ORANGUTAN TREK (2D/1N) by EcoTravel Bukit Lawang
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2 days
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EcoTravel’s Orangutan trek is the most popular option to discover the Sumatran jungle. On a 2-day jungle trek you will have the big chance of seeing Sumatran orangutans and other wildlife up-close in their natural habitat. In the evening enjoy a delicious “jungle dinner“ on your campsite, then dream away to the melodies of the rainforest and wake up in the morning to the sounds of birds and monkeys. After your jungle trek your “jungle taxi” will take you back to your accommodation in Bukit Lawang by traditional tube-rafting down Bohorok River.
Unlike other providers in Bukit Lawang, our sustainable jungle treks and selected Sumatra tours focus on quality and safety rather than quantity. This is why our team has been awarded several times over the past few years e.g. “Eco Friendly Tour Operator of the Year 2018”, “Travel & Hospitality Award Winner” and received the “Hall Of Fame Status” (2019) and "Travellers Choice" (2020/2021) on TripAdvisor.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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).
What To Expect
EcoTravel's popular Orangutan Trek in Gunung Leuser National Park is an unforgettable and authentic tour to experience the real Sumatran rainforest. We recommend this 2-day trek for sportive travellers who want to hike in fantastic tropical nature and experience the nocturnal life of the jungle. This adventurous 2-day trek starts from our EcoTravel office at 8:30 am. During this jungle trek you will hike in a small group of up to a maximum of 8 EcoTravel guests while having a big chance to see wild animals in their natural habitat - especially the last Sumatran Orangutans. Around 15:00 pm you will reach our campsite along a river bank where you will spend the night. The next morning you will have the opportunity to visit a beautiful waterfall before a “jungle taxi” will take you back to Bukit Lawang by traditional tube-rafting down the Bohorok River. Return to Bukit Lawang by 14:30 pm. We provide double tents, mattress, pillows and sleeping bags for a comfortable overnight stay in the jungle. With an innovative water filter we increase our guests’ health and wellbeing. And our delicious, freshly prepared meals are memorable add ons to kick your energy for walking in the wild.
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ORANGUTAN TREK (2D/1N) by EcoTravel Bukit Lawang
What‘s Included
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)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
127 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing and ecofriendly Orangutang trek
maximev962,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 2d1n Orangutang trek with Ecotravel was truly amazing. The guides were great with good English proficiency. The food brought and cooked on the trip was fresh and the guides made sure there was no waste left behind. They ensured we were able to spot some (semi-)wild orangutangs in a sustainable and eco-friendly way, and gave us a lot of useful information. The campsite was also comfortable for an overnight stay. Would definitely recommend booking a trek with Ecotravel when visiting Bukit Lawang in Sumatra!
An incredible experience in the Jungle with Eco Travel
I6980YTsoniaa,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow what an incredible experience we had on our 2 day 1 night Jungle Trek. We were with a group of 8 of various ages, we are in our 50’s and reasonably fit. The trekking itself is challenging, the heat and humidity was so intense. You really do need to make sure you hydrate and prepare to sweat like you have never sweated before! Bring and use Hydra lites as well as water. Trekking to camp took around 9 hours we saw many wild and semi wild Orangutans, Gibbons, Monkeys along the way. Camping in tents were hot and very basic, camp food was delicious and the guides are so kind, friendly and helpful. A very special thanks to our amazing guide Wan Wan who really helped us get through the last part of the trek when the heat and humidity got the best of us. Wan Wan was patient, caring and so knowledgable about the trek, how to navigate the terrain and kept us safe! We would highly recommend Eco Travel for all your tours in North Sumatra. Great communication, very professional and well run business who genuinely care about their visitors and ensuring that ethical and eco friendly practices are maintained.
Great Jungle trekking whit Ecotravel
H1976LCpatrickv,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a 2-day jungle trek with Eco Travel. It was one of the most beautiful experiences so far. This organization has very good guides and they are very respectful towards nature. They are also extremely helpful and know what they’re doing. Special thanks to our guides, they truly made this trip an adventure.
April 2026 Trek
Road36232598606,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best! Excellent guides (Anton and Antonio), really looked after us with the trek, saw the Orangutans and all types of wildlife (7 species of monkey). Magical!
INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE
V2446WDana sb,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an incredible experience ! The guides were very kind and attentive to our wellbeing. They share their wealth of knowledge throughout the trek. Their approach is respectful of the environment and wildlife. All the meals were generous and delicious. The accommodation was very comfortable. Don’t hesitate to book your trek with them!
Best experience of the holiday!
Brian B,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went together with our guides Hendra, Gigi and especially Wan wan to do a tour through the jungle. 2 days and 1 night. The first day was tough, suffering but very special. We saw our first Urangutan after son half an hour! It was a female and it was like she was putting on a show for us. We really took the time to admire this Urangutan. Very special to experience this. We were well informed about the monkeys, what to do, what not to do and adhered to this. It was so beautiful to see how the animals live here in the wild. During the tour were excellently catered for with a selection of fruit, the tastiest fruit you will ever eat in the jungle. A few hours later a delicious nasi with egg. You also need it because the tour is nice and intensive. So all energy sources are welcome. During the tour, my girlfriend had a very hard time. Where the group was split in two and we continued together with Wan wan. We slowed down a little and when she wanted to rest, we rested. Wan wan helped her with every step and explained exactly where to take her steps. He unloaded her right through the Jungle with his positivity and fun jokes and stories. We really wouldn't have made it through this without him. Again a special thank you to him and I hope we will meet again in the future. Base camp is a fantastic place, dinner was a kind of rice table which was very tasty! The jungle water taxi is great way to get back to the accommodation! Hendra, Gigi and especially Wan wan, thank you so much for everything! Brian and Luna
Wonderfull expérience..realy amazing
Sightseer09758800224,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice trek with very nice an kind people the guides were helpfull and have a lot of knowledge..thank you very much guys your are simply the best an i realy mean it
Must Do!
sianlion,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I had an amazing time at EcoTravel Sumatra! The team including Christina, Kembar, Hendra, Awi, Kondak, Ari and Door were all responsive, friendly and helpful! Our room was immaculate and comfortable. The food was delicious and fresh. We will never forget our one day Orangutan Trek. Seeing Orangutan in their natural habitat was a privilege! They are majestic creatures. I really appreciate EcoTravel Sumatra's efforts to adopt sustainable practices and give back to the beautiful environment that is Bukit Lawang.
Highly recommended orangutan tour
Tissa010,Dec 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a 2 day tour with Ecotravel. Everything was well organized and staff (both during the trek as at the hotel) is wonderful. At arrival we were welcomed by our guide Hendra who walked us through our itinerary so that we knew what to expect for the trek. Backpacks (for rent a small amount), towels and water were available at the hotel. The trek itself was pretty challenging, with steep hills and muddy terrain. Wildlife isn’t guaranteed but we were lucky to see 4 orangutans , which is definitely the main focus on these treks. Hendra and Awi did a wonderful job assisting us to get the best views of these beautiful animals. We also saw thomas langurs, macaques, gibbons, hornbills and monitor lizards. The food during the trek was amazing. The love for food really shows. After 8 hours we arrived at the camp site near the river, where we stayed in a tent. Basic but clean, except for the jungle toilet. The day after we did not do a hike but went to a nearby waterfall for a swim, before going back by tube to the hotel. An excellent two days and highly recommended.
Wonderful Orangutan Trek in Bukit Lawang with a cool team
edwinnL7759VB,Dec 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the 2-day jungle tour with Firman and Owe as guides. A unique experience as Firman always had the right look to show us many details in the jungle and took very good care to take regular breaks. The highlight was the encounter with the 2 Orangutans. But we were also lucky enough to observe a group of black Gibbons and Thomas Leaf Monkeys. At the camp we were surprised with a great menu, which we never expected. The refreshment in the river was a good substitute for the shower and the waterfall a cool "Jungle Massage". The Jungle Taxi ride back to the village was an entertaining rafting trip. We also took a hike to "Bat Cave", also a worthwhile excursion. The Ecotravel team is committed to cleaning up the riverbanks and collecting the garbage along the hiking routes in the park. We were allowed to actively participate in the campaign of 23 November. The team is also involved in the replanting of fruit trees, which serve as a food source for the animals. Some tour operators should follow this example... Thank you for the wonderful days we experienced in Bukit Lawang.
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