Top Things to do in Gunung Leuser National Park
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What to do and see in Gunung Leuser National Park, Sumatra: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Gunung Leuser National Park, Indonesia including 4 Day Jungle Adventure including 2 day trek, Day orangutan trek, ORANGUTAN TREK (2D/1N) by EcoTravel Bukit Lawang , TOUR PACKAGE (jungle trekking, taxi, Room) 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS in BUKIT LAWANG , 3 Days Bukit Lawang Tour (Happy Jungle), 2 Days 1 Night Jungle Trekking in Bukit Lawang, FAMILY JUNGLE TOUR: Orangutan Trek (4-hours hike) by EcoTravel Bukit Lawang, Full-Day Orangutans Adventure in Gunung Leuser, 2 days / 1 night Ethical Jungle Trekking, Three days orangutans adventure in Gunung Leuser .
1. 4 Day Jungle Adventure including 2 day trek
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
4 Day Jungle Adventure including 2 day trek Bukit Lawang - Batu Kapal - Gunung Leuser National Park Highlights - overnight orangutan jungle trek - wildlife spotting
Inclusions: Accommodation included is Sumatran standard guest houses with western toilet and either shower or mandi (traditional wash with bucket and scoop, cold water only at all guest houses), National Park fees, Driver, Local guide, Tour escort/host, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, 3 nights accommodation twin share (including overnight jungle camp), Private transportation
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By sharkiegirl
We have just come back from an amazing adventure. We booked in for the 8 day northern Sumatra adventure and we were not disappointed. It started off with them picking us up at our hotel in Medan, my friend who i was travelling with has an accident and injured her knee on the flight over, the guys went above and beyond to make her feel comfortable.. even stopping so she could buy some crutches before we headed to our first stop Bukit Lawang. Our drive was full of some informative information, good laughs and some terrible singing (on our behalf... Jaka was fantastic). Once we arrived at Bukit Lawang..our accomation for the next 3 days. We were made very welcome. The rooms are basic, but with a fan, beds are comfortable and mozzie nets. To be honest i did not expect anything else.. after all you are in the jungle. People are very friendly, the food is amazing, and the beers are chilled (they must of known a few aussies were coming as extra beer arrived just after us ????) our afternoon was free so we soaked up the atmosphere, had a swim in the river with the locals and had once again a fablous meal. The following day was a half day trek to look for the orangutans. With my friends knee still out of action it was just Jaka (our guide) and myself. Once again he was amazing.. pointing out and explain the rubber plants as we past by them.. we also saw quite a few monkeys on the trek up. Now i am not the fittest person, but Jaka was happy to go at my pace. Within about a hour we came across a family of orangutans ( a male, 2 females and a baby).. it is apparently unusal to see the male with the females. When we arrived there were about 40 other people there enjoying this breathtaking sight. After about 20 mins, Jaka asked if i wished to move on to look for others.. i told him i was happy to stay here and enjoy the moment.. once again Jaka was happy to go with the flow.. within half an hour everyone else had gone and we were rewarded with the orangutans coming down closer. I can not describe how i felt, having these amazing animals within meters of me.. (see photos). After this experience it was a short trek back to our hotel (they are not always in the same spot so you may need to trek a little further). I will admit the trek was a little breath taking at times,but the experience was rewarding. The following day we went out in a tut-tut. We were shown some rice patties, how they make palm sugar, tofu and on the way back i mentioned i wanted to taste some duran fruit.... it smells aweful, but tastes not as offesive.. i dont think i would have it again, but it is something to try. Our afternoon was free.. so we were back to the river.The following day we were heading to Tangkahn... ok the roads were a little "bumpy", but sit back and embrace the "sumatran massage", trust me once you are there it is worth it. This place is amazing.. we had a room with a view of the river, once again the food was amazing, you also get the chance to try the famous kopi lawak (poop coffee).. oh and we had live music(in the middle of the jungle) on the night. Our afternoon was spent washing the elephants or you could visit the hot springs.. we took the elephants.. after washing them, they repaid us with a shower. The following day was a long drive, but we were advised of that before we booked it..it was a day of sight seeing.. having lunch while admiring a volcano..,and bad karako again.the day was finished with a smooth cruise across to Lake Toba. Wow this accomadation is stunning... breaktaking veiws (omg the sunsets).. the bed is comfortable... and for the first time in a few days.. hot water. We were spoilt here.. our guide (eino) and driver (tair)... sorry if they are spelt wrong. Were such gentlemen and the best hosts... we even woke up to freshly picked mangos.nothing was to much trouble... (i left my phone where we had lunch, and the boys were happy to get it for me). Learning the history of the area was very intresting (and suprising) i wont ruin it for you. Over the 8 days, we learnt alot about the people and the enviroment that makes up Sumatra. i felt we became more friends than tour guide and client. Once again i can not recommend these guys enough. I will however advise you to make sure you pack some toilet paper... as not every where you go has some, also the bed only have a fitted sheet, if you like to sleep with a flat sheet take one.. remember you are visiting anither country so be ooen Nd embrace their way of life and i am sure you will also have a ball...
