2-Day, 1-Night Jungle Trekking in Bukit Lawang

A Premium Rainforest Adventure in Gunung Leuser National Park

2,500,000 IDR | €140 per person
Minimum 2 guests
Location: Bukit Lawang, Gunung Leuser National Park, North Sumatra
Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Trekking Style: Wildlife tracking • Rainforest hiking • Jungle camping • River tubing
Difficulty: Moderate – Challenging
Best For: Adventure travelers • Wildlife enthusiasts • Nature lovers • Eco-tourists • Photographers

Escape into the Wild Heart of Sumatra

Experience the extraordinary rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park on a 2-day, 1-night jungle trekking adventure from Bukit Lawang.
This immersive experience takes you deep into the tropical rainforest in search of Sumatran orangutans and other remarkable wildlife, while offering an authentic opportunity to experience the jungle far beyond the village.
Walk beneath towering rainforest trees, follow natural jungle trails, cross streams, discover hidden viewpoints, swim in a refreshing river, and spend a night camping beside the sounds of the forest.
Your journey is led by an experienced English-speaking local guide, supported by a dedicated trekking team. Along the way, you’ll learn about the rainforest ecosystem, wildlife, local plants, and the importance of protecting this extraordinary environment.
The adventure concludes with an exhilarating tube-rafting journey down the river, returning you naturally and memorably to Bukit Lawang.

What’s Included

Your 2-day jungle trekking experience includes:

  • Gunung Leuser National Park entrance fee and trekking permit
  • Experienced English-speaking local guide
  • Porters and trekking assistants
  • One night of jungle camping
  • Tent, mattress and mosquito net
  • Cooking and eating equipment
  • All meals and drinks during the trek
  • Tea, coffee, snacks and tropical fruit
  • River tube rafting back to Bukit Lawang
  • HPI — Indonesian Guide Association contribution
Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, as all animals are wild and move freely through the forest. However, orangutan encounters are one of the major highlights of trekking in the Bukit Lawang area.

2D1N Jungle Trekking Itinerary

08:30 AM — Meeting & Safety Briefing

Meet your guide at the Bamboo Restaurant at Eco Lodge, or at your accommodation in Bukit Lawang.

After a short safety briefing and introduction to the trek, you will cross the river and enter the lush rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park.

We recommend having a good breakfast before departure so you begin the trek well prepared and energized.

Morning — Wildlife & Rainforest Exploration

Begin your ascent into the rainforest and leave the village behind.

Keep your eyes open for Sumatran orangutans, Thomas leaf monkeys, macaques, tropical birds and other rainforest wildlife.

Your experienced guide will help you understand the signs of wildlife activity and share fascinating information about the plants, trees and ecosystems surrounding you.

The trails can be steep, uneven, muddy and slippery, making comfortable trekking shoes essential.

Jungle Lunch

Stop at a scenic location in the rainforest for a freshly prepared jungle lunch.

Depending on the day’s menu, lunch may include fried rice or noodles, vegetables, tropical fruit and other simple Indonesian dishes.

Take time to rest, enjoy the surroundings and continue your wildlife observation before heading deeper into the forest.

Afternoon — Deeper into the Jungle

Continue trekking through the rainforest, crossing natural streams and valleys while exploring increasingly remote areas.

There will be regular opportunities to stop for rest, photography and wildlife observation.

The total trekking time on Day 1 is approximately 5–6 hours, depending on the group’s pace, weather, trail conditions and wildlife encounters.

Late Afternoon — Jungle Camp

By late afternoon, arrive at your riverside jungle campsite.

Take a refreshing swim in the river or simply relax beneath the rainforest canopy with a cup of tea or coffee while your guide and trekking team prepare dinner.

Evening — Dinner & Jungle Camping

Enjoy a freshly prepared Indonesian-style dinner cooked at the campsite.

As darkness falls, experience the unique atmosphere of the rainforest at night. Listen to the sounds of insects, frogs, birds and other nocturnal wildlife while relaxing around camp.

Spend the night in a jungle tent beneath a mosquito net, surrounded by the natural sounds of Gunung Leuser.

Approximate trekking: 5–6 hours
Overnight: Riverside Jungle Camp
Experience: Wildlife observation • River • Jungle camping • Rainforest sounds

DAY 2 — Morning Jungle Walk & River Adventure

08:00 AM — Breakfast & Morning Exploration

Wake to the sounds of the rainforest and enjoy a light jungle breakfast with tea or coffee.

If time and conditions permit, take a short morning walk around the campsite. This is an excellent opportunity for birdwatching, photography and observing the rainforest as it awakens.

Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing visit to a nearby small waterfall or natural stream.

Morning — Final Jungle Trek

Continue with a shorter morning trek of approximately 4 hours, depending on the group’s pace and conditions.

Your guide will help you make the most of the final hours in the rainforest before beginning the return journey.

Lunch & Preparing for Departure

Return to the campsite for lunch and prepare for your departure.

Before leaving, the trekking team will pack the equipment and carefully tidy the campsite.

We follow a strict Leave No Trace principle—no rubbish is left behind in the rainforest.

River Tube Rafting — Return to Bukit Lawang

Now it’s time for one of the most enjoyable parts of the adventure.

Climb onto an inner-tube raft and float downstream along the river toward Bukit Lawang.

Surrounded by tropical vegetation and dramatic rainforest scenery, the river journey provides a refreshing and exciting finish to your jungle experience.

Your guide and trekking team will accompany you during the river journey.

Approximately 2:00 PM — Return to Bukit Lawang

Arrive back in Bukit Lawang village, where your 2-day jungle adventure comes to an end.

After the trek, you can take a shower, relax, enjoy a local meal, or continue your journey.

