NIAS ISLAND

NIAS ISLAND

Nias Island lies about 125 km of west Sumatra Island on the Indian Ocean. It is part of North Sumatra Province. The water surround the island is great for sea activities, such as surfing and scuba diving. The people also have curious culture, which will enrich visitor's heart. The island has some prehistoric remains, which built on megalithic Stone Age, and considered came from the oldest megalithic culture in Indonesia.
The local call their land as Tano Niha or "land of the People", while the people calls them selves as Ono Noha. Ethnically, the Niasers are involved in to the Ptoto-Malay ethnic who once ever get with the Asian Proto-mongoloid world. Niasers speak a kind of language related to Malagasy. Because of the similarity in languages, custom, body size of the Niasers with the Bataks on Sumatra mainland, it is possible that the Niasers have derived from the Bataks.Surfers will call this island "Paradise on Earth". Together with its beautiful white sandy beach, Lagundri Bay challenge surfers with spectacular waves. In the high season, the waves told to be as high as 3.5 meters. The waves of Sorake Beach on Lagundri Bay have ranked to be within the best ten waves of the world. It is true if some surfers referred of Sorake Beach waves as "the most notorious right-band reef breaks". There are events held for surfers, including the World Professionals Qualifying Series. Surfers are better being ready when your heart cannot leave this island after a visit
  Enormous breakers pummel of Nias Island attracting the best surfers in the world to Lagundri Beach. The unforgiving power attacking the shore seems to have bred the same qualities in the people, whose militaristic culture has fascinated anthropologists for decades. This island lies off West Sumatra in the Indian Ocean. Bawomataluo and Hilisimae villages are curious places to visit, where visitors can see performances of traditional war dances and thrilling high- jump sports, i.e. people making dangerous leaps over 2 meter-high stones. Typical scenes are dancers clad in traditional costumes with bird feathers on their heads, a hall for the Chief-of Tribe built on wooden logs with stone chairs weighing up to 18 tons. There are daily flights from Medan to Nias Island.

To reach this place, there is weekly ship from Jakarta (the capital city of Indonesia) to Gunung Sitoli; There are Ferries from Sibolga to Gunung Sitoli, Teluk Dalam, or Lahewa every day; Before the crisis hit Indonesia, there is daily flight from Medan to Gunung Sitoli, however it is less frequent nowadays. Gunung Sitoli is the capital city of Nias and it is the center of administration and business affairs of regency. There are several travel agencies hotels, public busses and rental cars to support tourism here. There are also some government and private banks available.
Geographically
Nias Island lies on 10 30' north latitude and 970 98' east longitudes. It covers of 5,625 km2 areas, which is mostly lowland area of ± 800 m above sea level.
Population
It is the biggest in a group of islands on Sumatra side that is part of North Sumatra province. This area consists of 131 islands and Nias Island is the biggest. The population in this area is about 639,675 people (including Malay, Batak, and Chinese). Nias has a very unique culture and nature, which is far different from other areas in North Sumatra. This is because of its separate and remote location from the rest of Sumatra.

 

NIAS ISLAND

NIAS ISLAND

Nias Island lies about 125 km of west Sumatra Island on the Indian Ocean. It is part of North Sumatra Province. The water surround the island is great for sea activities, such as surfing and scuba diving. The people also have curious culture, which will enrich visitor's heart. The island has some prehistoric remains, which built on megalithic Stone Age, and considered came from the oldest megalithic culture in Indonesia.
The local call their land as Tano Niha or "land of the People", while the people calls them selves as Ono Noha. Ethnically, the Niasers are involved in to the Ptoto-Malay ethnic who once ever get with the Asian Proto-mongoloid world. Niasers speak a kind of language related to Malagasy. Because of the similarity in languages, custom, body size of the Niasers with the Bataks on Sumatra mainland, it is possible that the Niasers have derived from the Bataks.Surfers will call this island "Paradise on Earth". Together with its beautiful white sandy beach, Lagundri Bay challenge surfers with spectacular waves. In the high season, the waves told to be as high as 3.5 meters. The waves of Sorake Beach on Lagundri Bay have ranked to be within the best ten waves of the world. It is true if some surfers referred of Sorake Beach waves as "the most notorious right-band reef breaks". There are events held for surfers, including the World Professionals Qualifying Series. Surfers are better being ready when your heart cannot leave this island after a visit
  Enormous breakers pummel of Nias Island attracting the best surfers in the world to Lagundri Beach. The unforgiving power attacking the shore seems to have bred the same qualities in the people, whose militaristic culture has fascinated anthropologists for decades. This island lies off West Sumatra in the Indian Ocean. Bawomataluo and Hilisimae villages are curious places to visit, where visitors can see performances of traditional war dances and thrilling high- jump sports, i.e. people making dangerous leaps over 2 meter-high stones. Typical scenes are dancers clad in traditional costumes with bird feathers on their heads, a hall for the Chief-of Tribe built on wooden logs with stone chairs weighing up to 18 tons. There are daily flights from Medan to Nias Island.

