3-Day 2-Night Jungle Trekking into Sumatra National Park Bukit Lawang

3.200.000 IDR | 170 – 180€ per person

Incl. tube rafting | National Park Permit

Location: Bukit Lawang, Gunung Leuser National Park
Duration: 3 Days / 2 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

Tour Description

Embark on a thrilling 3-day, 2-night jungle trekking experience in Bukit Lawang, Sumatra – a world-renowned destination for spotting wild orangutans and exploring the lush rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park. This immersive eco-adventure offers an unforgettable opportunity to hike deep into one of the last remaining tropical rainforests on Earth, home to endangered species like the Sumatran orangutan, Thomas leaf monkeys, gibbons, hornbills, and more.

Perfect for adventure seekers, nature lovers, and wildlife photographers, this guided trek combines moderate physical activity with rich educational and cultural experiences. Over three days and two nights, you’ll navigate dense jungle trails, swim in crystal-clear rivers, learn jungle survival skills, and sleep under the stars in a traditional jungle camp surrounded by the sounds of nature.

Led by experienced local guides who are passionate about conservation, this sustainable trekking tour supports local communities and protects the delicate ecosystem of Gunung Leuser National Park. You’ll not only witness incredible biodiversity but also gain insight into the local way of life and the importance of preserving this UNESCO-listed rainforest.

Whether you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife adventure or looking to reconnect with nature, the 3-day, 2-night Bukit Lawang jungle trek offers a deeply rewarding and unforgettable experience.

 Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed but are highly likely, especially for orangutans.

There are many mosquitos 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. The DEED max only 13%. If you need higher deed or stronger mosquito repellent, you need to obtain it yourself.

There will be some leeches on this area as well.

DAY 1 : Welcome to the Jungle – Entering Gunung Leuser

Morning:

Meet your guide at your Bamboo Restaurant at Eco Lodge as the meeting point or at  guesthouse where you are staying. There will be some short safety briefing, jungle trekking guidelines and introduction.. Start your trek into the park around 9:00 AM. walking slow with ascending the jungle. Be careful and enjoy the hike. Watch out for wild life, insect or leeches. The surface are not even, some are muddy, slippery and filled with the roots.

Trekking Highlights:

Gradual ascent into the primary rain forest. Do it on your own phase. Take as breaks as you need it. Look for semi-wild orangutans, macaques, and Thomas leaf monkeys. Stop at scenic viewpoints overlooking the jungle canopy.

Lunch – Picnic by the creek or under the tree:

Lunch will be served by midday. Picnic by creek or the jungle.  Enjoy a jungle-style lunch of nasi goreng (fried rice), tropical fruits, and snacks. Snacks and tropical fruit will be serve trough out the trip

Afternoon:

  • Continue deeper into the jungle, observing wildlife, learning about native medicinal plants, and listening to the sounds of the rainforest.

Evening:

Arrive at your first jungle camp by late afternoon—usually near a small river or waterfall. The team will set up the tent and prepare the dinner. Take a a rest, relax. Swim or wash in the stream while the cook prepares a hearty dinner. Enjoy tea or coffee while listening to the sound of the jungle. Indonesian Style Dinner will be served. Plain rice with Vegetables, chicken, tofu, tempeh and other stir fried vegetables.. Sleep in a jungle shelter (tent), under the forest canopy. Mosquito net and sleeping bag will be provided. Storytelling, star-gazing, and campfire time

Total trekking: ~5–6 hours
Overnight: Camp 1 (near river)
Wildlife focus: Orangutans, macaques, hornbills

DAY 2: Go Deeper to the Jungle reach the Camp 2

Morning:

  • Wake up to the calls of gibbons and Monkeys echoing through the forest.

  • Jungle breakfast: toast, eggs, or banana pancakes with tea or coffee.

  • Begin a full day trek further into the heart of the park, away from common tourist routes. It will go for another 6-7 hours. Going Deeper and further into the Rain Forest.

  • Take a break when you need it. Don’t rush it, enjoy the jungle and the hike.

Trekking Highlights:

  • Steeper trails and thicker jungle.

  • Greater chance of seeing white-handed gibbons, monitor lizards, and possibly wild boars.

  • Learn jungle survival skills: how to use vines for water, make natural rope, build shelter.

Lunch and Snacks:

  • The team will provide Jungle lunch at a rest point under towering fig trees or by the creek. Tropical fruit will be served. Bring enough water.

Afternoon and Camp 2:

  • Continue the walk trough the jungle and reached the CAMP 2, often at the high river bank or hidden waterfall.

  • Take a rest Cool off and  swim in the river. Coffee and tea with snacks will be served.

  • The guide, porters will be setting up the Tent and Prepare the Dinner

Evening:

  • Enjoy the Indonesian Style dinner  ( Plain rice with stir fried vegetables, fish or chicken curry, tempe, tofu and sambals)

  • Some bonfire will be set up at the camp side to protect the tent from the wild life and generating heat

  • Storytelling, star-gazing, and campfire time
  • Sleep with the sounds of the river, jungle

  • Night walk possible for spotting insects, frogs, or civet cats (if not too tired).

DAY 3: Packing and Return to Bukit Lawang

  Jungle Breakfast. Light breakfast like Banana Pancake with fruit and hot drinks.

Short Hike and Heading to Small Water fall near the campsite. Final short trek, descending toward the Bohorok River.

Packing and Tidy up.  Return to the village by Tube rafting on the river

  • Exciting tubing experience: float down the Bohorok River with guides, surrounded by jungle views.

  • Life jackets and dry bags provided.

  • Arrive back in Bukit Lawang village.

END OF THE JUNGLE TREK TRIP

Total trekking: ~6–7 hours
Overnight: Camp 2 (deep jungle)
Wildlife focus: Gibbons, snakes, giant ants, flying squirrels (if lucky)

What kind of animal you might see?

  • Sumatran Orangutans (semi-wild and wild)

  • Thomas Leaf Monkeys

  • Long-tailed and Pig-tailed Macaques

  • Monitor Lizards

  • Gibbons

  • Hornbills and other exotic birds

  • 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

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

KAESA HOME STAY – BERASTAGI: 3500.000 IDR| 2px with Breakfast:  Stay on our partner accommodation is very easy and affordable. Situated on top of the hill  with the sunrise view in the morning. Located at very heart of Berastagi and very close to all amenities. One of the good choice around Berastagi

Add extra to your travel arrangements will give you discounted prices with hassle free. Lets us organize it for you..

  • Pick up and Transfer back to the Airport : 750.000 IDR | fit 4 px  with luggage| one way

  • 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

  • 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.

What Wildlife Might You See?

  • Sumatran Orangutans (semi-wild and wild)

  • Thomas Leaf Monkeys

THINGS YOU NEED TO BRING

  • Light backpack
  • Camera

THINGS YOU NEED TO BRING

  • Light backpack
  • Camera