Eco Adventure 1-Day Medan to Bukit Lawang

05:00 AM – Pick-up from Medan

• Start early! Your driver will collect you from your hotel in Medan (or a designated meeting point) in a private, air-conditioned car.

• Enjoy a scenic 3.5–4-hour journey through rural Sumatra, passing palm oil plantations, villages, and forested landscapes on your way to Bukit Lawang, the gateway to Gunung Leuser National Park.

08:00 AM – Arrival in Bukit Lawang

• Arrive at our riverside guesthouse for a welcome breakfast and short rest before your jungle adventure begins.

• Meet your certified local guide, who will brief you on the trekking route, safety, and ethical wildlife guidelines.

08:30 AM – Ethical Jungle Trekking Adventure

• Enter the UNESCO-listed Gunung Leuser National Park, one of the world’s richest rainforests and home to the endangered Sumatran orangutan.

• Your 4–5-hour eco trek takes you through lush jungle trails and river valleys while your guide shares fascinating insights about:

• Flora & fauna — from towering trees to tropical herbs used as traditional medicine.

• Wildlife behavior & conservation — how orangutans survive in the wild and what’s being done to protect them.

You’ll likely encounter:

• Orangutans swinging through the trees

• Thomas leaf monkeys, gibbons, macaques, and hornbills

• Colorful birds, butterflies, and exotic jungle plants

12:30 PM – Jungle Lunch & Rest

• Stop in a shaded spot for a simple jungle lunch (local fried rice) and a tropical fruit break — fresh pineapple, bananas, or passionfruit, depending on the season.

• Enjoy the peace of the forest while listening to the sounds of cicadas and distant gibbons.

01:00 PM – Continue Trek & Return by River Raft

• After lunch, continue your trek, exploring new parts of the forest before heading toward the Bohorok River.

• End your adventure with a traditional river tubing experience — a safe and exciting float back to the village using large rubber tubes (optional, or walk back if you prefer).

• This unique “jungle taxi” ride lets you relax and enjoy views of the rainforest from the water — a perfect finale to your adventure.

03:30 – 04:00 PM – End of Trek & Refresh

• Arrive back in Bukit Lawang, where you’ll have time to shower, rest, and enjoy a drink by the river before departing for Medan.

05:00 PM – Return to Medan

• Depart Bukit Lawang in your private car.

• Relax and enjoy the scenic drive back to Medan, with drop-off at your hotel or airport (for flights departing after 9:00 PM).

• Depart Bukit Lawang in your private car.

• Relax and enjoy the scenic drive back to Medan, with drop-off at your hotel or airport (for flights departing after 9:00 PM).

• Return by raft or walking (your choice)

• Drop-off available anywhere in Medan, including the airport (flights after 9 PM)

• Continue your journey to Berastagi or Lake Toba for an extended eco-adventure (extra cost

• Private return transport (Medan ⇄ Bukit Lawang, hotel or airport)

• Licensed English-speaking jungle guide

• 1-day ethical jungle trek (4–5 hours)

• Breakfast in Bukit Lawang

• Jungle lunch & fresh seasonal fruits

• 1.5 L bottled water per person

• River tubing return to Bukit Lawang

• National Park entrance permit & camera tax

• Luggage porter service (from Bukit Lawang bus station to guesthouse)

• Dinner

• Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, etc.)

• Travel insurance

• • Small backpack (max 10 kg)

  • Comfortable hiking shoes with good grip

  • Lightweight clothing (long sleeves optional)

  • Rain jacket or poncho

  • Insect repellent & sunscreen

  • Swimwear & towel (for tubing)

  • Waterproof bag for valuables

  • Personal medication

  Recommended Clothing :

  • Breathable, quick-dry materials

  • Long pants or leggings for jungle trekking

  • Sturdy shoes (paths may be muddy and steep)