North Sumatra, Indonesia
North Sumatra Budget & Money-Saving Guide: See more of North Sumatra. Spend less.
Know what a day really costs before you book, and where your money is worth spending — so you can relax instead of checking your banking app.
- What a day really costs, laid out before you book
- 13 free and cheap things to do: Sipiso-Piso Waterfall viewpoint · Village walks on Samosir · Bohorok River at Bukit Lawang
- Money-saving tips for getting around, sleeping and eating
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Free & cheap picks covered
- Swim and walk at Tuktuk, Lake Toba
- Gundaling Hill viewpoint, Berastagi
- Berastagi fruit and flower market
- Masjid Raya Al Mashun, Medan
- Kesawan Heritage Walk, Medan
- Sipiso-Piso Waterfall viewpoint
- Village walks on Samosir
- Bohorok River at Bukit Lawang
- +5 more
Money-saving topics
- Tabo Cottages
- Bukit Lawang Jungle Lodges and homestays
- Wisma Sibayak Guesthouse area, Berastagi
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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 | 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 Viewing | 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 Budget Travel in North Sumatra
Best Time for Value
Comprehensive Budget Breakdown
Money-Saving Strategies
Transportation Savings · Budget Accommodation · Best Budget Neighborhoods
Free & Cheap Activities
Completely Free Activities · Cheap Eats
Where to Splurge vs Save
Sample Budget Itinerary
Free Self-Guided Walking Tours
Kesawan Colonial Heritage Walk · Medan Classic Eats Walk · Medan Culture and Architecture Walk
Digital Nomad Budget Guide
Best Cafés for Working · SIM Cards & Data
Managing Your Money
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