10 Days Family Sumatra

Sumatra (Medan - Bukit Lawang - Berastagi - Samosir Island)

Duration

10 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

10 People

Languange

English

Overview

TOUR CATEGORIES: Regular Tour, Overland

A 10 days program to explore North Sumatra is perfect duration for family getaway from the bustling city of Medan to the lazy village of Samosir Island. Medan welcomes you as you arrived in Sumatra. Staying overnight in Medan will let you cure your jetlag. In the next day, you will head towards Bukit Lawang with a becak (risckhaw) trip for your afternoon activity. A jungle-trek for visiting Orangutan is a great experience to give to your children. Berastagi will be visited only for transit between Bukit Lawang to Samosir. Cycling tour around the island is one of the best ways to spend the days in Samosir Island with your family. Going back to the capital of North Sumatra, Medan, you will have a chance to discover the highlight of the city before flying back to your home country.

 

Maps

Hotels

Medan

Grand Antares (Standard Level)

Grand Antares Hotel is located in area/city Medan Maimun.There are plenty of tourist attractions nearby, such as Teladan Medan Stadium within 0.88 km, and Wonders Water World within 2.06 km.

From business event to corporate gathering, Grand Antares Hotel provides complete services and facilities that you and your colleagues need. Be ready to get the unforgettable stay experience by its exclusive service, completed by a full range of facilities to cater all your needs. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you. Savor your favorite dishes with special cuisines from Grand Antares Hotel exclusively for you. WiFi is available within public areas of the property to help you to stay connected with family and friends. Enjoy luxurious treats and incomparable experience by staying at Grand Antares Hotel.

 

Swiss-Belinn (Superior Level)

Swiss-Belinn Medan is the newest, modern 3-star hotel in Medan, North Sumatra. Strategically located on Jalan Surabaya in the heart of the city, the hotel offers convenient access to various entertainment and dining options.

The hotel is 30km away from Kualanamu International Airport with 45 minutes driving, the hotel is surrounded by the Central Business District and is within walking distance of many shopping areas, making it the ideal option for both business and leisure travellers who are looking for affordable yet convenient accommodation in Medan.

Swiss-Belinn Medan is a three-star international hotel offers business or leisure travellers all the comforts and amenities of an international standard hotel blended with warm local hospitality to make your stay a memorable and enjoyable one.

Comprising Superior, Deluxe, Superior Deluxe, Junior Suites and Suites the hotel’s 180 stylish guestrooms feature a minimalist design combined with a warm ambience for a pleasant home away from home feeling. Each room is equipped with IDD telephone, individually controlled air conditioning, LCD TV, in-room safety deposit box, high-speed Internet access and modern amenities. The hotel also provides a range of guest services, including business centre, laundry, dry cleaning, gym and spa.

Savor our selection of international and local dishes in the Barelo restaurant, lounge and bar. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The lounge is a stylish place to sit back and relax with delightful snacks, cocktails and mocktails served from our bar.

Business in Medan is complemented with five meeting rooms, ideal to cater for small to medium size meetings, seminars and parties. For relaxation, guests can choose from a menu of refreshing treatments in the Spa or have a workout in our well-equipped fitness centre.

 

Deli River (Deluxe Level)

Surrounded by a lush tropical garden, Hotel Deli River offers a unique experience for your stay in the city of Medan. Located 12 kilometers outside of the city center, our cottages are surrounded by a rich variety of fruits and plants native to North Sumatra, such as rambutan, jambu, sawo, mango, palm trees, banana trees, and a marvelous variety of tropical flowers. Additionally, our tropical garden is home to more than twenty species of different exotic birds. Every room has hot water showers powered by solar energy, TV with international channels, complimentary water, coffee and tea, and free Wi-Fi access so you will stay connected with family and friends.

Our spacious open-air Restaurant Omlandia serves a variety of traditional Indonesian and western dishes in a romantic and relaxing atmosphere. The swimming pool is located at the edge of the valley facing the Deli River with the beautiful Sumatran jungle as its backdrop.

Relax, enjoy, and recharge in our swimming pool, on the veranda of your room, or on the terrace of Restaurant Omlandia. Hotel Deli River gives a personal touch to our service and atmosphere. We are sure you will find your stay with us on Indonesia’s magnificent island of Sumatra, most memorable. Hotel Deli River, truly an Oasis in the city of Medan.

