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North Sumatra
Indonesia
3-Day Weekend Itinerary
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North Sumatra
Indonesia
3-Day Weekend Itinerary

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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Built from the research behind opentravelguide.com · Updated October 2026

Planning the whole trip?

Get all 5 North Sumatra guides — the plans, the food, the kids and the budget — for $79. That's $51 less than buying them one by one.

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Named in the North Sumatra 3-day itinerary

  • Cover
  • Day 1
  • Cover
  • Day 1

A sample of what the guide names, taken word for word from the guide.

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

  1. Day 1Medan: Great Mosque, Maimun Palace and Kesawan
  2. Day 2Tjong A Fie Mansion and the road to Bukit Lawang
  3. Day 3Bukit Lawang orangutan trek and return to Kualanamu

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  3. 3Use it offline or print it

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All North Sumatra guides

Each guide covers a different part of the trip. Prices are what you pay today.

GuideBest forInsidePrice
7-Day ItineraryA full week, planned7 days planned · 39 scheduled stops$34
3-Day Weekend Itinerary ViewingA long weekend3 days planned · 17 scheduled stops$24
Family Travel GuideTravelling with kids24 family attractions · 3 family stays$29
Food & Restaurant GuideEating well10 local dishes · 14 places to eat$24
Budget & Money-Saving GuideSpending less13 free & cheap picks$19
Complete BundleEverything, for lessAll 5 guides$79saves $51

What's inside

Everything in this guide

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Everything in this edition, last updated October 2026.

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

Questions

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What exactly do I get?+

A PDF. It's ready to download the moment payment completes, and we email you the link too.

Can I use it on my phone without a connection?+

Yes. Once downloaded, the PDF opens in any PDF reader on a phone, tablet or computer with no connection needed, and it prints cleanly if you prefer paper.

How current is it?+

This edition was last updated in October 2026. Opening hours, prices and transport schedules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive before you rely on it.

What if it is not what I needed?+

Every guide is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. Request a refund within 30 days of purchase.

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Is this guide included in the bundle?+

Yes. The North Sumatra Complete Bundle contains this guide and the other four, as the same PDFs sold individually.

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