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Wild Sumatra to Gili Bliss: The Ultimate Adventure

22 days, Medan to Gili Trawangan

22 days

Medan to Gili Trawangan

From$2479USD
Valid on Apr 24 2026
Trip Code: AEMD

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Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 18

Age requirement: 18-39

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22 days

Medan to Gili Trawangan

From$2479USD
Valid on Apr 24 2026
Trip Code: AEMD

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

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In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

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Map of the route for Wild Sumatra to Gili Bliss: The Ultimate Adventure

Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Medan

Welcome to Indonesia, and the Island of Sumatra! Arrive at anytime and meet your group and CEO in the evening for a welcome meeting. Then head out for your first night out alongside the crew! Maybe grab a beer or a fresh local juice at a bar in town to start getting to know Indo and your group better!

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group| Your First Night Out Moment Connect With New Friends

Day 2Medan

Nothin' like a city tour to get to know the lay of the land. Walk and cruise on a becak, an Indonesian cycle rickshaw, through Medan today, visit the must-see spots like the Al-Mashun Great Mosque and Maimun Palace. Marvel at an ancient Chinese temple, explore the jewel of Medan, wander through the bustling local market, a fish market-turned fabric shop and chow down on a delicious family-style Padang lunch together. After the tour, the rest of the day is yours to explore the wonderful city of Medan.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Padang Lunch

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 3Medan/Bukit Lawang

Drive west after breakfast to Bukit Lawang, a village tucked away in the jungle. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and adventurers. We'll arrive in the afternoon. Check in to the hotel, then chill out or get out and explore! Enjoy that free time! Local cooking class, anyone?

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Bukit Lawang/Gunung Leuser

The trek of a lifetime begins today as we head out into the Gunung Leuser National Park, home of the beautiful orangutan. This rainforest is one of the richest and most vibrant in the whole world! Our destination today is our campsite, deep in the jungle! We'll trek for around 6-7 hours today, on the look out for animals that most people only dream of spotting. Think orangutans, monkeys, giant monitor lizards and a bunch of colorful birds! We'll stop when we encounter animals (fingers crossed for a bunch of orangutans), take lots of breaks throughout the hike and stop for a picnic lunch halfway. Camp will already be set up for us when we arrive so that's your cue to relax and prepare for a delicious local cookout made by our local guide. A much deserved feast after today's adventure!

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 5Gunung Leuser/Bukit Lawang

Your tropical jungle adventure continues today, starting with a camp breakfast. Taking a different path, we'll hike through more of Gunung Leuser National Park, keeping an eye out for more endangered animals and admiring the insanely awesome jungle surroundings. We’re hoping for more interactions with orangutans especially today! At our destination, we'll have a riverside lunch then hop into an inner tube and raft down the river, returning to Bukit Lawang on a traditional raft. How cool is that? Enjoy free time to chill or visit the Bat Cave. Then get ready! ‘Cause we’re going out! Tonight is your Big Night Out alongside the crew. We’ll hit up a jungly bar and have ourselves a night!

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 6Bukit Lawang

We said it before and we'll say it again, Bukit Lawang is an adventurers paradise! So today is yours to live that! Choose to explore the town on your own terms or head out on an epic full day white water rafting adventure or cycle through the jungly bamboo homes and rural magic of Bukit Lawang. Get out there!

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Bukit Lawang/Medan

Leave Bukit Lawang today as you head back to Medan. On the way, we have the opportunity to spend the day at Kampung Lama, a special village where Malay, Javanese and Bataknese communities live peacefully together. While enjoying a local snack and drink, learn about the history and uniqueness of the village. Then get hands on making traditional crafts made of coconut leaves and learning local games. Next up, enjoy a delicious lunch and some time on the farm. After an amazing day with the villagers, return to Medan for the night.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 8Medan/Canggu

Fly from Sumatra to Bali, from one Indonesian Island to another! Then drive to Canggu for a free evening in this wild town!

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 9Canggu

You came to an island known around the world for having epic surf, so whether you shred or have never seen a board, today is for you! Join a surf lesson for all levels, getting your footing on land before hitting the water to practice with the instructors. After the lesson, the day is yours! Rent a board to keep practicing, relax on the beach or grab a beer at a cute warung, local Indonesian restaurant.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 10Canggu/Bulian

Take a break from Bali's wild side and head north to Bulian. Here we can connect will locals, slow down and enjoy Bali's famed rice terraces. On the way up, we'll stop at the breathtaking Ulundanu Temple, sitting on the edge of Lake Beratan. Continue to Bulian where we'll be welcomed with a drink and lunch. Fuel up for a trek alongside waterfalls, through rice fields and in the local village to connect with the natural and cultural side of Bali. Learn to make Balinese offerings then head to the nearby temple and join a local priest for the ceremony.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Bulian Village Tour| Your G for Good Moment Bulian Guesthouse Experience

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 11Bulian

Enjoy all that the beautiful village of Bulian has to offer today on a free day to choose your own adventure. Choose to trek through Lemukih Village to see a durian plantation, beautiful rice terraces, coffee fields and waterfalls! You'll even have the chance to slide down a natural waterslide! Or choose to head out on a bike tour through Bulian to get acquainted with Northern Bali.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 12Bulian/Kintamani

A free morning gives you the chance to explore the rest of Bulian on your terms. Choose to just chill, or join a local cooking class or sunrise fishing trip. Then jump in the van and drive to Kintamani, the town nestled at the base of Mt Batur to arrive to our campsite for the night. Did we mention this campsite has a hot spring pool? Soak in the hot springs then join us 'round the campfire for a cozy night of camping!

