1 Day Ethical Jungle Trekking

Overview

Available languages

English

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‘s Included

Entrance fee

Lunch

Pick-up fee from the airport or Medan city

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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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

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1 Day Ethical Jungle Trekking

Reviews

5.00

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Outstanding tour with the incredible guides Antonio and Tondi
619kristind,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We'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
5.00
It 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
5.00
A 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
5.00
We 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
5.00
We 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
5.00
Yoga 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
5.00
We 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
5.00
Friendly 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
5.00
The 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%.
A great experience!
ilariapV2472XT,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We relied on this company for the day trek to Bukit Lawang. Ammad and Adrj were two very good and prepared guides, they guided us through the jungle giving us valuable information and prepared us fruit and a good lunch. We managed to see the orangutans and finished the trek with a refreshing bath and rafting on the river. I recommend them!