Bukit Lawang

Danau Toba (Standard Level)

Danau Toba Cottage Berastagi is a hotel in a good neighborhood, which is located at Berastagi. Not only well positioned, but Danau Toba Cottage Berastagi is also one of hotels near the following Mount Gundaling Berastagi within 3 km and Berastagi Fruits Market within 3.01 km. Danau Toba Cottage Berastagi is the right choice for you who are looking for affordable accommodation in Berastagi. Savor your favorite dishes with special cuisines from Danau Toba Cottage Berastagi exclusively for you.WiFi is available within public areas of the property to help you to stay connected with family and friends. Danau Toba Cottage Berastagi is a wise choice for travelers visiting Berastagi.
 

 

Sinabung Hotel (Superior & Deluxe Level)

Located in the places of interest in North Sumatra, Berastagi. Sinabung Hills offers top-rated services to ensure your comfortable stay. Various top-notch facilities, and outdoor activities specially packed for guests to maximize the value of a care-free holiday. Naturally ornamented with life plants and flowers, Sinabung Hills restaurant consist of 3 sections: the coffee shop on terrace, the main dining room, and the lounge & grill, a place where you can relax sipping wine and spirits in the bone-chilling air of Berastagi. Come and taste our special offerings which consist of wide varieties of International and Indonesian cuisine.
Berastagi

Danau Toba (Standard Level)

Danau Toba Cottage Berastagi is a hotel in a good neighborhood, which is located at Berastagi. Not only well positioned, but Danau Toba Cottage Berastagi is also one of hotels near the following Mount Gundaling Berastagi within 3 km and Berastagi Fruits Market within 3.01 km. Danau Toba Cottage Berastagi is the right choice for you who are looking for affordable accommodation in Berastagi. Savor your favorite dishes with special cuisines from Danau Toba Cottage Berastagi exclusively for you.WiFi is available within public areas of the property to help you to stay connected with family and friends. Danau Toba Cottage Berastagi is a wise choice for travelers visiting Berastagi.

 

Sinabung Hotel (Superior & Deluxe Level)

Located in the places of interest in North Sumatra, Berastagi. Sinabung Hills offers top-rated services to ensure your comfortable stay. Various top-notch facilities, and outdoor activities specially packed for guests to maximize the value of a care-free holiday. Naturally ornamented with life plants and flowers, Sinabung Hills restaurant consist of 3 sections: the coffee shop on terrace, the main dining room, and the lounge & grill, a place where you can relax sipping wine and spirits in the bone-chilling air of Berastagi. Come and taste our special offerings which consist of wide varieties of International and Indonesian cuisine.
Samosir

Toledo Inn (Standard Level)

Toledo Inn has welcomed guests and dignitaries since 1978. Each guest rooms offers stunning views of a little tropical gardens or vistas of the Lake Toba from the terrace or balcony. Its location on a beautiful Tuktuk, part of Samosir Island. At 640 square kilometres (247 sq mi), Samosir is the largest island within an island, and the fifth largest lake island in the world.

Infused with the famous culture and traditions of Batak and the graceful hospitality of its people, we are welcoming you, our guests.

 

 

Tabo Cottages (Superior Level)

TABO is situated on the shore of Lake Toba at Samosir surrounded by ricefields and plantations. It offers magnificent views over lake and mountains. The unique style of the restaurant and the rooms in the lush tropical garden make a great atmosphere to get rid of stress and weariness. Our free wifi spot gives you the opportunity for updating travel blogs or and catch up on business from our airy, laid back restaurant or Pavillion. Tabo’s latest rooms are situated right by the lake overlooking the spacious lawn, the play ground and the picturesque mountains. We concentrated on natural furnishing and soft colours for the interiour design as well as putting in green foliage around them. The new section is perfect for outdoor events like games, meetings and parties, where everybody can stay near by the action. The German Bakery and Coffee Roastery add to it.
 

 

Samosir Villa (Deluxe Level)

Samosir Villa Resort, located in Samosir West, Samosir, is a popular choice for travelers. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city’s must-see destinations.

At Samosir Villa Resort, the excellent service and superior facilities make for an unforgettable stay. Top features of the hotel include free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, room service.

The ambiance of Samosir Villa Resort is reflected in every guestroom. complimentary instant coffee, mirror, sofa, towels, separate living room are just some of the facilities that can be found throughout the property. The complete list of recreational facilities is available at the hotel, including canoe, private beach, outdoor pool, fishing, massage. Superb facilities and an excellent location make the Samosir Villa Resort the perfect base from which to enjoy your stay in Samosir.

Highlights

Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival Medan – Medan

Upon Arrival Kualanamu Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Medan. Medan is a busy trading city around the island as located near the strait which is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world. It is the gateway to the western part of Indonesia.

