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Three to Six Day Treks in Bukit Lawang

For our most adventurous travellers we can take you deep into the rainforest for the best opportunity to experience life in the jungle. Choose from 4 days, 3 nights up to 6 days and 5 nights. The longer you spend with us in the jungle the deeper we can go and the more opportunities there are to see some of the more elusive Sumatran wildlife, especially elephants and tigers! 

Day One

As with all of our treks, our expert guides will meet you at your accommodation after an early breakfast. We like to set out early to maximise your chances of seeing the wildlife wake up and avoid other tourists. 

Once in the National Park, we will take you away from the well-trodden paths, teaching you all about the local wildlife and fauna. Some of the animals we often expect to see include; Sumatran orangutans, Thomas Leaf monkey, Silver Leaf Monkey, Long-tailed macaque, pig-tailed macaque, Great Argus pheasant, black gibbon, Siamang, White-handed gibbon and Rhinoceros hornbills. In addition, the area is also home to Sumatran elephants, tigers and sun bears as well as hundreds of bird, insect, amphibian and reptile species.

With frequent stops to enjoy the unique jungle atmosphere we will provide you with a fruit snack and a traditional local lunch of nasi goreng (fried rice) before we reach our camp location for the night. Expect to walk for around 5-6 hours in total on your first day. 

While our guides prepare you a delicious local meal for dinner you can relax and unwind by the slow-moving crystal-clear river. Float around on a tube, try a spot of fishing, read a book or join in with the cooking! There is plenty of opportunity to enjoy your jungle escape. 

Day Two

After a restful night, wake up to the sounds of the jungle, including some gibbon song if you are lucky! Your guides will be up with the sun to prepare you a delicious breakfast while you enjoy your morning. 

When camp has been deconstructed you will continue your adventure, taking in beautiful waterfalls, stunning rainforest scenery and more wildlife. On your second day in the jungle you can expect to walk for around 5-7 hours depending on your wishes and fitness levels. As you venture deeper into the forest you will have more opportunities to see wild orangutans, Siamang gibbons, white-handed gibbons and bears. Lucky trekkers may see tracks and signs of elephants and tigers or even catch a glimpse of them in the flesh!

In the late afternoon you will arrive at your second camp location where you can cool off in the river and relax for the evening while your guides prepare your meal and you settle down to enjoy a second night in the jungle.

Day Three

Awake to a beautiful breakfast and take your time to enjoy the stunning surroundings before beginning your third day of trekking. Depending on your fitness your guides will choose the most suitable route for your needs, at all times guiding you deeper into the jungle watching out for sounds and signs of wildlife. 

On your third day you can expect to walk again for between 5-7  hours before setting up your third home for the night and enjoying your river bath and swim.

Day Four

After a hearty breakfast, if you are continuing for a fifth or sixth day, you can expect to put on your boots after breakfast and walk again for another 5-6 hours in total with frequent rest stops along the way to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy any wildlife you encounter. Rest assured that your expert guides will determine your route on the way depending on your fitness levels and stamina.

If you are with us for a four day trek, this last day will be spent either walking or rafting back to the village. As you will be some way into the forest this experience will allow you to see some stunning scenery along the way and will fill you with some unforgettable memories as your expert guides steer your raft through some exhilarating rapids! You will arrive back to Bukit Lawang in the early afternoon, depending on the height of the river and the season you visit, the rafting can last around 75-90 minutes.

Day Five

After a hearty breakfast, if you are continuing with us for a fifth or sixth day, you can expect to put on your boots and walk again for another 4-6 hours. Rest assured that your expert guides will determine and adjust your route on the way depending on your fitness levels and stamina.
Your final nights camp will again come back down to the river where you can relax in the beautiful waters of the river deep in the jungle.
 If this is your final day, after breakfast the morning will be spent either walking or rafting back to the village. As you will be some way away this experience will allow you to see some stunning scenery along the way and will fill you with some unforgettable memories as your expert guides steer your raft through some rocky rapids! Expect to spend around 2 hours rafting back to Bukit Lawang.

Day Six

Wake up for your final morning to the sounds of the jungle far from civilisation. After a delicious breakfast prepared by your guides, if you still have fresh legs you can choose to walk back to Bukit Lawang or take the relaxing but exhilarating raft back to the village on the inner tube raft made by your guides. 

Depending on how far you have explored into the jungle and the height of the river during your trip, your rafting experience after a six day trek can last anywhere from 2-3 hours. What a fantastic way to end the adventure of a lifetime!

What’s included?
 

• Entrance fee permit to the National Park, expert guides, camera tax (payable to the National Park).

• 1.5l mineral water.

• All camping equipment, including bedding and mosquito net.

• Day one includes lunch, fruit snack and dinner, days two-five includes breakfast, fruit snack , lunch and dinner and the last day provides breakfast and a snack.

• Rubber tube rafting (optional).

• Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility. 

• Please bring sun block, a good insect repellent, camera with waterproof bag.

• Minimum of 2 people up to a maximum of 7.

• Single supplements apply so we may recommend joining with other solo travellers. 

Contact us for more details and read our frequently asked questions section for information on what else to bring.