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We compared all 50 experiences in Medan so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

4.9 50 experiences from US$ 19.75 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Bukit Lawang 3-Day Jungle Trek: Orangutan Trekking Tour
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Bukit Lawang 3-Day Jungle Trek: Orangutan Trekking TourThree days trekking through Gunung Leuser National Park from Bukit Lawang with certified English-speaking guide, jungle camps.Every day · 09:00 · From age 7★ 4.97 (543)3dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 193per person
Bukit Lawang: 2-Day Jungle Trek & River Tubing with Wildlife
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Bukit Lawang: 2-Day Jungle Trek & River Tubing with WildlifeWake up to Sumatran rainforest sounds, trek with guides, spot orangutans, and float back to Bukit Lawang by river tubing. Includes meals, permits, and camping gear.Every day · 09:00 · From age 5★ 4.97 (413)2dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
3-day jungle trekking and rafting in Gunung Leuser National Park
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Best value
3-day jungle trekking and rafting in Gunung Leuser National ParkThree days trekking deep into Gunung Leuser National Park with overnight jungle camps, a private chef, and the return journey by traditional raft.Every day · Pickup optional★ 4.96 (305)3dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 193per person

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Bukit Lawang: 2-Day Jungle Trek & Ethical Orangutan Encounter
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Bukit Lawang: 2-Day Jungle Trek & Ethical Orangutan Encounter★ 4.98 (184)2dEN · MSfromUS$ 172per person
3-Day Orangutan Trek from Medan: Deep Jungle Camping
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3-Day Orangutan Trek from Medan: Deep Jungle Camping★ 4.98 (155)3dENfromUS$ 204per person
2-day Orangutan Trek Bukit Lawang: Jungle camp & river return
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2-day Orangutan Trek Bukit Lawang: Jungle camp & river return★ 5.00 (154)2dENfromUS$ 147per person
Mount Sibayak Sunrise Hike from Berastagi & Hot Spring
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Mount Sibayak Sunrise Hike from Berastagi & Hot Spring★ 4.98 (129)5h–7hEN · MSfromUS$ 44per person
4-Day Jungle Trek from Medan: Orangutans & Mount Leuser
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4-Day Jungle Trek from Medan: Orangutans & Mount Leuser★ 4.96 (126)4dENfromUS$ 267per person
2-day jungle trekking and rafting in Bukit Lawang
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2-day jungle trekking and rafting in Bukit Lawang★ 4.94 (123)2dENfromUS$ 136per person
3-Day Bukit Lawang Jungle Trek: Orangutans & Gunung Leuser
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3-Day Bukit Lawang Jungle Trek: Orangutans & Gunung Leuser★ 4.99 (122)3dENfromUS$ 358per person

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Mount Sibayak Sunrise Hike from Berastagi: Peak Views
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Mount Sibayak Sunrise Hike from Berastagi: Peak ViewsHike Mount Sibayak at sunrise from Berastagi with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and breakfast included. A 6-hour round trip suited to beginners.Every day · 04:00, 06:00 and 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4★ 5.00 (66)6hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 52per person
Mount Sibayak sunrise hike and Berastagi tour with local guide
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Mount Sibayak sunrise hike and Berastagi tour with local guideClimb Mount Sibayak volcano near Berastagi for sunrise, explore the active crater with steaming vents and sulphur deposits.Every day · 03:30, 04:00 and 04:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 5.00 (20)6h–7hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 62per person
Bukit Lawang: Jungle Trek with Orangutans & Lunch Included
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Travelers' pick
Bukit Lawang: Jungle Trek with Orangutans & Lunch IncludedStep into the wilds of Bukit Lawang for a full day jungle trek, spot orangutans, share stories with local guides, and enjoy a simple lunch in the forest. Permit and pickup included.Every day · 08:30, 09:00 and 13:00 · Hotel pickup★ 4.94 (72)1dEN · DE✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 68per person
Rafting & jungle trekking in Mount Leuser: See orangutans
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Rafting & jungle trekking in Mount Leuser: See orangutansJungle trek and river rafting in Mount Leuser National Park near Medan, with guide, lunch and hotel pickup. Spot orangutans and wildlife on a full day from Bukit Lawang.Every day · First departure 05:30, last 09:00 · Pickup optional · From age 3★ 4.95 (43)6h–7hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 74per person
Jungle Trek Bukit Lawang: Orangutans & Gunung Leuser
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Jungle Trek Bukit Lawang: Orangutans & Gunung LeuserTrek through Gunung Leuser National Park from Bukit Lawang with a certified English-speaking guide, spotting orangutans and crossing the Bohorok River.Every day · 09:00 · From age 5★ 4.94 (34)7hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 91per person
Karo Highlands & Lake Toba Private Tour with Volcanoes
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Karo Highlands & Lake Toba Private Tour with VolcanoesPrivate full-day tour from Medan to Brastagi's active volcanoes, Karo Batak village and Sipisopiso waterfall overlooking Lake Toba.Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup★ 4.41 (46)9h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 94per person
Bukit Lawang Trekking Tour: Orangutans & Jungle Wildlife
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Travelers' pick
Bukit Lawang Trekking Tour: Orangutans & Jungle WildlifePrivate full-day trek from Medan to Bukit Lawang with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, jungle lunch and the option to tube raft back downriver.Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.46 (52)12hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 128per person
2-Day Orangutan Trekking & Rafting in Bukit Lawang
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2-Day Orangutan Trekking & Rafting in Bukit LawangTrek into Gunung Leuser National Park for two days searching for wild orangutans and other wildlife, then raft back downriver. Includes all park entry.Every day · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 · Pickup optional · From age 3★ 4.97 (58)2dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
2-day Bukit Lawang jungle rafting with orangutan trekking
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Travelers' pick
2-day Bukit Lawang jungle rafting with orangutan trekkingTrek deep into Gunung Leuser National Park for two days with a certified English-speaking guide, camp by the river, and tube back down the Bohorok River on day two.Every day · 08:30 · Pickup optional★ 5.00 (65)2dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 136per person
2-Day Orangutan Trekking & River Tubing: Gunung Leuser
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2-Day Orangutan Trekking & River Tubing: Gunung LeuserSearch for wild orangutans in Gunung Leuser National Park over two days with camping, meals and Bohorok River tubing included.Every day · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 · Pickup optional★ 5.00 (13)2dEN · ZH✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 136per person
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Medan at a glance ✓ 2026-10-29

  • Most booked: Bukit Lawang 3-Day Jungle Trek: Orangutan Trekking Tour, US$ 193 (3d, 4.97★ · 543).
  • Top rated: Bukit Lawang: 2-Day Jungle Trek & River Tubing with Wildlife, US$ 169 (2d, 4.97★ · 413).
  • Best value: 3-day jungle trekking and rafting in Gunung Leuser National Park, US$ 193 (3d, 4.96★ · 305).

Of the 50 experiences: 49 with free cancellation, 48 with instant confirmation, 45 with hotel pickup and 30 bookable last-minute.

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