Our adventures around Bukit Lawang
Bat cave
- Duration: Around 2 hours
- Group size: Max 6 persons
- Intensity level: Medium
- Departure time: Flexible
Price: 1 person – 800 000 IDR/pers
2 people – 550 000 IDR/pers
3 people or more – 400 000 IDR/pers
Details
Your guide will meet you at your accommodation before walking with you to the Bat Cave, located about 20 minutes from Bukit Lawang village. The starting time is flexible and can be adjusted to suit your schedule.Â
Once you reach the cave, your guide will provide flashlights before leading you inside. The climb through the cave is not too challenging and takes you through several fascinating chambers. Don’t forget to look up to see thousands of bats hanging from the ceiling or flying overhead. Your guide will also introduce you to the cave’s unique wildlife, including spiders, scorpions, snakes, and other creatures.Â
As you venture deeper into the cave, the passages become narrower and more adventurous. If you would prefer not to continue through the tighter sections, simply let your guide know, and they will adapt the tour accordingly.
Included
- Entrance ticket to Bat cave
- Certified, English-speaking guide
What to bring
- A water bottle
- Shoes with grip for climbing on slippery stones
Village tour
- Duration: 4-5 hours
- Group size: Max 6 persons
- Intensity level: Low
- Departure time: Flexible, most common is 9.00 am
Price: 1 person – 1 000 000 IDR/pers
2 people – 700 000 IDR/pers
3 people or more – 500 000 IDR/pers
Details
Your guide will meet you at your accommodation before setting off on a 4–5 hour village tour, which usually begins at 9:00 AM. Travel through the local countryside by traditional tuk-tuk or bicycle while experiencing everyday life in and around Bukit Lawang. Along the way, you’ll stop at scenic rice fields where, depending on the season, you may see local farmers planting or harvesting rice. Visit a traditional palm sugar producer and learn how brown sugar is made from the sap of local palm trees. You’ll also discover how fresh tofu and tempeh are produced using traditional methods that have been passed down through generations.
As you travel through local neighborhoods, you’ll get an authentic glimpse into daily village life away from the tourist areas. If you do the tour on a Friday we will stop at the local market. The tour ends with a delicious local lunch, making it the perfect way to experience the culture, traditions, and flavors of Bukit Lawang.
Included
- Tuktuk with driver or bicycle
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch
What to bring
- A water bottle
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Small money if you would like to buy something at any stop
World's largest flower discovery​
- Duration: 4-6 hours
- Group size: Max 6 persons
- Intensity level: Medium
- Departure time: Flexible
Price: 1 person – 1 600 000 IDR/pers
2 people – 1 000 000 IDR/pers
3 people or more – 800 000 IDR/pers
Details
Your guide will meet you at your accommodation in the morning before driving approximately 40 minutes to Batu Katak, a peaceful village on the edge of the rainforest. From there, you’ll begin your jungle walk together with a local guide, who knows exactly where the giant flowers are currently in bloom. Along the trail, you’ll explore untouched rainforest, cross small streams, and, if you’re lucky, spot siamangs, white-handed gibbons, and other wildlife. Your destination is the incredible Titan Arum or Rafflesia, two of the world’s largest and rarest flowers that only bloom for a few days each year. Seeing one of these extraordinary plants in bloom is a truly unforgettable experience.Â
Even if no giant flowers are blooming during your visit, Batu Katak is well worth exploring for its pristine rainforest, peaceful atmosphere, and excellent opportunities to see wildlife in a less-visited part of the jungle.
Included
- Transportation to Batu Katak
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance ticket to Batu Katak
What to bring
- A bottle of water
- Sunscreen and mosquito repellent
- Good walking shoes for walking
River rafting
- Duration: 1-2 hours
- Group size: Max 6 persons
- Intensity level: Medium
- Departure time: Flexible
Price: 1 person – 1 000 000 IDR/pers
2 people – 700 000 IDR/pers
3 people or more – 500 000 IDR/pers
Details
Get ready for an exciting river rafting adventure through the beautiful surroundings of Bukit Lawang! Your rafting guide will pick you up directly from your hotel before you make your way to the starting point. From the riverside, we will walk for approximately 25 minutes through the surrounding area until we reach the place where the rafting adventure begins.
Once we arrive, our team will prepare and securely tie the inner tubes together to make sure everything is safe and ready for the journey. After a short preparation of around 10 minutes, it’s time to get on the river and enjoy the ride! River rafting is a fun and refreshing way to experience the natural beauty of Bukit Lawang while enjoying an adventurous activity with friends, family, or fellow travellers.
Included
- Rafting tubes & drivers
- English-speaking guide
What to bring
- Swimming clothes & towel
- Flipflops or sandals
- A bottle of water
Ready for your next adventure?
Whether you just have a question, want more information, or are ready to book your orangutan jungle trek, we’re here to help. Our local team is always happy to assist you and will respond as quickly as possible.
