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Day 1 – Arrival in Bukit Lawang (Gateway to the Jungle), Welcome to North Sumatra!
Your private, air-conditioned car and English-speaking driver will pick you up from Kualanamu International Airport or your hotel in Medan.
Enjoy a scenic 3–4-hour journey through lush countryside, passing palm plantations and small villages before arriving in Bukit Lawang, the peaceful riverside gateway to Gunung Leuser National Park.
After checking in to your eco-lodge, you can:
Visit the Bat Cave, home to bats and swiftlets nesting in limestone chambers
Take a gentle village walk to meet local families and learn about daily life
Relax by the Bohorok River and enjoy the jungle atmosphere
Overnight: Bukit Lawang (Orangutan Villa / EcoLodge / Jungle Inn / Orangutan Hotel / Garden Inn)
Meals: –
Day 2 – Ethical Jungle Trekking & Orangutan Encounter
After breakfast, your licensed local guide will meet you at 8:30 AM for your half-day eco trek inside Gunung Leuser National Park.
Jungle Experience (Approx. 4 Hours)
Trek through pristine rainforest as your guide helps you spot and identify wildlife including:
Orangutans,
Thomas leaf monkeys, macaques, white-handed and black gibbons,
Hornbills, peacocks, and even monitor lizards.
Along the way, you’ll learn about the forest’s delicate ecosystem, traditional medicinal plants, and ongoing conservation efforts.
Enjoy a simple picnic lunch in the jungle, then return to Bukit Lawang — either by walking or, for a fun finale, float down the Bohorok River on a traditional tube raft (“jungle taxi”).
Arrive back at your lodge to shower and relax before your return journey to Medan.
Transfer: Private car back to Medan hotel or airport (approx. 4 hours).
Ideal for flights departing after 8 PM.
After breakfast, your licensed local guide will meet you at 8:30 AM for your half-day eco trek inside Gunung Leuser National Park.
Jungle Experience (Approx. 4 Hours)
Trek through pristine rainforest as your guide helps you spot and identify wildlife including:
Orangutans,Thomas leaf monkeys, macaques, white-handed and black gibbons,
Hornbills, peacocks, and even monitor lizards.
Along the way, you’ll learn about the forest’s delicate ecosystem, traditional medicinal plants, and ongoing conservation efforts.
Enjoy a simple picnic lunch in the jungle, then return to Bukit Lawang — either by walking or, for a fun finale, float down the Bohorok River on a traditional tube raft (“jungle taxi”).
Arrive back at your lodge to shower and relax before your return journey to Medan.
Transfer: Private car back to Medan hotel or airport (approx. 4 hours).
Ideal for flights departing after 8 PM.
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Return by river tubing or walking (your choice)
Drop-off available anywhere in Medan, including the airport
Transfers to Berastagi or Lake Toba available on request (extra cost)
Custom packages can be arranged to fit your schedule or preferences
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Private return transport Medan ⇄ Bukit Lawang (hotel or airport)
1-night eco-lodge accommodation (with breakfast)
4-hour ethical jungle trek (with lunch & rafting option)
Licensed English-speaking guide
National Park entrance permit & camera tax
1.5 L bottled water per person per day
Porter service for luggage from Bukit Lawang bus station to lodge
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Dinner & personal expenses
Travel insurance, flights, or optional activities not listed
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Small daypack (under 10 kg)
Comfortable trekking shoes with good grip
Lightweight, breathable clothing (long sleeves recommended)
Rain jacket or poncho
Insect repellent & sunscreen
Swimwear & towel (for tubing)
Waterproof bag for valuables
Personal medication & basic first aid items
Responsible Travel Commitment
At Sumatra Orangutan Treks, we believe every journey should protect nature and uplift local communities.
By joining this tour, you directly support:
Wild orangutan protection in Gunung Leuser National Park
Fair wages for local guides and villagers
Environmental education in Bukit Lawang schools
Zero-waste trekking (no single-use plastics)
No animal feeding, handling, or riding
Price
IDR 3,300,000 / € 176/ $203 per person
(Minimum 2 – Maximum 6 participants)
“Travel with respect. Protect the wild. Empower the local.”