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Wild Orangutans
Look for critically endangered Sumatran orangutans living freely in their natural rainforest habitat.
Most Popular Overnight Adventure
2 Days / 1 Night Orangutan Trek
Spend two days inside Gunung Leuser National Park, look for wild Sumatran orangutans, sleep beside a jungle river, and return to Bukit Lawang by traditional tube raft.
Duration2 days / 1 night
Start Time08:30 on Day 1
AccommodationTraditional jungle camp
ReturnTraditional tube rafting
Adventure Highlights
Two unforgettable days in the Sumatran rainforest
More time in the forest means a slower pace, more opportunities to observe wildlife, and the unique experience of waking up beside a jungle river.
Sleep in the Jungle
Spend one night in a simple riverside camp with essential sleeping equipment provided.
Fresh Jungle Meals
Enjoy freshly prepared meals, tropical fruit, hot drinks, snacks, and drinking water.
Deeper Rainforest Trek
Explore more of the forest and look for gibbons, monkeys, hornbills, reptiles, and other wildlife.
Campfire Evening
When weather permits, enjoy a relaxed evening with stories, games, and songs from the guide team.
Jungle Taxi Return
Finish the trek with a scenic traditional tube-rafting journey down the Bohorok River.
More than a wildlife visitWalk, learn, camp, and experience the changing atmosphere of the rainforest.
About the Trek
Experience the jungle beyond a day visit
The 2 Days / 1 Night Orangutan Trek gives you more time to explore Gunung Leuser National Park at a natural pace. Your local guide will help you look for orangutans and other wildlife while explaining the rainforest ecosystem, plants, animal behaviour, and conservation.
In the afternoon, the trekking team prepares a simple camp beside the river. You can relax, swim when conditions are safe, enjoy dinner, and fall asleep surrounded by the sounds of the forest.
All wildlife lives freely, so sightings can never be guaranteed. Responsible observation and animal welfare always come first.
- Certified English-speaking local guide and porter
- One night in a traditional riverside jungle camp
- Meals, fruit, hot drinks, snacks, and drinking water
- Mattress, sleeping bag, shelter, and mosquito net
- Traditional tube-rafting return to Bukit Lawang
Your Journey
A clear 2-day jungle itinerary
The route and timing may change according to weather, river levels, trail conditions, wildlife activity, and the fitness of the group.
Day One
Into the Heart of the Jungle
08:30 — Meet Your Guide
Your guide collects you from your Bukit Lawang accommodation and provides a short introduction before entering the forest.
Morning Wildlife Trek
Walk through the rainforest while looking for orangutans, monkeys, gibbons, birds, reptiles, and other wildlife.
Fruit Break and Jungle Lunch
Rest beneath the canopy for tropical fruit and an Indonesian lunch before continuing deeper into the park.
Afternoon Trekking
Continue along the route chosen by your guide according to trail conditions and the ability of the group.
Riverside Camp
Reach the camp area in the late afternoon and relax while the team prepares the sleeping area and dinner.
Dinner and Jungle Night
Swim when safe, enjoy dinner, and experience a peaceful evening beside the river.
Day Two
Wildlife Encounters and River Adventure
Wake Up in the Rainforest
Begin the day with the sounds of the jungle, followed by breakfast at camp.
Morning Jungle Trek
Continue trekking for approximately four to five hours on routes selected for wildlife observation and group ability.
Search for Elusive Wildlife
Look for gibbons, monkeys, birds, reptiles, and signs of other rainforest animals.
Final Jungle Lunch
Enjoy another freshly prepared meal and tropical fruit before leaving the forest.
Traditional Jungle Taxi
Board a locally prepared tube raft and travel downstream through beautiful jungle scenery.
14:00–16:00 — Return
Arrive back in Bukit Lawang and return to your accommodation.
A Night to Remember
Your overnight jungle experience
The camp is simple and authentic. It keeps you close to nature while providing the essential equipment for a comfortable night.
