Bat Cave And River Swimming: A Brief Exploration Of Bukit Lawang’s Natural Beauty
The Bat Cave, a 40-minute walk from Bukit Lawang, boasts stalagmites, stalactites, and diverse wildlife, including insects, snakes, bats, and swallows. You might even see monkeys and, occasionally, orangutans. It’s an ideal short trip for those avoiding long treks or traveling on a budget.
Bat Cave and river swimming: Itinerary
What you will experience on a trip to Bat Cave:
- Pick-up at your guesthouse at 10:30 AM.
- Take a 40-minute walk along the Bohorok River with your guide, learning about rubber and oil plantations, and local plants and animals.
- Explore the 270-meter Bat Cave, where you’ll see stalagmites, stalactites, and cave-dwelling insects and bats.
- Walk for about 30 minutes to the quieter Landak River for a refreshing swim in lush surroundings, followed by a local lunch and fruit.
- Return to your hotel around 2 – 3 PM.
More information about the trip
Below, you’ll find basic additional information about the trip. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me using the form at the bottom of the page.
WHO IS THE BAT CAVE TRIP FOR?
- The Bat Cave visit with river relaxation is ideal for those with extra time to explore Bukit Lawang’s natural beauty or for families, children, and budget travelers seeking an easy outing.
MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE PER TRIP
- Minimum: 2 person
- Maximum: 8 person
Note: If you are single traveler and do not want to pay for the other person, we can assign you to another group at your request.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR TRIP
- Shoes suitable for walking
- Swimwear
- Flip-flops/sandals
- Towel
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Bottle of water
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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Bat Cave and river swimming: Price
What is the price of a trip to Bat Cave, what is included and what are the payment terms?
PRICE
- Full tour with river relaxation: 23 EUR per person.
- Bat Cave only: 10 EUR per person.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Certified English-speaking guide
- Bat Cave entrance fee
- Torch
- 1 bottle of water
- Lunch (for complete tour)
- Tea/Coffee (for complete tour)
- Fresh fruit (for complete tour)
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
- Cancellation 10 days or more before the trek: Full refund of the deposit.
- Cancellation 3 – 10 days before the trek: Half of the deposit refunded.
- Cancellation 2 – 0 days before the trek: Deposit forfeited.
- Cancellation by trip operator: Full refund of the deposit.
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