Sumatra
Wild rainforests hiding orangutans, volcanic crater lakes, and fiery Batak cuisine
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Medan
Sumatra's largest city with fiery cuisine and the gateway to Lake Toba
Bukit Lawang
Tiny jungle village on the edge of the world's best orangutan habitat
Lake Toba
The world's largest volcanic lake with a Batak island at its heart
emoji_events Bounties in Sumatra
Trek with Wild Orangutans in Gunung Leuser
Hike into primary rainforest for face-to-face encounters with wild Sumatran orangutans.
Swim in the World's Largest Volcanic Lake
Plunge into the impossibly blue waters of a lake formed by a supervolcanic eruption 74,000 years ago.
Explore Batak Villages on Samosir Island
Walk among centuries-old longhouses with dramatic saddleback roofs on an island within a lake within a volcano.
Dine on Rendang in a Jungle Warung
Savor the world's most delicious dish — slow-cooked beef in coconut and spice — Sumatran-style.
Taste Batak Cuisine at a Local Feast
Join a Batak meal of grilled carp, spicy pork, and arsik — the lake's legendary gold-spiced fish.
Ride a Motorcycle Around Samosir Island
Circle the entire island on two wheels through rice paddies, hot springs, and ancient villages.
Tube Down the Bohorok River
Float downstream on a rubber tube through the jungle as gibbons call from the canopy.
Devour Soto Medan at a Roadside Warung
Slurp Medan's iconic coconut milk soup bursting with lemongrass, turmeric, and tender beef.
Explore the Maimun Palace
Tour the yellow Malay-meets-Islamic palace of the Deli Sultanate, still inhabited by royals.
Photograph the Great Mosque of Medan
Admire the grand Moroccan-style mosque that is Sumatra's most photogenic landmark.