2. Day orangutan trek
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Our team is made of experienced English-speaking guides who are certified by the Indonesia Tourist Guides Association (ITGA-HPI Himpunan Pramuwisata Indonesia). They strictly follow the Gunung Leuser National Park guidelines and do their best to keep the jungle clean and the wildlife safe! We organize unique and unforgettable jungle trekking striving to respect and preserve the unique ecosystem & biodiversity of the Gunung-Leuser National Park and especially protect the endangered Sumatran Orangutans. Our eco-friendly daily tours aim to support local people & traditional activities. The love of nature, respect and sustainability. We believe that we all have a role to play in the preservation of the rainforest and its wildlife but also in the support of local communities. Choosing a trek or a tour with us is your way to act in favor of our amazing but endangered rainforest, its exceptional biodiversity and its inhabitants!
Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Guide fee, Tube rafting back after the trek., Fruit on break time.
Exclusions: Entrance fee to the Gunung Leuser National Park of 10 Euros/person.
Reviewed By 2000Ruby
Had a great time. Really fun tour and awesome tour guide. Definitely worth doing two day tour as much more likely to see orangutans
3. ORANGUTAN TREK (2D/1N) by EcoTravel Bukit Lawang
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
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 2018”, “Travel & Hospitality Award Winner” and received the “Hall Of Fame Status” (2019) and "Travellers Choice" (2020) on TripAdvisor.
Inclusions: Certified English speaking guide and assistant, Cook, 2x lunch, 1x dinner, 1x breakfast, fruits, snacks, tea, coffee and drinking water, Campsite team, double tent, mattress, sleeping bag, pillows, chairs, water filter, Rafting skipper and tube-rafting equipment (tubes, safety jackets, helmets for children)
Exclusions: 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
Reviewed By gordianf
The Orang Utan tour and the accommodation with EcoTravel is excellent, it was a once in a lifetime experience for me and I felt like in a National Geographic Documentary while trekking through the jungle. We saw so many animals and the guides did an awesome job in spotting the animals for us and gave very interesting background info on all activities, animals and local life. One of the bigger older orangutans seemed a bit aggressive and the guides immediately put themselves between the orang utan and us to protect us. EcoTravel also upholds strict hygiene standards, all staff and guides wore masks and even in the jungle when preparing our meals they desinfected everything first. Really examplary and we felt completely safe. I can highly recommend this tour and the accommodation with EcoTravel.
