Location: North Sumatra
Top Things to do in North Sumatra
Top 10 Things to do in North Sumatra, Sumatra
North Sumatra (Indonesian: Sumatera Utara), is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the island of Sumatra, and its capital is Medan. North Sumatra is fourth most populous province in Indonesia after West Java, East Java and Central Java and the most populous Indonesian province outside Java, with over 13.5 million inhabitants in 2014.
Restaurants in North Sumatra
1. Lake Toba
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 837 reviews
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.
2. Mount Sibayak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 568 reviews
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 :)
3. Marian Shrine of Annai Velangkanni
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By 650jimmy - Singapore, Singapore
We have known Pastor James for more than 10 years and whenever we are in Medan, will attempt to go and visit the church and meet Pastor James, if he is available. Once I saw him bless a car. He always spent time to speak to the public and we are comforted by him. We go to lick a candle after prayer and also to collect some bottles of holy water for blessing and bring back to Singapore. We will write a petition to ask for blessing and help in our daily life. Please feel free to come and view the historical gallery and buy some sovenirs for remembrance.
4. The Bohorok Orangutan Centre at Bukit Lawang
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
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.
5. Airport Railink Services
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4.5 based on 1,307 reviews
We Are First and Biggest Airport Train Services in Indonesia. We provide a smart chocice and convinient tarnsport to the City trough Exclusive Railway
Reviewed By HenryHeinz - Medan, Indonesia
Very convenient, hassle-free way to get from central Medan to KNO. Note that there is a new train schedule (as of maybe Nov 2019). With the recently opened elevated train line through downtown Medan, it now takes approx. 30 minutes to get to/from downtown and KNO. There are no stops for traffic, etc now. Booking tickets at the station is easy, but note that this must be done with a card (or other means) - they don't accept cash payments for tickets.
6. Bukit Lawang Jungle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 171 reviews
We started the business on a small scale. However, when we saw that the island of Sumatra was an attraction in the future, we decided to expand this area by providing various services to tourists from within and from outside the country.
Reviewed By Camper317590
The EcoTravel team is fantastic, taking care of every detail of the journey and giving comprehensive support during trips for a very reasonable price. Such a honest approach to the client and efforts to make the client satisfied are rare. It was an unforgettable and perfectly organized trip.
7. Holbung Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
when you in samosir island, you must visited this hill with breathtaking view or take you to the natural pool with clearly water and also the best spot watin sunset. There is some tropical flowers up the hill that you can oonly seen in the dry season. If you go by yourself with a ented motorbike, you could riding around the island but you miss every little piece.
Reviewed By TravelScenery - Putrajaya, Malaysia
Bukit Holbung is a hill covered by grasses, south of Pangururan town at the mainland side. In addition to its location and elevation, it is one of the best places to view geological feature of Lake Toba around Pangururan, which features rolling hills and mountains with lush grasslands and sparse trees, and green bushes found at lower elevation nearer to the lake surface. Its elevation is just nice to view the lake water without too much of reflection on the water surface. The trail is clear and straightforward, and goes through many levels of increasing altitude. A short 15 min walk is required to reach a height with magnificent view. To the north, a bay with rolling hills and Pusuk Buhit Mountain can be seen while to the south is Sihotang Valley and the surrounding rolling mountains. More serious hikers can climb all the way to the top, which takes around an hour. Nature lovers would find the view here to be grandiose and exceedingly beautiful.
8. Tjong A Fie's Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 573 reviews
Reviewed By sc-tadoc - Brisbane, Australia
A grand mansion that all tourists should come and visit to understand one man's excellent efforts to contribute to the growth of the city of Medan through local and Chinese migrant labour. Tjong A Fie was an associate of Cheong Fatt Tze (Blue Mansion in Penang, Malaysia), and both mansions certainly have their similarities. When we arrived, an English speaking guide took us around. He was from the local university and this was his gig to practise speaking English. He refused to accept money, but we pressed it into his hand and he was more than appreciative. The 'tour' was an hour but we spent another hour going through the mansion ourselves.
9. Bat Cave
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 236 reviews
Reviewed By ConsciousTravelling - Windsor, Canada
The Bat Cave is actually a series of 3 caves, which are accessed via a pleasant walk through forest and fields. You need a guide, however, as it would be easy to get lost in the system. Wear appropriate shoes, as you will not walk but scramble over boulders, rocks and slippery stones. There are also many insects such as scorpions and big spiders, so closed shoes and long pants are preferable. However, the caves are stunning. Some have an opening through which you can see the sky and vegetation. The last one is pitch dark. Bring headlamps or a good flashlight.
