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Sumatra Rafting Adventure
Sumatra Rafting Adventure
Three rivers. Three levels of adventure.
From a gentle jungle-style tube rafting experience to technical whitewater for experienced rafters, our Sumatra rafting tours offer something for every level.
Choose your level
Beginner, intermediate or expert.
Where possible, we combine guests with other groups so no one misses out.
3 rafting levels
Gentle to extreme
3 hours to 3 days
Choose the experience that fits
Local river teams
Guides and assistants included
Meals on selected tours
BBQ lunch and fruit salad
River adventures for beginners, explorers and adrenaline seekers.
In the rainforests of Sumatra, there are many opportunities to experience rafting. We offer three levels, ranging from a leisurely day on the Bohorok River to the demanding Level 5 rapids of the Asahan River.
Contact us with your preferred date and experience. Where possible, we place guests with other groups so that smaller bookings do not miss the opportunity to join.
The experience
Starting from your hotel or guesthouse in Bukit Lawang, you raft approximately 5 km downstream for around 3 hours on large tubes tied together by expert guides. Along the way, you stop for a BBQ lunch on the riverbank. At the end of the trip, you return to your accommodation by air-conditioned car or motorbike, depending on group size.
Included
- ✓Guide and assistant fees
- ✓Transport back to Bukit Lawang
- ✓BBQ lunch
- ✓Fresh fruit salad
- ✓Drinking water
What to bring
- •Small backpack
- •Change of clothes
- •Small towel
- •Personal medicines
- •Camera, spare battery and memory card in a waterproof bag
- •Insect repellent
The experience
The tour begins in the small village of Marike in Langkat, approximately one hour from Bukit Lawang. During the day, you visit riverside hot springs accessible only by boat, as well as a cascading waterfall where you can swim and relax.
Rafting route
This is a full-day adventure including lunch, time at the attractions and approximately 4–5 hours of rafting over 25 km of river with more challenging rapids.
Included
- ✓Guide and assistant fees
- ✓Return transport to Bukit Lawang
- ✓BBQ lunch
- ✓Fresh fruit salad
- ✓Bottled drinking water
What to bring
- •Small backpack
- •Change of clothes and small towel
- •Personal medicines
- •Camera, spare battery and memory card in a waterproof bag
- •Insect repellent and sunblock
- •Plastic bag for wet clothes
1
Transfer to Asahan
At 08:30, your guide collects you from your hotel or guesthouse in Bukit Lawang. You travel by air-conditioned car to Asahan, a journey of approximately 10 hours, with regular stops for breaks and lunch. On arrival, you check into your homestay and have free time to relax and explore.
2
Asahan Bottom Line
After breakfast, travel around 1 hour 30 minutes to Parhitean Village. Following raft preparation, a full safety demonstration and instruction, you experience approximately 2–3 hours of whitewater rafting. Paddle through challenging waves including Batu Mamak and the natural waves at Bedeng, passing beautiful waterfalls along the way. Enjoy lunch with the team on the riverbank before returning to your homestay.
3
Asahan Upper Line
After breakfast, travel to the upper course of the Asahan River—the International Competition Line. After equipment preparation and a full safety briefing, raft approximately 3 km for around one hour through extreme rapids, finishing at Simatupang Camp. Enjoy lunch before being driven to your accommodation or the airport in Medan.
Included
- ✓English-speaking guide
- ✓Air-conditioned car, petrol and driver
- ✓Two nights’ homestay accommodation
- ✓Rental equipment: helmet, paddle and life jacket
- ✓Bottled drinking water
- ✓River guide fees
Package excludes
- •Meals and drinks not specifically listed as included
- •Flights
- •Travel and activity insurance
What to bring
- •Small backpack
- •Change of clothes and small towel
- •Personal medicines
- •Camera, spare battery and memory card in a waterproof bag
- •Insect repellent and sunblock
- •Torch
- •Plastic bag for wet clothes
Book your river adventure
Contact us ↗
Tell us your level—and let the river do the rest.
Send your preferred dates, number of guests and rafting experience. Where possible, we will place you with another group so that you do not miss out.