Bukit Lawang: 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.
Who is this half-day jungle trek suitable for?
When is this trek right for you, and when should you consider another one?
- This trek offers a basic introduction to Gunung Leuser National Park and is ideal for families with small children, individuals with health issues who cannot manage longer walks, or those short on time or budget.
- If you’re a physically fit nature lover looking to explore the Sumatran jungle in more depth, check out our range of overnight, two-day, three-day, four-day, or five-day trek.
Minimum and maximum number of participants per trek:
- Minumum: 2 person
- Maximum: 8 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.
Half-Day Jungle Trek Description
What awaits you during the trek:
- Pick-up from your guesthouse at 9:00 AM.
- Approximately a 40-minute walk to Gunung Leuser National Park.
- Observe orangutans and other wildlife.
- Return by foot or by an adventurous traditional raft (surcharge 10 EUR).
- Total trek duration is approximately 3 to 4 hours.
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
- 55 EUR/person
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Certified English-speaking guide
- National park permit
- Fresh fruit
- Large bottle of water
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Traditional rafting after the trek can be added for a fee of 10 EUR per person.
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
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- higher shocks (leech protection)
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Toilet paper
- Power bank
- Water
- Medicine
How to Book a Half-Day Jungle Trek
Other treks you might be interested in
Have more time in Bukit Lawang? Great! Visit the elephant sanctuary where you can join in bathing the elephants, enjoy swimming in the river, and explore a cave.
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.