4-Day, 3-Night Jungle Trekking in Bukit Lawang – Deep Rainforest Adventure in Gunung Leuser National Park
4.200.000 IDR | 250€ per person
Incl. tube rafting | National Park Permit
Location: Bukit Lawang, Gunung Leuser National Park
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Trek Style: Wildlife tracking, deep jungle hiking, wild camping, river tubing
Level: Moderate – Challenging
Best For: Adventure travelers, wildlife enthusiasts, eco-tourists
Immerse yourself in one of the world’s most biodiverse rainforests with a 4-day, 3-night jungle trekking adventure in Bukit Lawang, Sumatra. Nestled on the edge of Gunung Leuser National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – this extended jungle trek offers an incredible opportunity to explore untouched tropical rainforest, encounter endangered Sumatran orangutans in the wild, and sleep under the stars in remote jungle camps.
Designed for true nature lovers and adventure seekers, this multi-day trek takes you deeper into the rainforest than shorter tours, increasing your chances of spotting rare wildlife such as orangutans, gibbons, hornbills, monitor lizards, and the elusive Thomas leaf monkey. With experienced local guides leading the way, you’ll learn about medicinal plants, jungle survival techniques, and the delicate ecosystems that make this region so unique.
Over four days and three nights, you’ll hike through varied terrain – from riverside trails to steep jungle hills – stopping at scenic viewpoints, hidden waterfalls, and natural swimming holes. Each night, you’ll camp at different locations in the forest, experiencing the full beauty and mystery of the Sumatran jungle after dark.
This eco-friendly trek supports local conservation efforts and offers authentic cultural insight, making it more than just a hike – it’s a meaningful journey into one of Southeast Asia’s last great wildernesses.
✅ Highlights:
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Spot wild Sumatran orangutans and other unique wildlife
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Guided by certified, English-speaking local guides
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Camp overnight at multiple jungle sites
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Swim in jungle rivers and visit waterfalls
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Learn jungle survival skills and local plant knowledge
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Eco-tourism that supports conservation and local communities
This is a joined group tour, there might be some other guest joined the group. The minimum number of people for this jungle trek tour is 2 people for private tour. if you are only one person, and want to do the jungle trek tour privately, then you need to pay for 2px to meet the minimum budget.
JUNGLE TREK EXPLAIN | ITINERARY
Day 1: Welcome to the Jungle – Entering Gunung Leuser
Morning:
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Meet your guide at your Bukit Lawang guesthouse after breakfast.
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Receive a safety briefing, jungle trekking guidelines, and get your national park permit.
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Start your trek into the park around 9:00 AM.
Trekking Highlights:
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Gradual ascent into the primary rainforest.
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Look for semi-wild orangutans, macaques, and Thomas leaf monkeys.
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Stop at scenic viewpoints overlooking the jungle canopy.
Lunch:
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Enjoy a jungle-style lunch of nasi goreng (fried rice), tropical fruits, and snacks.
Afternoon:
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Continue deeper into the jungle, observing wildlife, learning about native medicinal plants, and listening to the sounds of the rainforest.
Evening:
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Arrive at your first jungle camp—usually near a small river or waterfall.
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Swim or wash in the stream while the cook prepares a hearty dinner.
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Sleep in a jungle shelter (tent/tarp), under the forest canopy.
Total trekking: ~5–6 hours
Overnight: Camp 1 (near river)
Wildlife focus: Orangutans, macaques, hornbills
Day 2: Gibbon Calls & Deeper Jungle Exploration
Morning:
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Wake up to the calls of gibbons echoing through the forest.
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Jungle breakfast: toast, eggs, or banana pancakes with tea or coffee.
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Begin a full day trek further into the heart of the park, away from common tourist routes.
Trekking Highlights:
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Steeper trails and thicker jungle.
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Greater chance of seeing white-handed gibbons, monitor lizards, and possibly wild boars.
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Learn jungle survival skills: how to use vines for water, make natural rope, build shelter.
Lunch:
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Jungle lunch at a rest point under towering fig trees.
Afternoon:
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Continue to a remote campsite, often near a jungle pool or hidden waterfall.
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Cool off with a swim or rest in the shade.
