2-days Orangutan Jungle Trek
This 2-days jungle trek takes you deeper into the rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park, combining adventure, wildlife encounters, and an unforgettable overnight stay in nature. It’s the perfect choice for those who want more than a day hike and a real taste of sleeping in the jungle.
Trek through lush rainforest with your local certified guides as you search for orangutans and other wildlife along quiet, less-traveled trails. Spend the night at a riverside jungle camp, enjoy freshly prepared meals, swim in the Bohorok River, and fall asleep to the sounds of the jungle under a sky full of stars.
- Duration: 2 days/1night
- Group size: Up to 4 persons
- Intensity level: Medium
- Departure time: around 8:00 am
Price: 120 €/person*
Tubing is included in the price, but if you choose not to take part, €10/person will be deducted from the total cost.
*This trip requires a minimum of 2 people; solo travelers pay twice the normal price to cover operational costs.
Included
- Certified, English-speaking guide
- Gunung Leuser National Park entrance ticket
- One night jungle-camping
- Fresh-cooked food: 1x breakfast, 2x lunch, 1x dinner
- Traditional river tubing back to Bukit Lawang
- Camping equipment (mosquito net, blanket, sleeping mattress, etc)
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Your jungle adventure begins at around 8:00 AM as your local English-speaking guides come and pick you up from your accommodation. Together you set off directly into Gunung Leuser National Park with your guides. Our experienced guides carefully choose routes away from crowds, giving you a more authentic experience of the rainforest and its untouched surroundings.
During the trek, you will search for wildlife such as orangutans and other jungle animals while learning about the ecosystem from your guide. Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch and tropical fruits in the middle of the jungle, and take in breathtaking viewpoints over the rainforest before arriving at your riverside campsite around 3–4 PM.
In the evening, you can cool off with a swim in the river next to the camp before enjoying a freshly cooked dinner under the stars. After dinner, relax with your guides, listen to their jungle stories, and enjoy the peaceful sounds of the rainforest. Maybe even a card game or a small magic trick before bedtime.
Day 2
After breakfast at the campsite, the trek continues at around 8:00 AM as you slowly make your way deeper through the rainforest. This final section of jungle trekking gives you another chance to spot wildlife and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the forest in the early morning light.
After approximately 4–5 hours of trekking, you will reach the Bohorok River where your “jungle taxi” awaits, a fun and refreshing river rafting experience that brings you back to Bukit Lawang. You will arrive at your accommodation around 2–3 PM, where the rest of the day is yours to swim in the river, explore the village at your own pace or just relax and take in all the fantastic impressions from the last days.
What to bring
- Comfortable trekking shoes
- Small backpack
- Sunscreen and mosquito repellent
- Long trousers and long socks
- Swimsuit and towel
- A sense of adventure!
Ready for your next adventure?
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