Highland Trails & Volcano Sunrises: Our 6-Day Adventure Circuit
Trekking Mount Sibayak, soaking in hot springs, and finding peace by Lake Toba.
Emma & Liam
London, United Kingdom (Outdoor Adventurers) Β· Traveled August 2026
Majestic mountain peak under open highland skies
βWaking up at 4:30 AM to climb Mt. Sibayak and watching steam rise from crater vents while sunrise turned the sky gold was unforgettable.β
Chapter 1: Scaling Mount Sibayak
Our alarm went off under starry highland skies in Berastagi. Guided by our local mountain guide, we hiked up the rocky trail of Mt. Sibayak. As we reached the crater rim, sulfur vents hissed quietly in the morning mist as the sun broke over the horizon.
Volcanic mountain ridge view at sunrise in Berastagi.
