HALF DAY TREK
Looking for a gentle adventure that still connects you with nature? This half-day trek is perfect for families with kids, casual explorers, or anyone short on time. Your journey begins on the outskirts of the lush Sumatran rainforest, where you might spot semi-wild orangutans in their natural habitat — sometimes with playful babies swinging through the canopy above. After immersing yourself in the jungle atmosphere, enjoy a break with fresh tropical fruits, then finish the day with a fun and refreshing tubing ride down the river.
INFORMATION
Duration: half a day (3-4 hours)
Physical level: Low
Group size: min 2, max 6 people
Departure Time: from 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
900.000 IDR · 55€ · 59$ PER PERSON
- Minimum 2 people Solo traveler? No worries — you can still join for an extra fee of +700,000 IDR / +45€ / +52$ per booking.
- Want a private experience You can book it as a private trek if you’re a group of 4 people, or simply pay the fare for 4.
- Group sharing option With a standard booking, other guests may join your group max 6.
ITINERARY
AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY
Start your day with a chill breakfast, then get picked up by our local guide anytime between 9:00 AM and noon whatever time works best for you.
We kick things off with a slow boat ride down the river, setting the mood before hiking gently uphill through rubber plantations. Soon you’ll reach the edge of Gunung Leuser National Park, where the real jungle begins.
As you enter the forest, keep your eyes open — you might spot semi-wild orangutans, sometimes with their little ones hanging around up in the trees. No cages, no zoos — just nature doing its thing. These rare encounters are the kind that stick with you for life.
After a quick break with tropical fruits, we keep moving deeper into the jungle. Along the way, you might meet long-tailed macaques, pig-tailed macaques, or even the funky-looking Thomas Leaf Monkeys swinging through the branches.
And just when you think it can’t get better — boom — we end the day with white-water rafting on the Bohorok River. It’s fast, fun, and the perfect way to cool off after your jungle trek.
At the end of the ride, our guide takes you back to your guesthouse tired but smiling, with epic memories of the wild side of Sumatra.
WHAT TO BRING
Camera
Comfortable walking shoes
Long trousers and socks
Mosquito repellent
Sunscreen
Toilet paper (a small amount)
Light backpack
1 bottle of water
TOURS INCLUDES
National Park & Guide Association permits
Certified English-speaking guide
Assistant guide for extra safety
Tropical fruit snack during the trek
River tubing with oversized rubber rings
Rafting captain & all equipment included
Porter service for jungle/tubing gear
1 bottle of water (excludes )
SUMATRA ORANGUTAN TOURS
EVERY TREK INCLUDES A DONATION
TO PROTECT THE RAINFOREST AND SUPPORT LOCAL LIVES.
When you choose to trek with us, you’re not just exploring the rainforest
you’re also supporting local people, wildlife protection, and a greener future for Bukit Lawang.
HELPING WHERE IT MATTERS
12% OF OUR EARNINGS SUPPORT ONE IMPACTFUL LOCAL CHARITY
