3 Days 2 Nights Orangutan Trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park, Sumatra. Looking for a deeper rainforest adventure? Our 3 Day Jungle Trek Bukit Lawang is designed for travelers who want more than just a short hike. This 3 days 2 nights jungle trekking experience takes you further into Gunung Leuser National Park, offering higher chances of wildlife encounters, remote camping locations, and a true immersion in the Sumatran rainforest. This is one of the best orangutan trekking tours in Sumatra for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure travellers.
Trek Itinerary
3 Day / 2 Night Jungle Trek Bukit Lawang
The 3 Day Jungle Trek Bukit Lawang is one of the most popular trekking adventures for travelers who want to explore deeper into the tropical rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park and experience the true wilderness of Sumatra.
This longer trek allows you to spend more time searching for wild Sumatran orangutans and other fascinating wildlife that live in the rainforest.
During the journey you may encounter Thomas leaf monkeys, macaques, gibbons, hornbills, and many other tropical animals while walking through beautiful jungle landscapes.
Our experienced local guides will lead you through the rainforest while explaining about the jungle ecosystem, wildlife behavior, and traditional medicinal plants used by local communities.
One of the highlights of this trek is spending two nights camping in the jungle, surrounded by the sounds of nature and the beauty of the rainforest.
This trekking experience is perfect for travelers who want a longer orangutan trekking adventure in Bukit Lawang and a deeper jungle experience.
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Trekking Highlights
* Explore deeper into Gunung Leuser National Park rainforest
* Higher chance to see wild Sumatran orangutans
* Spot monkeys, hornbills, and other tropical wildlife
* Learn about jungle plants and rainforest ecosystem
* Enjoy two nights jungle camping experience
* Delicious traditional jungle meals prepared by our guides
* Experience the exciting river tubing on the Bahorok River
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Trekking Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights Jungle Trek
The trekking usually starts in the morning and finishes on the third day around midday after the river tubing activity back to Bukit Lawang village.
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Trekking Itinerary
Day 1 – Jungle Trekking Adventure
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 the Bukit Lawang Orangutan Tour meeting point for a short briefing about the trekking program and safety guidelines inside Gunung Leuser National Park.
09:00 AM – Start the Jungle Trek
After the briefing we begin our trekking adventure into the rainforest.
During the trek we will search for wild Sumatran orangutans and other wildlife while walking through beautiful jungle trails.
Our guide will explain about the rainforest ecosystem, wildlife behavior, and jungle plants used as traditional medicine.
Around midday we stop for a break while enjoying fresh tropical fruits prepared by our guide.
After lunch the trek continues deeper into the rainforest until we reach our first jungle campsite beside the river.
In the evening our guide prepares a delicious traditional jungle dinner.
Overnight stay at the jungle campsite.
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Day 2 – Explore Deeper into the Rainforest
Wake up to the sounds of the jungle and enjoy breakfast prepared by our guide.
Today we continue trekking deeper into the rainforest where the jungle becomes more natural and less visited by tourists.
This part of the trek gives a great opportunity to see more wildlife such as monkeys, birds, and sometimes gibbons.
During the trek the guide will also show you interesting jungle plants and explain how local people use them for food and medicine.
Around midday we stop for lunch and fresh fruits before continuing our trek through the rainforest.
In the afternoon we arrive at our second jungle campsite where you can relax, swim in the river, or simply enjoy the peaceful jungle atmosphere.
Dinner will be prepared by our guide and we spend our second night camping in the jungle.
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Day 3 – Jungle Walk & River Tubing
After breakfast we continue a short morning trek through the rainforest where there is another chance to spot wildlife.
Late in the morning we return to the riverside where the guides prepare the exciting river tubing adventure.
Using large rubber tubes tied together, we float down the Bahorok River while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the rainforest.
This is one of the most enjoyable moments of the jungle trekking experience.
The river tubing finishes back in Bukit Lawang village, usually around 12:00 – 01:00 PM, near your accommodation.
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Price
3 Day / 2 Night Jungle Trek
Price: €170 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 3 Day Jungle Trek Bukit Lawang.
Please contact us to book your trekking adventure.