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Few destinations give you a chance to go on an adventure. Sumatra is the sixth largest island in the world. Its lush vegetation is home to an amazingly diverse fauna. There are many volcanoes to discover during your holiday in Sumatra. It is very easy to go on a hike in Sumatra, there are many options depending on the length and difficulty you are looking for. The most popular paths are those from Gunung Leuser to Bokit Lawang and the hikes of Sibayak and Kerinci volcanoes. The way to reach the top of these volcanoes is modified according to weather conditions and volcanic activity. Make you sure you ask your travel expert for more information.
If there was only one hike to go on during your holiday in Sumatra, it would be this one. Gunung Leuser National Park is located in North Sumatra, it is one of only two places in the world where you can see orang-utans in their natural habitat. There are different paths options so everyone can go on a hike in the park. You can go for a day or plan for an overnight in the jungle and walk for a couple days. Gunung Leuser National park is the perfect place for hiking in Sumatra while enjoying wild nature and breath-taking scenery.
The climb to Sibayak volcano’s summit is one of the most impressive hike in Sumatra. Located near Berastagi town, Sibayak is an active volcano so it’s quite usual to hear it rumbling and see it smoking. It is 2,181 metres high and the crater at the top is 900 metres large. A must-do if you’d like to go hiking in Sumatra! This walk is available to everyone as it only takes about 3 hours to reach the summit. During the ascent you might see (and smell!) sulphur fumaroles. Once on the top the view on Berastagi town is gorgeous.
Kerinci volcano is the highest point in Sumatra and the highest volcano in Indonesia. It stands 3,805 metres above sea level. It is a must-do hike in Sumatra. You will walk two days through the jungle before being able to enjoy a magnificent sunrise from the top of the volcano. From there, you can see seven peaks and Gunung Tujug, the highest lake in Southeast Asia (1,996 metres). For trained hikers only!
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