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Ketambe
Spend 1–2 days in Ketambe for a short trek or quiet village stay; travel time from Takengon about 3–4 h by minivan.
Ketambe is a remote village at the edge of Gunung Leuser National Park. It offers easy access to short treks and a quiet riverside setting. One to two nights cover the main activities without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Oct–May
- avoid Nov–Feb
- Airport
- Kualanamu (KNO)
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ketambe110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ketambe, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyKetambe is safe for tourists; respect local customs and sharia rules.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 General · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKNO Kualanamu International Airport (Medan) (Then bus to Takengon (4–5 h) and minivan to Ketambe (3–4 h); allow a full day.).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable; no vehicle needed.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KNO Kualanamu International Airport (Medan) (Then bus to Takengon (4–5 h) and minivan to Ketambe (3–4 h); allow a full day.)
Map of Ketambe
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Ketambe
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Kutacane · 29 km straight line
- Tapak Tuan · 65 km straight line
- Binjai · 92 km straight line
- Berastagi · 109 km straight line
- Medan · 113 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct. Mixed: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ketambe: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
6 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
6 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable; no vehicle needed.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gunung Leuser National Park
goDoor to door: Full day to start, longer for multi‑day treks
Arrange 1–3‑day trek with local rangers; start from Ketambe village
Entry fee starts at Rp 1,000,000 per day (official park site).
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Ketambe Guesthouse
Basic rooms, shared bathroom, prices from Rp 50,000 per night (2026 estimate, check).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp 150,000–250,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp 250,000–400,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × Rp50,000 | Rp50,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × Rp120,000 | Rp120,000 |
| Minivan Takengon → Ketambe (one way)1 × Rp80,000 · check schedule | Rp80,000 |
| Park entry fee (per day)1 × Rp1,000,000 · official price | Rp1,000,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp125,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,375,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,375,000≈ US$85 |
basic facilities
2026 estimate in IDR; flights and long‑distance transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Guesthouse room (basic)2026 estimate | Rp 50,000–120,000 |
| Meal at hotel restaurant (e.g., Nasi Goreng) | Rp 30,000–50,000 |
| Minivan ticket Takengon → Ketambecheck | Rp 80,000–100,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Aceh enforces sharia law: no public alcohol or drugs.
- Facilities are basic; toilets may lack flushing and hot water.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- General
- 112
- Ambulance
- 118
Pocket card
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Emergency
- Police110
- General112
- Ambulance118
Embassy
US consulate in Medan (check address); Indonesian embassy in Jakarta.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Takengon → Ketambe minivan: about Rp 80,000, 3–4 h (check)
Say or show
- Assalamu'alaikum — Hello (assalamu alaikum)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (terima kasih)
- Berapa harganya? — How much? (berapa harganya)
- Di mana pasar? — Where is the market? (di mana pasar)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ketambe. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–May · avoid Nov–Feb · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Minivan from Takengon (3–4 h) – check schedules at local hotels.
- Walking routes within village – no transport needed.
Sources
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