2-Day Gunung Leuser National Park Trek from Bukit Lawang with Camping

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Gunung Leuser National Park, one of the richest tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia
• 02 Search for orangutans and other local wildlife on jungle hikes through the hills
• 03 Camp by a beautiful river bank and enjoy a special Indonesian dinner
• 04 Visit a natural pool of water and take a scenic boat ride on the Bahorok river
• 05 Discover Bukit Lawang village, known for its semi-wild orangutans

Explore the rainforest landscapes of Gunung Leuser National Park on a 2-day adventure from Bukit Lawang village. Hike through one of Southeast Asia's richest tropical rainforests in search of orangutans and other local wildlife, then spend the night camping by a beautiful river bank. The experience also includes scenic jungle views, a visit to a natural pool of water, and a relaxing boat ride on the Bahorok river before returning to Bukit Lawang village.

Hike through one of Southeast Asia's richest tropical rainforests in search of orangutans and other local wildlife, then spend the night camping by a beautiful river bank.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Bukit Lawang, Gunung Leuser National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Jungle Trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park

• Begin the tour at 9 am after breakfast and leave for Gunung Leuser National Park from Bukit Lawang village.

• Hike up and down the hills in search of orangutans and other wildlife.

• Take frequent breaks to absorb other sights of the jungle.

• Reach a campsite by a beautiful river bank at noon.

• Enjoy coffee breaks while taking in the natural surroundings and jungle areas.

• End the day with a special Indonesian dinner.

2

Day 02

Natural Pool Visit and Bahorok River Ride

• After breakfast, proceed to visit a natural pool of water nearby.

• Return to Bukit Lawang village.

• Sail at ease on the Bahorok river and enjoy scenic jungle views along the way.

Drop off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Permit

• Camera tax

• Experienced and licensed English-speaking Bukit Lawang (Indonesian) tour guide

• Tent and sleeping bags

• Meals and refreshments

What's Not Included

• Transfer from/to Medan airport or hotel

• Accommodation before and after trekking

• Tube rafting: EUR 10 per person

• Infant meals

• Personal expenses

• Personal medicines

• Tips for the Indonesian guide

What to bring

• Please bring your own towel.

Know before you go

We can also help you organize the following:

• Medan airport pick-up by shared taxi: IDR 190K per person, minimum 2 persons, one way.

• Medan hotel pick-up: IDR 120K per person, minimum 2 persons, one way.

• Private pick-up from/to Medan airport or hotel: IDR 650K one way.

• Standard river view room: IDR 150K.

• Larger river view room: IDR 300K.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kong Paluh, Kutapanjang, Gayo Lues Regency, Aceh 24653, Indonesia

Tour start

Kong Paluh, Kutapanjang, Gayo Lues Regency, Aceh 24653, Indonesia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.