Useful Info
Jungle trekking in Bukit Lawang takes you into a living tropical rainforest where trails, weather and wildlife encounters are always changing. Discover what walking through Gunung Leuser National Park is really like before beginning your trek.
The rainforest is a natural environment rather than a prepared tourist walkway.
Trails can include hills, roots, narrow paths, muddy sections and uneven ground.
Conditions change depending on rainfall and the route selected, so every trekking day can feel slightly different.
Sumatran orangutans are one of the main animals travelers hope to encounter, but Gunung Leuser is home to much more wildlife.
Depending on nature and luck, you may also see Thomas leaf monkeys, macaques, gibbons, hornbills and other rainforest species.
All wildlife moves freely, so specific sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Jungle trekking is not only about searching for orangutans.
Your local guide can help you recognise wildlife, rainforest plants, animal sounds and signs that can easily be missed without local knowledge.
You can also learn more about the rainforest ecosystem and responsible wildlife observation while walking.
Short treks are designed for travelers who want an introduction to the rainforest or have limited time.
Full day and multi day treks provide more walking time and opportunities to explore different parts of the forest.
Multi day programs also include overnight camping inside the jungle.
Jungle camping is intentionally simple and forms part of the rainforest experience.
Expect basic sleeping arrangements, tropical humidity, natural jungle sounds and limited facilities.
The experience is very different from staying in a hotel, but it allows you to spend the evening and morning surrounded by rainforest.
