Sumatra
travel book
Sumatra Travel Guide
An ebook in PDF format, mobile-friendly with clickable links.
Save serious time. This guide is your entire trip, ready to go:
An itinerary with 4 detailed stops
How to get there, how long to stay and the travel times for each stop.
Our reliable contacts
No hidden commission, just wonderful people we met while traveling, during our excursions!
Our hotel and activity recommendations
Beaches, the Flower Men tribe, meeting the orangutans, snorkeling: we tell you what's worth it, when to go and at what price.
Practical tips
Preparation, visa, money, what to bring, how to get around between each island, where to withdraw cash...
Bonus
Handy phrasebook
A list of words to know before you go so you can have a few exchanges with the locals — they always love it, you'll see!
Bali, Lombok, Java, Raja Ampat, Sulawesi, Sumatra and Komodo + Maratua Island in Borneo
Indonesia Full Pack
Bali, Lombok, Java, Raja Ampat, Sulawesi, Sumatra and Komodo + Maratua Island in Borneo
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Questions?
When to go?
The dry season runs from March to October. It’s better to avoid the rainy season, even though Indonesia is generally humid all year round.
In the Mentawai Islands, some resorts close in November – December due to rougher conditions.
What budget?
A trip to Sumatra can be more expensive than other parts of Indonesia. The two main regions that increase the budget are:
- The Mentawai Islands, expensive due to their world-famous surf spot and the “flower men” excursions usually organized by agencies.
- Bukit Lawang, where treks to see orangutans are also quite costly.
Here’s an example budget for 2 people over 10 days:
- 1 night in Padang: €50
- Ferry Sipora: €50
- Mentawai homestay (3n): €300
- Ferry Siberut: €50
- 3 days / 2 nights Mentawai: €650
- Bus Padang > Medan: €50
- Taxi Bukit Lawang: €50
- 2-day / 1-night trek: €240
- Bukit Lawang homestay (1n): €30
- Food: €150
➡️ Total for 2 people: ~€1,600
What are the refund conditions?
We truly want every traveler to be happy with their guide.
But because this is a PDF file that cannot be “returned” or “deleted” after download, we cannot issue a refund without a valid reason. Unfortunately, we’ve seen too many abuses and we need to protect our work and our content 🙏
This is why refunds are only possible in justified situations, clearly defined below.
1. Refund request period
You can request a refund within 7 days after your purchase.
2. Eligibility conditions
A refund is possible if you explain what is missing or causing issues when planning your trip, so we can improve the guide.
What we require:
- A concrete reason with clear feedback about the specific information you’re missing.
What we do NOT refund:
- Requests based on missing information about a destination or step that was never included on the sales page.
(For example: you expected information about Malapascua in the Philippines even though this step does not appear on the map of the sales page.) - Requests without justification.
- Requests based on simply changing your mind.
- Requests submitted after downloading multiple guides in a row and asking a refund for all of them (clear abuse).
- Purchases made using major promotional discounts (over 40 percent).
What are the payment methods?
You can pay safely by bank card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), Google Pay, Apple Pay and iDEAL. All payments are secure and protected
Have you tested the recommended locations?
We only recommend places we REALLY loved (collaboration or not!) and we also also recommend places based on all our research (best locations, value for money, ratings on google/booking) so you really don't have to do anything (well yes, just choose according to your available budget!).
What is the advantage of a guide compared to a blog where I find the information for free?
Personally, I have always had to read dozens of different blogs to organize an entire trip. Most bloggers only trace what they did and you need to do more research for the rest. Our guides are designed to save you this research time, and have everything in one place, from preparing (visa, business to bring, cash, sim card...) to visualizing your complete itinerary.
In addition, if you follow me on Instagram you know that we are always looking for little-known paradisiacal places, to find ourselves alone. And it's these gems that I keep very dear for my guides, I no longer share precise locations publicly! Not to mention the exclusive discounts that I negotiate and that you won't find anywhere else.
How do I get updates?
As soon as a guide is purchased, you get all of its updates for free! They will be sent to you by email to the address provided during your purchase.
💡 tip : Keep this email with the download link carefully so you can access the latest version at any time.
What format will I get after the purchase?
The e-books are interactive pdf files (with clickable links) that you can save and view from your phone. It is a format adapted for long mobile devices that can be scrolled like a site. Please don't print it ♻️
Is the e-book right for me if I don't plan to spend as much time in the country as you do?
Yes, we offer itineraries for all durations, especially for those who only have one or two weeks of vacation.
