3 Days 2 Nights Ethical Jungle Trekking

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Sumatra Orang Utan Treks

Ages: Adults (7–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: 2 nights stay in forest campsite

Not included

Not included: Private transportation: Pick-up fee from the airport or Medan city

Itinerary

Day 1 · Start trekking

Bukit Lawang

Passing by

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

Day 2 · Full of Jungle Trekking

Gunung Leuser National Park

6 hours

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.

Day 3 · Rafting & Back to Guesthouse

Stop 1

Passing by

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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We pick you up from any hotel from Bukit Lawang

Also arrange transport pick up from airport and any Medan hotel with extra charge for private car. Just text us when need it

End point

We pick you up from any hotel from Bukit Lawang

Also arrange transport pick up from airport and any Medan hotel with extra charge for private car. Just text us when need it

Pickup points

Kuala Namu International Airport
Adimulia Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Medan
Hotel Santika Premiere Dyandra Medan
JW MARRIOTT HOTEL MEDAN

We can pick up the guest from any hotel in Medan & Airport. Pick-up cost is not included in this package price.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.