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What to do and see in Medan, Sumatra: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports
Medan (Jawi: ميدن, Batak: ᯔᯮᯑ᯲, Chinese: 棉蘭, Tamil: மேடான், Indonesian pronunciation: [meˈdan]); is the capital of North Sumatra province in Indonesia. Located along the northeastern coast of Sumatra island, Medan is the fourth biggest city by population in Indonesia, behind Jakarta, Surabaya and Bandung. With 2,097,610 inhabitants at the 2010 census, Medan remains the largest settlement outside Java island and enjoys a diversity of multicultural peoples. Bordered by the Strait of Malacca, Medan is a busy trading city around the island as located near the strait which is one of the most important shipping lanes in the world. Medan is the gateway to the western part of Indonesia, accessible via the Port of Belawan and Kuala Namu International Airport, stated the city as the third largest city in the country by economy after Jakarta and Surabaya, this city economy is linked well with Malaysian cities (especially Penang and Kuala Lumpur) and Singapore by trade, service and natural resource exchanges. Both the seaport and the airport are connected to the city center via toll road and railway. Medan also became the first city in Indonesia to have an airport supported with train service.
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1. Explore Sumatra
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Bingei river is relatively large rivers, rocks, clear water with rapids that are many and varied
2. Sumatra Orangutan Tour
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE …!!! We arrange jungle trekking tours through the Tropical rainforests of Gunung Leuser National Park to observe the critically endangered Sumatran orangutans in its natural habitat. Bukit Lawang in North Sumatra is one of only two places left in the world where you can see these animals still living in their natural environment. During your trek, you’ll have the big chance to come face-to-face with these amazing animals and experience the natural beauty of the jungle. We are experienced to handle private tours and also big group or family with young age child in our tours and we can also arrange for your own itinerary, please don’t be hesitate and we are very welcome for every questions from you.
3. Gilatravels
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Providing best (eco) experience in Indonesia - individual and group tours to the wildest areas. Have you ever experienced real adventure? Try trekking in wild jungles, seeing elephants and orangutans in their natural habitat, climbing an active volcano, surfing and hunting together with a shaman of a primitive tribe. Pack your backpack and let's go for an adventure with us!
4. Rosa Boat
Rosa Boat is in charge of business services at Lake Toba transportation for guests who wish to enjoy a sightseeing trip on the lake Toba by using Speed Boat capacity of 10 people passengers. Also provides land transport modes for inter - shuttle or rental car passenger
5. Go Adventure Tour & Travel
