Eight-Day Trek In Bukit Lawang

Join us for a fantastic adventure on an 8-day, 7-night trek in Bukit Lawang!

This trek will take you through Mount Leuser National Park, discovering hidden treasures and witnessing stunning landscapes. During the trek, you’ll have the opportunity to cross rivers, swim in pristine waters, and participate in thrilling night treks to observe nocturnal wildlife. With a bit of luck, you may even encounter wild elephants and track the footprints of the elusive Sumatran tiger. Additionally, you’ll gain invaluable jungle survival tips. At the end of the trek, you can choose to relax with a rafting experience down the river or enjoy a scenic walk back to Bukit Lawang.

Itinerary Overview:

Day One:
The trek starts after breakfast, usually between 8-9 am. Spend 7-8 hours exploring the national park as you search for orangutans and other fascinating wildlife. Immerse yourself in the local flora and learn about plant names and their traditional uses. After a midday break for a satisfying lunch and refreshing fruit, continue to the campsite. Upon arrival, take a well-deserved rest, savor a cup of tea or coffee, and perhaps take a dip in the river. In the evening, enjoy a delightful dinner and engage in entertaining card games and jungle tricks with your guide. Spend the night surrounded by the enchanting jungle.

Day Two: The
The day begins with a delicious breakfast, setting the stage for another 7-8 hour trek into the national park. As you continue your search for orangutans and other wildlife, deepen your knowledge of indigenous plant species. After a rejuvenating lunch and a selection of fresh fruits, journey to another campsite, where you can relax, enjoy tea or coffee, and take a dip in the river. A delightful dinner awaits, followed by more card games and jungle tricks with your guide as you settle in for another night at the campsite.

Day Three:
After breakfast, continue your trek to another campsite, where you’ll spend the night.

Day Four: After breakfast, continue your trek to another campsite, where you’ll spend the night.

Day Five:
After breakfast, continue your trek to another campsite, where you’ll spend the night.

Day Six:
After breakfast, continue your trek to another campsite, where you’ll spend the night.

Day Seven:
After breakfast, continue your trek to another campsite, where you’ll spend the night.

Day Eight:
After a satisfying breakfast, refreshingly swim in the river on your final day. Later, enjoy a leisurely lunch at the campsite before embarking on a thrilling tube rafting excursion down the river, culminating in your return to Bukit Lawang.

Price: €400 per person.
Minimum: 2-3 persons.
Maximum: 4-8 persons.

Price Includes:

  • Permit to enter Mount Leuser National Park from the PHPA Office (ranger forestry), including camera tax.
  • Permit from the Bukit Lawang Guide Association.
  • Meals (lunch, dinner, and breakfast) during trekking, along with drinking water and a selection of fruits.
  • Provision of a tent, mosquito net, blanket or sheet, and sleeping mat or mattress.
  • Tube rafting or walking back to Bukit Lawang.

What to Pack:

  • Sturdy walking boots or sports shoes.
  • Long trousers and a long-sleeved T-shirt.
  • Extra clean, dry clothes for changing at the camp.
  • Shorts for tube rafting.
  • Mosquito spray or repellent.
  • Medications, if you have any specific medical conditions.

For further information, feel free to reach out to us. We’re here to provide you with all the details you need!

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