Go Deeper into the Jungle
If you’re eager to fully explore the rainforest, this 3-day, 2-night trek is perfect for you. Venture further into Gunung Leuser National Park to increase your chances of spotting rare wildlife, including the eight species of primates found in the area. Spend your nights at two unique campsites—one by the riverside and another near a stunning waterfall. On the final day, enjoy a relaxing jungle lunch by the riverbank before an exciting raft ride down the Bahorok River takes you back to Bukit Lawang.
Duration: 3 days
Intensity level: average
Group size:
minimum 2 people, maximum 6 people
What to bring:
Your camera, comfortable walking shoes, long trousers and socks, two changes of clothes, a sweater, a raincoat, flip-flops or sandals, a towel, a torch, a swimsuit, toilet paper, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, a light backpack, and bottle of water
€ 160
per PERSON*
3-Day Ethical Trek
TREK ITINERARY
DAY 1
Your guide will pick you up from your guesthouse at your preferred time. You’ll start your journey by walking along the river, then head uphill, crossing rubber plantations on your way to the entrance of Gunung Leuser National Park.
Once inside the jungle, you may have the chance to spot semi-wild Sumatran orangutans. Some of them are accustomed to seeing humans, as this trek is quite popular. You’ll observe them swinging in the trees and caring for their babies—an unforgettable sight that will stay with you forever.
As you continue trekking through the rainforest, you’ll take a break for a delicious tropical fruit snack before hiking uphill again to reach breathtaking viewpoints overlooking the entire Bohorok River valley and the vast expanse of Gunung Leuser National Park.
After a jungle lunch, the trek continues toward your overnight campsite. Along the way, you’ll discover incredible wildlife, including long-tail macaques, pig-tail macaques, Thomas leaf monkeys, and monitor lizards.
Upon arrival at your campsite near a waterfall or by the riverside, it’s time to unwind. Enjoy a warm cup of tea or coffee, take a refreshing swim, and watch as your guides prepare a delicious dinner featuring curry, rice, and other traditional local dishes. After dinner, relax, share stories, or play card games with your guides around a cozy bonfire.
Spend the night under a jungle tent, protected by a sturdy bamboo frame covered with waterproof sheeting. Fall asleep to the peaceful sounds of the jungle.
DAY 2
Wake up to the serene sounds of the rainforest and enjoy a homemade breakfast in the heart of nature. After breakfast, continue trekking for about three hours while keeping an eye out for more incredible wildlife.
Enjoy lunch in the middle of the rainforest, surrounded by lush greenery and the soothing jungle sounds. Later, you’ll embark on another three-hour trek to your second campsite. Upon arrival, you can relax, swim in the river or waterfall (depending on the campsite), and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
As evening falls, gather around the campfire for a traditional dinner while your guide shares fascinating jungle stories. Then, get some rest before another adventurous day ahead.
DAY 3
After waking up in the heart of the jungle, enjoy a final homemade breakfast at the campsite.
You have the choice to either relax at the campsite and visit a nearby waterfall or continue trekking for three to four more hours. This is an incredible opportunity to encounter the diverse primates of Gunung Leuser National Park, including the Sumatran orangutan, long-tail macaques, pig-tail macaques, Thomas leaf monkeys, silver leaf monkeys, white-handed gibbons, siamang gibbons, and slow lorises. If you’re lucky, you may also spot the elusive great argus or hornbill birds.
Following a final jungle lunch, wrap up your trek with an exhilarating tubing ride—known as the “jungle taxi”—along the Bohorok River, bringing you back to Bukit Lawang. Your guide will then escort you to our hotel.
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Tour includes: Breakfast at our guesthouse with a choice of tea or coffee, plain or banana pancake, scrambled eggs, or tomato cheese omelette, a certified English-speaking guide and assistant guide, a tropical fruit snack, four jungle lunches featuring traditional nasi goreng, tea and coffee, three homemade dinners, fresh drinking water (boiled jungle water) for the trek, three homemade breakfasts at the campsite, camping equipment including a tent, mattress, sleeping bag, and mosquito net, a tubing experience with oversized rubber rings, and guidance from a rafting captain with rafting equipment and porter service.
Tour excludes: Bottle of water