Sumatra Trekking
Trekking in Sumatra is amazing and there really is something for everyone with so much choice. The national parks are full of incredible flora and Fauna, you can trek through them, kayak or even go tubing. If you prefer more of a challenge you can hike up volcanoes such as Sibayak. Lake Tabo should not be missed for a variety of walking terrain and breath taking views.
Highlights
Batang Serangan River
Want a different way to explore the jungle why not in on a rubber tube floating down stream. It is very relaxing and peaceful and great to listen to the sounds of the jungle.
Lake Toba
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The biggest crater lake in the world and it is great for trekking, it is surrounded by breath taking hills, jungles and cliffs. You can visit local villages, waterfalls, and Samosir, the island in the middle of the lake.
Leuser National Park
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Jungle trekking through the Leuser National Park is a great place to meet the orangutan and experience many kinds of flora and fauna as well enjoy the song of birds and Siamang “The Black Gibbon”. Also look out for hornbills, thomas leaf monkey, pig tail monkey as well as the exotic Rafflesia Arnoldi and others endemic fauna and flora of Sumatra including hundreds of huge tree, clean freshwater rivers and hot water spring deep in the dense tropical rain forest. It is a hidden paradise for wildlife lovers.
Sibayak Volcano
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This trek begins at Semangat Gunung village, about 15 Km from Berastagi. It takes 2 or 3 hours to trek to the top for an amazing view. You head down via a different trail through the jungles and end at hot springs, where you can relax
Sipiso Piso waterfall
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Located in the Batak highlands of North Sumatra, this waterfall appears from a cave and falls 120m. It can be seen from various vantage points in the area. If you would like to walk to the base it is 700 steps down, so it is a good work out.
Tangkahan
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Challenge yourself with a trek through dense rainforest, over rugged terrain, and across crystal clear rivers. Then give caving a go, guides will lead the way and show you the beautiful stalactite and stalagmite, and take you to a small river that runs on the bottom of the cave.
Way Kambas National Park
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Home to over 270 species of birds. Enjoy an early boat ride down stream towards the sea with the forest on the either side. You can see Siamang Gibbon, Long-Tailed Macaque, Pig-Tailed Macaque, and Black Leaf Monkey, and varieties of birds such as King Fishers and Hornbills. Sometimes, you might see wild Elephants, Rhino, Tapir, Tiger, Deer, Wild Pig and Crocodile. Close to the coast, you will see many Raptors and local fishing village’s.