
North Sumatra, Indonesia
North Sumatra 3-Day Weekend Itinerary: North Sumatra in a weekend, already planned.
A short trip has no hours to waste. Three days in a sensible order — sights, meals and getting around — so you arrive knowing exactly where to start.
- All 3 days planned, in order — 17 stops picked for you
- Where to eat along the way, every day
- On your phone offline, or printed in your bag
$24for 3 planned days — $8 a day of your trip
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Named in the North Sumatra 3-day itinerary
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Day trips covered
- Berastagi Highlands and Gundaling Hill
- Bukit Lawang Orangutan Trek
- Parapat and Lake Toba Viewpoint
- Samosir Island: Tomok and Ambarita
- Tangkahan Elephants and Jungle River
- Pematangsiantar Heritage Town
- Sipiso-piso Waterfall and Tongging
- Tebing Tinggi City Stop
- +2 more
Local spots covered
- Danau Linting
- Tangkahan
- Tomok Stone Tombs of King Sidabutar
Day by day
Your days in North Sumatra
- Day 1Medan: Great Mosque, Maimun Palace and Kesawan
- Day 2Tjong A Fie Mansion and the road to Bukit Lawang
- Day 3Bukit Lawang orangutan trek and return to Kualanamu
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Each guide covers a different part of the trip. Prices are what you pay today.
| Guide | Best for | Inside | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Day Itinerary | A full week, planned | 7 days planned · 39 scheduled stops | $34 |
| 3-Day Weekend Itinerary Viewing | A long weekend | 3 days planned · 17 scheduled stops | $24 |
| Family Travel Guide | Travelling with kids | 24 family attractions · 3 family stays | $29 |
| Food & Restaurant Guide | Eating well | 10 local dishes · 14 places to eat | $24 |
| Budget & Money-Saving Guide | Spending less | 13 free & cheap picks | $19 |
| Complete Bundle | Everything, for less | All 5 guides | $79saves $51 |
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Also in the guide
Welcome to Your North Sumatra Adventure
How to Use This Itinerary · Best Time to Visit · Route Overview
Pre-Trip Essentials
Arrival & Entry · Where to Stay · Getting Around · Packing Essentials · Travel Tips
Hidden Gems & Local Secrets
Secret Viewpoints · Where Locals Go
Best Photo Spots
Self-Guided Walking Tours
Kesawan Colonial Heritage Walk · Medan Classic Eats Walk · Medan Culture and Architecture Walk
Day Trips from North Sumatra
Late Night North Sumatra
Bars · Late Night Dining
Flexible Alternatives
Rainy Day Options · If You Have More Time · Seasonal Notes
Quick Reference Guide
Restaurant Recommendations · Top Attractions
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