Riverside Jungle Camp
Sleep beside the rainforest river with a shelter or tent, mattress, sleeping bag, and mosquito net.
River, Campfire and Stories
Swim when safe, enjoy hot drinks, help prepare dinner, and relax with the trekking team.
Meals and Comfort
Everything prepared for your stay
Meals are freshly prepared by the trekking team. Vegetarian food and other dietary requirements can be arranged when requested before departure.
Day 1 Meals
Lunch: Indonesian fried rice with vegetables, egg, chicken, and fruit.
Dinner: Rice with a selection of Indonesian dishes such as curry, chicken, tempe, tofu, vegetables, and egg.
Day 2 Meals
Breakfast: Toast with egg and cheese or pancakes.
Lunch: Fried noodles or noodle soup with fresh fruit.
Drinks and Equipment
- Drinking water and boiled-water refill
- Tea, coffee, hot ginger, and snacks
- Mattress and sleeping bag
- Shelter or tent and mosquito net
Prepare for Your Trek
Practical information
Open each section for simple packing guidance, fitness information, wildlife rules, and weather advice.
What to bring
- Small backpack and a dry change of clothes
- Light rain jacket, swimwear, and quick-drying towel
- Personal toiletries, toilet paper, and medication
- Camera or phone in a waterproof bag
- Insect repellent, sunscreen, and headlamp
- Plastic or dry bag for wet clothing
- Sandals or flip-flops for camp only
Clothing and footwear
Wear lightweight, breathable, and quick-drying clothes. Use walking or trekking shoes with reliable grip. Trails may be wet, muddy, steep, and slippery.
Fitness and luggage
Average to good fitness is recommended. Keep your personal backpack light and tell us before booking about injuries, medical conditions, or mobility limitations.
Responsible wildlife rules
- Never touch or feed wildlife
- Keep the distance requested by your guide
- Do not call, chase, or attract animals
- Take all rubbish out of the forest
- Follow guide instructions at all times
- Do not join the trek when you are unwell
Weather and itinerary changes
Rain is a normal part of the rainforest experience. Routes, camp location, rafting, and finishing time may change because of weather, river levels, trail conditions, wildlife activity, or group safety.
Wildlife sightings
All animals live freely in their natural habitat. Sightings can never be guaranteed, and responsible observation always comes before getting close to an animal.
Tour Details
What is included?
The trek price covers the local guide team, jungle camping, meals, drinking water, and the traditional rafting return.
Included
- Certified English-speaking jungle guide
- Porter or guide assistant as required
- One night in a traditional jungle camp
- Shelter or tent, mattress, sleeping bag, and mosquito net
- Day 1 lunch and dinner
- Day 2 breakfast and lunch
- Fresh tropical fruit, hot drinks, and snacks
- Drinking water with boiled-water refill
- Traditional tube rafting back to Bukit Lawang
- Pickup and return to your Bukit Lawang accommodation
Not Included
- Gunung Leuser National Park entrance permit
- Any additional park or camera charges
- Breakfast before the trek on Day 1
- Dinner after returning on Day 2
- Personal clothing and trekking equipment
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Transport to or from Bukit Lawang
- Tips for guides and porters
National Park permit: the source code lists €10 per person on normal days and €13 on Sundays or Indonesian public holidays. Because permit fees can change, please confirm the current amount before booking.
Who Will Love This Trek?
Nature Lovers
Active Travellers
Adventure Seekers
Ideal for adventurous travellers
A strong choice for guests who want more than a short wildlife visit and are comfortable spending one night in simple jungle conditions.
Spend more time surrounded by rainforest, rivers, wildlife, plants, and natural sounds.
Enjoy two days of walking on steep, humid, muddy, and sometimes challenging jungle terrain.
Camp beside a river, sleep in the jungle, and return on a traditional tube raft.
Ready to sleep in the Sumatran jungle?
Contact Bukit Lawang Travel to check availability, discuss dietary or fitness requirements, and reserve your 2 Days / 1 Night Orangutan Trek.