Ismail „Smiley“ Lubis is a local guide based in Berastagi / North Sumatra. Over the years, he was able to acquire lots of experience, arranging tours and treks around Berastagi and central Sumatra. Being a member of the Batak tribe, he has a profound knowledge of local history and culture but also the characteristic Sumatran nature. His specific know-how of the medical effect of domestic herbs gro
wing in the jungle gives him his nickname Dr. Smiley. He also guided film crews into the deep rain forest shooting documentaries about wild Sumatran animals and the volcanic activity in the surroundings of Berastagi. He was also involved in a documentary about Greenpeace and is part of the Sumatran Orangutan Society (SOS). As a local guide he offers you to visit local Batak villages, watch an impressive sunrise from the top of a volcano and experience the wildlife of the jungle first hand. If you have any other wishes or ideas for your trip, feel free to contact him! He can also make further arrangements
To make your trip even more comfortable, Smiley also also arranges both pickup and drop-off at the nearby Medan Airport, accommodation in Berastagi or transfer to other destinations in Sumatra. If you need more information about the tours Smiley operates, have a look around this page or simply contact us!
