Bukit Lawang: 3-Day Orangutan Trek, Jungle Camp & Tubing with Medan Transfer
📍 Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra · Activity provider: Akasa Journey
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The complete Bukit Lawang experience: pickup in Medan, a night in a riverside guesthouse, a full day trekking to find wild orangutans, a night camping in the jungle, and river tubing back to the village.
About this activity
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- ⏱Duration3 days
- 🗣Live tour guideEnglish, Indonesian
- 🚐Pickup includedPickup from any hotel in Medan or Kualanamu Airport (KNO)
- 👥Group sizeSmall group, max. 8 people
Highlights
- •Search for wild Sumatran orangutans in Gunung Leuser National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- •Spend a night at a riverside camp deep in the rainforest
- •Float back to the village on inner tubes down the Bohorok River
- •Hassle-free private transfer from Medan or Kualanamu Airport and back
Full description
Bukit Lawang sits on the edge of Gunung Leuser National Park, one of the last places on earth where you can see Sumatran orangutans in their natural habitat. This 3-day trip takes care of everything from Medan, so you can simply enjoy the jungle.
After a scenic drive through rubber and palm oil plantations, you settle into a guesthouse by the river. The next morning your certified local guide leads you into the rainforest to look for orangutans, Thomas leaf monkeys, gibbons, macaques, and hornbills.
In the afternoon you reach a campsite right by the river. Take a swim, enjoy a freshly cooked Indonesian dinner, and fall asleep to the sounds of the jungle. On the last day you ride inner tubes down the Bohorok River back to the village before your transfer to Medan.
Includes
- ✓Private air-conditioned transfer Medan – Bukit Lawang – Medan
- ✓1 night in a riverside guesthouse (private room)
- ✓1 night jungle camp (tent, mattress, pillow, blanket)
- ✓All meals during the trek, fresh fruit, coffee and tea
- ✓Certified English-speaking jungle guide
- ✓National park entrance fee and permit
- ✓River tubing back to Bukit Lawang
- ✓Drinking water
Not included
- ✕Meals on day 1
- ✕Alcoholic drinks
- ✕Tips for guide and staff
- ✕Travel insurance
Itinerary
Day 1 · Medan → Bukit Lawang
Pickup in Medan or at Kualanamu Airport around 08:00. Drive about 3–4 hours to Bukit Lawang, check in to your riverside guesthouse, and join an easy afternoon walk around the village.
Day 2 · Jungle trek & camp
Start trekking at 09:00. Spend 5–7 hours in the rainforest looking for orangutans and other wildlife, with a picnic lunch on the way. Arrive at the riverside camp in the afternoon for a swim, dinner, and a night under the canopy.
Day 3 · Tubing & return to Medan
Breakfast at camp, then float back to the village by inner tube. Lunch and a shower at the guesthouse, then transfer back to Medan (arrival around 17:00–18:00).
Meeting point
Pickup from your hotel in Medan or from Kualanamu International Airport (KNO). Please send your address or flight number after booking.
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What to bring
- •Comfortable trekking shoes with good grip
- •Light, quick-dry clothing
- •Rain jacket or poncho
- •Insect repellent and sunscreen
- •Swimwear and a small towel
- •Waterproof bag for your phone and camera
Not suitable for
- •People with mobility impairments
- •People with heart or respiratory problems
- •Pregnant women
- •Children under 6 years
Know before you go
- •Orangutans are wild or semi-wild animals. Sightings are very likely but cannot be guaranteed.
- •For your safety and theirs, keep at least 10 meters from the animals and never feed them.
- •The trails are steep, muddy, and slippery, especially after rain. A moderate level of fitness is required.
- •Please bring a copy of your passport; it is needed for the national park permit.
Departures
- Daily
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