Mount Sibayak

One of the mountains is suitable for people who are climbing for the first time, tracking is not too steep, the view is good, and meeting friends from outside the area, as well as abroad, but it's a shame because there is a lot of trash scattered around, if you go to tourist spots, always try to bring it home Trash yourself, always maintain good manners in a place like this, those who bring vehicles check the health of the vehicle because the path to the parking post is quite steep and the road is rocky.

MOUNT SIBAYAK

Mount Sibayak is a mountain in Karo Regency, North Sumatra. The Karo tribe call Mount Sibayak as "mountain Raja". Mount Sibayak is a volcano and last erupted in 1881. This mountain is located about 50 kilometers southwest of Medan City. Nowadays, Mount Sibayak is visited by many people because there are many accesses to Mount Sibayak, starting from Sibayak 1 and Sibayak 2. Every August 17, at Mount Sibayak there is a routine ceremony and climbing competition for all nature lovers from all over the world. #triplocal #themeparks#nationalpark#lakes#beaches#infinitypool

Mount Sibayak

Easy to get to from Berastagi town, this is a 1k walk ('climb' is a bit overstated, though there are some sharper inclines and steps) which can be undertaken by anyone who is reasonably fit. The pathway is clearly defined, though we had a guide. It takes about an hour to get up and slightly less to get down. There is a small charge to take the access road and, for safety, it is recommended that you register your names both on the ascent and the descent. (There is a large permanent notice at the registration hut listing the names and nationalities of those who have died in trying to 'go it alone', so getting lost is a genuine possibility if you leave the well worn trail.) Once on the ridge of the crater you will be able to see the sulphur streams shooting out of the hillside and can walk down onto the floor which is covered in water. It is a shame that previous visitors have thought it appropriate to 'write' their names using rocks on the floor. It makes getting a natural photo difficult. Fortunately we went on a day when there were no campers at the top and just a handful of people. I'm told that at certain times of year it can all get very busy. We followed our volcano experience with a visit to the local hot springs a few kilometres away. A small charge was expected for entry and they were genuinely quite warm! #urbanexplorer #happylaborday #maydaytrip #nationalpark

SIBAYAK VOLCANO Mount Sibayak is a volcano in Berastagi, North Sumatra, Indonesia. From Medan International Airport is 70 km (2,5 hours) and from Berastagi it took just about 20 minutes by car. The price of climbing Sibayak Volcano depends if you go with a guide or if you decide to go alone. Our guide picked us up in his car at our accommodation at 4:30 am. We drove around 30 minutes to the highest spot possible. It cost 550k IDR (55 AUD) for both of us with pick up and drop off back at our room. Hiking Gunung Sibayak takes with a guide just about 1,5 hours. The not too long hike will take you up to the clouds, with sulfur steaming all around you and panoramic view of Berastagi. We did the sunrise hike and that´s something we can highly recommend you even though it means to get up at 4:30 am. As we started our hike in the dark, we could smell the sulfur immediately. After a while, we heard this really loud noise like a plane taking off:D. And that’s when our guide told us this is the sound of the steam coming out of the earth. Inside of Sibayak is boiling water and the steam is shooting under unbelievably strong pressure through the ground and creates this insane sound! As there is a lot of spots where the hot steam is coming out and holes with boiling water, having a guide with you is a really good idea. After an hour and a half, we made it to one of three summits and waited for the sunrise and the sky colours to the pink and purple. After sunrise, our guide took us for a walk into the actual crater, told us a little bit more about the history of Sibayak and we started our walk back down. During the rainy season, the crater is filled with water and forms a volcanic lake. There is even a possibility of camping right next to the crater with a tent. After the hike, you can go to relax your muscles into hot springs at Semangat Gunung.

Visited Mt Sibayak on a larger journey through Northern Sumatra. It was simply stunning and well worth the climbing to get the best views in Sumatra. The guide are very professional and knowledgeable as well as helpful. I would highly recommend it. This is so amazing! #givethanks #givethanks

The best view when we visit Sibayak Mountain.

We stay at Adimulea Hotel Medan… few hours to go Sibayak Mountain from Medan but the view make me want to go again there..