This is a great option for families with very young kids, or those with limited time or fitness levels. This short trek will take you into the border of the National Park, where you will have chance to see semi wild orangutans and other flora and fauna.
The Deal
Duration/Timing
3 hours, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Intensity
Low
Group Size
Minimum 2 people, maximum 6 people
Price
55 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
What's Included
- Tropical fruit snacks
- National Park Permits
- Guiding Association Permits
- Certified English-speaking guide
- Assistant
- Rafting (tubing)
- Porter and equipment
Trek Itinerary
After breakfast, your guide will meet you at your accommodation at 9:00 AM to begin the half-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. There's time for a short rest and some fresh tropical fruit before heading back.
The trek finishes with a fun tubing ride along the Bohorok River, returning to Bukit Lawang around 12:00 PM.