
Day 13: Colonial Medan Memories
Explore Medan’s Dutch colonial heritage, from the opulent Sultan’s palace with its sumptuous throne room to the magnificent Great Mosque crowned with Italian marble.
Your epic journey through Sumatra’s wildest corners concludes with glimpses of a multicultural city shaped by centuries of trade and conquest.
Package Includes:
- Mentawai Islands Experience
- All meals during island stay (food transported from mainland and prepared by guide team)
- Round-trip ferry transfers Padang-Siberut-Padang
- Motorized canoe transportation through jungle rivers
- Traditional Uma longhouse accommodation with mattresses and mosquito nets
- Licensed English & Mentawai-speaking guide throughout
- Complete cultural immersion: poison arrow making, hunting expeditions, sago harvesting, traditional medicine preparation, authentic Mentawai clothing demonstrations, tattoo ceremonies, and fishing techniques
- Dedicated guide and cook services
- Sumatra Mainland Journey
- Daily breakfast at all accommodations (double/twin sharing)
- Private air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers and tours
- Professional English-speaking guides for all excursions
- Airport meet & greet services with refreshments
- All entrance fees, permits, and parking charges
- Meals as specified throughout itinerary
- Round-trip ferry transfers to Samosir Island
- Mount Sibayak volcano trekking permits and specialized guides
- Gunung Leuser National Park permits and expert nature guides
- Thrilling river tubing adventure down Bohorok River
- All applicable VAT and taxes
Package Excludes:
- International flight tickets
- Domestic flights within Indonesia (Jakarta-Padang, Padang-Medan)
- Indonesia Visa on Arrival (IDR 500,000 per person, payable at airport)
- Comprehensive personal travel insurance
- Traditional Batak dance performances and ceremonial pig feasts
- Courtesy gifts for Mentawai families (cigarettes, tobacco, sugar, tea, coffee recommended)
- Any additional expenses due to weather-related ferry delays or cancellations
- Services during designated free time periods
- Personal expenses including beverages, laundry, telephone calls, spa treatments
- Meals not specifically mentioned in daily itinerary
- Camera permits required at Bukit Lawang
- Excess baggage fees for airlines
- Gratuities for guides and drivers (recommended: €6-10 EUR for guides, €3-6 EUR for drivers)
- Any expenses due to flight delays, cancellations, or circumstances beyond operator control
- Group Pricing: Available for 2-12+ participants with special rates for larger groups
- Single Supplement: €297 applies to main hotels only
- Departure: Daily departures available for individual and group bookings
