Sumatra: 3-Day Bukit Lawang Jungle Trek with Wild Orangutans
4.8/5 · 142 reviews on GetYourGuide
Bukit Lawang in North Sumatra is a riverside village and the main eastern gateway to Gunung Leuser National Park, home of the critically endangered Sumatran orangutan. After a night at a hostel you set off with a guide into the rainforest, looking for orangutans, monkeys and birds, swimming in a clear river and camping by the water. You return by traditional river “taxi”.
Itinerary
- Pickup and a night at a hostel in Bukit Lawang
- Trek through Gunung Leuser National Park, looking for orangutans
- River swim and a night at a riverside camp
- Return by traditional river taxi
Practical information
- Duration
- 3 days
- Pickup & start
- Pickup at the airport near Medan (arrival by 20:00 the day before the trek, about a 4-hour drive) or at your hotel according to the GetYourGuide schedule. Return airport transfer is not included.
- Language
- English (guide); audio guide in French and Chinese
- Group
- Group trek
- Difficulty
- Moderate – about 5 hours of hiking on hilly terrain
- Age
- Not suitable for babies under 1
- Operator
- Orangutan Trip
Included
- English-speaking jungle guide
- Airport or hotel pickup
- 1 night at a hostel in Bukit Lawang
- Gunung Leuser National Park permit
- Simple camping gear (tent, mat, mosquito net) and riverside campsite
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek
- Drinking water and fruit
Not included
- Airport drop-off
- Personal expenses
What to bring
- Long trousers and closed shoes
- Towel and swimwear
- Biodegradable insect repellent
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- Wheelchair users
- People over 80
- Babies under 1
Good to know
- Orangutans are wild animals; sightings are not guaranteed.
- Tell the operator about food allergies or dietary needs in advance.
- Onward transfers in Sumatra (e.g. to Lake Toba) can be arranged with the operator.
Cancellation & payment
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund. Reserve now and pay later.
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