Mount Sibayak volcano Climb Tour Medan – Berastagi

500.000 IDR | per person | Min 2px |More people will be discounted

Incl. permit| mountain guide| hot spring

1.000.000 IDR – TRANSPORT | fit 4 px with Luggage| PICK UP and TRANSFER| Bigger car different price

Mount Sibayak Volcano

Mount Sibayak is an active stratovolcano located in the highlands of Berastagi, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Rising to an elevation of 2,212 meters (7,257 feet) above sea level, this volcano is a popular destination for travelers seeking a moderate, scenic, and safe volcano hiking experience.

Unlike its more volatile neighbor, Mount Sinabung, Mount Sibayak has had minimal volcanic activity in recent decades and is considered relatively safe to hike, making it ideal for beginner and intermediate trekkers.

Why Hike Mount Sibayak?

Hiking Mount Sibayak offers a unique combination of natural beauty, geothermal phenomena, and cultural experience. This volcano is famous for its:

Dramatic steaming fumaroles
Colorful sulfur deposits
Crater rim views
Sunrise over the Karo Highlands
Nearby natural hot springs

Located just 15 kilometers from Berastagi, and about 2.5–3 hours from Medan, Mount Sibayak is one of the most accessible volcanoes in Sumatra.

Tour Description

There are 2 crater at the peak of this volcano mountain. one of cater located at the eastern part of the mountain with big slope and deep holes and can be seen from the far distance. This crater is NOT accessible.

There are another crater located at the top of the peak. Look like a giant bowl with many FUMES HOLES all around this Crater. Some Fumes hole are quite big and releasing strong gasses with very loud noises.

Climbing the volcano mountain is one of the best thing you could do while in Medan. This mountain is only 1 hour and 30 minutes from Medan city. It can take longer during the rush hour or weekend. If you want to do the volcano hike is very accessible from Medan city. It can be done in one day tour. Leave very early morning at around 5.30 – 6am, then drive for 1 hour 30 minutes to the base of the mountain, or we can have a breakfast in famous city of BERASTAGI. Then we can start the Mount Climbing by 8.00 am.

This Volcano mountain attract a lot of younger people to climb and many of them stay for the night in the tent ( Camping). The climbing is suitable for everyone. It only takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to climb from the check point

We need to acquired the Permit at the CHECK POINT and register our self.

Bring the face mask for the breathing protection and also to minimize the sulfuric smells that comes out from those fumes holes. Lot of people using the WALKING STICK to help with the hiking, but without it is also more flexible

Nature can be unpredictable. There is many time the peak can be foggy and misty with very chill temperature

There are many mosquitos around medan city. Make sure put on some mosquito spray or repellent. We can obtain the local mosquito repellent in any shop in Medan area. No mosquito in the higher altitude. The DEED max only 13%. If you need higher deed or stronger mosquito repellent, you need to obtain it yourself.

The weather can be unpredictable, a sudden rainy and misty might happened during your trip to the mountain. Be prepared and ready, bring your rain coat and jacket to protect you from the wind and cold temperature during foggy and misty.

1. Pick up from your Hotel in Medan City by 5.30 am – Drive to Berastagi

Our driver will pick you up from your nominated hotel in Medan city by 5.30 or 6.00 am. Drive to Berastagi for breakfast. We should be arrive by 7.30am. Early morning drive should be much faster due to less traffics on the road. Try to catch more sleeps if you could otherwise enjoying the beautiful mountain road terrain with ascending and windy road.

2. Breakfast | Preparation

Arrive by 7.30 am in Berastagi Cool Town. Berastagi is around 1200m above sea level with very cool breeze. Popular places for local tourist for breakfast. There are food stall by the street. We will go for noodle breakfast with hot tea or coffee. Prepare yourself. Bring all the necessary item you need for the climb. Make sure bring enough water for your self. 1 big bottle should be enough for the mountain hike.

