Bukit Lawang Jungle Trekking: Encounter Orangutans and White-handed Gibbons

Embark on an unforgettable jungle trek in Bukit Lawang and encounter rare species like orangutans and white-handed gibbons. Experience the beauty of the jungle and enjoy extreme fun with river tubing. Book now!

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bukit Lawang - Pick up at your accommodation in Bukit Lawang at 8.30 am.\n\nYou will be hiking for around 5-6 hours. Exploring the jungle, with explanations from your guide about the area, the plants and the animals you will encounter. Plenty of opportunity for taking pictures. \n\nIf you are lucky you will be able to see Orangutans, Macaques,…
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Certified English-speaking guide
  • Complimentary lunch included
  • Fresh fruits served
  • All entrance tickets and permits included
  • Experience traditional rafting
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • TIPS GUIDE
Additional Information

Our team offers extraordinary jungle adventures in TAMAN NATIONAL GUNUNG LEUSER (bukit lawang). Raised in this region, our profound understanding of the jungle and its inhabitants, specifically in the Gunung Leuser National Park, is unparalleled. Our jungle treks provide opportunities to spot an array of exotic wildlife, including the elusive orangutan….

Location
Jalan Orangutan
Departure : 8.30 am Start Point : Bukit Lawang Traveler pickup is offered We will pick you up from around hotel in Bukit Lawang area. If you need our help with transport from medan airport, Medan city and Binjai city, please contact us via whatsapp one day before trek
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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106hilkev
Oct 1, 2025
Go for it! 🤩 Super good experience! 🍀 - It was a super nice experience, the guides were very responsible, friendly, motivated and it was super fun and super beautiful to spend a day in the jungle! Watching the oerang oetangs and all other animals we saw, the beauty of the jungle and afterwards the rafting in the river was relaxing, fun and a adventurous way to make our way back to the village. I would definitely recommend to book with See Bukit Lawang, their guidance was super!!! 🌴🌳🦧🌿🦋🌴🍀💛 See you next time!
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W7985nsmariea
Oct 1, 2025
Amazing trip - Bukit Lawang is an amazing place. My friend and I spend 2 nights there with one day excursion and it was unbelievable. We saw orang-outans, leaf monkeys, Thomas monkeys... The guides we're super nice and they really know the jungle and the animals, the trees, it was really interesting to talk with them. The price was 70€ per person, honestly it was worth it ! We both are really happy to have stayed here, we recommand at 100%
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Derkleineboesehase
Sep 27, 2025
An unforgettable great adventure in the rainforest Indonesia - We had booked for 8 days vacation in Bukit Lawang and Lake Toba. We started our adventure at Medan airport. Our driver was already waiting. The route from Medan to Bukit Lawang takes about 4 h as it is such a long, winding and dark route. But the driver is professional and knows the road well. After the trip, the team was already waiting for us, who organize our holiday and accompany us in various activities. They greeted us kindly and helped us bring our luggage to the accommodation at night in the rain. We had a nice accommodation with a small shop and a few restaurant in the area. We had a beautiful view of the river and were right in nature with their sounds and smells. We spent 2 days and 1 night in the rainforest and were accompanied by two guides Joni and Randy. They told us all about medicinal plants, the cinnamon tree, wild fruit and the rubber tree. The trail is extreme, but was not boring because we saw orangutans, giant ants, spiders, monkeys, rhino birds and other wild animals living freely in the forest. During the breaks we were served food and tropical fruit in very pretty decoration. When we arrived at the night camp, we were immediately given warm tea, coffee and appetizers. The food and Service were fantastic even though we were in the middle of the jungle. The team did a good job and organized everything well. The last part of the way back we did with traditional rafting and that was awesome. We will never forget the whole experience. Next we visited the city and looked at how tofu and tempe are made. Afterwards we bathed in a hot spring in the river and had our backs massaged by a waterfall. We recently visited the Elephant Sanctuary, but I have to say that the elephants there deserved more love. On our trip to Toba Lake, which is three times the size of Lake Garda, we had great local guides on the way and there who explained everything about the impressive myths and history of the area. Overall, we got a very nice adventure experience, especially during the rainforest tour. The team works very well and professionally and we really had fun with them.
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K1117pxulrikew
Sep 17, 2025
Highly recommended! - It was a beautiful day trip in the jungle. The guides introduced us to the flora and fauna in English and spoiled us with delicious fruits during the breaks and a complete meal at lunchtime. I liked the care and Sumatra so much that a longer round trip is planned for next year
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I3857vedanieln
Apr 21, 2025
A top day out in the jungle! - We had an amazing time on the jungle trek—it completely exceeded my expectations. The highlight was definitely spotting so many orangutans up close in their natural habitat, which felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The trek itself was well-paced and took us deep into the lush, vibrant rainforest. Halfway through, we stopped for a well-prepared lunch right in the jungle, which included a fresh and delicious fruit platter—such a great touch that really added to the overall experience. To top it all off, we finished the day with river rafting, which was the perfect way to cool down and end on a high note. The guides were excellent—friendly, professional, and clearly very experienced. We felt safe and looked after the entire time. Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a mix of adventure, nature, and great hospitality.
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Tomwarren97
Apr 8, 2025
10/10! - A fantastic tour with a very knowledgeable guide. We saw 9 orangutans and plenty of other monkeys and birds. The tour company offered pick up and drop off, were very friendly throughout the day and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed ourselves. Would definitely recommend choosing this tour.
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Yukikarasawak
Mar 17, 2025
Perfect experience! - We had a perfect experience!! It was a memorable and fulfilling day! During the jungle trek we were lucky enough to see multiple orangutans. The team tried their best to make our day special. Team, content, food, weather, everything were above our expectations. We also requested a round trip transportation and it was also worth the price.
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Paulinedf8247tz
Mar 17, 2025
Fun jungle trek - Excellent trip to see orangutans. All the arrangements went smoothly and we saw different types on monkey as well as the orangutans. The rafting back to the start point was fun.
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Wentzelulrike
Mar 17, 2025
Unrestrictedly recommended! - It all worked out wonderfully! Starting with the pick-up at the airport (we were a few hours late), the accommodation and the absolute highlight: the jungle hike! My girlfriend and I were picked up by 2 guides. The pace was always adjusted to our condition and the guides showed and explained to us in very good English fauna and flora. We also had two sightings of female Utah orangs with offspring. Just fascinating these wonderful, peaceful animals. But even without this sighting it would have been an unforgettable day! Also the breaks in which we were spoiled with fruit or nasigoreng our the crowning conclusion - the jungle taxi - have contributed to this! A longer trip is planned for next year!
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Yousufm2025
Feb 17, 2025
Fun Time - Great hike. It was cool seeing the orangutans. Be prepared for a lot of falling and sliding. Tour guides were very friendly
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From $87
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).