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Tour Overview
Start Time: After dinner (around 19:00–20:00)
Duration: 3–4 hours
Start/End Point: Your hotel or guesthouse in Bukit Lawang
Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate
Group Size: 2–6 participants
Optional Locations
If you’re looking for something different, night trekking can also be arranged in other areas near Bukit Lawang:
Landak River – rich in reptiles and amphibians
Tualang Gepang – for snake enthusiasts and herping lovers
Batu Katak – perfect for nature photographers
Each area offers unique wildlife encounters and supports local conservation efforts.
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19:00–20:00 – Meet Your Guide
After dinner, your local guide will pick you up at your accommodation and brief you on the night trek. Together, you’ll walk to the entrance of Gunung Leuser National Park or another designated location (such as Tualang Gepang, Landak River, Selang Pangeran, or Batu Katak).
Along the way, your guide will help you tune in to the forest — the chirping of insects, the croaks of frogs, and the rustling of unseen creatures beginning their nightly rituals.
20:30 – Begin Your Nocturnal Exploration
Step quietly under the canopy and let your senses adjust to the dark. Your experienced guide will lead you along safe jungle trails, helping you spot and identify fascinating nocturnal wildlife, such as:
Slow Lorises – the gentle, wide-eyed primates that move silently among the trees
Eagle Owls – watching from above with piercing yellow eyes
Snakes & Reptiles – often camouflaged on branches or forest floor
Musangs (Civets) – shy, cat-like creatures known for their night-time foraging
Mouse Deer – one of the world’s smallest hoofed mammals
This immersive night walk will open your eyes (and ears) to a side of the rainforest few travelers ever experience.
22:30 – Jungle Snack & Reflection
Take a short break to enjoy local snacks and crackers, prepared by our team. Relax under the starlit canopy and listen to the jungle symphony — a chorus of insects, frogs, and night birds echoing through the forest.
Your guide will share stories about local wildlife, conservation efforts, and the balance between humans and nature in this protected ecosystem.
23:00 – Return to Bukit Lawang
Make your way back to the village, guided by the soft glow of headlamps and fireflies dancing in the trees.
Arrive at your accommodation with a new appreciation for the rainforest’s hidden world.
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Licensed English-speaking local guide
3–4 hour night jungle trek
National Park entrance permits
Light snacks and drinking water
Headlamps (optional, available for rent)
Licensed English-speaking local guide
3–4 hour night jungle trek
National Park entrance permits
Light snacks and drinking water
Headlamps (optional, available for rent)
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Dinner before trek
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
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Lightweight clothing (long sleeves & trousers recommended)
Waterproof shoes or sandals with grip
Headlamp or flashlight (provided if needed)
Insect repellent
Small backpack
Refillable water bottle
Camera (silent mode recommended)
Responsible Travel Commitment
At Sumatra Orangutan Treks, we believe in responsible wildlife encounters that protect nature and support local communities.
By joining this tour, you directly:
Support community-based conservation programs in Bukit Lawang
Help fund forest patrols against illegal logging
Empower local guides with fair, sustainable income
Contribute to a zero-plastic, leave-no-trace travel policy
Ensure no disturbance or feeding of wildlife
Price
IDR 1,150,000 / €60 / $69 per person
(Minimum 2 – Maximum 6 participants)
“We walk softly through the forest, leaving only footprints and taking only memories.”