To reach this place, there is weekly ship from Jakarta (the capital city of Indonesia) to Gunung Sitoli; There are Ferries from Sibolga to Gunung Sitoli, Teluk Dalam, or Lahewa every day; Before the crisis hit Indonesia, there is daily flight from Medan to Gunung Sitoli, however it is less frequent nowadays. Gunung Sitoli is the capital city of Nias and it is the center of administration and business affairs of regency. There are several travel agencies hotels, public busses and rental cars to support tourism here. There are also some government and private banks available.
Geographically
Nias Island lies on 10 30' north latitude and 970 98' east longitudes. It covers of 5,625 km2 areas, which is mostly lowland area of ± 800 m above sea level.
Population
It is the biggest in a group of islands on Sumatra side that is part of North Sumatra province. This area consists of 131 islands and Nias Island is the biggest. The population in this area is about 639,675 people (including Malay, Batak, and Chinese). Nias has a very unique culture and nature, which is far different from other areas in North Sumatra. This is because of its separate and remote location from the rest of Sumatra.

 

 

 

 

 

7 DAYS SUMATERA LAND TOUR.

1. st day pick up to the air port of Medan, and go to Bukit lawang, spend night in Bukit    lawang.

2. nd day, see the orangutans and continue for jungle trek, and spend night  in  the tent in the jungle

3 rd  after back from the jungle , leave to Tangkahan . Will arrive arround 4 pm. Still a time for swim. Spend night in the guest house. In the morning after breakfast can go to hotspring and then go for elephant riding trek, back to hotel.

4. th Arround 11am leave to Berastagi, can stop in interesting places , will arrive around 5pm, spend night in the hotel. After breakfast take a hike time for climb  Sibayak volcano for about 4 hours, then visit the fruit market of Berastagi.

5 th After fruit market and lunch go to Sipisopiso waterfall in Tongging. Then continue the trip to Pematang Purba (Simalungun king palace) get information about history of the Simalungun Kingdom and culture of the comunity. From this palace continue the trip get to Parapar (lake Toba) and soon cross the lake to get to Samosir island by Ferry direct to the guedt house in Tuktuk  for spend overnight.

6 th In Samosir island is free program, can go around the lake by boat, go to see  Sidabutar king cemetry in Tomok, visit the hot spring in Pangururan or see the carving. can rent the notor bike for transportation. day after breakfast go to climb Sibayak volcano for  about 2,5 hours up and down and than visit the Berastagi fruits market. After lunch continue the trip get to sipiso-piso waterfall in Togging village ( Karo Highland ) spend about one hour drive. After sipiso-piso waterfall ( the highest and largest waterfall in North Sumatera ) continue the journey get to Pematang Purba ( The Simalungun King Palace ) or Rumah Bolon. while breaking time get information about the history of Simalungun Kingdom. From this king palace go straight to Parapat ( Lake Toba ) take the ferry get to Samosir island spend night in Tuk-Tuk.

7. th Take a ferry cross to Parapat,drop to Medan air port.

Price: Eu: 420/ person,min group ;3 persons.

Special tour packages for the who has short time on travelling.......................//

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the price included.entrance fee, transportation, guide fee, meals, tent and tube rafting for trekking tour, since the trek or rafting is be.

10 Day Sumatra Wild Expedition

10 Day Sumatra Wild Expedition

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Join us for a 6 days overnight trekking adventure through the wild orangutan territory of Gunung Leuser National Park. inclusive of 4 nights hotel accommodation in Bukit Lawang to relax before and after the trek and a short practice trek to visit the semi wild rehabilitated orangutans at the Bukit Lawang Feeding platform .

