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 2018â€, “Travel & Hospitality Award Winner†and received the “Hall Of Fame Status†(2019) and Travellers Choice (2020/2021) on TripAdvisor.
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
What's not included
- Permit to enter the national park/camera tax (150.000 IDR / person / payable before trekking start)
- 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
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate 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.