North Sumatra Travel Guide

Indonesia

Ketenangan Toba
Ketenangan Toba
Mt Sinabung erupting in June 2015. The photo was taken from nearby Mt Simbayak, a dormant volcano, outside of Berastagi, Sumatra, Indonesia. The volcano is continuously erupting, and has been for the past few years, so trekking it is clearly not an option -which is something the guidebooks have not updated as far as we could tell since we had no idea it was erupting until we arrived with ash falling everywhere. Tip: ALWAYS google a volcano before you plan to trek it to make sure it has not erupted. Learn from our mistake!
Surfs up
Sinabung eruption. November 2014.

Popular cities in North Sumatra

Medan
Medan
Known for Spas, Temples and Jungles
Secluded Medan awaits: its spas, temples, countryside and more!
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Pematangsiantar
Pematangsiantar
Known for Temples, Zoo and Tropical
Experience tropical Pematangsiantar: its temples, zoo, wildlife and more!
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Samosir
Samosir
Known for Islands, Friendly people and Marinas
Escape to Samosir! Enjoy its marina, history and museums.
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Berastagi
Berastagi
Known for Volcano, Mountains and Small town
Experience quaint Berastagi: its volcanoes, hot springs and more!
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Sibolangit
Sibolangit
Known for Nature
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Parapat
Parapat
Known for Natural parks
Trip time! Discover the parks in Parapat.
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