1 Day Trek
No worries this trek is made just for you! In just 6 to 7 hours, you’ll hike through the stunning rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park. Along the way, meet semi-wild orangutans and all kinds of amazing jungle animals living around them. We’ll take a break for a tasty jungle-style lunch, then continue a bit more… And to wrap it all up? Hop on a traditional tube raft and float your way back to Bukit Lawang the fun way.
INFORMATION
- Duration: 1 day (6-7 hours)
- Physical level: Low
- Group size: min 2, max 6 people
- Departure Time: from 09:00 am
- Minimum 2 people Solo traveler? No worries — you can still join for an extra fee of +850,000 IDR / +55€ / +65$ 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.
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.
12% OF OUR EARNINGS SUPPORT ONE IMPACTFUL LOCAL CHARITY
Short Jungle Trek
A gentle hike along the forest edge, offering a chance to spot semi-wild orangutans and other wildlife like monkeys and hornbills.
Rainforest Introduction
Learn about native plants, medicinal trees, and the importance of the Gunung Leuser ecosystem from your local guide.
Tropical Fruit Break
Take a relaxing break in the jungle with a selection of seasonal tropical fruits.
Jungle style Lunch
Enjoy a simple but tasty lunch in the heart of the rainforest, Surrounded by jungle ambiance and wildlife.
River Tubing
End your experience with a fun tubing ride down the Bohorok River a refreshing and scenic way to finish the trek.
- 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.
- Lunch is served jungle-style, surrounded by the sounds and sights of the rainforest. Afterward, the trail brings more surprises: you might meet Thomas Leaf Monkeys, Pig-tailed Macaques, Macaques, or even a Monitor Lizard sneaking through the undergrowth.
- To wrap up the journey in style, you’ll ride the “jungle taxi” — a traditional tube raft — floating gently (and sometimes not so gently!) down the Bohorok River, back to Bukit Lawang, 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.
AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY
- Camera
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Long trousers and socks
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunscreen
- Toilet paper (a small amount)
- Light backpack
- 1 bottle of water
- 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 )
