Our Bukit Lawang 2 day 1 night jungle trek takes you deep into Gunung Leuser National Park for an ethical orangutan trekking experience guided by certified local experts. On the first day of your jungle trek in Bukit Lawang, you will walk through dense rainforest, spotting wildlife and learning about the unique ecosystem along the way. Spend the night at our riverside camp where you can swim, enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our jungle cooks and relax with our guides before falling asleep under the stars to the sounds of the forest. The next morning, after breakfast by the river, you will continue exploring different parts of the national park before tubing back to Bukit Lawang.
The Deal
Duration/Timing
2 Days, Departing at 9:00am, Returning day 2 at 3:00pm
Intensity
Medium
Group Size
Minimum 2 people, maximum 6 people
Price
120 Euros per person
* Pricing is set by the official Guiding Association and is based on a minimum of 2 people trekking. If you are solo we can join you with a group, and if you would prefer a private trek this can also be arranged if you are a group of at least 4 people. Group sizes are a maximum of 6 people so please be advised that unless your trek is specified as private you may have our other guests join in your group.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes with socks
- Suncream
- Insect repellent
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- X1 refillable water bottle
- Swimwear
- Flip flops
- Toilet paper
- Towel
- Change of clothes
- Jumper and rain jacket
What's Included
- Breakfast X1
- Lunch X2
- Dinner X1
- Tropical fruit snacks
- Tea/Coffee
- Water (boiled)
- Camping Equipment
- National Park Permits
- Guiding Association Permits
- Certified English-speaking guide
- Assistant guide
- Jungle Cook
- Rafting (tubing) equipment
- Porter
Trek Itinerary
Day 1
After breakfast, your guide will meet you at your accommodation at 9:00 AM to begin the one-day trek. It will start with a short introduction and safety briefing. You'll follow the river, walk gently uphill, and pass through small rubber plantations on the way to the entrance of Gunung Leuser National Park. Inside the park, your guide will help you look for the famous Sumatran orangutans in their natural habitat. It is highly likely you will spot a semi wild orangutan here, as they are quite familiar with humans and often come down from the trees. You will then continue to search for other wildlife such as Thomas leaf monkeys, macaques, and even gibbons. Enjoy a delicious lunch and then continue walking through the forest to spot even more flora and fauna whilst your guide explains how different trees and plants are used by animals and local people for food and medicine. You will arrive at jungle camp at approximately 4pm, just in time for a well-deserved cup of tea/coffee and a dip in the river whilst our team prepare a jungle feast for you to enjoy for dinner. As night falls enjoy star gazing, chatting with your guides and playing some fun jungle games.
Day 2
Wake up to the calls of gibbons echoing through the jungle. After breakfast by the river enjoy a dip in the waterfall or a swim in the river before the trek continues along a new route through different parts of the forest, offering more chances to see wildlife and learn about the unique plants and trees that thrive here. The walk gradually makes its way back toward Bukit Lawang, passing streams and shaded trails. The adventure ends with a fun tubing ride down the Bohorok River, floating back to the village in time to relax in the afternoon.