Sumatra Trip
Discover the full experience and beauty of the Ketambe wilderness ETHICALLY
At our company, PT Ketambe Tour Travel, we organize unique and unforgettable jungle explorations, aiming to respect and preserve the Leuser ecosystem and biodiversity of the unique, hidden paradise of Gunung Leuser National Park. Since 2010, I have dedicated myself to protecting the Sumatran orangutan and other endangered wildlife, as well as raising awareness among local communities through education and outreach to the younger generation. We instill economic values by starting eco-friendly tours and activities, and supporting local communities and traditional handicrafts. Our unique and exciting expeditions aim to support local communities and remote villages by discovering untouched and pristine places.
Our trips :
Sumatra Adventure Tour (8 Days / 7 Nights) : Brastagi • Ketambe Jungle Trekking & Rafting • Lake Toba • Medan City
✨ Why Choose This Tour ?
This package combines volcano trekking, exotic wildlife encounters, thrilling rafting, cultural immersion, and relaxing lake views – the very best of North Sumatra in one adventure-filled week. Perfect for those seeking both nature and culture in one unforgettable trip !
📍 Day 1 – Arrival in Medan & Transfer to Brastagi
Welcome to North Sumatra! Upon arrival at Kualanamu International Airport (Medan), our driver will greet you and transfer you to Brastagi (approx. 3 hours).
Check-in: Brastagi Hotel, Deluxe Room with transfer
📍 Day 2 – Brastagi & Transfer to Ketambe
Morning climb to Sibayak Volcano. Explore Brastagi highlights: hot springs, local fruit market, Gundaling Hill, Shwedagon Pagoda replica, Sinabung Volcano lava views, and the breathtaking Sipiso-Piso Waterfall.
Afterwards, continue by private car to Ketambe (approx. 5 hours).
Check-in: Ketambe Hotel (VIP bungalow with hot shower)
📍 Day 3 – Jungle Trekking (Overnight in the Forest)
After breakfast, begin your 2-day/1-night jungle trekking adventure in Gunung Leuser National Park.
Hike through lush rainforest, spotting wildlife such as orangutans, gibbons, macaques, siamang, hornbills, lizards, snakes, and many more.
Trekking: 3 hours in the morning + 2–3 hours in the afternoon
Dinner & overnight in private jungle tents at the campsite
📍 Day 4 – Jungle Trekking & Return to Ketambe
After breakfast, continue wildlife spotting and visit natural hot springs before trekking back to Ketambe. Stop for lunch on the way. Overnight at the hotel.
Jungle Trekking Package: $350 per person (min. 2 pax)
📍 Day 5 – Rafting & Transfer to Lake Toba
Enjoy 4 hours of rafting on the Alas River.
Afterwards, drive to Lake Toba (Samosir Island) via Sidikalang and Tele, where you’ll enjoy spectacular panoramic views.
Check-in: Horas Family Hotel or Zoe’s Paradise, Deluxe Room
📍 Day 6 – Samosir Island Cultural Tour
Explore Batak culture: visit the King Sidabutar Tombstone, traditional Sigale-Gale puppet dance, Ambarita Village with its historic stone chairs, Tomok Batak Village, and relax at White Sand Beach.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
📍 Day 7 – Lake Toba to Medan City
Check out and transfer to Medan (approx. 8 hours).
Check-in: Medan Hotel, Deluxe Room
📍 Day 8 – Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Kualanamu International Airport for your onward flight. End of tour.
Accommodation Overview
- 1 Night Brastagi
- 3 Nights Ketambe
- 2 Nights Lake Toba (Samosir)
- 1 Night Medan
Trip to Banda Aceh & North Sumatra (8 Days / 7 Nights) : Elephant Sanctuary • Takengon Lake & Coffee Plantations • Ketambe Jungle Trekking & Rafting • Brastagi Volcano • Lake Toba • Medan City
✨ Why Choose This Tour ?
This unique overland journey takes you from Banda Aceh to Medan, combining close encounters with elephants, authentic coffee culture, thrilling jungle treks with orangutans, white-water rafting, and cultural exploration on Lake Toba. An unforgettable way to experience the natural and cultural treasures of Sumatra.
📍Day 1 – Banda Aceh to Takengon
Pick-up from your hotel or Banda Aceh Airport. After a short introduction and program briefing, we begin our journey to Sare Elephant Sanctuary. Here, you can see, feed, and even bathe elephants with guidance from professional handlers.
Afterwards, we continue to Lake Takengon, a scenic freshwater lake surrounded by hills.
Overnight: Deluxe Hotel at Lake Takengon ($50) – enjoy the lake view and taste locally grown coffee.
📍Day 2 – Coffee Plantations & Transfer to Ketambe
In the morning, visit an authentic Arabica coffee plantation. Learn directly from farmers about planting, caring, harvesting, and traditional coffee processing methods.
Afterwards, continue the journey to Ketambe.
Accommodation: VIP Bungalow with hot shower
📍Day 3 – Jungle Trekking (Overnight in the Forest)
After breakfast, start a 2-day/1-night jungle trekking adventure in Gunung Leuser National Park.
The trek crosses secondary forest while exploring incredible wildlife: orangutans, gibbons, macaques, siamang, hornbills, lizards, snakes, and more.
Hiking: approx. 3 hours before lunch, and another 2–3 hours in the afternoon.
Dinner & overnight at a private tented campsite in the jungle.
📍Day 4 – Jungle Trekking & Return to Ketambe
After breakfast, continue wildlife spotting and visit natural hot springs before trekking back to Ketambe. Stop for lunch on the way and spend the night at your hotel.
📍Day 5 – Rafting & Transfer to Lake Toba
Enjoy an exciting 4-hour white-water rafting trip on the Alas River.
After rafting, transfer to Lake Toba (Samosir Island) via Sidikalang and Tele, with a stop for panoramic views of the lake.
Accommodation: Horas Family Hotel or Zoe’s Paradise, Deluxe Room
📍Day 6 – Samosir Island Cultural Tour
Discover the culture of the Batak people: visit the King Sidabutar Tombstone, experience the Sigale-Gale dance, see the historic Siallagan Stone Chairs in Ambarita Village, relax at White Sand Beach, and explore Tomok Village.
📍Day 7 – Lake Toba to Medan City
Check out and transfer to Medan City (approx. 8 hours).
Overnight: Medan Hotel, Deluxe Room
📍Day 8 – Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Kualanamu International Airport (Medan) for your onward flight. End of tour.