At the airport in Medan you will be greeted upon arrival by your German tour guide and escorted to your hotel in the capital of the Indonesian province of North Sumatra. Check-in and overnight in Medan

Following a morning breakfast at the hotel to break a journey in the direction of the village of Bukit Lawang (97km, 2.5 hours), where there is a re-release center for freed from captivity orangutans. The ride on the 97km northwest of Medan city is expected to last 2.5 hours. On the road you will pass on rubber and palm oil plantations. Overnight and dinner in a simple Guest House in Bukit Lawang.

The morning begins with a typical breakfast at the Guest House. Then you take an easy hike along the river bank (approx. 30 minutes) and cross the river with a small canoe. Then you walk another half hour to Fuetterungsplattform the orang-utan. Every morning and afternoon to feed the orangutans there. After 20 minutes all the fruits distributed to the people of the forest and return to the Guest House back in order before continuing the trip something fresh going. The trip to Berastagi initially leads back towards Medan, to business, over a serpentine route to the Highlands. Tropical rain forests cover the home of Karo-Batak. Road, stop at one of the traditional villages, where there are the typical houses of the Batak. Characteristic features are the curved gabled roofs that recall the architecture of the Toraja on Sulawesi island. The great houses of the Karo-Batak offer several families of a clan place. Late afternoon at the check-in and overnight stay in a hotel in Berastagi.

After an early breakfast, you head off to the volcano Sibayak. The 2.215m high volcano is located about 5km northeast of Berastagi. Your first destination is the village at the foot of the volcano Jarangudas. From there you hike up to Crater Lake and back. The hike is possible in four hours. Sturdy shoes, lightweight rain gear for the climb are essential. On the way back to the hotel you can in the hot springs in Raja Bernah bathe and recover from the strains. The rest of the day is at leisure. There is also the possibility the fruit market of Berastagi visit. Overnight in Berastagi.

Breakfast at the hotel. Then drive along the extensive vegetable and fruit fields to Parapat, a resort on the banks of Lake Toba. On the way you see the waterfall of Sipisopiso as he plunged from a height of 80 meters into the gorge. In addition to the historic building of the Royal Palace of Batak in Simalungun Pematang Purba. In the piles lived until 1945, the king, together with 12 of his women. In the afternoon you reach Parapat to cross over to Samosir.

In the morning you go on a tour around the island. Visit Ambarita, a former province of the Kingdom of Siallagan. Continue to Simanindo on the northern tip of the island, where resided in the old days Koenig Sidauruk. His former palace is decorated with carvings and sculptures. In court, the special opportunity to enjoy a demonstration of traditional dances to come. Then it goes on to Tomok. Here is carved in stone for the grave of the animistic Koenigs Sidabutar.

Of Samosir set back over to Parapat. Leave the area Toba Batak and the drive towards Sibolga. The port city is located on the West coast of Sumatra. Sibolga is the starting point for trips to the island Nias, which is for its megalithic culture and surf spots known. From the coast we go to the land of Padangsidempuan Angkola Batak. On the way you do in the small village of Lumban Garaga support.

The transfer to Bukittinggi runs along a route that completely even Sumatra embodies. The beauty of the island shows seen in the hills and valleys, lakes and rivers and in the faces of the people. Once the province of North Sumatra have left to cross to the south of the equator you later Bonjol height of the place. Bukittinggi just before you reach an area in the still live Sumatran tiger and the impressive growth rafflesi, eg gadutensis the Rafflesia.

The sight of the "Grand Canyon" of Sumatra, which rob is Ngarai Sianok Ihnenden breath. When visiting the Fort de Kock colonial flair, a hint is in the air. It was built in 1825 by the Dutch respondents. Next on the program the Bundo Kanduang Museum and Jam Gadang, the "Big Ben " Sumatra. A colorful picture is provided by the traditional markets Pasar Atas and Pasar Bawah. A stronghold of the artist is Koto Gadang, famous for its gold and silver work and embroidered scarves. Architectural sights are the Royal Palace and the Basa Pagaruyung Pagaruyung building in the traditional style of the Minangkabau. Before zuruekkehren to the hotel or visit the stone Basurek Batu Lima soon with its inscription in the village and Pallawa Pariangan near the downtown of Marapi volcano.

After breakfast, drive through the Anai Valley (Lembah Anai) back to Padang. In the Anai Valley is since 1922 a 2qkm large nature reserve. Estimated here is a piece of tropical rain forest, which was originally home to tigers, deer, siamang, and various tropical birds. A popular photo opportunity is the waterfall that plunges right on the edge of the road that runs through the valley, 40m in depth. Before you check into your hotel, visit the Pantai Artha beach, Adityawarman Museum and the ancient port of Padang. Hotels in Padang.

You have breakfast at the hotel. Then you, the day is to transfer back to airport or continue to another hotel at leisure.