Sumatra Eco Adventure, 5 Days 4 Nights Bukit Lawang & Berastagi

Day 1 – Arrival in Bukit Lawang (Gateway to the Jungle),Welcome to North Sumatra!

• Your private driver will meet you at Kualanamu International Airport or your Medan hotel for a scenic 3–5 hour transfer to Bukit Lawang, the gateway to Gunung Leuser National Park.

• Check in to your eco-lodge beside the Bohorok River and unwind after your journey.

• If time allows, enjoy a short village walk, visit the Bat Cave, or relax by the river with a fresh coconut.

• Overnight: Bukit Lawang (Orangutan Villa / EcoLodge / Garden Inn / Jungle Inn / Orangutan Hotel)

Day 2 – Ethical Jungle Trekking & Orangutan Encounter (Day 1 of 2)

• After breakfast, begin your two-day ethical jungle trek in Gunung Leuser National Park, one of the most biodiverse rainforests in the world.

• Trek 6–7 hours with your certified eco-guide in search of wild orangutans, Thomas leaf monkeys, gibbons, hornbills, and other fascinating wildlife.

• Your guide will teach you about forest conservation, medicinal plants, and the delicate balance of the jungle ecosystem.

• In the afternoon, set up camp near the river — a tranquil spot for swimming, relaxing, and enjoying dinner cooked over an open fire.

• Evening: sit by the campfire, share stories, and fall asleep to the natural sounds of the jungle.

• Overnight: Jungle Camp (simple bamboo shelter with mattress & mosquito net)

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 – Jungle Trekking (Day 2) & River Tubing Return

• Wake up to the calls of gibbons and tropical birds.

• After breakfast, continue trekking through the lush forest, keeping an eye out for monitor lizards, tortoises, or colorful butterflies.

• Enjoy lunch by the Bohorok River, then return to Bukit Lawang in a fun and eco-friendly way — by traditional river tubing (“Jungle Taxi”) down the river!

• Arrive at your guesthouse by afternoon and relax with a cold drink overlooking the river.

• Overnight: Bukit Lawang

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 – Bukit Lawang → Berastagi (Highlands & Local Culture)

• After breakfast, travel to Berastagi, a vibrant highland town nestled between volcanoes (approx. 3–4 hours drive).

• On arrival, explore the colorful fruit market, famous for strawberries and passionfruit.

• Afternoon options:

• Take a ride in a traditional horse-drawn carriage (sado)

• Visit a local Batak Karo village

• Evening free to relax in the cool mountain air.

• Overnight: Berastagi (Kalang Ulu Hotel / Sinabung Hills Resort / Mikie Holiday Resort)

• Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 – Sunrise Hike on Mount Sibayak & Hot Springs → Return to Medan

• Rise early (around 4:15 am) for a sunrise hike up Mount Sibayak (2,094m) — one of Indonesia’s most accessible active volcanoes.

• After a 90-minute climb, watch the sunrise over the steaming crater and enjoy breathtaking views of the Karo Highlands.

• Descend and relax in the natural hot springs at the mountain’s base — a perfect reward for your efforts.

• Later, have lunch in Berastagi before returning to Medan (3–4 hours drive) for drop-off at your hotel or Kualanamu Airport.

• Meals: Breakfast

• Bukit Lawang (Orangutan Villa / EcoLodge / Garden Inn / Jungle Inn / Orangutan Hotel)

• Berastagi (Kalang Ulu Hotel / Sinabung Hills Resort / Mikie Holiday Resort)

• Private transportation (airport pick-up, drop-off, and all transfers)

• Licensed English-speaking eco-guide

• 2D/1N jungle trek (meals, camping gear, permits & porters)

• 3 nights accommodation in Bukit Lawang & Berastagi (with breakfast)

• Entrance fees for Gunung Leuser National Park & Mount Sibayak

• Locker storage for luggage during trekking

• River tubing return to Bukit Lawang

• Mount Sibayak sunrise hike & hot springs visit

• All local taxes & park contributions

• International & domestic flights, visas, and travel insurance

• Accommodation in Medan before or after the tour

• Personal expenses & optional activities

• Meals not specified in the itinerary

• Lightweight, breathable clothing (long sleeves for jungle walks)

• Comfortable trekking shoes with grip

• Rain jacket or poncho

• Insect repellent & sunscreen

• Refillable water bottle (no plastic bottles)

• Swimwear & towel

• Small backpack & waterproof bag for valuables