3. Transfer to the Trailhead – Drive to the Base camp

From Berastagi, it’s a 20–30 minute drive to the Mount Sibayak base camp, located at an elevation of about 1,500 meters. Most hikes begin from Jalan Jaranguda or Semangat Gunung Village

4. Start the Hike (Approx. 1.5 Hours Ascent)

The trail to the summit is moderately challenging, suitable for beginners in good physical condition. It winds through montane forest, rocky paths, and gradually opens up to volcanic terrain with loose stones and geothermal steam vents.

What to Expect on the Trail:

Dense jungle at lower levels
Rocky lava fields near the top
Hissing fumaroles and sulfur clouds
Occasional monkeys and bird life

As you near the summit, the landscape becomes otherworldly, with steam rising from vents and the scent of sulfur in the air.

*** Bringing the face mask can be very useful

5. Reach the Summit – Enjoy the Crater Views

We will spend around 2 hours to enjoy the view and explore all the fumaroles and surrounding. Feel free to enjoy your coffee, tea and snacks. The view is amazing and spectacular. The volcanic loose rocky with many fumaroles around the crater with gashing wind blowing out from the fumaroles. There is chance that the peak of this mountain can be misty and foggy, often comes with the drizzle and rain. During misty and foggy with the wind, the temperature drop quite significant. Bringing light rain jacket will help with the chill temperature.

The summit of Mount Sibayak offers panoramic views of:

The active crater, filled with yellow and white sulfur crystals
Mount Sinabung smoking in the distance
The town of Berastagi and surrounding farms
Sunrise over the misty valleys (for early morning hikers)

Photographers will love the contrast between the green highlands, rocky crater, and vibrant sulfur deposits. It’s truly one of the most photogenic volcanoes in Indonesia.

6. Descent to the base camp and drive to the Hot spring (Approx. 1 Hour)

After enjoying the summit, hikers begin their descent back to the base camp. Drive to the Hot spring pond. Feel free to try these bath if you wish to do so. the natural hot spring pools located in Semangat Gunung village, right below Mount Sibayak. These thermal baths are heated by underground volcanic activity and offer a soothing reward after the hike with sulfuric aroma

Hot Springs Highlights:

Naturally heated pools (30°C–40°C)
Local facilities with change rooms and refreshments
Surrounded by jungle and views of the volcano

7. Lunch in Berastagi – Optional

Optional: Lunch Stop in Berastagi (12:30 PM – 01:30 PM)

After the hot springs, you can opt to stop again in Berastagi for lunch at a local restaurant before the drive back to Medan. Try some local Karo cuisine such as:

Arsik (spicy fish)
Babi panggang (Karo-style roast pork) Served with Pork soup or Rice
Sayur daun ubi (cassava leaf soup)

There are a lot of HALAL restaurant with a very affordable prices around Berastagi, such as Rumah Makan Padang, Akasia Restaurant or Ayam Cindelaras

8. Drive back to Medan and drop off to your hotel (Approx. 2Hour)

Its time to leave Berastagi and drive back to your hotel in Medan City. This trip will take longer than this morning due to the heavier traffics in the afternoon.

Trekking Highlights:

Very Beautiful and panoramic scenery with mountainous terrain all the way from Medan city to Berastagi, Panoramic view from the summit of mount sibayak volcano, relax in the of of the hot spring below the mountain

Detail	Description

Location

Karo Highlands, near Berastagi, North Sumatra

Elevation

2,212 meters (7,257 feet)

Hiking Duration

1.5 hours up, 1 hour down

Difficulty

Moderate (Beginner-friendly)

Start Point

Jaranguda Village / Semangat Gunung

Recommended Time

Sunrise (depart Medan ~4:00 AM)

Tour Includes

Transport, guide, entrance fees, breakfast, hot spring visit

Highlights on this tour

✅ Early morning drive from Medan
✅ Breakfast in Berastagi
✅ Scenic hike to the summit of Mount Sibayak
✅ Explore active volcanic features (sulfur vents, crater)
✅ Relaxing soak in thermal hot springs
✅ Optional local lunch before returning

Tips for Hiking Mount Sibayak

Go with a local guide – they know the best routes and ensure safety.
Start early – to catch the sunrise and avoid afternoon rain.
Avoid walking too close to fumaroles or sulfur vents — they can be dangerously hot and emit toxic gases.
Respect the environment and don’t litter on the trail.