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MOUNT SIBAYAK
TREKKING
The Gunung Sibayak
is a small stratovolcano overlooking the town of
Berastagi in northern Sumatra, Indonesia.
Although its last eruption was more than a
century ago, geothermal activity in the form of
steam vents and hot springs remains high on and
around the volcano. The vents produce
crystalline sulfur, which was mined on a small
scale in the past. Seepage of sulfurous gases
has also caused acidic discolouration of the
small crater lake.
The Gunung Sibayak ("gunung" means mountain,
while "sibayak" is a term from the Karo Batak
language referring to a founding community) is
relatively easy to climb and became a tourist
attraction already in colonial times.
The Gunung Sibayak
is a small volcano overlooking the town of
Berastagi in northern Sumatra, Indonesia.
Although its last eruption was more than a
century ago, geothermal activity in the form of
steam vents and hot springs remains high on and
around the volcano. The vents produce
crystalline sulfur, which was mined on a small
scale in the past. Seepage of sulfurous gases
has also caused acidic discolouration of the
small crater lake.
This mountain is
still an active mountain Well known by the local
people in Karo district as the King mountain.The
distance from Brastagi to the basecamp at desa
Jaranguda around 1.5km but from desa Raja Berneh
around 15km
Getting There
there are 3 trails to reach to the summit of
Mount Sibayak
First trail started from Aqua factory straight
to the corn field then to the summit
second trail with the first point started at
Desa raja Berneh 15km from Brastagi
the third trail started at the village of Desa
jaranguda 1.5km
From Berastagi,
there is a clear view of Mount Sibayak and Mount
Sinabung. Mount Sibayak is a 2000 metre-high
dormant volcano and adventurous tourists can go
for a 3-hour hike for a spectacular view from
its peak (do bring a windbreaker as it can be
cold up there). The more adventurous can choose
to go on a 3 to 5-day trip into the jungle.
BUKIT LAWANG AND
MOUNT SIBAYAK TREKKING
Duration: 07 DAYS / 06 NIGHTS
START/FINISH: MEDAN
Grade: MODERATE
Day 01 : MEDAN - BUKIT LAWANG
Arrival at Polonia airport Medan drive to Bukit
Lawang with stop at crocodile farm, and several
plantation for rubber and palm oil arrival at
Bukit Lawang check in to hotel.
Day 02 : BUKIT LAWANG TREKKING LEUSER PARK
After breakfast at hotel then walking trough the
bank of the river and crossing the river by
traditional canoe and walking up the jungle to
see the Orang Utan on the their feeding time.
After feeding the Orang Utan tracking throuhg
the Leuser National Park, walking around Leuser
National Park is the time to experience many
kind of flora and fauna as well enjoy the song
of birds and Siamang The Black Gibbon and
overnight in tent or shelter. (B,L,D)
Day 03 : CONTINUE TREKKING RETURN TO HOTEL
After breakfast prepared by tour guide continue
tracking, today is full day walking and explore
the rain tropical forest with their wild life
living in their natural habitat. Afternoon
return to hotel. (B,L)
Day 04 : FULL DAY WHITE WATER RAFTING
After breakfast drive by mini bus to Wampu river
and arrival at starting point, starting your
white water rafting adventure. During the
rafting, the excellent opportunity to see the
bird and wild life as white enjoying the two
mild rapids. Arrival at waterfall at the bank of
the river enjoying your shower and lunch will be
provided afternoon arrival at the point stop
enjoying coffee break before driving back to
hotel. (B,L)
Day 05 : BUKIT LAWANG - BRASTAGI
After breakfast drive back to Medan and continue
drive to Brastagi on the way stop at Sikupikap
hot spring, arrival at Brastagi visit Batak Karo
traditional village at Peceren, fruitmarket,
Gundaling hill and afternoon check in to hotel.
(B).
Day 06 : SIBAYAK VOLCANO CLIMBING - MEDAN
After early breakfast drive to the slope of
Sibayak volcano and then start climbing to
Sibayak volcano, where approximately at noon
arrival on the top of Sibayak, after take a rest
and enjoy it the view, start tracking back to
Brastagu via different route where you will
arrive at Lau Debuk-Debuk hot spring and you can
enjoy swimming on the hot spring pool and then
drive back to Medan, arrival at Medan check in
to hotel. (B,L)
Day 07 : HOTEL - AIRPORT
After breakfast transfer to airport for your
flight to next destination. (B)
INCLUDED :
Accommodation based on twin sharing
Air-conditioned transport
Daily breakfast, 3x lunch, 1x dinner,
Trekking ( included local guide, porter, tent
and camping equipment)
Rafting (included rubber boat, captain, life
jacket and rafting equipment)
Entrance fee
English speaking tour guide
EXCLUDED :
Air fare
Airport taxes
Insurance
Donations
Tips and all personal gratuities
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING :
Daypack
Good and comfortable trekking shoes
Comfortable suits and T - Shirt
Sandals/slippers
Warm cloth
Rain coats
Flash light
Binocular, Camera
Personal medicine and first aid kit
other personal things |
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