Private Tour
3-Day Bukit Lawang Tour Including 1-Day Ethical Jungle Trekking
Overview
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72 hours
Mobile ticket
Lost in the depths of Sumatra, Bukit Lawang is a small riverside town built beside the rainforest of the vast Gunung Leuser National Park.
Orangutan is one of the most endangered species in the world, found only in Sumatra and Kalimantan, Bukit Lawang (‘gateway to the mountain’) is situated just 96kms northwest of Medan, making it one of the easiest, most accessible places to start your jungle adventure.
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
Lunch
2 nights stay in a deluxe bungalow
Air-conditioned vehicle
Traditional tube rafting back during the trek.
Pick-up fee from the airport or Medan city
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Journey from Medan to Bukit Lawang
Accommodations
Green Travelodge - Bukit Lawang
Bukit Lawang
Pick-up from Medan Kuala Namu airport by private transport with aircon and travel directly to Bukit Lawang (3-4 hours). You will have time to explore the village, visit the bat cave (depending on your arrival time) or relax in the guesthouse for the remainder of the day/evening.
Jungle Trekking
Accommodations
Green Travelodge - Bukit Lawang
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Lunch in the jungle include
Gunung Leuser National Park
After breakfast, your guide will collect you at 8.30am from your guesthouse and you will start your journey into the jungle of Gunung Leuser National Park to see wild orangutans. On your trek (6-7 hours), your guide will educate you on the local wildlife, flora and fauna you may encounter in Gunung Leuser. After lunch, you will continue your trek to see other wildlife (if you’re lucky you may see the Thomas’ leaf monkey, white-handed gibbon, black gibbon, long-tailed macaque, pig-tailed macaque, hornbills, peacocks and monitor lizards) and learn about the trees/plants which can be used in traditional medicine. Late afternoon-on arrivall at river banks , you are free to enjoy the fresh water of the Bohorok river, swim and relax. Later on, you will leave the the river banks by traditional rafting boat (‘jungle style’) following the river downstream to the village and directly to your guesthouse.
Journey Back To Medan
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Tjong A Fie's Mansion
After breakfast, start your journey back to Medan (3-4 hours). Time permitting, you will have the opportunity to visit one of Medan’s cultural highlights e.g. Maimun Palace, Great Mosque of Medan, Tjong A Fie’s mansion, Marian Shrine of Annai Velangkanni or Maha Vihara Maitreya Cemara Asri, before being dropped at the airport or your accommodation.
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3-Day Bukit Lawang Tour Including 1-Day Ethical Jungle Trekking
Pickup included
Reviews
119 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Exceded Expectations
Kevin S,
Mar 11, 2020
- Viator
5.00From pick up to drop off, every1 made my comfort was priority #1. Was picked up on time from my hotel in Medan. Was asked if I had any music, temperature preferences or needed to stop anywhere b4 the 3hrs drive. Was greeted by Andy who showed me the restaurant, bar then to my amazing bright room with private bathroom. Also gave some things to do in the area. The next morning was amped 4 the jungle treck. Andy, with his assistant was telling the 1 other member of our group & me about the rubber plantation, other plants around & insects. With in an hour we encountered Thomas monkeys with a baby playing in the trees. The after walking we saw our 1st orangutan nest & with in 15mins saw a juvinal female! She came down close to get a better look at us then climbed up & away. We walked a bit more to here the calls of a Hornbill the saw 2 of the rare bird fly off together! Andy carved us a lovely fruit snack before we encountered our next juvinal female who was so curious she came down to the ground ran by us to a near tree. Stopped again for lunch where a macaque was learking. After hiking a bit more we ran in to the infamous Mena who was sitting in the trail trying 2 meet us Andy instructed us to go up hill, then she put her attentions to calling her son & playing with him. She just happen to be going the same way as our descent down to the river. Half way we relaxed for some pineapple as we watched monkeys & macaques carry on. Then we continued on to tube down the river to the village. I took a nap then went to the restaurant for my last amazing extra spicy dinner. Then hung with the staff & locals for a few drinks & songs 🎶jungle trek🎶 One of the best experiences of my life with the friendliest people I've ever met!!! From Andy, lodge/restaurant staff, locals & shop owners! I wish I could go again next year, but if not 2022 with the same company & hopefully with some friends this time & Andy as my guide again!
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