Title: Things to Do in North Sumatra in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in North Sumatra ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit North Sumatra Types of activities Where to stay [North Sumatra Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/North-Sumatra.dx553248635050906601) ![Ketenangan Toba ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635050906601/af661f65-7d1c-4337-9bed-7bf8fa170c7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ketenangan Toba ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635050906601/af661f65-7d1c-4337-9bed-7bf8fa170c7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mt Sinabung erupting in June 2015. The photo was taken from nearby Mt Simbayak, a dormant volcano, outside of Berastagi, Sumatra, Indonesia. The volcano is continuously erupting, and has been for the past few years, so trekking it is clearly not an option -which is something the guidebooks have not updated as far as we could tell since we had no idea it was erupting until we arrived with ash falling everywhere. Tip: ALWAYS google a volcano before you plan to trek it to make sure it has not erupted. Learn from our mistake!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635050906601/5cef31b6-5a1f-4e19-a32e-7f067a280dae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Surfs up](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635050906601/f0055ae4-8259-4428-bbe4-0fc4eff9e20a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sinabung eruption. November 2014.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635050906601/766b0605-57b0-4ee2-a990-2e88021cd3aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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7d Free cancellation available $1,240 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/explore-north-sumatra-7-days-tour-experience.a50060153.activity-details?&rid=553248635050906601&location=North+Sumatra&swp=off) ![Medan: Mount Leuser National Park Full-Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44645311/7c233b4f-7e67-4560-a411-8cbaef92014d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Medan: Mount Leuser National Park Full-Day Trip 10h Free cancellation available $249 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-medan-mount-leuser-national-park-full-day-trip.a44645311.activity-details?&rid=553248635050906601&location=North+Sumatra&swp=off) ![Bukit Lawang Jungle Trek Sumatran Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50699402/9182c156-b9f3-454f-997f-2f8e055e1629.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bukit Lawang Jungle Trek Sumatran Safari 3d Free cancellation available $299 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bukit-lawang-jungle-trek-sumatran-safari.a50699402.activity-details?&rid=553248635050906601&location=North+Sumatra&swp=off) ![4 Day Bukit Lawang Jungle Trekking Tour with Hotel and Transfers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51028126/5d38676a-86c1-4893-b5cb-c7a4de25a10f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 4 Day Bukit Lawang Jungle Trekking Tour with Hotel and Transfers 4d Free cancellation available $29,800 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/4-day-bukit-lawang-jungle-trekking-tour-with-hotel-and-transfers.a51028126.activity-details?&rid=553248635050906601&location=North+Sumatra&swp=off) ![10 Days North Sumatra Nature Tour in Rainforest and Lake Toba](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51604275/32ea6ff1-2dc3-4950-bc87-c932fe60bdc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 10 Days North Sumatra Nature Tour in Rainforest and Lake Toba 10d Free cancellation available ~~$2,673~~$2,539 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/10-days-north-sumatra-nature-tour-in-rainforest-and-lake-toba.a51604275.activity-details?&rid=553248635050906601&location=North+Sumatra&swp=off) ![7 Days 6 Nights North Sumatra Tour (Bukit Lawang-Berastagi-Lake Toba)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2715034/b57514a2-d4c6-4914-a52c-161e0e0a7e23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 7 Days 6 Nights North Sumatra Tour (Bukit Lawang-Berastagi-Lake Toba) 7d Free cancellation available $1,543 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/7-days-6-nights-north-sumatra-tour-bukit-lawang-berastagi-lake-toba.a2715034.activity-details?&rid=553248635050906601&location=North+Sumatra&swp=off) ![2 Days 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trekking](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2714926/d27eb236-23b7-4e3d-8fbc-8bf0a05ef448.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2 Days 1 Night Ethical Jungle Trekking 2d Free cancellation available $204 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-days-1-night-jungle-trekking-in-bukit-lawang.a2714926.activity-details?&rid=553248635050906601&location=North+Sumatra&swp=off) ![Wonderful 7 Days North Sumatra Tour (Include: 2 Days 1 Night Jungle Trekkin...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3101731/26c4adec-2747-41b1-b4a8-80d883f802bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wonderful 7 Days North Sumatra Tour (Include: 2 Days 1 Night Jungle Trekkin... 7d Free cancellation available $1,187 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults 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### Medan: Mount Leuser National Park Full-Day Trip 10h Free cancellation available $249 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-medan-mount-leuser-national-park-full-day-trip.a44645311.activity-details?&rid=553248635050906601&location=North+Sumatra&swp=off) ![Hiking Sibayak volcanoe and city tour arround Berastagi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50862313/58e6d551-8099-44a2-83a3-dca1de7162d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking Sibayak volcanoe and city tour arround Berastagi 7h Free cancellation available $59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mount-sibayak-sunrise-volcano-hike-with-hot-springs-and-city-tour.a50862313.activity-details?&rid=553248635050906601&location=North+Sumatra&swp=off) ![3D2N Orangutan Expedition:from Bukit 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activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635050906601&location=North+Sumatra&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![5 Days North Sumatra Adventure : Bukit Lawang & Mount Sibayak](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50120059/6e8a3e33-12ea-47d2-b7a0-b712d119304c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 5 Days North Sumatra Adventure : Bukit Lawang & Mount Sibayak 5d Free cancellation available $1,009 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/berastagi-city-tour.a50120059.activity-details?