Bukit Lawang: Five-Day, Four-Night Jungle Trek
Want to experience Sumatra in its pristine state, see rare animals and plants, and learn the basics of jungle survival? Join us for a five-day, four-night jungle trek, where you’ll also have the chance to improve your physical and mental strength. Away from civilization and common hiking trails, you might spot monkeys, as well as tracks of wild elephants and tigers, if you’re lucky.
For whom this five-day, four-night jungle trek is suitable
When is this trek right for you, and when should you consider another one?
- This trek is designed exclusively for experienced trekkers who can handle several days of walking in challenging conditions, tropical weather, and camping in the jungle with significantly less comfort than a hotel.
- If you prefer a shorter trek but still want to experience the jungle, consider consider our overnight, three-day or four-day treks.
- For families with small children or those who cannot walk for extended periods, we recommend the day or half-day trek.
Minimum and maximum number of participants per trek:
- Minumum: 3 person
- Maximum: 6 person
Note: If you are a solo traveler and prefer not to pay for an additional person, we can assign you to another group upon request.
Five-Day, Four-Night Jungle Trek Description
What awaits you during the trek:
First day
- Pick-up at your guesthouse at 9:00 AM.
- Approximately 40-minute walk to Gunung Leuser National Park.
- Observation of orangutans and other wildlife, with explanations of local trees and plants.
- Short stop for fruit refreshments.
- Continue walking deeper into the jungle.
- Around 1:00 PM, stop for a local lunch in the jungle.
- Another 2-3 hours of jungle walking and wildlife observation.
- Around 3:30 PM, arrive at the campsite. Here, you can swim, relax, enjoy tea or coffee, and have a small snack. Meanwhile, the guides will prepare the campsite and cook a local dinner, such as curry and rice.
- After dinner, relax, play games, or chat with your guide. Drift off to sleep to the soothing sounds of the jungle.
Second, third and fourth day
The itinerary for both days is similar, with differences in the route and camping sites. Compared to shorter treks, this trek offers more opportunities to see rare animals and plants. If you’re lucky, you might also spot tracks of wild elephants and tigers. Additionally, you’ll learn basic survival skills needed for the jungle.
- Local breakfast.
- 4-5 hour jungle trek with stops for fruit snacks and wildlife sightings, including orangutans, forest turtles, white gibbons, and more.
- Around 1:00-2:00 PM, stop for a local lunch.
- Approximately 2-hour walk to a new campsite (different from the previous day).
- Evening program as on the previous day.
Fifth day
The last day begins with breakfast, followed by a choice of two program options:
- Another 3-4 hour jungle walk.
- Arrive at the waterfall, where you can relax.
At the end of the trek, enjoy lunch around 1 PM, then float back down the river to Bukit Lawang.
Please note that those who visit Bukit Lawang after you also want to enjoy our beautiful nature. Therefore, we kindly ask you to familiarize yourself with and observe the rules of sustainable tourism, which you can find here.
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Price, Inclusions, and Payment Terms
How much does the trek cost, and what are the payment and cancellation policies?
PRICE
- 300 EUR/person
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Certified English-speaking guides
- Camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, mosquito net)
- National park permit
- Fresh fruit
- Snacks
- Drinking water
- 5 local lunches
- 4 local dinners
- 4 breakfasts
- Tea or coffee
- Traditional rafting
PAYMENT TERMS
- Deposit: 30% of the total price by one of the payment methods listed below.
- Balance: Before the start of the trek in cash or one of the payment methods listed below.
POSSIBLE PAYMENT METHODS
- Transfer to Indonesian bank account: We only use SWIFT, not IBAN, but if you have Revolut, the transfer is possible.
- Card: We use Stripe to enable secure payment via link. Neither we nor anyone else can see your payment card details. A regular card, Apple Pay or Google Pay can be used for payment.
- Revolut: Payment between Revolut accounts or from Revolut to our Indonesian bank account.
- PayPal: A 3% transaction fee will be added to PayPal payments. The other payment methods mentioned above are free.
CANCELLATION CONDITIONS
- 10 or more days before the trek: Full refund of the deposit.
- 3 to 10 days before the trek: 50% refund of the deposit.
- 0 to 2 days before the trek: Deposit forfeited.
- By trek operator: Full refund of the deposit.
Note: For serious reasons for cancellation, such as an accident, you will receive a full refund upon presenting the relevant receipts, regardless of when you cancel.
What You Will Need for the Trek
We provide basic equipment and supplies for the trek as described above. To enhance your comfort, we also recommend bringing:
- Waterproof backpack
- Shoes suitable for walking
- Flip-flops
- Spare clothes for the night and for changing
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- High socks (for leech protection)
- Raincoat
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Toilet paper
- Torch
- Power bank
- Bottle of water
- Sleeping bag (if you have one)
How to Book a Five-Day, Four-Night Jungle Trek
Other treks you might be interested in
Want to go into the jungle but prefer something less challenging? Check out our other treks.
Half Day Jungle Trek
The half-day jungle trek is an easy trip into the Sumatran jungle, where you’ll discover its beauty and wildlife. If you’re lucky, you might encounter orangutans, other monkeys, and learn basic facts about local trees, plants, and flowers.
One Day Jungle Trek
During the one-day jungle trek, you’ll venture deeper into the Sumatran jungle and have the chance to encounter its inhabitants, including orangutans, Thomas leaf monkeys, gibbons, hornbills, and many others. You’ll also learn about local plants and have time to relax and enjoy an Indonesian lunch in the jungle.
2 Day, 1 Night JungleTrek
Want to discover the secrets the jungle hides at night? Join us for a moderate two-day, one-night jungle trek where you’ll sleep in the jungle and encounter animals that are active after dark. The adventure concludes with a ride down the river on traditional rafts back to Bukit Lawang.
3 Day, 2 Night JungleTrek
Let’s embark on a three-day, two-night jungle trek! Open your eyes and ears as you delve into the mysteries of the Sumatran jungle, home to fascinating inhabitants such as orangutans, white gibbons, dusky monkeys, forest turtles, rare birds, and more. At the end of this once-in-a-lifetime experience, enjoy an adventurous ride down the river on a traditional raft.
4 Day, 3 Night Jungle Trek
Want a real adventure? Join us for a four-day, three-night jungle trek that takes you deep into the Sumatran jungle, far from civilization and off the beaten path, for an amazing and challenging lifetime adventure. This trek offers the chance to explore the jungle in its pristine state and observe a variety of wildlife. You’ll also learn about various plants, including medicinal ones.
5 Day, 4 Night Jungle Trek
Want to experience Sumatra in its pristine state, see rare animals and plants, and learn the basics of jungle survival? Join us for a five-day, four-night jungle trek, where you’ll also have the chance to improve your physical and mental strength. Away from civilization and common hiking trails, you might spot monkeys, as well as tracks of wild elephants and tigers, if you’re lucky.