Welcome to responsible travel in North Sumatra
Jungle Day Treks
Suitable for anyone with limited time or is a first-timer in the jungle. These treks are suited to families with young children and anyone that is not physically fit for longer treks
Trekking
Jungle Day Treks
Trekking in the Gunung Leuser National Park
The Gunung National Park is one of the richest tropical rainforests in the world. The jungle around Bukit Lawang is a great place to start to explore this amazing jungle. The terrain is mountainous and trekking involves uphill and downhill hikes.
It is reasonably easy to see ex-captive Orangutans lively freely in the local area, along with Thomas-leaf monekys and Macaque monkeys. If you are really lucky, you may catch a glimpe of the fast swinging White-handed Gibbon or a Black Siamang Gibbon.
Our day treks are suitable for anyone healthy and fit. The well walked trails are easy to follow and there are plenty of rest places to stop for a drink or a snack.
New Jungle Highlights
In 2018, the GLNP authority finished building the new canopy trail in the National park at Bukit Lawang. The canopy trail rises about 50m above the ground, allowing visitors to view the surrounding tree canopy and feel what it’s like to be in the trees.
More recently, a tree house locally known as ‘rumah pohon’ has been built, sitting 20m high in the trees, so visitors can view the surrounding landscape and wildlife.
Before Your Trip
Why you'll love these short treks
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Gives you an introduction to the Gunung Leuser Park
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Easy-to-follow established trails
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Discover the local jungle, its plants, big damar trees and lianas
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Observe ex-captive Sumatran Orangutans living freely in the jungle, watching them in the trees or moving from tree to tree
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See other animals like the Thomas-leaf monkey, Great Argus bird, Macaque monkeys and Gibbons
Is this trek suitable for you?
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A reasonable level of fitness is essential, as the trek involves some up and downhill hikes
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Suitable for families with small children, solo travellers or
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The climate is hot and humid most of the year. During the rainy season (October - February) it can be wet in the jungle, meaning there are more leeches and possible more mosquitoes. But by wearing long socks and insect repellant usually keeps these at bay. It can also be slippy in the jungle, but a good pair of trainers or boots should be adequate.
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There are prickly plants and poisonous stinging plants in the jungle, but by wearing long leaves top and long trousers will help to prevent getting scratched or pricked
Half day trek - beginners jungle trek
3 - 4 hour trek to discover the Gunung Leuser National Park.
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Start trek at 9am
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Hike up some steps to a rubber plantations. Learn about rubber trees, production and process
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Register at the entrance of the national park before entering
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Walk through through the jungle, searching Orangutans and other wildlife
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Visit the huge damar tree
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Hike down the mountain to the river. Walk back to the village or tube rafting back
Additonal Options:
Think you will be tired after trekking? For an extra 10 euros, enjoy the thrill of river tube rafting back.
Combine this with another activity and get 5% off one of these activities.
Eco-Farm Tour
Inclusions
Certified Guides
Permit Fee and Registration Fee
Rafting back
Seasonal Fruits and snacks
1 day trek - welcome to the jungle
A full day trekking in the Gunung Leuser National Park exploring the jungle. It's a bit more challenging with more up and down hill tracks, but there are plenty of rest points.
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Start trek at 9am
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A short hike uphill steps to a rubber plantation. Learn about the rubber trees, production and process
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Register at the entrance of the National Park before entering
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Hike through the jungle searching for Orangutans and other wildlife. Stopping to observe and take pictures (no selfies)
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There are small uphill and downhill hikes. Stopping for water breaks and snacks
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Option to take the canopy trail or climb up the tree house lookout
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Hike to the top of the mountain, find a place to rest and eat lunch
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Continure trek, learning about the local trees, plants and wildlife
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Descend down through the jungle to the river
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Walk back or enjoy the 'jungle taxi', tube rating back
Additional Options:
Think you will be tired after trekking? For an extra 10 euros, enjoy the thrill of river tube rafting back.
Combine this with an a full day eco-trek and get 5% off this trek. You can also buy a tree and plant it during your trek.
Inclusions
Certified Guide / Assistant Guide
Permit Fee and Registration Fee
Rafting Back
Seasonal Fruits and snacks
Simple Indonesian lunch
Tube Rafting - 'Jungle Taxi'
All our treks include the traditional rafting back along the river
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