Evening:
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Cook dinner over a fire.
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Night walk possible for spotting insects, frogs, or civet cats (if not too tired).
Total trekking: ~6–7 hours
Overnight: Camp 2 (deep jungle)
Wildlife focus: Gibbons, snakes, giant ants, flying squirrels (if lucky)
Day 3: Animal Tracking, Jungle Immersion & Return Route
Morning:
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Breakfast and optional short hike to nearby ridges or hidden spots for animal tracking.
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With luck, spot wild peacocks, monitor lizards, or signs of wild boar or sun bear (rare).
Trekking Route:
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Take a new trail back toward Bukit Lawang, traversing hills and ridgelines with occasional wildlife sightings.
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Guides will explain rainforest ecology and show you interesting insect species, like stick insects, termites, and butterflies.
Lunch:
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Enjoy a packed jungle meal under a massive ficus tree or near a small waterfall.
Afternoon:
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Arrive at final camp near the Bohorok River.
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Wash, rest, and enjoy a relaxing evening on your last night in the wild.
Evening:
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Celebrate with a bigger jungle meal (possibly curry, rice, fresh veggies, and fried bananas).
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If weather allows, gather around a campfire and reflect on your jungle experience.
Overnight: Jungle Camp 3 (riverfront)
Trek Time: ~4–5 hours
Wildlife Focus: Wild boar tracks, birds, butterflies, jungle fungi
Day 4: River Tubing Adventure – Return to Bukit Lawang
Morning:
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Final jungle breakfast.
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Pack up camp and prep your belongings in dry bags for the river.
River Tubing (Optional & Included):
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Board large rubber tubes for a scenic float down the Bohorok River with your guides.
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Drift through beautiful rainforest scenery, past local children playing and monkeys in the trees.
Arrival in Bukit Lawang:
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Arrive at your guesthouse before lunch.
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Relax, take a hot shower, and celebrate your jungle achievement!
Trek Time: 1–2 hours (optional short hike before tubing)
Tubing Time: ~45 mins – 1 hour
!!. End of Tour
✅ What’s Included:
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Licensed English-speaking jungle guide(s)
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All national park permits & entrance fees
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3 nights jungle camping (tent/tarp, mat, mosquito net)
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All meals:
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3x breakfast, 4x lunch, 3x dinner, snacks, fruits
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Boiled drinking water daily
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Cooking gear & utensils
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Porter services for shared group gear
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River tubing back to Bukit Lawang
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Basic first aid kit & eco-conscious trekking practices
Not Included:
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Travel insurance (recommended)
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Tips for guide/porter (recommended: 100,000–150,000 IDR/day)
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Transport to/from Bukit Lawang (can be arranged separately)
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Personal trekking gear (raincoat, headlamp, etc.)
What you need to Bring :
Eco Lodge Bukit Lawang
500.000 IDR | per night
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.
Sempurna Guest House
350.000 IDR | per night
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
HOW TO GET TO BUKIT LAWANG
750.000 IDR | ONE WAY| Pick up and transfer From the airport or Hotel with private car
Go to bukit lawang with our driver is the safest and most easy to get there. Its very competitive rates. Faster and and hassle free. Talk to us and we will give you discounted price if you take the package tour.
Go to Bukit Lawang by Public Transport
There is a bus stand at the LEFT EXIT of the AIRPORT TRAIN STATION. Choose the ALMASAR bus stand. YOu need to take this bus to MEDAN CITY ( The depot should be in PADANG BULAN near SIMPANG POS). then you need to change the bus that goes to bukit lawang from the padang bulan bus depot. This option is really cheap but too complicated take too long. Avoid it..!
GO to Bukit Lawang by CONVENTIONAL TAXIS and ONLINE TAXIS
There are a lot of stands for online taxis on your way. Head to airport train station bulding, this is only the way out from the main airport building. Exit to the right you will find the busess that goes to various places. Time table is applied. if you go the left you will find stands for online taxis and offline taxis with argo. There is stand for GRAB GOJEK MAXIM and BLUEBIRD. This is also a good optional way to get to bukit lawang with less hassle compared to going by bus. The assistant will help you with the online booking for the taxis. go to one of them. The rate is similiar one to the other
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