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Bukit Lawang Jungle Trek: Encounter Orangutans and Wildlife in a 4-Hour Eco-Friendly Exploration
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Kabupaten Langkat
Embark on a 4-hour eco-friendly jungle trek in Bukit Lawang and encounter Sumatran Orangutans and other wildlife. Explore dense rainforests and enjoy scenic viewpoints. Award-winning eco tour operator.
Embark on a 4-hour eco-friendly jungle trek in Bukit Lawang and encounter Sumatran Orangutans and other wildlife. Explore dense rainforests and enjoy scenic viewpoints. Award-winning eco tour operator.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sumatra EcoTravel Bukit Lawang - Tours & Treks - This half-day jungle trek is an unforgettable experience for families with children (older than 5 years!) and people who cannot take on a lot of physical effort. In about four hours you will still experience the beautiful nature of the rainforest and see fascinating animals. During this trek you…
- Sumatra EcoTravel Bukit Lawang - Tours & Treks - This half-day jungle trek is an unforgettable experience for families with children (older than 5 years!) and people who cannot take on a lot of physical effort. In about four hours you will still experience the beautiful nature of the rainforest and see fascinating animals. During this trek you will have a great chance to see Sumatran orangutans and other wildlife as well as a great variety of plants, trees and insects in the Sumatran rainforest.
What's Included
- Lunch provided
- Assorted fruits included
- Drinking water available
- Guidance by certified English-speaking staff
- Lunch provided
- Assorted fruits included
- Drinking water available
- Guidance by certified English-speaking staff
What's Not Included
- Accommodation in Bukit Lawang (the night before trekking start & after back from jungle trekking)
- Transportation from/to Medan (hotel/airport - 4 hours), bookable directly at your accommodation
- Permit to enter the national park/camera tax (150.000 IDR / person / payable before trekking start)
- Accommodation in Bukit Lawang (the night before trekking start & after back from jungle trekking)
- Transportation from/to Medan (hotel/airport - 4 hours), bookable directly at your accommodation
- Permit to enter the national park/camera tax (150.000 IDR / person / payable before trekking start)
Additional Information
During this short jungle trek you have a big chance to see Sumatran Orangutans and other wildlife as well as a wide variety of plants and insects.
In the morning at 10:30 our English speaking guide will pick you up from your nearby guest house in Bukit Lawang. Afterwards your group will start your trek through dense rainforest passing unforgettable…
During this short jungle trek you have a big chance to see Sumatran Orangutans and other wildlife as well as a wide variety of plants and insects.
In the morning at 10:30 our English speaking guide will pick you up from your nearby guest house in Bukit Lawang. Afterwards your group will start your trek through dense rainforest passing unforgettable scenic viewpoints overlooking the whole valley, the Bohorok River and the village of Bukit Lawang. Towards the end of your trek you will arrive at the foot of Bukit Lawang and will be guided back to your guesthouse by around 15:00 pm.
Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time. This is the mantra of our trekking tours intending to leave nothing non-organic behind. Due to its continuous efforts our EcoTravel team has been awarded e.g. \
- Not suitable for small children younger than 5 years and travelers with high blood pressure, pregnancy, operations or fear of special insects.
- A health check with your doctor is an absolute necessity before travelling to the Sumatran jungle and lies within the responsibility of each guest! Travel Insurance lies within the responsibility of each traveller and should cover accidents and injury!
- We are happy to provide vegetarian, vegan or non-allergic meals on jungle treks, if required. Please just inform our team a the latest 1 day before trekking start about your preferred diet.
- Comfortable walking shoes or good sports shoes, small 15 - 20 liter backpack, long trousers & T-shirt in natural colors, long socks, insect repellent, sun cream.
- In Bukit Lawang there are no ATM machines! Please make sure you have enough cash with you! As an exclusive service to our guests we also change Euros and offer credit card payment (Mastercard and Visa / 3% charge) in our EcoTravel office.
- There is a MEETING WITH YOUR GUIDE TEAM ONE DAY BEFORE TOUR START at our EcoTravel Tour Office between 15:00 pm – 19:00 pm, where you will be given essential information and an introduction to your jungle trek starting the next morning. Please make sure to be in Bukit Lawang in time! Please just remember that from Medan Airport the transfer to the jungle takes about 4.5 hrs, so the later you arrive the later you will get to Bukit Lawang. We recommend that you choose your accommodation near our EcoTravel Cottages/Office for this night. Your EcoTravel jungle trek starts from our base in Bukit Lawang at 11:00 am. You will explore the jungle in a small group of up to 8 persons. Your tour is limited in size and number due to environmental issues.
- IMORTANT INFORMATION: At most times you will see orangutans on jungle treks but there is no guarantee! These animals live out in the wild and it’s hard to determine where they will be at any point of the day. But all EcoTravel guides have many years of experience and our team has a very good reputation in Bukit Lawang. We do not hire additional, external guides due safety reasons for our guests. Our handful of well-versed and enthuisiastic EcoTravel guides are locals from this region, speak English, have excellent knowledge of plants and animals - and are all certified by the local ITGA-HPI (Indonesia Tourist Guides Association – Himpunan Pramuwisata Indonesia).
