3D2N Jungle trek tour into sumatra tropical rain forest in Bukit Lawang Start from MEDAN

3.300.000 IDR | 172€ per person | Min 2px |More people will be discounted

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1.500.000 IDR – Transport | fit 4 px with Luggage| PICK UP and TRANSFER| Bigger car different price

What are included:

  • National Park Entrance Fee 

  • English Speaking Guide: A licensed and English speaking guide will walk you through the jungle

  • Porters and Assistant : Some porters and team will accompany through out the jungle trek trip

  • All the camping equipment: Tent, mattress, mosquito net, eatery and cooking equipment ect

  • All meal and drinks through the jungle trek trip :

  • Tube rafting :  A river transportation from the jungle back to the village

  • HPI ( Indonesian association Guide) Payment

Location: Bukit Lawang, Gunung Leuser National Park
Duration: 3 days 2 night
Trek Style: Wildlife tracking and Observation, wild camping, river tubing
Level: Moderate – Challenging
Best For: Adventure travelers, wildlife enthusiasts, Eco-tourists

Tour Description

Enjoy the Sumatra Pristine jungle in one day tour start from Medan city. We will pick you up from the hotel in Medan City at 5.30 AM. Then we will drive for 2 hours and 30 minutes. We should  Arrive in Bukit lawang by 7.3o Am. Heading to Bamboo restaurant for breakfast, greeting the the team, little briefing about the jungle and safety procedure. Once everything set and ready to go, start trekking by 9 am.
Enjoy and Explore the diversity of the last remain Sumatra rain forest. Get lost and blending in with the nature, also learning flora and faunas. The guide will explain everything about the Sumatra rain forest and how the local use the plants to make it as a medicine. The terrain is very rugged, you must watch your step. very steep incline and decline path. Some areas you might need grab on to the trees branches and roots.
The temperature is very hot and humid. You will sweat a lot. Do the jungle trekking with your own phase. Take a breaks as much as you needed. Bring enough water for your self. lunch will be served during this tour, also with some tropical fresh fruits. This tour is private and can be customized to suit you and the family.

 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.

Tour Itinerary

Start the jungle trek tour into Sumatra pristine jungle. This tour will last for 6-7 hours. The trek can be challenging and hard in some area. Some rugged surface fillet with the roots from the tress and can be muddy from the previous rain. Walk through the jungle with your own phase. There is no rush to enjoy the jungle and observing the wildlife. Look for the animals insect or reptiles around. Don’t touch them if you see them.

Take breaks as much as you needed. Lunch will be served by the river bank or picnic under the big tree. Nasi goreng and tropical fruits will be served as for the lunch. Watch out keep an eye  for the wild animals while having the lunch.

Continued the walk after the lunch and reached the campsite by late afternoon. Always keep your eye on the path you are taking. so many roots and traps all along the path. Don’t get tripped of slipped. once we reached the campsite by the riverbank, take a break relax and swim in the river. The team will serve the afternoon tea and snacks while they are preparing the dinner. Tent are already set up upon our arrival.

The temperature is very hot and humid, please bring enough drinking water for your self during this trip. Dress light with light long pants and long sleep. Wear proper and very light hiking shoes. It rains nearly every at late afternoon to the evening. Bring some Mosquito repellent or spray. There are mosquito in the jungle. Stay at the Jungle Shelter for the night

Trekking Highlights: Seeing the wildlife is not guaranteed, but there is chance to see them on their habitat. Look for semi-wild orangutans, macaques, and Thomas leaf monkeys. Stop at scenic viewpoints overlooking the jungle canopy.

a european couple doing the jungle trek tour
Wake up in the morning with the sounds of the rain forest. Some monkeys will shouting at early morning. Enjoy the morning jungle vibe with coffee and tea. Breakfast are on the way. Banana pancake or toast will be served as for breakfast. Once breakfast done, get ready for another full day trekking. Start walk through the jungle again once breakfast is done. Make sure pack all your stuff and don’t leave anything behind.
This trek will goes for another 6-7 hours length.  Walking deeper with more steep climbs. different terrain with more rugged area. Try to look for the wildlife and observe the jungle while walking through the jungle.
We will take the lunch by midday. Some indonesian dishes will be served with fresh tropical fruit. Usually sit down and have the lunch by the small creek or picnic under the tree. Keep the eyes open for the wildlife around. Some creepy crawly may appear on the jungle floor. Watch out for insect, centipede or scorpions.
Continue the walk after the lunch and break is finished. walk another 3 hours till we reached the camp 2. Arrived by the campsite, relax and enjoy the afternoon vibe in the jungle. Take a swim in the river, tea and snacks will be served. The team will prepare the dinner. Some varieties Indonesian food will be served. Nasi, tofu, tempeh with some vegetables.
Enjoy the night chat with the guide, play with the card, and watch star over the shadow of the trees. the fire bond near the campsite to keep warm and protect the tent from some creatures. Stay for the night in the jungle at the campsite
** Stay in the jungle at the campsite
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),  Snacks and tropical fruit will be serve trough out the trip. Bring enough water for your self ( Min 2 Liter/ two big bottle ) . It is tropical climate here. The temperature can get up to 38 degrees by midday with really high humidity. You will be sweaty from the start to the finish.
Trekking Highlights: Seeing the wildlife is not guaranteed, but there is chance to see them on their habitat. Look for semi-wild orangutans, macaques, and Thomas leaf monkeys. Stop at scenic viewpoints overlooking the jungle canopy.
Sumatra Jungle Trekking
Total trekking: ~5–6 hours / day
Tube Rafting : Return to the village by the river transportation – Tube Rafting
Wildlife focus: Orangutans, macaques, horn bills
A creek nect to the jungle shelter in the sumatra jungle

Extra Information 

  • 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

  • Light backpack
  • Camera
  • Walking Shoes
  • Long trousers & socks
  • Toilet Papers
  • Large Bottlewater
  • Mosquito Repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Extra Dried change Clothes
  • Swimming Clothing