&rid=553248635050906601&location=North+Sumatra&swp=off) ![Medan City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3146266/cfdbf9c4-b565-4d36-9e6a-0bc77c3d0ec3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Medan City Tour 8h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available $67 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/medan-city-tour.a3146266.activity-details?&rid=553248635050906601&location=North+Sumatra&swp=off) ![Private Half-Day Samosir Island Tour from Berastagi or Harbour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4109236/9410d65e-8c4b-4e8d-aee0-f295320e2526.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Half-Day Samosir Island Tour from Berastagi or Harbour 6h 10/10 1 review $75 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-half-day-samosir-island-tour-from-parapat-town.a4109236.activity-details?&rid=553248635050906601&location=North+Sumatra&swp=off) ![Medan: Highlights City Sightseeing Guided Group Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44638910/35c1c257-e728-4749-94d0-b9ae8ba19ed8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Medan: Highlights City Sightseeing Guided Group Tour 4h Free cancellation available $83 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower 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Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635050906601) ## What to do in North Sumatra --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in North Sumatra? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in North Sumatra #### Sun Plaza 4.5/5(5 reviews) You can enjoy retail therapy at Sun Plaza during your visit to Medan. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.com/Sun-Plaza-Medan.d6106274.Vacation-Attraction) #### Grand City Hall 4/5(1 review) Learn about the local history of Medan when you take a trip to Grand City Hall. Visit the area's spas and shops. [](https://expedia.com/Balai-Kota-Kesawan.d553248621526916611.Vacation-Attraction) #### Maimun Palace 4.5/5(3 reviews) You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Maimun Palace during your trip to Medan. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.com/Maimun-Palace-Medan.d6106266.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tjong A Fie's Mansion 4/5(1 review) You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tjong A Fie's Mansion during your trip to Medan. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Tjong-A-Fies-Mansion-Kesawan.d553248621532741335.Vacation-Attraction) #### Medan Mall 4.5/5(4 reviews) You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Medan Mall during your visit to Medan. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.com/Medan-Mall-Medan.d6106270.Vacation-Attraction) #### Taman Bunga Pematang Siantar Explore the great outdoors at Taman Bunga Pematang Siantar, a lovely green space in Pematangsiantar. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the temples while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Taman-Bunga-Pematang-Siantar-Pematangsiantar.d553248635998000165.Vacation-Attraction) #### University of North Sumatera 4.5/5(3 reviews) Walk around the campus at University of North Sumatera during your stay in Medan. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-North-Sumatera-Medan.d6106276.Vacation-Attraction) #### Suzuya You can search for that perfect souvenir at Suzuya during your trip to Pematangsiantar. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples. [](https://expedia.com/Suzuya-Pematangsiantar.d553248635998000164.Vacation-Attraction) #### Great Mosque of Medan 4.5/5(6 reviews) You can learn about the history of Medan with a stop at Great Mosque of Medan. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.com/Great-Mosque-Of-Medan-Medan.d6106268.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in North Sumatra ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kesawan 4/5(5 area reviews) Spas, restaurants, and shopping are just a few things travelers enjoy about Kesawan. Check out Grand City Hall or Tjong A Fie's Mansion while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.com/Medan-Kesawan.dx553248635070786252) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kampung Madras While there might not be top attractions in Kampung Madras, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sun Plaza and Grand City Hall. [](https://expedia.com/Medan-Kampung-Madras.dx713480331494428672) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from North Sumatra ![Masjid Besar Medan (Masjid Raya Al Mashun) Medan, Indonesia with blue sky and landscape](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2263/2a17c43f-55e9-4c9c-ad0a-94ff80ffcdc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Medan ![Panoramic view of Lake Toba from Smiling Hill or Bukit Senyum in Bahasa. North Sumatra - Indonesia as one of the biggest volcanic lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9049/ce06ab51-74f0-4348-bc14-266ce93c4966.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Parapat ![Aerial view Sipiso-piso waterfall in Sumatra, travel destination in Berastagi and Lake Toba, Indonesia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6132831/fc54dec3-931b-481c-9291-2f493692c58b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Berastagi ![Toba Lake viewed from Samosir Island #indonesia #northsumatra #vocanollake #lake #panorama #iPhone #hdr #phonography](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6295835/b739002c-9a04-4394-b387-5126db4ef1e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Samosir ![This temple is about a 2 hour drive from Borobudur. It’s well worth a visit. It’s always nice to find yourself in a place with few western tourists and many locals. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2263/9dfeabc3-f0d2-4caa-a63d-486aa8b9e6f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Belawan ![Sibolga Traditional Fishing Structure Built with Bamboo in the Sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336650/a118af28-beb4-47fb-8783-72376e6bfb00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sibolga ![Aerial view of lush green coastline, river meandering through dense forest to sandy beach. South Nias, North Sumatra, Indonesia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336651/fb29764b-382c-42b1-bc0d-a37cdec8b7f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nias ![Aerial view of Tongging, a village on the lakeside of Toba Lake in North Sumatra, Indonesia. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342590/b59ed6c2-c6ad-4fbb-9b42-8fb302e0f9a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Merek ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app