Highlights:
Overnight stay inside Gunung Leuser National Park for a true rainforest experience
Responsible orangutan viewing following strict park guidelines to protect animals and habitat
Day and night walks to observe diurnal and nocturnal wildlife behavior
Knowledgeable local guides trained in wildlife ethics, flora identification, and jungle safety
Comfortable, eco‑minded lodging in Bukit Lawang or park guesthouse with sustainable practices
Opportunities to learn about conservation efforts and community initiatives
Why choose this trek
Ethical encounters: Viewing follows strict distance and hygiene rules to reduce stress and disease transmission to wildlife. Our guides enforce low‑impact behavior at all times.
Eco‑friendly: Lodging and activities prioritize low waste, energy efficiency, and support for local livelihoods.
Immersive learning: Gain real insight into rainforest ecology, conservation challenges, and how tourism funds protection and community development.
Suitable for most fitness levels: Trails are moderate; guides tailor pace and routes to group ability.
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Duration: 2 days / 1 Night
Intensity level: Medium - High
Group size: Minimum 2 people, maximum 6 people
Departure time: 09:00 am
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Day 1 – Into the Heart of the Jungle
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your guesthouse at 09:00 am and lead you into the rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park in search of wild orangutans.
During the trek, your guide will share knowledge about the local wildlife, flora, and fauna. After lunch, continue trekking to encounter more wildlife such as Thomas leaf monkeys, white-handed gibbons, black gibbons, long-tailed macaques, pig-tailed macaques, hornbills, peacocks, and monitor lizards. You will also learn about trees and plants used in traditional medicine.
In the late afternoon, your guide will select a riverside spot to set up camp. You’ll have time to swim, help prepare dinner, or even try fishing.
After dinner, if the weather is good, our team will prepare a bonfire. Enjoy games, songs, and jungle stories before falling asleep to the sounds of the forest and river.
Day 2 – Wildlife Encounters & Jungle Tubing
Wake up to the calls of the rainforest and enjoy a warm homemade breakfast in this unforgettable setting.
After breakfast, continue trekking for another 4–5 hours, venturing deeper in search of wildlife such as the white-handed gibbon, jungle turtles, and—with great luck—the magnificent Great Argus bird, famous for its plumage and mating dance.
Enjoy one last jungle lunch before your adventure ends with the “Jungle Taxi”—a fun tubing ride on oversized rubber rings down the Bohorok River. Float past scenic jungle views and wave to locals on the riverbanks as you make your way back to Bukit Lawang.
Your guide will bring you back to your guesthouse around 2:00–4:00 pm
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Traditional jungle camp with tent, mattress, sleeping bag, and mosquito net.
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Small backpack with change of clothes, raincoat, swimwear, small towel, small pillow, personal items, toilet paper, medicines
Camera + spare battery + memory card (in a waterproof bag)
Insect repellent & sunscreen
Torch/flashlight
Plastic bag for wet clothes
Sandals/flip-flops for camp use
Waterproof shoes with good grip for trekking (paths can be slippery)
Comfortable clothing; long sleeves/trousers optional (few mosquitos, but nights can be cold)
Luggage ideally under 10 kg
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National Park & Guide Association permits
Certified English-speaking guide + assistant guide
Tropical fruit snacks
2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast
Tea, coffee, or ginger drink
Camping equipment (tent, mattress, sleeping bag, mosquito net)
Tubing (“jungle taxi”) with rafting captain & equipment
Porter service
1 bottle of water per person (day 1) + boiled water refills at camp
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Day 1
Lunch: Fried rice with vegetables, egg, chicken, and fruit
Dinner: Rice, vegetable curry, chicken rendang, sambal tempeh/tofu, perkedel (potato fritters), and fried egg/omelet
Day 2
Breakfast: Toast with egg and cheese or pancake
Lunch: Fried noodles or noodle soup with fruit
Snacks & Drinks
1.5L bottle of water per guest (refillable with boiled water at camp)
Tea, coffee, or hot ginger with snacks provided at camp.
Return
Return to Bukit Lawang by traditional tubing ride down the Bohorok River.
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Additional drinks or snacks
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Flihgt Ticket
Pick-up And Accomodation service available upon request.
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions :
Price 2,000,000 IDR – € 120 – $ 130 per person*
Minimum 2 people required. Solo travelers can join with an extra fee (+1,450,000 IDR / +€90 / +$105 per booking).
Private treks are available for 3 people or by paying the fare for 3 people. Standard group treks may include other guests (maximum 6 participants).
Book with confidence for an authentic, respectful jungle experience that helps protect Sumatra’s extraordinary wildlife and supports local people.
Responsible Travel Commitment
We are proud to operate with ethical and eco-conscious practices:
No wildlife feeding or animal riding
Certified local guides with fair wages
Support for local schools and reforestation programs
Waste-free trekking (no plastic bottles or litter)
We are proud to operate with ethical and eco-conscious practices:
No wildlife feeding or animal riding
Certified local guides with fair wages
Support for local schools and reforestation programs
Waste-free trekking (no plastic bottles or litter)
By joining this tour, you are helping to protect the Sumatran rainforest, support orangutan conservation, and empower local people.