4. TOUR PACKAGE (jungle trekking, taxi, Room) 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS in BUKIT LAWANG
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
We are local people doing fantastic jungle trekking in bukit lawang national park, and we are born and growing up side of the jungle. So we know how about the jungle. If you like to see the nature, jungle, and animals in wild life just coming here. Especially orang utan
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Pick up from Medan airport, Lunch, Breakfast, Private car, Rooms for 2 nights, Jungle trekking for 2 days 1 night, camp, food, water, tiket, Traditional Rafting
Exclusions: Gratuities, Use of bicycle
Reviewed By Loraine S
While traveling through Indonesia by myself and mainly visiting temples and shops in Java and Bali, I felt I needed a bit more adventure. And where better to find adventure than in the jungle of Sumatra! I stayed at the Bukit Eco lodge which was really nice and pretty luxurious, and after walking around for a bit I stumbled upon See Bukit Lawang’s office. Izoen (I called him Jun) was really welcoming and knew a lot about the area so I decided to do a trekking tour of a few hours with him and Hendrik. The tour started in the early morning and we hiked around and all the while hiking, Jun and Hendrik made me feel really safe. Being Indonesian myself, I felt more like I was hiking around with my cousins! We saw a lot of orangutangs, had a really nice lunch provided by the both of them and we didn’t go rafting but we crossed the wild river by foot! If this tour isn’t an adventure then I don’t know what is. I decided to do another tour to Tangkahan but with another agency but I really regret this, as I felt super unsafe with this tourguide. I wish I went to Tangkahan with See Bukit Lawang. Makasih Jun & See Bukit Lawang team, for making my stay in Bukit Lawang so memorable!
5. 3 Days Bukit Lawang Tour (Happy Jungle)
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Lost in the depths of Sumatra, Bukit Lawang is a small riverside town built beside the rainforest of the vast Gunung Leuser National Park. Orangutan is one of the most endangered species in the world, found only in Sumatra and Kalimantan, Bukit Lawang (‘gateway to the mountain’) is situated just 96kms northwest of Medan, making it one of the easiest, most accessible places to start your jungle adventure.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, 2 nights stay in a deluxe bungalow, Air-conditioned vehicle, Traditional tube rafting back during the trek.
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Reviewed By Kate L
WOW! We had such an incredible experience on the orangutan trek with Heri and Jojo as our guides. I never expected to see so much wildlife over the course of two days. From orangutans (babies too!), to Thomas monkeys, praying mantis, turtles, centipedes, many birds, and more- it was truly amazing! We were so lucky to have Heri and Jojo as our guides because they were so knowledgeable about the rain forest, and always made us feel safe and happy to be there. They even prepared us delicious meals everyday with fresh local fruits and veggies to meet our needs as vegans. I cannot recommend Orangutan Treks enough, and if I have the chance I will come back every year! Thanks again Heri and Jojo. Terima Kasih ????
6. 2 Days 1 Night Jungle Trekking in Bukit Lawang
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Gunung Leuser National Park (TNGL) The flora and fauna of Bukit Lawang Mountain and lowland forests are breath taking. Both are vitally important genetic resource and wildlife habitat. The "green gold" Bukit Lawang is situated at the eastern side of Gunung Leuser National Park (TNGL). This jungle is part of a larger section of jungle known as the Leuser Ecosystem. This region has an area of 2.6 million hectares which includes the area around TNGL which serves as a buffer zone.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch
Exclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Reviewed By bysiahaan
My First trekking in 2021 and feel so lucky, finally i can visit Mt. Leuser and see orangutan in their habitat. We only did one day trekking and not so easy to see wild animals in the jungle especially orangutan. But after 3 hours we met orangutan and she is ‘Mina’ with her 3yr old baby, just walking around and hanging on the tree. (This one an aggressive one, ‘mas heri’ (our guide) said). We can not come closer to see her, 1 meter distance to keep safe, but i feel so lucky finally can see orangutan. Our trek is amazing, bcs during pandemic there is no people who did trekking so there is some track blocked and we have to find another track. The jungle was slippery (it was raining one day before trekking) and there is a lot of leeches (i got 4 for those of my legs) and i recommend you to wearing trekking shoes, not trekking sandal. We had rest in middle of the jungle, enjoy the fruits and then had lunch after, near the small river and waterfall. End of our trekking we did traditional tubing. And that sooooooooo amazing . I love it. The river so fresh (for me is cold) but we enjoy it. Our guide mas heri & mas mbeng so helpfull, they explain everything and if you have a question don’t hesitate to ask them.
