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We compared all 59 experiences in Sumatra so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 59 experiences from US$ 19.80 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Bukit Lawang 3-Day Jungle Trek: Orangutan Trekking Tour
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Most booked
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.
547 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3d
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 195per person
Bukit Lawang: 2-Day Jungle Trek & River Tubing with Wildlife
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★Top rated
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.
414 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2d
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 170per 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.
305 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3d
Every dayLive guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 195per person

Recommended (7)

Bukit Lawang: 2-Day Jungle Trek & Ethical Orangutan Encounter
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Travelers' pick
Bukit Lawang: 2-Day Jungle Trek & Ethical Orangutan Encounter
184 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2d
fromUS$ 173per person
Jakarta Old Town and Modern City Half-Day Tour with Guide
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Travelers' pick
Jakarta Old Town and Modern City Half-Day Tour with Guide
182 reviews
4.90★
Duration
3h–4h
fromUS$ 55per person
Bogor Botanical Garden & Waterfall Day Trip from Jakarta
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Travelers' pick
Bogor Botanical Garden & Waterfall Day Trip from Jakarta
165 reviews
4.88★
Duration
7h–8h
fromUS$ 95per person
3-Day Orangutan Trek from Medan: Deep Jungle Camping
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3-Day Orangutan Trek from Medan: Deep Jungle Camping
157 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3d
fromUS$ 207per 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
154 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2d
fromUS$ 148per person
Jakarta: Old Batavia Heritage Tour with Museum & Chinatown
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Travelers' pick
Jakarta: Old Batavia Heritage Tour with Museum & Chinatown
150 reviews
4.84★
Duration
5h–6h
fromUS$ 65per person
Mount Bromo Sunrise Tour from Surabaya & Malang with Jeep
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Travelers' pick
Mount Bromo Sunrise Tour from Surabaya & Malang with Jeep
149 reviews
4.95★
Duration
12h
fromUS$ 100per person

Top rated (5)

3-Day Bukit Lawang Jungle Trek: Orangutans & Gunung Leuser
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3-Day Bukit Lawang Jungle Trek: Orangutans & Gunung LeuserThree days in Gunung Leuser National Park with a licensed guide, 2 nights in a bungalow, jungle trekking to spot wild orangutans, lunch included.
122 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3d
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 362per person
Mount Sibayak Sunrise Hike from Berastagi & Hot Spring
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Travelers' pick
Mount Sibayak Sunrise Hike from Berastagi & Hot SpringSunrise hike up Mount Sibayak volcano near Medan with views of Mount Sinabung. Includes hot spring soak, snacks, tea, and air-conditioned transport. 3–4 hours hiking.
129 reviews
4.98★
Duration
5h–7h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · MSHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
4-Day Jungle Trek from Medan: Orangutans & Mount Leuser
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Travelers' pick
4-Day Jungle Trek from Medan: Orangutans & Mount LeuserFour-day trek from Medan into Mount Leuser National Park with certified English-speaking guide, camping, meals and traditional rafting back.
126 reviews
4.96★
Duration
4d
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 270per person
2-day jungle trekking and rafting in Bukit Lawang
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2-day jungle trekking and rafting in Bukit LawangTwo days trekking through Gunung Leuser National Park with overnight jungle camp, private chef meals, and a river descent by traditional raft, you walk 6.
123 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2d
Every dayLive guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 138per person
2-day Bukit Lawang jungle trek with river tubing and camping
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Travelers' pick
2-day Bukit Lawang jungle trek with river tubing and campingTrek through Bukit Lawang's jungle for 5-6 hours, camp by the river overnight, and tube back to the village. Includes pickup, guide, meals and park permit.
104 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2d
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · DEHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 115per person

Lowest price (10)

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.
66 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree 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.
20 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h–7h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree 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.
72 reviews
4.94★
Duration
1d
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · DEHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per 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.
43 reviews
4.95★
Duration
6h–7h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per 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.
34 reviews
4.94★
Duration
7h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 92per 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.
46 reviews
4.41★
Duration
9h 30m
Every day
08:00
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 94per person
5-Day Private Tour Padang & West Sumatera: Harau Valley, Palace & Islands
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5-Day Private Tour Padang & West Sumatera: Harau Valley, Palace & IslandsFive days exploring West Sumatera's hidden gems with private guide and driver: Harau Valley's cliffs and waterfalls, Pagaruyung Palace.
46 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5d
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per group
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.
52 reviews
4.46★
Duration
12h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree 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.
59 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2d
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 137per 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.
65 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2d
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 138per person
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Sumatra at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05

  • Most booked: Bukit Lawang 3-Day Jungle Trek: Orangutan Trekking Tour, US$ 195 (3d, 4.97★ · 547).
  • Top rated: Bukit Lawang: 2-Day Jungle Trek & River Tubing with Wildlife, US$ 170 (2d, 4.97★ · 414).
  • Best value: 3-day jungle trekking and rafting in Gunung Leuser National Park, US$ 195 (3d, 4.96★ · 305).

Of the 59 experiences: 58 with free cancellation, 57 with instant confirmation, 52 with hotel pickup and 34 bookable last-minute.

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