2 Nights / 3 Days — Fri–Sun Getaway

The Singapore Weekend

Duration2N/3D
PriceS$480S$580 / person
Group sizeMax 10 guests
DifficultyModerate

Overview

Medan is 1.5 hours from Changi. That's close enough for a proper adventure over a long weekend — no half-days wasted, no Monday leave required. This trip is built specifically for Singapore-based travellers who want to see wild orangutans without committing to a week off.

Friday evening is all Medan — airport pickup, hotel check-in, then straight into the Chinese quarter for the kind of dinner you'll be talking about at work on Monday. Saturday is the centrepiece: an early start for the 3-hour drive to Bukit Lawang, a half-day jungle trek through Gunung Leuser National Park with a licensed ITGA guide, then back to Medan by evening. Sunday is a gentle close — morning market, a proper kopi, and a transfer to the airport.

It's a tight itinerary by design. Saturday is a long day — early start, full-on jungle, late return. If you want to take it slower, consider upgrading to the Jungle Explorer (5N/6D) instead.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  • Arrive at Kualanamu International Airport (book an afternoon/early evening flight from Singapore)
  • Airport pickup by private car
  • Check in at Cambridge Hotel Medan (5-star)
  • Freshen up, then straight out for dinner
  • Guided evening food tour of the Chinese quarter — Tip Top Restaurant, Kesawan Square, mie Aceh, bika ambon

Estimated cost: S$111/person

* Estimated costs per person shown in your selected currency, for reference only. Your tour price is fully inclusive — no hidden add-ons.

What's Included

Included ✓

  • Airport transfers (arrival Friday + departure Sunday)
  • 2 nights at Cambridge Hotel Medan (5-star, twin/double)
  • Private car for all transfers including Bukit Lawang day trip
  • Licensed ITGA jungle guide
  • Gunung Leuser National Park entry fees
  • Evening food tour with tastings (Friday)
  • Riverside lunch at Bukit Lawang (Saturday)
  • Sunday morning market walk with guide

Not included

  • Flights Singapore ↔ Medan (book separately — Scoot/Lion Air ~1.5h)
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Personal expenses & shopping
  • Additional meals not listed
  • Visa fees (if applicable)
  • Gratuities for guides and drivers

Optional Add-Ons

Hotel upgrade — junior suite at Cambridge Hotel+S$45
Photography package (drone + edited photos)+S$135
Private guide upgrade (instead of group)+S$55
Cooking class — Medan & Batak cuisine (Friday evening)+S$35

Add-ons can be requested in your inquiry. We'll confirm availability and pricing.

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