About Our Local Team
About Our Local Team
Meet the people behind your trek. Our locally run team guides travellers through Gunung Leuser National Park with care, experience, and respect for wildlife.
Our Story
Rooted in Bukit Lawang
We grew up in Bukit Lawang, beside Gunung Leuser National Park. The forest is part of our daily lives, and many of our families have worked around tourism for years.
Today, our team helps travellers visit the area with clear guidance, careful planning, and respect for the animals that live here.
Several of our guides hold HPI certification and follow established guiding and safety practices. Before each trip, guests receive practical information about the route, equipment, meeting point, and trail conditions.
Choosing a locally run operator also helps support guides, cooks, drivers, guesthouses, and other small businesses in the village.
Why Travelers Trek With Us:
Local Knowledge, Clear Support
From choosing a route to preparing for the trail, our team helps make your trip easier to understand and organise.n
Satisfaction Guarantee
Promise will bring unforgettable Sumatra Orangutan jungle trekking & adventurennn
Well Experience & Professional
Guided by professional licensed and well experiences local guidesn
OUR TEAM
Meet Our Local Expert
Alwansyah
Founder
Fernando
Local Jungle Guide Specialist
Dian
Local Jungle Guide Specialist
Kemel
Local Jungle Guide Specialist
Dandy
Tour Operations Manager & Jungle Guide
Olip
Assistant Guide & Jungle Safety Specialist
Dedi
Assistant Guide & Jungle Safety Specialist
Yoris
Assistant Jungle Guide & Jungle Boy
Mr. Smile
Our Jungle Chef
Suban
Our Jungle Chef
Kamal
Jungle Captain & Camp Chef
Iyan
Local Jungle Guide Specialist
Bima
Assistant Guide & Jungle Safety Specialist
Bor
Our Jungle Chef
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bukit Lawang Orangutan Tour locally operated?
Yes. Our team is based in Bukit Lawang and consists of local guides who grew up around the village and Gunung Leuser National Park. This local connection shapes how we plan each route and introduce guests to the forest.
Are your jungle guides certified?
Yes. Our website states that the team includes guides certified by HPI, the Indonesian Tour Guide Association. Certification supports professional guiding standards, but guests must still follow all safety and wildlife instructions during the trek.
Why should I choose a local guide?
A local guide understands the trails, weather, wildlife behaviour, and changing forest conditions around Bukit Lawang. They can also explain the plants, animals, and local context found along the route.
How does your team treat wildlife responsibly?
We do not allow guests to feed, touch, chase, call, or block wildlife. Visitors must keep a respectful distance, avoid flash photography, and follow the guide’s instructions during every encounter.
Can your guides guarantee an orangutan sighting?
No. Orangutans and other animals move freely inside the national park. Our guides look for signs of wildlife and choose suitable routes, but every sighting depends on natural movement, weather, and trail conditions.
Does booking with your team support local people?
Yes. A locally organised trip creates work for guides, cooks, drivers, guesthouses, and other small businesses around Bukit Lawang. It also keeps more of the visitor spending within the local area.
Who will lead my jungle trek?
Your guide will be assigned based on the selected package, travel date, route, and team availability. Before departure, you will receive the meeting details and practical information needed for the trek.
Can I learn about the guide before booking?
Yes. You can view the available team profiles or contact us before booking. If you have questions about certification, language, route experience, or group arrangements, send them together with your travel details.