From Medan: Mount Sibayak Sunrise Crater Hike with Hot Springs and Waterfall

Trek to Mount Sibayak’s crater for sunrise, then unwind in natural hot springs and waterfalls with guided round-trip transfers from Medan.

Getting started

Get picked up at your hotel in Medan and set off in private transportation toward Mount Sibayak. Meet your expert English-speaking local guide as you arrive at the trailhead, and sort out your Mount Sibayak entrance fee and permit. Once you are ready, you begin the pre-dawn trek toward the crater area to reach the viewpoint before sunrise.

What to expect

Mount Sibayak

This active volcano near Medan is the centerpiece of your Sunrise Crater Trekking Guided Tour with Hot Springs and Waterfalls. You hike up in the dark to arrive at the crater rim in time to watch the day begin over the volcanic landscape.

Features

• Watch the sunrise from the crater of Mount Sibayak while you enjoy sunrise tea and a light breakfast or snack, with views across the surrounding volcanic landscapes and steaming craters.
• Entry to Mount Sibayak and permit are included, so your guide can lead you directly along the trekking route without extra on-site arrangements.
• Your expert English-speaking guide explains the features of the crater area and points out steaming craters and other volcanic details as you explore after sunrise.

Natural hot springs

After your sunrise trek on Mount Sibayak, the tour continues to nearby natural hot springs. This stop lets you relax tired muscles after the early-morning hike.

Features

• Relax in a natural hot spring after your sunrise trek, soaking in warm geothermal pools that contrast with the cooler mountain air.
• Entry to natural hot springs is included, so you simply follow your guide inside and focus on unwinding between sections of the day.

Waterfalls near Mount Sibayak

Later, you head to waterfalls located off the beaten track around the Mount Sibayak area. This final outdoor stop combines flowing water, forest surroundings, and time to explore on foot.

Features

• Explore beautiful waterfalls off the beaten track of Mount Sibayak, where you can observe the cascades and surrounding terrain at a relaxed pace.
• Entry to the waterfall is included, and your guide leads you along the access paths so you can safely reach the viewpoints.

Features of the full itinerary

Features

• Round-trip transfers, including pick up at the hotel and drop off from Medan, are part of the experience, so you do not need to arrange transport between the city, Mount Sibayak, the natural hot springs, and the waterfalls.
• Private transportation is used for the journey, keeping your group together between each stop on the combined trekking, sunrise, tea, hot springs, and waterfalls route.