At the time trekking learn key jungle skills, such as building camps jungle style . finding and cooking jungle vegetables , fishing for dinner and finding and preparing jungle medicine .

The Gunung Leuser National Park is the best place to see many kinds of species , including orangutans, Sumatran tiger , white handed gibbon , siamang ,Thomas leaf monkey and 285 species birds . 3500 plants species and 60-130 tree species .

This expedition last for 10 days , but we can offer more activities if you still have a time . This expedition is ideal for single travelers looking for like minded people to share experiences. With alternatively we can arrange for you to do the trek alone with our guides at a date fitting in into your travel schedule.

TYPICAL ITINERARY :

(may very according to weather conditions )

Day one

Only afternoon pick up from Medan and private transportation To hotel accommodation hotel in Bukit Lawang orientation with head guide

Day two

Breakfast followed by short practice trek to orangutans feeding Platform and the surrounding jungle area .

Day three

Breakfast and set off on 6 day trekking Adventure . overnight camping and dinner .

Day four

Continuing trek to next camp looking  for Signs of wild orangutan nests or noise And other wildlife tracks, instruction in Making a jungle camp followed by late. Afternoon fishing by the river and instruction in preparing a jungle dinner.

Day five

Day spent looking for sign or wildlife In the surrounding area. At the same time Collecting jungle vegetable for dinner

And use full jungle medical remedies. instruction in how to prepare the jungle,Vegetables and demonstration in preparation of jungle medicine and its uses .

Day Six

Continue trekking and observing wildlife.

Opportunity for guests to help with setting

Up the jungle camp and preparation of dinner.

Day Seven

Further trekking and tracking of wildlife .

Final night of camping in the jungle .

Set up the camp and prepare jungle dinner

Day eight

Trek to tubing pick up point for

Exhilarating traditional tube rafting

Back to Bukit Lawang and accommodation .

Evening BBQ and party .

Day nine

Stay one more night in Bukit Lawang and

Early afternoon walk around to the village

And to see rice field .

Day ten

Private transportation back to Medan .

Includes

• Private return transportation from Medan to Bukit Lawang and the starting Pont of the expedition .
• 4 nights hotel accommodation in Bukit Lawang  before and after 6 days trek
• Highly experienced and licensed guides
• National park permits
• All food and water provided during trekking

Important  note!!

An average to high level of physical  fitness is required for this expedition . condition can be hot and At time exhausting in a tropical rainforest climate

Necessary equipment

. Sturdy walking boots and shoes

. Sport sandals of flip flops for river walking

. Sheet or light weight sleeping bag

. Optional ground /inflatable mat , one will be provided if necessary

. Insect repellent

. Trousers ( not jeans) and clothing for relaxing in .

. Head torch or flashlight

NB : this is just a general guide , we will advice you further on the necessary equipment during

The orientation . you may also be able to borrow some items for us

Cost : 500 euro (based on two person)

BOOKING NOW!!!

10 Day Sumatra Wild Expedition

10 Day Sumatra Wild Expedition

Mar 11th, 2011 by orangutan | Comments Off

Join us for a 6 days overnight trekking adventure through the wild orangutan territory of Gunung Leuser National Park. inclusive of 4 nights hotel accommodation in Bukit Lawang to relax before and after the trek and a short practice trek to visit the semi wild rehabilitated orangutans at the Bukit Lawang Feeding platform .

At the time trekking learn key jungle skills, such as building camps jungle style . finding and cooking jungle vegetables , fishing for dinner and finding and preparing jungle medicine .

The Gunung Leuser National Park is the best place to see many kinds of species , including orangutans, Sumatran tiger , white handed gibbon , siamang ,Thomas leaf monkey and 285 species birds . 3500 plants species and 60-130 tree species .

This expedition last for 10 days , but we can offer more activities if you still have a time . This expedition is ideal for single travelers looking for like minded people to share experiences. With alternatively we can arrange for you to do the trek alone with our guides at a date fitting in into your travel schedule.

TYPICAL ITINERARY :

(may very according to weather conditions )

Day one

Only afternoon pick up from Medan and private transportation To hotel accommodation hotel in Bukit Lawang orientation with head guide

Day two

Breakfast followed by short practice trek to orangutans feeding Platform and the surrounding jungle area .

Day three

Breakfast and set off on 6 day trekking Adventure . overnight camping and dinner .

