Bukit Lawang : 6 Days Ethical And Eco Friendly Jungle trekking adventure, Sumatra Ecotourism

Duration: 6 Days / 5 Night

• Intensity level: High

• Group size: Minimum 2 people, maximum 5 people

• Departure time: 08:30 am

Day 1 – Entering Orangutan Territory

• 08:30 AM: After breakfast, begin your trek through rubber and cocoa plantations (approx. 30 minutes).

• Enter the orangutan territory and observe these incredible apes in their natural habitat, swinging through the trees, building nests, and foraging for food.

• Other wildlife sightings may include black gibbons (siamang), white-handed gibbons (wau-wau), hornbills, monitor lizards, and snakes.

• Evening: Set up camp below Mount Uning near the Landak River.

Day 2 – Along the Bohorok River

• Trek along the riverbanks towards the Bohorok River, where it meets the Kuala Buluh.

• With luck, you may encounter wild elephants in this remote area.

• Evening: Overnight camping by the riverside.

Day 3 – Into the Heart of the Rainforest

• Continue trekking deeper into the jungle along the Bohorok River and its tributaries.

• Wildlife spotting: various monkey species, reptiles, and tropical birds.

• Practice jungle skills such as fire-making and fishing.

• Evening: Jungle camp in a new location, surrounded by rainforest sounds.

Day 4 – Remote Wilderness Exploration

• Trek through pristine rainforest with opportunities to spot orangutans and gibbons in quieter areas.

• Breaks at river spots for swimming and relaxation.

• Lunch prepared jungle-style by your guide.

• Evening: Overnight at a riverside camp.

Day 5 – Lau Terkicong Lake (Aceh Region)

• Hike towards Lau Terkicong (Terkicong Lake), crossing streams and hills.

• Enter the northern part of Sumatra’s Aceh region, a rarely visited and untouched jungle area.

• Evening: Final night of camping in the rainforest.

Day 6 – Return to Bukit Lawang

• Morning descent towards Bukit Lawang.

• Enjoy your last jungle breakfast and reflect on the expedition.

• Afternoon arrival at your guesthouse in Bukit Lawang.

• Small backpack with clothes, raincoat, swimwear, small towel, small pillow, personal items, toilet paper, medicines

• Camera + spare battery + memory card (in waterproof bag)

• Insect repellent, sunblock, torch/flashlight

• Plastic bag (for wet clothes), sandals/flip-flops (for camp use)

• Waterproof trekking shoes with good grip (essential)

• Comfortable clothing (long sleeves/trousers optional; nights can be cool)

• Keep luggage as light as possible (under 10 kg recommended)

• National Park & Guide Association permits

• Certified English-speaking guide + assistant guide

• Tropical fruit snacks

• 6 jungle lunches, 5 dinners, 5 breakfasts

• Tea & coffee at camp

• Fresh boiled water at camp (refills)

• Camping equipment (tent, mattress, sleeping bag, mosquito net)

• Tubing ride (“Jungle Taxi”) with rafting captain & equipment

• Porter service

• 1 large bottle of water per person (day 1)

• Additional drinks or snacks

• Personal expenses

• Travel insurance

• Flihgt Ticket

• Pick-up And Accomodation service available upon request.