Accommodation :
Standard : Grand Antares
Superior : Swiss Bellinn
Deluxe : Deli River

Meals included : N/A
Travel time : Approximately 1,5 hours

Day 02 : Medan – Bukit Lawang, Afternoon Becak trip around Bukit Lawang Village

Depart from Medan to Bukit Lawang. This small village around 90km north west of Medan is situated along the Bohorok River and is the gateway to the Gunung Leuser National Park.
Afternoon you will have becak trip around Bukit Lawang village. You will see daily life of local people, people making sugar (brown sugar), and paddy fields.

Accommodation :
Standard : Bukit Lawang Cottage
Superior : Jungle Inn
Deluxe : Jungle Inn

Meals included : Breakfast
Travel time : Approximately 8 hours

Meals included : Breakfast
Travel time : Approximately 4 hours

Day 03 : Bukit Lawang – 3 hours guided trekking

Pick up from your hotel and you will walk along the river side till the crossing point where canoe waits and takes you to the other side of the river. Followed by a short hike up to visit the central viewing area, where you have a chance to see the Orangutan swinging freely through the tropical rainforest, however as with any wildlife, no guarantees can be made that they are around this area. After the visit, across back the river and walk about half an hour before you enter the other side of the park to start jungle trek to come more up close with nature. Enjoy the sights, smell and sounds of rainforest. From the center view point, we bring you deeper into Gunung Leuser National Park to experience the rainforest, of course you will hike up and down the hills while constantly searching for wild animals in their natural habitat. You have a big chance to see the wildlife; gibbons, thomas leaf monkeys, longtail and pigtail macaques, flying squirrels, Sumatra peacocks and hornbills. A wild orang utans might cross your way.

Accommodation :
Standard : Bukit Lawang Cottage
Superior : Jungle Inn
Deluxe : Jungle Inn

Meals included : Breakfast
Travel time : Approximately 3 hours

Day 04 : Bukit Lawang – Berastagi

Morning depart (Around 08.00 AM) from Bukit Lawang to Berastagi. The town of Berastagi offers a refreshing break because of its cool alpine climate. The surrounding fields produce a variety of flowers, fruit and vegetables. The landscape is dominated by two active volcanoes; Mount Sibayak and Mount Sinabung. You can visit local fruit market enroute.

Accommodation :
Standard : Danau Toba Cottage
Superior : Sinabung Hotel
Deluxe : Sinabung Hotel

Meals included : Breakfast
Travel time : Approximately 10 hours

Day 05 : Berastagi  – Samosir Island

At appropriate time, depart from Berastagi to Parapat where you will be transferred by public ferry to Samosir Island. Samosir Island is home to the friendly Toba Batak People. It a perfect place to relax, swim and bike ride. Beaches at Lake Toba are lined with pine trees and scenic mountains surround the lake
Accommodation :
Standard : Toledo Inn
Superior : Tabo Cottage
Deluxe : Samosir Villa

Meals included : Breakfast
Travel time : Approximately 8 hours

Day 06 : Samosir Island – Cycling Tour

Cycling as far as you can on Samosir through the typical Batak road style. Villages with traditional houses, people at work on rice fields, children learning in school and other daily activity of villagers will be the attractions along the road.

Accommodation :
Standard : Toledo Inn
Superior : Tabo Cottage
Deluxe : Samosir Villa

Meals included : Breakfast
Travel time : Approximately 6 hours

Day 07 : Samosir Island – Free Program

Today you will have free program for the whole day. You can relax at the hotel or explore surrounding such as visit some objects, take boat touring, etc.

Note : optional Tour is on personal account.

Accommodation :
Standard : Toledo Inn
Superior : Tabo Cottage
Deluxe : Samosir Villa

Meals included : Breakfast
Travel time : Fullday

Day 08 : Samosir Island – Medan

Morning depart from your hotel in Samosir to go to Medan. Cross the lake to Parapat, along the southern shores of Lake Toba with its lovely rice fields and huge Batak kings' graves.

Accommodation :
Standard : Grand Antares
Superior : Swiss Bellinn
Deluxe : Deli River

Meals included : Breakfast
Travel time : Approximately 8 hours

Day 09 : Medan – City Tour

Today you will have Medan City Tour. Explore the city and visit the Maimoon Palace, the Great Mosque and the Chinese Temple.

Accommodation :
Standard : Grand Antares
Superior : Swiss Bellinn
Deluxe : Deli River

Meals included : Breakfast
Travel time : Approximately 4 hours

At appropriate time, you will be transferred to Kualanamu Airport for flight to your next destination.

Accommodation : N/A
Meals included : Breakfast
Travel time : Approximately 1,5 hours

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