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3 days
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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, 10% 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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Start trekking
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Bukit Lawang
Start trekking, pick up guest from any hotel in Bukit Lawang, or pick up from Medan or airport 2 hours before. You will start your journey into the jungle of Gunung Leuser National Park to see wild orangutans. Will have dinner and stay overnight at Bukit Lawang campsite
Full of Jungle Trekking
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Gunung Leuser National Park
This day, you have 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. On this trek, you’ll spend two nights at different campsites in the jungle.
Rafting & Back to Guesthouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Last day, 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.
Options
3 Days 2 Nights Ethical Jungle Trekking
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Entrance fee
2 nights stay in forest campsite
Pick-up fee from the airport or Medan city
Pickup points
Kuala Namu International Airport
Medan Indonesia
Adimulia Hotel
Jl Pangeran Diponegoro No 8 Medan Indonesia
Four Points by Sheraton Medan
Jl. Gatot Subroto no. 395 Medan Indonesia
Hotel Santika Premiere Dyandra Medan
Jl. Kapten Maulana Lubis No.7, Medan Indonesia
JW Marriott Hotel Medan
Jalan Putri Hijau No. 10, Medan Indonesia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Taken care of the whole way and such good fun!
Iminlovewiththecocoa,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a cool experience! The trek was hard but so worth it and doable if you’re fairly fit and love the outdoors. We saw loads of monkeys and 7 orangutans including a male and mother with a baby. It all felt very ethical as we didn’t disturb them. The meals were plentiful and very tasty - great job Bharjan. So thankful to my guides, Yoga and Bambang for keeping me safe and making the experience fun and informative all the time. Trema Kasih!
Incredible experience. If you are looking for a tour in Bukit Lawang, choose this one.
573beatricez,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We just completed our 3 days, 2 nights trekking in Bukit Lawang. The tour was absolutely incredible and we highly recommend it. We saw many orangutans as well as white and black gibbons, and many other animals. We did the tour with Ahmed and Janet (our tour guides) and they were a big part of why we liked this experience so much. We particularly appreciated that this organisation is ethical: they make sure not to feed the animals and not to leave any trash behind. We noticed that other organisations do not have a similar approach. Additionally, this is a local organisation and consequently we strongly recommend to choose this one! Do ask for Ahmed and Janet as your tour guides to have an amazing experience. Food was also incredible and abundant! On a small note, trekking can be a bit hard and accomodation is very simple - a truly jungle experience! 100% recommended.
Unforgettable experience! 🌿🦧
colineb169,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unforgettable experience! 🌿🦧 We had the chance to go on a trek to meet the orangutans, and everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The organization was at the top, respectful of nature and animals, which made the adventure even more special. A huge thank you to our guides, Nurdine and Labu, who were just great! Always smiling, very professional and passionate, they knew how to share their knowledge with enthusiasm while ensuring our safety and comfort. Their good humor really made the difference. If you are looking for an authentic and human experience in the heart of the jungle, I recommend this agency with your eyes closed!
Trekking in the jungle of Sumatra
Normand O,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed the care on Saturday and Anto. Very professional
Unbelievable experience in the jungle of Sumatra
484frauken,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was really an incredibly great experience! We have seen so many monkeys and learned so much about flora and fauna from yoga and bamboo. The camps on the river were like paradise, (even if you look forward to your bed at home afterwards) topped by fantastic food and game nights. The treks are quite demanding, but we felt safe at all times! Proud and happy to have experienced this with Sumatra Oranutan Treks!!!
Incredible jungle experience
samhF8656OU,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing three-day, two-night trek - truly one of the best experiences of my travels. The whole team was fantastic from start to finish. They helped us organise smooth, hassle-free transport to and from the airport, and communication over WhatsApp was super easy - every question answered promptly. The hosts before and after the trek were so welcoming, and the hotel accommodation was beautiful. Our guides Jimmy and Arman were friendly, encouraging, entertaining and incredibly knowledgeable, tailoring the route to our ability and the animals we most wanted to see. We spotted so much wildlife, including orangutans, Thomas leaf monkeys, macaques, hornbills, snakes and more. The trek was tough at times, but completely worth it. The jungle chef cooked amazing meals, and the camps were cosy and well organised. The rafting was super fun and an amazing way to end the experience. Loved that this is a locally owned company - you can really feel the passion and care. Highly, highly recommend to anyone visiting Bukit Lawang/Sumatra! Thanks, Sam and Alex
Great Trip!!!
990theon,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had really impressive 3 Days in the jungle. Yoga and Bambang was our Guides. They were so kind and had so much knowledge about the jungle and the animals. Our food was very delicious and we had crazy nice time.
Great tour with Nurdin und Azri
Travel50051573846,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with our jungle trekking and even saw Orangutans and many other monkeys. Our guides Nurdin and Azri were very knowledgeable about the jungle and monkeys and took great care of us. They went out of their way to make sure we were always safe and comfortable and had a good time. The boys are very funny and I always felt safe as a female traveller! Thank you guys 🙏🏼
The most amazing trip with fun and amazing human
Excursion66441937880,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hello Everyone. I took the 2 night trip, everything was so smooth from the start to the end. I met the first day morning with the driver at hotel, and all was perfectly schedule by Andre, the supervisor of this tour. Then the driver drop me in the hotel, and this hotel is so nice, with good rooms, and especially amazing human. When I had a question everyone, help me, they drop me off in city center if needed and help me to accommodate well. After that I went to Bat cave, and it was just amazing with Ajri as a guide, he has a lot of knowledge about nature, history of Bukit lawan, and more he is a cool, funny guy. The day of trekking I was pick up by the people of Hotel, I took breakfast before, then I went to bukit lawan. During the trekking, our guide bob and Ricky help us so much that it was a really nice experience and smooth experience. We have seen a lot of Orangutans, like 5-6 with family, being so close to those animals that so amazing. Thank you you all for this human, funny and nice adventure. Thanks to Andre, Aldi, Ajri and all the others from the hotel orangutan treks sumatra. I will definitely will come again with friends, family or even solo. See you soon. Please come to this hotel orangutan treks sumatra and enjoy this trip with family and friends. Terima makasih semuah. sampai jumpa lagi
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