Ethical Orangutan Trecking.
Looking for the perfect balance between adventure and comfort? Our 2 Days Jungle Trek in Bukit Lawang is the most popular orangutan trekking experience in Sumatra. This overnight jungle trekking tour takes you deep into Gunung Leuser National Park, home of the critically endangered Sumatran orangutan and one of the oldest rainforests on Earth. With experienced licensed local guides, ethical wildlife observation, and unforgettable rainforest camping, this is the ultimate Bukit Lawang adventure.
Trek Itinerary
2 Day / 1 Night Jungle Trek Bukit Lawang
The 2 Day Jungle Trek Bukit Lawang is one of the best ways to experience the tropical rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park and observe the famous Sumatran orangutans in their natural habitat.
This adventure takes you deep into the jungle where you will explore the rainforest with our experienced local guides. Along the trekking route, you will have the opportunity to see wild orangutans, Thomas leaf monkeys, macaques, hornbills, and other tropical wildlife.
During the trek you will also learn about jungle plants, traditional medicinal herbs, and the unique ecosystem of the rainforest.
One of the highlights of this tour is spending the night at a jungle campsite beside the river, surrounded by the sounds of nature.
This trekking experience is perfect for travelers who want to enjoy a real orangutan trekking adventure in Bukit Lawang.
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Trekking Highlights
* Explore the rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park
* Great chance to see wild Sumatran orangutans
* Discover other wildlife such as monkeys and tropical birds
* Learn about jungle plants and rainforest ecosystem
* Enjoy overnight camping in the jungle
* Traditional jungle dinner prepared by our guides
* Fun river tubing along the Bahorok River
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Trekking Duration
2 Days / 1 Night Jungle Trek
The trekking usually starts in the morning and finishes the next day around midday after the river tubing activity back to Bukit Lawang village.
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Trekking Itinerary
Day 1 – Jungle Trekking & Camping
08:30 AM – Pick Up
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel or guesthouse in Bukit Lawang village.
08:50 AM – Briefing
We will meet at our Bukit Lawang Orangutan Tour meeting point for a short briefing about the trekking program and safety rules inside Gunung Leuser National Park.
09:00 AM – Start the Jungle Trek
After the briefing, we start the jungle trekking adventure. The trail leads us into the rainforest where we will search for Sumatran orangutans and other wildlife.
During the trek, our guide will explain about the rainforest ecosystem, wildlife, and jungle plants used by local people as traditional medicine.
Around midday we will stop for a break while enjoying fresh tropical fruits prepared by the guide.
After lunch, the trekking continues deeper into the jungle until we reach our riverside campsite.
At the campsite, you can relax, swim in the river, or enjoy the peaceful jungle atmosphere.
In the evening our guide will prepare a delicious traditional jungle dinner.
Overnight stay at the jungle campsite.
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Day 2 – Jungle Walk & River Tubing
Wake up to the sounds of the rainforest and enjoy breakfast prepared by our guide.
After breakfast we continue a short morning trek through the jungle where you may have another opportunity to see wildlife.
Late in the morning we return to the river to start the exciting river tubing activity.
Using large rubber tubes tied together, we float down the Bahorok River while enjoying beautiful rainforest scenery.
This activity is one of the most enjoyable parts of the jungle trek.
The river tubing ends back in Bukit Lawang village, usually around 01:00 – 02:00 PM, near your accommodation.
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Price
2 Day / 1 Night Jungle Trek
Price: €120 per person
Minimum booking: 2 persons
Please note: This price follows the standard agreement of the Indonesian Tourist Guide Association (HPI) and the local guide community in Bukit Lawang.
If you find trekking offers much cheaper than this price, please be careful. Some operators may be illegal or not officially registered and may not take full responsibility for safety.
The rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park is a wild environment and should not be underestimated. It is important to trek with a responsible and experienced local company that understands the jungle and prioritizes safety.
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Included
* Experienced English-speaking jungle guide
* Gunung Leuser National Park permit
* All meals during the trek
* Fresh tropical fruits and drinking water
* Jungle camping equipment
* Sleeping mattress and mosquito net
* River tubing back to Bukit Lawang village
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What to Bring
* Comfortable trekking shoes
* Long pants and light clothing
* Insect repellent
* Sunscreen
* Camera
* Small backpack
* Personal items and change of clothes
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About Bukit Lawang Orangutan Tour
Bukit Lawang Orangutan Tour is a local jungle trekking team based in Bukit Lawang with experienced guides who know the rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park very well.
Our goal is to provide a safe, authentic, and unforgettable jungle trekking experience while respecting wildlife and supporting rainforest conservation.
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Book Your Jungle Trek
If you would like to experience the rainforest and see Sumatran orangutans in the wild, join our 2 Day Jungle Trek Bukit Lawang.
Please contact us to book your trekking adventure.