Location
Sumatra EcoTravel Bukit Lawang - Tours & Treks
Jalan Besar
Meeting point one day before trekking start (Friday!) between 16 pm and 17 pm at EcoTravel Office/EcoTravel Cottages, Jln Besar Orangutan, Bukit Lawang / Bohorok,
Kab. Langkat, North Sumatra, 20774 Indonesia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jurgen
Aug 1, 2025
Unforgettable Jungle Experience – Truly Ethical and Professional - We did the one-day orangutan trekking with Sumatra Ecotravel, and it was absolutely incredible. Our guide, Pitit, was not only knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the jungle, but also deeply respectful of the environment and wildlife. His passion for conservation was clear in everything he did. Unlike some other guides we observed, who were feeding the orangutans (something that’s both harmful and irresponsible), Pitit and the team at Sumatra Ecotravel are strongly against this and make a real effort to protect the animals and their natural behavior.
The trek itself was well organized, safe, and unforgettable. We felt completely immersed in the jungle, and seeing orangutans in their natural habitat—without disturbing them—was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
On top of that, when our children fell ill and we had to adjust our plans, the staff was incredibly understanding and flexible. They handled the situation with genuine care and even provided a refund without hesitation. That kind of service is rare and deeply appreciated.
Sumatra Ecotravel is the real deal: ethical, professional, and passionate. Highly recommended for anyone who wants an authentic and responsible jungle experience in Bukit Lawang!
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Wernerreisender
Jul 20, 2025
Great organization- great experience in Bukit Lawang, Berastagi and Lake Toba. Very good and friendly Service! - We were looking for an organization and found ECO-Travel, which completely organized us for a week on Sumatra. Of course, it was also about a jungle trek to the orangutans. Communication went very smoothly from the beginning and aligned with our wishes. All components of our travel transfers, accommodation, services- went perfectly, we no longer had to worry about anything on site. We would like to highlight the crew who looked after us in Bukit Lawang. We were the oldest participants at 61 and 58 years and always had a helping hand and a friendly smile from Hendra, Ewi and Tomino on the trek! Thanks to Ecotravel for the nice trip!
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Lynnv839
Jul 8, 2025
Amazing jungle trek! - This jungle trek was an amazing experience!!! The jungle was beautiful and we saw a lot of monkeys and orangutan 🤩. The people were very kind and made it an unbelievable trip. I really recommend it! With special thanks to our guides Mahendra, Wanwan and YP!
Best regards,
Frank, Beatrix, Esmée and Lynn
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Julienpicture
Aug 5, 2024
Great family experience - Great jungle experience, attentive Guide and quality service in view of the weather and wild conditions
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Holger
Jul 16, 2024
Great time in the jungle - We spent a fantastic time with the family (2 adults and 3 children aged 13, 11 and 7) in Bukit Lawang, the jungle tour (2days/1night) exceeded our expectations, we had many encounters with orangutans, macaques, punky monkeys, turtles...) However, you had to be reasonably sure of your steps as the ground was very softened by a thunderstorm during our tour.
The care by Firman, Aouie and everyone else from Ecotravel was very caring and accommodating, we felt very comfortable.
The accommodation at the lodge was very comfortable and clean, the breakfast excellent and rich. Also the hospitality during the tour was very rich and decidedly tasty.
All in all, we can absolutely recommend Ecotravel!
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913shelbyc
Sep 25, 2022
Jungle adventure! - What an amazing experience! The lodge is set on a river in Bukit Lawang and it is stunning. Breakfast was served during each morning we stayed in the lodge. Lunch and dinner was an easy walk away. The food provided on the trek was above and beyond our expectations. Seeing the wild orangutans in their native habitat will live with me for the rest of my life. Thank you Eco Travel team for the amazing experience! I don't recommend bringing small children. As you will be trekking through the jungle. We got caught in a thunderstorm and it became a pretty treacherous hike to the camp at that point. Definitely an awesome experience but I couldn't imagine having kids in the group.
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Voycon88
Jul 17, 2022
Just Great! - Me and my friend had 3 nights stay at EcoTravel in Bukit Lawang. We did the 2days trek into the jugle.
We had a perfect experience with the nature and the great staff from EcoTravel!
Would totally recommend the trip into the sumatran jungle. We've seen many orang-utans and other life in the jungle!
Hendra, Ewi and Wawan and also the rest of the EcoTravel team really put effort in making the experience an outstanding one!
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Tawieland
May 30, 2020
Jungle Tour - At 71, I am no longer the youngest. The guides brought me and my wife safely and close to the orange according to our abilities. My backpack with the heavy photographic equipment was carried by them in demanding terrain and we were safely led over difficult passages. In between we were spoiled with fresh fruit and a warm rice meal. It was an overwhelming experience.
The privately run lodge is very lovingly an individually furnished. The sumptuous breakfast makes you fit for the day and after the excursions you can safely swim and refresh yourself in the river.
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O3933wpjenniferc
Feb 14, 2020
Jungle trek - One of the most amazing days of my life! The guides were very concerned with our safety but were also smart and strategic to get us as close to the animals as possible without stressing the animals or being unsafe. I would recommend them to anyone. Very professional!
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