Planning a Trip to Sumatra?
Let us help you discover the heart of Indonesia’s wildest island
Hey, we're Agung and Carly, and we've spent over a decade exploring Sumatra.
From remote villages & wild jungles to hidden waterfalls, we’ve lived the road less travelled – and we’re here to help you do the same.
Our travel guides, videos and tips come from real life, not quick trips or AI. Whether you’re chasing adventure or soaking up the culture, you’re in the right place.
From backroads to bucket-list spots, we share the very best of Sumatra with the kind of insight only locals can give.
We’ll help you travel Sumatra with confidence. Your journey starts here – let’s go!
Start Your Sumatra Adventure Right Here
Not sure where to begin? Start with our most useful Sumatra travel planning guides – packed with essential info like the best time to visit, how to get a visa, and how much it really costs.
Think of us as your pocket travel buddies sharing all our best local insights and tips to help you plan a stress-free trip.
⬇ Read these essential blogs - covering everything you need to know to travel Sumatra ⬇
⬇ Too busy to read? Check out our awesome Sumatra Trip Planning YouTube videos! ⬇
Meet Your Travel Sidekick: Our North Sumatra eBook
Trip Planning Made Simple
LATEST INFO AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
North Sumatra’s only constantly updated, insider-written guide – NO AI!
READY-TO-USE ITINERARIES & PLANNING TOOLS
Plug-and-play plans for 7, 10, and 14 days, hidden spots, transport guides, and local recommendations – before you even land.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE PLACE
160+ full-colour pages of planning ease, hidden gems & in-depth, on-the-ground knowledge
Into the Jungle: What to Know Before You Go
Dreaming of hiking through wild jungle in search of orangutans?
Sumatra is the spot for epic jungle trekking – and trust us, it’s not as scary as you might think – especially when you’ve got us to show you the ropes (or vines…)
We’ve lived in a jungle village, explored remote trekking spots, become masters of leech management, and soaked up every tip, trail and tale along the way. Agung even used to be a jungle guide, so you’re in seriously good hands!
From ethical trekking tips to secret rainforest villages, we’ve packed our best advice into these Sumatran jungle guides
⬇ Explore our best blogs on trekking, spotting wildlife, and secret jungle villages ⬇
⬇ Want to see what Sumatra’s jungle is really like? Watch now! ⬇
JOIN THE EXPLORING SUMATRA COMMUNITY
Where Sumatra lovers connect
There are over 10,000 of us in the Exploring Sumatra community now, which blows our minds a little, but also makes it the best place to figure this incredible destination out.
Got questions? Need travel inspo? Want to know which waterfalls are worth the hike? We’ve got you. And we promise – it’s way more helpful (and way more fun) than Google.
We’re on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram – sharing real stories, useful advice, and personal recommendations.
Come hang out on whichever platform you like. No trolls, no bullies, just awesome people.