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Wellness Moment Local Hot Spring Pool

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 13Kintamani/Ubud

Rise and shine as we are getting after it today! Waking well before the sun, we'll start our 2 hour trek to reach the Mt Batur summit in time to enjoy an absolutely stunning sunrise. And what's a picturesque sunrise without a lil picnic breakfast, amirite? With the sun finally up, we'll hike back down for a proper breakfast and a well-deserved hot spring soak. Then it's goodbye Kintamani and hello Ubud! On the way, we'll stop at G Adventures-supported PKP Community to meet with the women leaders, visit the garden and enjoy a local lunch. Then, the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Ubud. But in the evening, put your party hat on because we're going out! Join your group and CEO for your Big Night Out in Ubud.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Wellness Moment Local Hot Spring Pool| Your G for Good Moment Pusat Kegiatan Perempuan (PKP) Community Visit| Your Big Night Out Moment in Ubud

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 14Ubud

There is always something to discover in the great town of Ubud. Today is yours to explore however you’d like.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 15Ubud

With seemingly never-ending things to do in Ubud, choose to spend it how you want! Choose between incredible local experiences like a Balinese Spiritual tour at Widya Guna Foundation, a cooking class at G for Good PKP Community, a bike tour through the rice terraces or an experience with a local family! The choice is yours!

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 16Ubud/Tempasan

Drive to the harbour and take a speed boat to the island of Lombok. Drive to Tempasan village and meet the villagers for a group dinner.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 17Tempasan

Get close to local life in Lombok today on a village tour and rice terrace trek. Meet with local farmers to learn about village life firsthand, wander through the instagramable rice terraces and maybe sample some local fruit on the various plantations. Then join the local women to learn about their gorgeous traditional weaving styles and a yummy lunch. The rest of the day is yours to explore Lombok how you'd like. Opt to join a local cooking class, take a bike tour or join a yoga class. Then join the group for an after-dinner campfire.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Local Living Moment Rice Terrace Village Walk and Weaving Demonstration

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 18Tempasan

From land to sea, Lombok has a never-ending list of sick adventures for us! Today is yours so do what you want. Yoga? A snorkel trip? Monkeys and waterfalls? A cooking class? Options on options! So get out there how you want!

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 19Tempasan/Senggigi

Drive to Bonjeruk Village this morning for an opportunity to connect with the local villagers. Here we will work up our appetite for a yummy Lombok lunch from a cycle tour around the village. Afterwards, continue on to Senggigi for a free afternoon at the beach.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 20Senggigi/Gili Trawangan

Get ready for the ultimate island paradise as we travel to Gili Trawangan, an island with no motorized vehicles and the freshest air! After dropping our things off at the hotel, we head back out to sea for a snorkel trip. On board the boat, we’ll jet around to various islands and picturesque snorkel spots in search of sea turtles, rays and if we’re lucky, a cute lil reef shark. Grab your sunscreen and a snorkel and get ready for an epic day. Tonight, as if today could get any better, we head out on our big night out! Want a drank? Wanna dance? Well let’s do it!

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Big Night Out Moment in Gili Trawangan

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 21Gili Trawangan

There are 2 types of beach people. The rotters-who want to lay in the sun all day, and the adventurers! Today, you get to pick your own player and spend today exactly how you want! Feel free to pick your fav beach and just chill, get your tan on and take a dip in the perfect blue water. Looking for something more to do? How does stand up paddle board yoga sound? Maybe a leisurely bike ride around the island? However you choose to spend it, Gili T is yours to see.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 22Gili Trawangan

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Bulian Village Tour, Bulian
  • Your G for Good Moment: Bulian Guesthouse Experience, Bulian
  • Your G for Good Moment: Pusat Kegiatan Perempuan (PKP) Community Visit, Banjar Selasih
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Foodie Moment: Padang Lunch, Medan
  • Your Wellness Moment: Local Hot Spring Pool, Kintamani
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: in Ubud, Ubud
  • Your Discover Moment: Ubud
  • Your Local Living Moment: Rice Terrace Village Walk and Weaving Demonstration, Tempasan
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: in Gili Trawangan, Gili Trawangan
  • Guided Medan city tour with Becak
  • Epic jungle trek in search for orangutan
  • Camping inside Gunung Leuser National Park
  • River tubing
  • Kampung Lama cultural immersion experience
  • 2-hour surf lesson in Canggu
  • Ulun Danu Temple
  • Bulian Village Tour with local guide
  • Camping in Kintamani
  • Mt Batur sunrise hike + hot spring soaks
  • Tempasan village walks through rice terraces and pineapple plantations with farmer interactions
  • Textile workshops in Pringgasela’s weaving village
  • Traditional lunch with locals in Lombok
  • 3-island snorkeling in Gili Trawangan
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotel (12 nts) Camping Tent (2 nts), Hostel (2 nts, multi-share), Homestay (5 nts)

Meals

21 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 3 dinners
Allow USD155-205 for meals not included.

Transportation

Becak, Walking, Private Vehicle, Tubbing, Bicycle, Shared Vehicle, Speed Boat, Plane

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

Bali Express: Gili Trawangan to Kuta - From $122.00

Want to take the hassle out of getting back to Bali? Book the “Bali Express: Gili Trawangan to Kuta” post-tour Extra and make your way back to Kuta with the guidance of a CEO. On the final day of the tour, board a fast boat back to Bali and transfer to Kuta.

My Own Room - From $799.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

Wild Sumatra to Gili Bliss: The Ultimate Adventure

| 22 days - Medan to Gili Trawangan - from $2479 USD