Sumatra bite-sized trips

Create your own ideal family holiday

Sumatra is a great choice for families with little wildlife lovers in tow. Head into the rainforest around Bukit Lawang and Tangkahan to look for orangutans, go tubing down the river and take short jungle walks with a local guide. Then slow down on the shores of Lake Toba, where you can cycle between traditional Batak villages on Samosir Island.

How bite-sized trips work
Pick the trips your family will love here and in our other regions, and add them to your travel plan. Once you send it over, your Indonesia Family Specialist will piece everything together, sorting the journeys in between and shaping it all into a holiday that works for everyone, whatever their age.

Prefer a suggested route
Our family itineraries are a great place to start, and your Specialist will tailor whichever one you choose. Whichever way you begin, get in touch and we’ll help you plan it.

Immersive local experiences
Hand-picked & family-friendly hotels
24/7 in-destination support

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Orangutans in the Sumatran rainforest
Itinerary:
Bukit Lawang
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £339 per adult (excluding flights) (excluding flights)
From £255 per child (up to 11 years)
A popular destination for families who want to immerse themselves in the wild green jungle, the orangutans are the most famous residents that people come to see, but if you're lucky you may even spot leopards, baboons, monkeys as well as other wildlife.
2
Venture to the heart of the jungle
Itinerary:
Tangkahan
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £209 per adult (excluding flights)
From £159 per child (up to 11 years)
Leave civilisation behind to dive into the fascinating world of Sumatran wilderness at one of the National Parks protected by UNESCO. Home to many exotic plants, various species of monkeys and colourful birds, this tropical forest is a perfect escape from the modern world for the whole family.
3
Batak Houses on Lake Toba
Itinerary:
Berastagi - Lake Toba - Lake Toba
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £439 per adult (excluding flights)
From £329 per child (up to 11 years)
Lake Toba is quite large and hilly, but the area you'll be staying with your family is called Tuk Tuk, and a beautiful part of the town to explore the characteristic village by bike. With uninterrupted views across the lake and densely wooded jungles as the backdrop, its a beautiful, unusual and welcoming place to take the family.