Day four

Continuing trek to next camp looking  for Signs of wild orangutan nests or noise And other wildlife tracks, instruction in Making a jungle camp followed by late. Afternoon fishing by the river and instruction in preparing a jungle dinner.

Day five

Day spent looking for sign or wildlife In the surrounding area. At the same time Collecting jungle vegetable for dinner

And use full jungle medical remedies. instruction in how to prepare the jungle,Vegetables and demonstration in preparation of jungle medicine and its uses .

Day Six

Continue trekking and observing wildlife.

Opportunity for guests to help with setting

Up the jungle camp and preparation of dinner.

Day Seven

Further trekking and tracking of wildlife .

Final night of camping in the jungle .

Set up the camp and prepare jungle dinner

Day eight

Trek to tubing pick up point for

Exhilarating traditional tube rafting

Back to Bukit Lawang and accommodation .

Evening BBQ and party .

Day nine

Stay one more night in Bukit Lawang and

Early afternoon walk around to the village

And to see rice field .

Day ten

Private transportation back to Medan .

Includes

• Private return transportation from Medan to Bukit Lawang and the starting Pont of the expedition .
• 4 nights hotel accommodation in Bukit Lawang  before and after 6 days trek
• Highly experienced and licensed guides
• National park permits
• All food and water provided during trekking

Important  note!!

An average to high level of physical  fitness is required for this expedition . condition can be hot and At time exhausting in a tropical rainforest climate

Necessary equipment

. Sturdy walking boots and shoes

. Sport sandals of flip flops for river walking

. Sheet or light weight sleeping bag

. Optional ground /inflatable mat , one will be provided if necessary

. Insect repellent

. Trousers ( not jeans) and clothing for relaxing in .

. Head torch or flashlight

NB : this is just a general guide , we will advice you further on the necessary equipment during

The orientation . you may also be able to borrow some items for us

Cost : 500 euro (based on two person)

BOOKING NOW!!!

Tuk-Tuk

Tuk-Tuk

The visitor also could visit Tuk Tuk to look for accommodation (inns and hotels), 42 km from Pangururan to Tuk Tuk or one-hour trip on car. Approximately 50 inns and hotels in various classes are available in Tuk Tuk. There are also several high-class hotels here. From the positive aspect, clearly tourism supported the local business. On the other hand, the physical development practical ignored principles of the business and town planning when businessmen rushes to built hotels, guesthouses, etc.
Entered Tuk Tuk is like visiting Legian or Sanur Bali in the early stage. With several shops displayed clothes and art objects, followed by cafes, discos and hotels. At night, a lot of rejoicing tourists (mostly domestic) surrounded campfire while playing the musical instrument and the typical Batak song.

Lake Toba

(Danau Toba) is the largest volcanic lake in the world and is in Sumatra, Indonesia. Samosir island within the lake is the island within the island of Sumatra.

World famous is the crater Toba Lake in the Batak highlands; approximately five hours drive from Medan. Toba Lake is the largest lake in South East Asia and also one of the most spectacular, surrounded by tall mountains and with the large island of Samosir in the middle. If we descend from the mountain we see the lake glittering in all its beauty. The Dutch writer Rudy Kousbroek even called Toba Lake, ‘the most beautiful place on earth’. Most visitors stay on the peninsula of Tuk Tuk on Samosir, named after the linguist Herman Neubronner van der Tuuk. In general people stay several days on Samosir to discover the island, to visit traditional Batak villages, to swim in the lake and go to the hot springs in Pangururan.

Orangutan Expedition

The centerpiece of North Sumatra, Lake Toba’s bracing climate and magnificent panoramas clear the mind

and soothe the soul. For decades a magnet from regional and foreign visitors alike, Toba has developed into a full-featured highland resort while retaining the rustic charm and relaxed ambiance that define Toba’s attraction. Formed by a stupendous prehistoric volcanic explosion, the 100 km long lake is the largest in Southeast Asia and one of the deepest and the highest in the world. The drama of that cataclysmic birth persist in 500 meter cliffs dropping into the blue-green waters, surrounded by steep, pine covered sloped, the climate is fresh and pleasant, with just enough rain to support the lush vegetation.

Toba Lake is a 100kms x 30kms volcanic lake in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Toba Lake has become one of the main tourist attractions for a long time in North Sumatra apart from Bukit Lawang and Nias, visited by both domestic and foreign tourist.

Samosir Island (Lake Toba)