2 Day 1 night Jungle trekking tour into Sumatra National park Bukit Lawang
2.300.000 IDR | 100€ per person | Min 2 px
Incl. tube rafting | National Park Entrance Fee
Location: Bukit Lawang, Gunung Leuser National Park
Duration: 2 Days / 1 Nights
Trek Style: Wildlife tracking and observation, deep jungle hiking, wild camping, river tubing
Level: Moderate – Challenging
Best For: Adventure travelers, wildlife enthusiasts, eco-tourists
Experience the adventure of a lifetime with a 2-day, 1-night jungle trekking tour in Bukit Lawang, Sumatra – home to the critically endangered Sumatran orangutan. Nestled within the lush rainforests of Gunung Leuser National Park, this unforgettable trek offers a rare chance to witness wild orangutans, exotic wildlife, and stunning tropical landscapes up close. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, the tour includes expert local guides, overnight camping in the jungle, and the opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the world’s last remaining pristine ecosystems. Whether you’re exploring dense jungle trails, swimming in jungle rivers, or listening to the sounds of the rainforest at night, this Bukit Lawang jungle trekking experience is a true escape into nature.
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed but are highly likely, especially for orangutans.
Tour Explain and Itinerary
Day 1: Into the Wild – Jungle Introduction and Jungle Exploration | Reaching the campsite
- 08:30 AM – Your guide will meet you at the Meeting point ( Bamboo Restaurant Eco Lodge) or at the guesthouse where you are staying. There will be some short briefing. You’ll begin your trek by crossing the river and entering the dense rainforest of Gunung Leuser. Dont forget to have breakfast in the morning
- Morning Hike
As you ascend into the jungle, keep your eyes peeled for orangutans swinging through the trees, playful Thomas leaf monkeys, and wild macaques. Your guide will share fascinating insights into the ecosystem and the wildlife that call it home. - Lunch in the Jungle
Enjoy a delicious jungle-style lunch prepared by your guide — typically fried rice or noodles with tropical fruits. - Afternoon Trekking
Continue deeper into the forest. Trek through valleys, cross jungle streams, and pause at hidden viewpoints. Expect to hike for 5-6 hours in total, with plenty of stops for rest, wildlife spotting, and photography. - Evening Camp Setup
Arrive at the riverside campsite. Take a refreshing dip in the river or just relax with a cup of jungle tea. Your guide and porters will cook a hearty Indonesian dinner over an open fire. - Overnight Stay
Sleep in a jungle tent under mosquito nets, surrounded by the sounds of nature — a true back-to-nature experience.
Day 2: Short trekking, Packing and Tidy up, then Return by Tube Rafting to the village
- 07:00 AM – Wake up to the sounds of the jungle and enjoy a light breakfast. Go for a short morning walk if time permits — great for birdwatching and photography. There will be short jungle trek, around 4 hours. or you could enjoy the small waterfall near by the camp area
- River Tubing Experience
Have lunch at the campsite by midday. Packing and tidy up the area. Don’t leave any garbage in the jungle. Time to leave the jungle, hop onto an inner tube raft and float down the river back to Bukit Lawang — a fun and scenic end to your jungle adventure. - 2:00 PM – Arrive back in Bukit Lawang village. End of tour. Take a shower and relax or enjoy a local lunch before continuing your journey.
- ! If you wish to go back to Hotel in Medan city or Near The airport, maybe you have flight to catch, you can also start the transfer back as soon as you are ready. We can Organize your transfer back if you wish to do so.
* End of the jungle trek tour
There are many mosquitos and some leeches in the jungle. Make sure put on some mosquito spray or repellent. We can obtain the local mosquito repellent in any shop in Bukit lawang. Only available for 13 % max deed. If you need higher deed or stronger mosquito repellent, you need to obtain it yourself from your country.
What Wildlife Might You See?
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Sumatran Orangutans (semi-wild and wild)
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Thomas Leaf Monkeys
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Long-tailed and Pig-tailed Macaques
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Monitor Lizards
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Gibbons
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Hornbills and other exotic birds
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Wild boars and forest insects
THINGS YOU NEED TO BRING
- Light backpack
- Camera
- Walking Shoes
- Long trousers & socks
- Toilet Papers
- Large Bottlewater
- Mosquito Repellent
- Sunscreen
- Extra Dried change Clothes
- Swimming Clothing
Add extra to your travel arrangements will give you discounted price with much hassle free and you can do the other important thing. Lets us organize it for you..
- Pick up and Transfer back to the Airport : 750.000 IDR | fit 4 px with luggage| one way
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Village Day Tour : 350.000/ person | go around the village by tuk tuk to interact and observe the daily life of the locals. visit the Tofu and tempeh home production, palm leaf and bamboo weaving, try out some the durian fruit or young coconut, observing the palm sugar home production
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Batcave and Landak River: 300.000| person. It is one hour walking distance from Bukit lawang. A dark cave with very beautiful shape of stalactite and stalagmite rocks. it takes 2 hours to complete the cave tour
- Sumatra Elephant Sanctuary: Get along and participate in one of the Sumatran Elephant activity at the border of the national park Tangkahan. Walk with the elephant to the river trough the Sumatra jungle, then bath the elephant in the river. This activity is 8.30 am and 3.30 pm. For the walking and bathing the elephant, the CRU will charge for 1.000.000 IDR, 600.000 IDR for only bathing the elephant. We will organized the transport to go and back to Bukit lawang village for 1.200.000, IDR. The car fit 4px max. Lunch will be provided
- Volcano Hike Mount Sibayak – BERASTAGI: 500.000 IDR| 2px Min. You need to be in Beratagi to do this Tour. Climb a magnificent active volcano in Berastagi Region- Mount Sibayak. Suitable almost for everyone. The summit is only 2200 meter. You could do it early in the morning for the sunrise or at anytime during the day. Volcano views with many Fume Holes all over the crater. Take a dip into the Thermal bath pond at the bottom of the mountain on your way down.
Stayed with our partner accommodation in Bukit Lawang and Berastagi. Very Comfortable and affordable.
Lets us organize it for you..
SEMPURNA GUEST HOUSE- BUKIT LAWANG: 350.000 IDR / Night | 2px with breakfast : Stay on our partner accommodation is very easy and affordable. Surrounded by the green jungle of sumatra on the river bank across the Gunung Leuser National Park. The sounds of the river will accompany you trough your stay. Nice breeze from the rainforest and seeing the wild animals comes down to the river to drink some water can seen occasionally
ECO LODGE BUKIT LAWANG: 500.000 IDR| 2px with Breakfast: Stay on our partner accommodation is very easy and affordable. Surrounded by the green jungle of sumatra on the river bank across the Gunung Leuser National Park. The sounds of the river will accompany you trough your stay. Nice breeze from the rain forest with lots of monkey coming to the jungle look garden
NACHELLE HOMESTAY- BERASTAGI : 350.000 IDR| 2px with Breakfast: Stay on our partner accommodation is very easy and affordable. Situated at very quite Housing complex. Little further away from the main Berastagi activities but still have a really good access to many different shops and food vendors. The homestay provide meal as well. Very spacious clean and Mount Sibayak and Mount Sinabung views
Sumatra Rain Forest
Entering the last remaining Sumatra Tropical Rain Forest
Sumatra Wildlife
Blending in with the green sumatra jungle and observing the wild life
Sumatra Orangutan Observation
Take a closer look for the Sumatra Orangutan in their Habitat
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