1 Day Ethical Jungle Trekking
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
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Welcome to Sumatra Orangutan Treks
Discover Bukit Lawang, the peaceful gateway to Gunung Leuser National Park, home of the endangered Sumatran orangutan.
Join our ethical jungle treks and eco-friendly tours designed to protect wildlife, preserve the rainforest, and empower local communities.
When you travel with us, 15% of profits go directly to village schools and community projects, supporting education, conservation, and sustainable jobs.
Our licensed local guides (ITGA-HPI certified) share their deep love for nature and culture, ensuring your experience is authentic, responsible, and unforgettable.
Travel with purpose — meet the orangutans, explore the jungle, and make a positive impact in Sumatra.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Pick up at your accommodation in Bukit Lawang at 9:00 am. You 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. If you are lucky you will be able to see Orangutans, Macaques, Gibbons, Thomas Leaf Monkeys and Hornbills. A lunch stop is included. Option to come back by walk through the jungle. FULL DAY JUNGLE TREK Level of fitness: Medium Price includes - English speaking certified guide, lunch, national park permit. This is your packing list for the trek: – Raincoat / Rain cover for your bag / Waterproof bag – Hiking shoes or sport shoes – Wear long trousers and a t-shirt or long sleeve top – Sun cream – Bottled water – Mosquito repellent
What‘s Included
Entrance fee
Lunch
Pick-up fee from the airport or Medan city
Pickup points
Grand Central Medan
Jl. Sei Belutu No.17 Padang Bulan Selayang Medan Indonesia
Cambridge Hotel Medan
Jl. S. Parman No.217, Cambridge City Square Medan Indonesia
Kuala Namu International Airport
Medan Indonesia
Grand Mercure Maha Cipta Medan Angkasa
Jl. Sutomo no. 1, Medan Indonesia
JW Marriott Hotel Medan
Jalan Putri Hijau No. 10, Medan Indonesia
Favehotel S. Parman Medan
Jl. Mayjend Siswondo Parman No. 313A Medan Indonesia
Le Polonia Hotel & Convention Medan Managed By Topotels
Jl. Sudirman No. 14 - 18, Medan Indonesia
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1 Day Ethical Jungle Trekking
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Had the best time ever
floriann675,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the best time with our Guides Yoga and Anton. The Trekking was perfectly organized, the hike was beautiful and we managed to see some orang utans! All in all a beautiful memory, would recommend everyone to go to bukit lawang to see the amazing wildlife with sumatra orang utan trekking!
Outstanding tour with the incredible guides Antonio and Tondi
619kristind,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We've spent one day in the jungle today and thanks to our talented guides we saw lots of different monkeys and 5 Orang Utans (big male + female with babies). Can't thank the guides enough to make this happen! They were super funny and well organized. We had a lovely lunch and in the afternoon lots of fruits. Floating back the river was the final cherry on top. Can recommend this tour 1000000%. Greets Kristin & Andi
It was simply a perfect day! From the very beginning, we felt welcome and very comfortable. Every single member of this
Tour23830833696,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was simply a perfect day! From the very beginning, we felt welcome and very comfortable. Every single member of this team is incredibly kind and warm-hearted. We were on the tour with Yoga and Bambang and couldn't have been happier with our two guides. We had a lot of fun, learned a lot, and of course enjoyed the beautiful trekking tour. We were very lucky to see many monkeys and orangutans. The fruit platter and lunch were prepared with a lot of love and were delicious. The rafting tour was also unique and rounded off the day perfectly. The trekking itself is quite physically demanding, so good clothing, endurance, and trekking experience are necessary. The accommodation is great and the food is incredibly delicious. The only downside is that the journey to Bukit Lawang is a bit long and rough, but that's just part of it. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience that we can recommend to everyone.
Great experience - Thanks for that!
ssibilski,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience to see orangutans in their jungle. My son and I learned a lot - thanks to the guides. No "feeding" the orangutans - THANK YOU. 6 Orangutans among them mother and child, and an old great orangutan. Really beautiful and even as a seventy-year-old, albeit spurred on, to create. Of course the sweat flows in streams!!!
Great jungle trip
163fathiam,,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We stayed at this hotel and they organized our jungle trek to see orangutans. It was amazing! We saw 13 orangutans in the wild. The guides were really good - they knew where to find the animals and kept us safe. The lunch they gave us during the trek was tasty too. Everything was well organized and we had a fantastic time. Perfect for anyone who wants to see orangutans in Sumatra. Highly recommended!
Such a special experience
G6916IFjuliaw,,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We would recommend this trip to everyone who loves adventures - the guys yoga and azri did such a good job. We saw lots of orang utans and other animals. We saw them from just a few metres away but the guides took care that everyone respects them and the nature. Thank you so much for making this trip so special.
Great experience :)
Trail67081530826,,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yoga and azri did a great job!! Nice and fun guys :) Saw a lot of animals, great experience!!! Had also some amazing fruits to eat. We can recommend it :)
Once-in-a-Lifetime Orangutan Experience
947oumc,,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a 1-day jungle tour with our guide Erwin and assistant Agam, and it was an absolutely perfect experience. They took great care of us throughout the trek, making sure we could walk safely in the jungle and always felt comfortable. We were provided with delicious food, and the day ended with a fun rafting ride back. Along the way, we were lucky to see 5 orangutans and many monkeys in their natural habitat, which is truly magical! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommended!
Services
592lalitas,,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly service at first day arrived to the hotel. Guide ( Mr. Ahmed and Janet) is very friendly and good information for tourists The trip was awesome!
100% recommended
marinadI556NZ,,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was amazing. Azri and Amen guide us around the jungle. We saw orangutans and a different types of monkeys. The trip includes a huge fruit brunch and a complete lunch. And the end of the trip across the river was awesome. I recommended the accomodation and the trip 100%.
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