7. FAMILY JUNGLE TOUR: Orangutan Trek (4-hours hike) by EcoTravel Bukit Lawang
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
During this short jungle trek you have a big chance to see Sumatran Orangutans and other wildlife as well as a wide variety of plants and insects. In the morning at 10:30 our English speaking guide will pick you up from your nearby guest house in Bukit Lawang. Afterwards your group will start your trek through dense rainforest passing unforgettable scenic viewpoints overlooking the whole valley, the Bohorok River and the village of Bukit Lawang. Towards the end of your trek you will arrive at the foot of Bukit Lawang and will be guided back to your guesthouse by around 15:00 pm. Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time. This is the mantra of our trekking tours intending to leave nothing non-organic behind. Due to its continuous efforts our EcoTravel team has been awarded e.g. “Eco Friendly Tour Operator of the Year 2018”, “Travel & Hospitality Award Winner” and received the “Hall Of Fame Status” on TripAdvisor 2019.
Inclusions: Certified English speaking guide and assistant, Lunch, fruits and drinking water
Exclusions: 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
Reviewed By kay f
This was our children's first time trekking (let alone walking for longer than one hour) but everything turn out beyond expectations thanks to the most dedicated & hard working team... We did the 'Hello Jungle 4day' package which was perfect for family with zero trekking experience, the guide Mr Hendra was very knowledgeable & able to adjust to our level as needed. Food provided was delicious & cottage stay was comfortable. Camping by the river side was an amazing experience & the rubber ring raft back to the cottages was out of this world. We saw many wild orangutans at various locations and we were so lucky to have encountered 4 different spices of monkeys & apes. Mr Hendra and his assistant Mr Yippi was very professional and followed the rules of not feeding wild animals and but we were able to observe them in close proximity. Just being in the unobstructed nature was breathtaking. Tip: bring beach boots (those u wear on rocky beaches) as on second day after the hike, we visited beautiful waterfall but rocks can be slippery to get there & wear ot around the camp site. Wear long socks.
8. Full-Day Orangutans Adventure in Gunung Leuser
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Just come and try it. I guarantee you that this is a life changing experience. Hope to see you soon !
Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Raftingtubes, Bottled water
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Reviewed By Dzjie68
The friendly guide. Always helpfull and optimistic. He makers jou feel comfortabel. So intresting and wonderfull
9. 2 days / 1 night Ethical Jungle Trekking
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Explore the Sumatran rainforest in an ethical way, discover it's unique wildlife and share unforgettable moments with a friendly and experienced team! Experience a night in the rainforest and feel the jungle vibes with this 2 days trek! After an amazing first trekking day full of discoveries, relax on our campsite near the river or the waterfall. Refresh yourself and take a swim before having a homemade dinner. Then enjoy a entertaining evening chatting and playing games with your guides around a bonfire. Fall asleep with jungle sounds. The next morning, enjoy a yummy breakfast and go deeper in the jungle to see more wildlife before going back to Bukit Lawang by tubing!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Guide and assistant guide certified by the HPI-ITGA Indonesian Tourist Guide Association, All the entrance permits , Cooker, Tea/coffee & cookies on arrival at the campsite, Water refill at the campsite, Camping equipment (tent, mattress, blanket, mosquito net), Way back to Bukit Lawang by tubing along the river
Exclusions: Private transportation, Gratuities, Bottle of water for the first day, Pillow
Reviewed By HelloFirsta
First of all, the booking process was really smooth. Well done, Marie! We really enjoyed our time with the Sumatra Orangutan Explore team in Bukit Lawang. The one day trekking was nice. We spotted several orangutans, including Mina—everybody runs! ???????? (don’t worry you’ll get it once you come to Bukit Lawang ????). During the jungle trek, our guides Nanda and Rizal were taking care of us, especially me due to the leech attacks. Our short visit to the Bat Cave was also nice! We explored the cave with a guide for approximately one hour. The cave is worth a visit. Thanks Iman and the team! Hope to see you again in the future.
10. Three days orangutans adventure in Gunung Leuser
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Gunung Leuser park is one or the only places in the work where you can find orangutans in their natural habitat. Hope to see you soon for this life changing experience that’s going to make you smile for a longtime.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottled water, Tubing gear
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Reviewed By WiWiL24
best experience ever. such a nice funny guy, who has knowledge over this beautiful jungle and also respect this beautiful nature. he gave us an unique experience. made my dream come true. saw many orangutans and other animals. he shared his knowledge and even spoke a little dutch. he really made this a great adventure so you and hope to see you soon for a longer track!!
