2 Days / 1 Night Orangutan Trek

Trek deeper into Gunung Leuser National Park, meet Sumatran orangutans in their natural habitat, sleep beside a jungle river, and return to Bukit Lawang by traditional tube raft.

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Duration2 days / 1 night

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Start Time08:30 on Day 1

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AccommodationTraditional jungle camp

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ReturnTraditional tube rafting

Adventure Highlights

Two unforgettable days in the Sumatran rainforest

This overnight trek gives you more time in the forest, more opportunities to observe wildlife, and the rare experience of falling asleep to the sounds of the jungle.

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Wild Orangutans

Search for critically endangered Sumatran orangutans living freely inside Gunung Leuser National Park.

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Sleep in the Jungle

Spend one night in a simple riverside camp with a mattress, sleeping bag, tent, and mosquito net.

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Fresh Jungle Meals

Enjoy Indonesian lunches, a generous camp dinner, breakfast, tropical fruit, hot drinks, and snacks.

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Deeper Rainforest Trek

Explore for two days with more chances to find gibbons, monkeys, hornbills, reptiles, and other wildlife.

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Campfire Evening

When weather permits, relax beside a campfire with jungle games, songs, and stories from your guides.

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Jungle Taxi Return

Finish your adventure with a refreshing traditional tube-rafting journey down the Bohorok River.

About the Trek

Experience the jungle beyond a day visit

The 2 Days / 1 Night Orangutan Trek is one of the best ways to experience the tropical rainforest of northern Sumatra. With more time inside the national park, you can walk at a natural pace, learn about the ecosystem, and enjoy the changing atmosphere of the jungle from morning until night.

Your certified local guide and porter will help you search for orangutans and other wildlife while explaining the rainforest’s flora, fauna, medicinal plants, and conservation challenges.

In the late afternoon, the team prepares a simple camp beside the river. You can swim when conditions are safe, relax, help prepare dinner, or simply listen to the forest before sleeping surrounded by the sounds of the river and wildlife.

Certified English-speaking guide and porter
One night in a traditional riverside jungle camp
Meals, fruit, hot drinks, snacks, and drinking water
Mattress, sleeping bag, tent, and mosquito net
Traditional tube-rafting return to Bukit Lawang

Your Journey

2-day jungle trekking itinerary

The itinerary is indicative. Routes and timings may change according to weather, trail and river conditions, wildlife activity, and the fitness of the group.

Day One

Into the Heart of the Jungle

08:30 — Meet Your Guide

After breakfast, your guide collects you from your guesthouse in Bukit Lawang and leads you towards Gunung Leuser National Park.

Morning Wildlife Trek

Enter the rainforest and search for wild Sumatran orangutans while learning about local wildlife, trees, plants, and the forest ecosystem.

Fruit Break & Jungle Lunch

Rest beneath the canopy for fresh tropical fruit and an Indonesian fried-rice lunch before continuing deeper into the forest.

Afternoon Trekking

Look for Thomas’s leaf monkeys, gibbons, macaques, hornbills, great argus birds, monitor lizards, and other rainforest species.

Riverside Camp

Late in the afternoon, the team selects a suitable camp beside the river and prepares the sleeping area and evening meal.

Dinner & Jungle Night

Swim when conditions allow, relax by the river, enjoy dinner, and—when weather permits—share a campfire, games, and songs before sleeping in the jungle.

Day Two

Wildlife Encounters & River Adventure

Wake Up in the Rainforest

Start the day with the sounds of the jungle and river, followed by a warm homemade breakfast at camp.

Morning Jungle Trek

Continue trekking for approximately four to five hours, following trails selected for wildlife observation and group ability.

Search for Elusive Wildlife

Look for white-handed gibbons, jungle turtles, birds, monkeys, and—if extremely lucky—the beautiful Great Argus.

Final Jungle Lunch

Enjoy one more freshly prepared meal and tropical fruit surrounded by the rainforest.

