Where to Go
Gunung Leuser National Park
Bukit Lawang
Tangkahan
Lake Toba
Berastagi
Mt. Sibayak volcano
Mt. Sinabung volcano
Sipisopiso Waterfall
Tongging
Ketembe
Lake Kawar
Medan

What to Do
Jungle Trekking
Elephant Trekking
White-Water Rafting
River-Tubing
Volcano Climbing
Bohorok Orangutan Centre
Maimoon Palace

What to Know
About "Hello Mister Travel"
Introduction to Sumatra
Topography
History
Getting to Sumatra
Getting Around Sumatra
Terms & Conditions

Accommodation
Bukit Lawang
Tangkahan
Berastagi
Tongging
Tuk Tuk
Ketembe

The Tours
Bukit Lawang Short Stay
The Jungle Trail
The Toba Trail
The North Sumatran Trail

White-Water Rafting

Famed for its jungle trekking, breathtaking scenery and wildlife, it's easy to forget that Sumatra is also very well-known for its white-water rafting; in fact 2001 saw Indonesia host the International White-water Rafting Championships.

For the experienced white-water rafters among you, it's possible to spend three or four days on the Asahan River near Lake Toba. It's a Grade 5&6 river that is no stranger to international competitions. This is a remote and truly wild area of Sumatra; accommodation and food is provided while there.

The less experienced rafter can still have some white-water action on the Wampu river near Bukit Lawang. It's possible to take a day-long trip down the river, stopping off at hot-springs and a waterfall for lunch. It's great fun, and one of the best ways to experience the natural beauty of Sumatra.

Both rivers can also be kayaked, although experience will be required.

To book rafting or kayaking please click here...