• Sumatra EcoTravel Bukit Lawang - Tours & Treks - EcoTravel’s renowned Orangutan Trek in Gunung Leuser National Park offers an unforgettable and genuine experience of the Sumatran rainforest. This 2-day trek is ideal for active travelers eager to explore the stunning tropical environment and witness the jungle’s nocturnal wonders.

This exciting 2-day trek begins at 8:30 am from the EcoTravel office. Participants will trek in a small group of up to 8 EcoTravel guests, with a great opportunity to observe wildlife in their natural surroundings, particularly the remaining Sumatran Orangutans. By approximately 3:00 pm, the group will arrive at the riverside campsite for an overnight stay. The following morning, there is a chance to visit a picturesque waterfall before a “jungle taxi” transports guests back to Bukit Lawang via traditional tube-rafting down the Bohorok River, returning by 2:30 pm.

Double tents, mattresses, pillows, and sleeping bags are provided for a comfortable night in the jungle. An innovative water filter enhances guests’ health and wellbeing, while delicious, freshly prepared meals provide the energy needed for trekking in the wild.

• Rafting skipper and tube-rafting equipment (tubes, safety jackets, helmets for children)
• Campsite team, double tent, mattress, sleeping bag, pillows, chairs, water filter
• Certified English speaking guide and assistant
• Cook, 2x lunch, 1x dinner, 1x breakfast, fruits, snacks, tea, coffee and drinking water

• 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)

EcoTravel’s Orangutan trek is the top choice for exploring the Sumatran jungle. During a 2-day jungle trek, participants have a great opportunity to observe Sumatran orangutans and other wildlife up close in their natural environment. In the evening, enjoy a delightful “jungle dinner” at the campsite, then drift off to the soothing sounds of the rainforest, waking up to the calls of birds and monkeys. After the jungle trek, the “jungle taxi” will transport guests back to their accommodation in Bukit Lawang via traditional tube-rafting down the Bohorok River.

Unlike other providers in Bukit Lawang, EcoTravel’s sustainable jungle treks and selected Sumatra tours prioritize quality and safety over quantity. This commitment to excellence has earned the team numerous accolades over the years, including “Eco Friendly Tour Operator of the Year 2018,” “Travel & Hospitality Award Winner,” and recognition in the “Hall Of Fame Status” (2019) and “Travellers Choice” (2020/2021) on TripAdvisor.

• There is a MEETING WITH YOUR GUIDE TEAM ONE DAY BEFORE TOUR START at our EcoTravel Tour Office between 16:00 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 at our EcoTravel Cottages, at The Hangout@ EcoTravel or at an other accommodation near our EcoTravel Office for this night. Your EcoTravel jungle trek starts from our base in Bukit Lawang at 08:30 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Not suitable for small children younger than 6 years and travelers with high blood pressure, allergies, pregnancy, operations, fear of special insects, heights or darkness.
• Travel Insurance lies within the responsibility of each traveller and should cover accidents, injury or loss of personal property!
• You need to be fit enough for strong exercise if you plan to do treks over a few days. A health check with your doctor is an absolute necessity before travelling to the Sumatran jungle and lies within the responsibility of each guest!
• What to bring: comfortable hiking shoes or good sports shoes, 25-30 liter backpack, long trousers & T-shirt in bright colors, long socks, one change of clothes, long sleeved sweater, flip flops or sandals, towel, torch, mosquito repellent, sun lotion, swim wear and toilet paper. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
• 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).

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