Traditional Jungle Taxi

Board a traditional tube raft and float down the Bohorok River, enjoying scenic jungle views on the return journey.

14:00–16:00 — Return

Arrive back in Bukit Lawang, where your guide escorts you to your guesthouse and the adventure comes to an end.

A Night to Remember

Your overnight jungle experience

The camp is simple and authentic, designed to keep you close to nature while providing the essential equipment for a comfortable night.

Riverside Jungle Camp

Sleep in a traditional camp with a tent or shelter, mattress, sleeping bag, and mosquito net beside the rainforest river.

River, Campfire & Stories

Swim when safe, help prepare dinner, relax with hot drinks, and enjoy campfire entertainment when the weather allows.

Meals & Comfort

Everything prepared for your stay

Meals are freshly prepared by the jungle team. Vegetarian food and other dietary requirements can be arranged when requested before the trek.

Day 1 Meals

Lunch: Fried rice with vegetables, egg, chicken, and fruit.

Dinner: Rice, vegetable curry, chicken rendang, sambal tempe or tofu, perkedel, and fried egg or omelette.

Day 2 Meals

Breakfast: Toast with fried egg and cheese or pancakes.

Lunch: Fried noodles or noodle soup with fresh fruit.

Drinks & Equipment

1.5-litre bottle of water per guest
Refill with boiled water at camp
Tea, coffee, hot ginger, and snacks
Mattress, sleeping bag, tent, and mosquito net

Prepare for Your Trek

Practical information

Open the sections below for packing guidance, trail conditions, wildlife rules, and other important information.

What to bring

Small backpack and change of clothes
Lightweight raincoat and swimwear
Small towel and optional small pillow
Personal toiletries, toilet paper, and medication
Camera, spare battery, and memory card in a waterproof bag
Insect repellent, sunscreen, and torch
Plastic bag for wet clothing
Sandals or flip-flops for use around camp only

Clothing and footwear

Wear comfortable, lightweight, quick-drying clothing. Long sleeves and trousers are optional. Nights can feel cool beside the river. Wear walking or trekking shoes with reliable grip for wet, muddy, and slippery trails.

Fitness and luggage

This trek is best suited to travellers with average to good fitness. Trails may be steep, uneven, wet, and physically demanding. Keep your trekking luggage light; ideally, your backpack should remain well below 10 kg.

Responsible wildlife rules

Never touch or feed orangutans or other 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
Tell us before the trek if you feel unwell

Weather and itinerary changes

Rain is a normal part of the rainforest experience. Routes, camp location, rafting, and finishing time may change when necessary because of weather, river levels, trail conditions, wildlife activity, or group safety.

Wildlife sightings

All animals live freely in their natural habitat, so sightings can never be guaranteed. The longer trek increases opportunities to see wildlife, but responsible observation always comes before getting close to an animal.

Tour Details

What is included?

The trek price covers the guiding team, camping equipment, meals, drinking water, and your traditional rafting return.

Included

Certified English-speaking jungle guide
Porter and guide assistant as required
One night in a traditional jungle camp
Tent or shelter, mattress, sleeping bag, and mosquito net
Day 1 lunch and dinner
Day 2 breakfast and lunch
Fresh tropical fruit, tea, coffee, hot ginger, and snacks
One 1.5-litre bottle of water per person 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
Camera tax or any additional park 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: currently €10 per person on normal days and €13 per person on Sundays or Indonesian public holidays. The permit is paid separately to the National Park office. Please confirm the current amount before booking.

Who Will Love This Trek?

Ideal for adventurous travellers

This experience is a strong choice for guests who want more than a short wildlife visit and are comfortable spending a night in simple jungle conditions.

Nature Lovers

Immerse yourself in the rainforest, river, wildlife, plants, and natural sounds of Gunung Leuser.

Active Travellers

Enjoy two days of hiking across steep, humid, muddy, and occasionally challenging jungle terrain.

Adventure Seekers

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.