Continue Your Journey

If you are traveling onward to Medan or Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), we can also assist with arranging your private transfer from Bukit Lawang.

This can be especially convenient for travelers with an onward flight or a tight travel schedule.

This is a genuine rainforest adventure rather than a conventional hiking tour. Trails may be steep, muddy, slippery and uneven, with exposed roots, streams, insects and occasional leeches.
We recommend:
  • Comfortable trekking shoes with good grip
  • Lightweight, quick-drying clothing
  • A small daypack
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Sun protection
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Waterproof protection for electronics
  • A change of dry clothes for the river journey
Wildlife encounters cannot be guaranteed, as the animals live freely in their natural environment. The unpredictability of the rainforest is part of what makes the experience authentic and memorable.

A Short Trek. A Truly Wild Experience.

The 2-day, 1-night Bukit Lawang jungle trek is ideal for travelers who want to experience the extraordinary rainforest of Sumatra without committing to a longer expedition.
In just two days, you’ll experience:
Wildlife tracking.
Deep rainforest exploration.
Authentic jungle camping.
Natural rivers and waterfalls.
Traditional Indonesian cuisine.
And an unforgettable river journey back to Bukit Lawang.
Step into the rainforest. Discover wild Sumatra.
Your Gunung Leuser adventure begins in Bukit Lawang.

What wildlife you might see and things you will need to bring

  • Sumatran Orangutans (semi-wild and wild)
  • Thomas Leaf Monkeys
  • Long-tailed and Pig-tailed Macaques
  • Monitor Lizards
  • Gibbons
  • Hornbills and other exotic birds
  • Wild boars and forest insects

  • Light backpack
  • Camera
  • Walking Shoes
  • Long trousers & socks
  • Toilet Papers 
  • Large Bottlewater 
  • Mosquito Repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Extra Dried change Clothes
  • Swimming Clothing

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The five days in the jungle were a really cool experience and absolutely worth it. A big thank you to our guide Tommy for a great time – the rafting on the way back was an absolute highlight! The food was always great and there was always plenty of it. I highly recommend this tour to anyone thinking about doing it.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Wat ons aansprak was duidelijke website en communicatie in het Engels. Onze vertraging met de vlucht was geen probleem voor hem ons ons op te halen. Ontvangst in Bukit Lawang was vriendelijk en was perfect geregeld. Wat hebben we een prachtige trekking mogen ervaren. Ook daar had hij engels sprekende gidsen geregeld. Tommy en Adnika waren kundig en heel zorgzaam. Allemaal fijne betrouwbare mensen. Voor ons een echte aanrader. Allemaal bedankt.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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De las mejores experiencias del viaje. Mil gracias a Rimba por dejarlo todo súper bien organizado. El trek por la jungla con Jojo y Giok fue lo mejor: no solo nos llevaron a ver orangutanes de forma segura y respetuosa, sino que además son gente majísima con la que te lo pasas en grande. Nos sentimos como en casa en todo momento. ¡100% recomendados!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Great experience with the best guides! Jojo and Giok made us feel so comfortable out in the jungle.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Thank you Rimba. It was a great trip overall. You made our trip to the north east of Sumatra seamless and simple. Great communication meant we felt confident throughout. We recommend spending at least 3 days in the jungle.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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The Sumatra tour and travel was truly a once in a lifetime experience! The jungle was amazing and captivating and our guide Tommy was great!! When we spotted a toucan but couldn’t see it again. He did a toucan call which the toucan responded and allow us to see it again. We did the 5D4N trek. The food was amazing truly above and beyond. The trek was not that intense and we spent a bunch of time swimming and relaxing in rivers. I recommend it to anyone!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Paradoxalement, nous n'avons pas utilisé cette agence pour Bukit Lawang mais pour réserver des transports en taxi privé climatisé  entre Medan - le lac Toba - Singkil - Berastagi - Ketambe - Banda Aceh. Les chauffeurs étaient ponctuels, discrets et prudents. La communication via WhatsApp a été très facile, l'interlocuteur étant très réactif. De plus, malgré l'augmentation du prix de l'essence, l'agence n'a pas demandé de supplément au devis établi plusieurs mois à l'avance. Bref, nous recommandons vivement cette agence.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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En fantastisk og veltilrettelagt oplevelse i Nordvestsumatra
Rimba (Sumatran Tour & Travel.) arrangerede en fantastisk otte-dages tur for os i Nordvestsumatra i Indonesien. Hele rejsen var godt planlagt, og han sørgede blandt andet for transport mellem de forskellige steder, vi skulle besøge. Alt fungerede trygt og problemfrit.

Vi begyndte turen i Bukit Lawang, en lille by på kanten af regnskoven. Her havde Rimba indlogeret os på en hyggelig Ecolodge, som var et perfekt udgangspunkt for vandreture i Gunung Leuser Nationalpark.

Selvom vi havde lokale guider med på vores todages tur i regnskoven, valgte Rimba også selv at tage med. Det blev en stor gevinst for oplevelsen. Han er opvokset i området og har et imponerende kendskab til både den lokale kultur og regnskovens dyreliv. Samtidig taler han rigtig godt engelsk. Denne kombination gjorde, at vi lærte utrolig meget om både indonesisk kultur, lokal historie og områdets mange dyr.

Kommunikationen med Rimba var nem og behagelig både før og under turen. Han var imødekommende, fleksibel og gjorde sit bedste for at opfylde vores ønsker og forventninger.
Vi kan varmt anbefale Rimba til alle, der ønsker en personlig, spændende og velorganiseret rejseoplevelse på Sumatra. Han var med til at gøre vores tur helt uforglemmelig.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Great experience for families! every step was well organized, Rimba and the team went above and beyond! Also hotels and guest houses were in good locations and great quality
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
    
 
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