City break in Sumatra. Active leisure ideas for Sumatra - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Sumatra is the perfect place for fans of active leisure and eco-tourism. There is everything necessary for sports and active entertainment. There are interesting shops and entertainment venues, as well as beautiful beaches, where you can relax in the hot day. A lot of interesting tourist routes passes through the territory of Gunung Lucero National Park. Guests would have an opportunity to have a short hike through the park or have a few days ride.

The charming park of Kerinci Seblat is situated around the Kerinci volcano; its main feature is a rich collection of flowers. Every day hundreds of tourists come to admire the huge size of plants, while fans of unusual entertainments enjoy popular excursion to the mouth of the volcano; a hike there takes at least two days.

In the city of Palembang there is one of the most interesting and picturesque zoos. There are elephants and crocodiles, orangutans and bears, as well as exotic representatives of the local fauna among its inhabitants. Undoubtedly, the most attractive destination for foreign visitors remains Krakatoa volcano. Its last eruption was in 1883, after that a chain of small coral islands was formed near Sumatra. Currently, they are favorite tourist destinations, as there are wellness centers and incredibly scenic beaches on those islands. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Sertung Beach is considered the most beautiful; it is perfect for a relaxing rest or active recreation. The island of Samosir tuk tuk features a charming village that is an ideal place for those who wish to spend time in an intimate ambience. Near the village there is Belirang mountain, on top of which there are hot springs and a small wellness center. Travelers, who would explore the surroundings of Krakatoa volcano, should definitely look into Bandarlampung. Here there is one of the most unusual objects, Elephant Training Center. Fans of nightlife are recommended to search stylish clubs and bars in Medan, and shoppers would be more interested in Pakanbaru. There are several large-scale shopping malls, including Mall Ciputra Seraya, Mall Ska Pekanbaru and Star City Square.