I Spent 8 DAYS in SUMATRA Solo to find ORANGUTANS!! | Indonesia Travel Vlog

Solo in SUMATRA 🇮🇩 | Hidden gems in Southeast Asia no one talks about Welcome to an all new solo travel vlog and this time I am off to explore a hidden gem of southeast Asia - Sumatra, Indonesia! This island in Indonesia is often overlooked in front of its neighbours - Java & Bali but it is worth visiting! Sumatra orangutan trekking - https://www.sumatraorangutantrekking.... Accommodation in Bukit Lawang - https://agoda.tpx.lv/C4Ft9tKy Chapters: 00:00 - Where am I? 00:20 - Where is Sumatra? 00:44 - How to reach Bukit Lawang? 01:09 - What am I doing in Sumatra? 01:42 - Reached Bukit Lawang 02:22 - The orangutan trek starts 03:25 - First orangutan sighting 04:42 - Alpha Male! 05:53 - Our campsite 06:34 - Next morning 08:10 - Decided to go back 11:46 - River tubing 13:16 - Lake Toba - largest volcano lake in the world 13:34 - Samosir Island 16:17 - Why is Sumatra a hidden gem of southeast Asia? 16:53 - 8 Sumatra Travel Tips 18:48 - Sumatra Packing List Sumatra, Indonesia – an island of untouched jungles, ancient volcanic landscapes, and rich culture that most travelers skip! In this video, I take you on an epic adventure through North Sumatra, from trekking deep into the rainforests of Bukit Lawang to spotting wild orangutans in their natural habitat and exploring the breathtaking Lake Toba – the world’s largest volcanic caldera lake. 🌋🌊 📍 Here's what you'll see in this Sumatra travel vlog: ✅ Bukit Lawang Orangutan Trek – Ethical wildlife encounters in Gunung Leuser National Park 🐵🌿 ✅ Lake Toba, Indonesia – A stunning volcanic lake formed by a supervolcanic eruption 🌋 ✅ Samosir Island & Batak Culture – Exploring Tuktuk, traditional Batak houses, and fascinating history 🏡 ✅ Hidden Gems in Southeast Asia – Why Sumatra Indonesia should be on your travel bucket list ✈️ ✨ Why visit Sumatra? Unlike Bali or Lombok, Sumatra Indonesia remains off the beaten path, offering authentic travel experiences, fewer crowds, and some of the most spectacular landscapes in Southeast Asia. From Sumatra jungle treks to peaceful moments by Lake Toba Sumatra, this trip was unforgettable! 🚀 Planning to explore Sumatra? Here are some travel tips: 📅 Best time to visit: May - September (Dry Season) ✈️ How to get there: Fly into Medan (KNO), North Sumatra, then take local transport 💰 Budget travel tips – Affordable accommodation, cheap local food, and ethical tours 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more Southeast Asia travel videos! 📩 Let me know in the comments – Have you been to Sumatra, Indonesia? Would you visit Lake Toba or go orangutan trekking? _____________________________ My Travel Backpack: https://amzn.to/3WsTTr4 _____________________________ Sony ZV-1: https://amzn.to/42ofswJ GoPro Hero 12: https://amzn.to/4jjdALI All my vlogging gear: https://tr.ee/qb6W2F DaVinci Resolve Video Editor: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/prod... Royalty Free Music: https://artlist.io/referral/4096927/A... _____________________________ Travel Non-Negotiables: Get Wise Travel Card: https://wise.com/invite/ihpc/akankshab59 Get Travel Insurance: https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=2... ___________________________ All my recommendations in one place: https://linktr.ee/globetrottingheels ___________________________ Follow me on: Facebook:   / globetrottingheels   Instagram:   / globetrottingheels   Blog: www.globetrottingheels.com Tripoto: https://tripoto.com/akankshabiswas Email: [email protected] indonesia, sumatra indonesia, sumatra vlog, indonesia sumatra, sumatra travel guide, sumatra travel, exploring sumatra, west sumatra, explore sumatra, sumatra guide, sumatra treks, indonesia travel itinerary, mentawai tribe indonesia, bukit lawang jungle trekking, bukit lawang orangutan, bukit lawang indonesia, what to do in sumatra, what to see in sumatra, bukit lawang, travel sumatra, sumatra island, north sumatera, sumatra travel tips, vlog sumatra, hidden gems, hidden sumatra, indonesia backpacker, solo travel tips, southeast asia gems, sumatra adventure, sumatra exploration, sumatra itinerary, sumatra landscapes, sumatra trails, trekking indonesia, trekking sumatra, lake toba indonesia, lake toba volcano, lake toba sumatra, indonesia, sumatra, north sumatra, sumatra indonesia, batak, samosir island, travel indonesia, exploring sumatra, sumatra travel vlog, tuktuk, caldera, bukit lawang, sumatra orangutan trek, sumatra orangutan trekking, sumatra orangutan explore, sumatra jungle trek orangutan, sumatra indonesia orangutan, sumatra, wild orangutans, hidden gems in southeast asia,southeast asia travel, travel tips, travel destinations