The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Sumatra, Indonesia

January 30, 2022 Timmy Ribble

Discover the best top things to do in Sumatra, Indonesia including Mentawai Islands, Lake Toba, Mount Kerinci, Mount Sibayak, Tanjung Tinggi Beach, Lengkuas Island, Wisata pulau pagang, Lampuuk Beach, The Bohorok Orangutan Centre at Bukit Lawang, Pahawang Island.
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1. Mentawai Islands

Indonesia
Excellent
85%
Good
13%
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5.0 based on 40 reviews

Mentawai Islands

Reviewed By Coastal676365

From the first email sent to dropping us back to the airport nothing was too hard for these guys. The lodgings were super clean and comfortable. The food was next level ,always plenty and lots of variety. If you like Italian then you won’t be disappointed. The staff are friendly and hospitable. Now too the most important part of the trip..... Surf was fantastic and we had lots of uncrowded surfs all day . Would recommend in a heartbeat best land camp I’ve ever been too.

2. Lake Toba

20217 Indonesia
Excellent
51%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 837 reviews

Lake Toba

Reviewed By BertineFlos - Kampen, The Netherlands

We went to the place Tuk Tuk to a very nice guesthouse named Romlan. The ferry brings you to their doorstep. The climate is very nice and the the view very relaxing. You can also rent a scooter to see the island. Loved it. Tip: the ferry leaves from Parapat (tiga raja harbour) to Tuk tuk. On the way back we thought it would be nice to stay one night in Parapat near the harbour. But accomodations are very bad and pricy.so not recommended. We landed on Medan airport. You can take a shared taxi which is okay priced. Later we found out air asia also has a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Silangit which is closer to Lake Toba. From Silangit there is a Damri bus to Parapat (tiga raja harbour) And from there you can take the ferry to Tuk tuk.

3. Mount Kerinci

Jl. Kayu Aro, Jambi 37163 Indonesia
Excellent
74%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
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4.5 based on 121 reviews

Mount Kerinci

Reviewed By 612carln

My girlfriend and I visited Mount Kerinci during February of 2019. Our guide was Endatno Een. He was mentioned on the tripadvisor page multiple times and came highly recommended. And rightfully so. Afer contacting Endatno he basically managed our entire trip for us by giving us advice on how to reach Kerinci, where to stay and so on. We were quite worried about the weather back then as we had heard that weather conditions during that time of year are often not perfect and the weather can change quite fast. Endatno gave us a realistic assessment of the situation though and encouraged us to do the hike even though we might get wet. For that we are grateful because the hike itself was amazing even though we did get wet (like extremely wet) on the way down. The reason why the hike was so great for us was the vegetation that changed with each stage of the mountain, the chance to see some rare animals as well as the specacular view from the summit area. When the sky cleared you were able to see the Kerinci valley other mountain areas and even the ocean at the horizon. The hike itself was not extremely easy but definetly manageable as we are not experienced hikers and only somewhat sporty. It was important to have Endatno though as he and his colleague carried the supplies and the tent and you definetly need a guide for directions. All in all the hike on Mount Kerinci made for an unforgettable experience and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great experience off the beaten track to give it a try. And give Endatno a call. With him you got the right guide! Cheers.

4. Mount Sibayak

On the edge of Berastagi town Jaranguda, Doulu, Kabupaten Karo, Berastagi 22156 Indonesia
Excellent
65%
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29%
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5%
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4.5 based on 568 reviews

Mount Sibayak

Reviewed By IngridF317

I dearly recommand this trek, it’s amazing!! Especially with my tour guide, Ricky, we discover a lot of things (hot springs, Temple, Karo house, waterfall) in the area, and it was so interesting ! This guy explain to you everything and adapt the day on what you want. If you want to book with him I leave you the WhatsApp number +6285333542048. Ricky Ricardo. Enjoy and say hello from Ingrid :)

5. Tanjung Tinggi Beach

Sijuk Air Selumar Kecamatan Sijuk, Belitung Island Indonesia
Excellent
61%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
6%
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4.5 based on 760 reviews

Tanjung Tinggi Beach

Reviewed By Launoar - Jakarta, Indonesia

The rocks there is so amazingly huge and with the combination of soft white sand, you can just use your barefoot to walk the area and climb some of the rocks for the best pictures, the area is clean and crystal clear water.

6. Lengkuas Island

Belitung Island Indonesia
Excellent
56%
Good
38%
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5%
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4.5 based on 665 reviews

Lengkuas Island

Lengkuas Island located in the waters of the Belitung Island, and is about 30 minutes away by boat from Tanjung Kelayang beach or Tanjung Binga in District Sijuk, Belitung.In Lengkuas Island there is Lighthouse, built by Dutch colonial in 1882 and still actively working for marine navigation. Visitors must wash feet with fresh water before entering the lighthouse buildings constructed of steel, because the sea water can cause rust on the building. From the lighthouse, you can see beauty of the white sandy beaches on the island with giant granite rocks and clear sea water greenish.

Reviewed By Sumirzaoktopiandi

Snorkeling on Lengkuas Island is an activity I did to see the beauty of the corals when I visited there a few days ago. besides that I feel happy when I drink a fresh coconut while looking at the view of the blue sea and the unique cluster of granite stones.

7. Wisata pulau pagang

Pinang River, Koto XI Tarusan, Padang Indonesia +62 813-6397-3411 http://losmencarlos.blogspot.com/
Excellent
47%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
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2%
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4.5 based on 121 reviews

Wisata pulau pagang

8. Lampuuk Beach

Jl Banda Aceh - Meulaboh, Banda Aceh Indonesia
Excellent
47%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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4.5 based on 233 reviews

Lampuuk Beach

Reviewed By sarel206 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This beach is not crowded. Beautiful beach with clear water. There a place to hang out and eat. Yellow stall is nice and cheap. Water activity also there.

9. The Bohorok Orangutan Centre at Bukit Lawang

Jl. Orang Utan Center Gang Gereja, Bukit Lawang 20774 Indonesia +62 813-6410-8007
Excellent
63%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
13%
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2%
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4.5 based on 143 reviews

The Bohorok Orangutan Centre at Bukit Lawang

We arrange jungle trekking tours through the rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park, starting from the village Bukit Lawang,located in northern Sumatra,Indonesia. It is one of the last places in the world where you have the unique chance to observe the rare Sumatran orangutan in his natural habitat. The Gunung Leuser National Park is further habitat for many other species of exotic animals,flowers and plants. Since 2004, the tropical rainforests of the Gunung Leuser National Park together with 2 more national parks on Sumatra, are part of the UNESCO World Heritage.

Reviewed By karenbQ8291DB

We travelled with Trailfinders. The organisation was superb. We had a guide for our 3-day stay called Gandar who was very knowledgeable and thoughtful. A ranger called Ayub was assigned for the Orang Utan trek; frankly he was a genius, we saw eight including one very close encounter. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend any aspect.

10. Pahawang Island

Punduh Pidada, Pesawaran, Bandar Lampung 35453 Indonesia
Excellent
41%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
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Poor
2%
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4.5 based on 327 reviews

Pahawang Island

Reviewed By damarwianggo - Palembang, Indonesia

It was a story that Pahawang Island is great place to visit. Then, when I had a chance to accompany students from SMAK IPEKA Palembang to visit Pahawang Island in Lampung, Pahawang is truly exciting. Our one-day-trip to Pahawang was really extraordinary. Moreover, all the students were really excited to join all activities during the trip. The guide helped us to enjoy the trip.

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