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EXPLORE THE JUNGLE IN AN ETHICAL WAY

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About Us


DISCOVER ALL THE WILDERNESS OF THE SUMATRAN JUNGLE IN AN ETHICAL WAY



AT SUMATRA ORANGUTAN EXPLORE WE ORGANIZE UNIQUE AND UNFORGETTABLE
ETHICAL JUNGLE TREKKING STRIVING TO RESPECT AND PRESERVE THE UNIQUE ECOSYSTEM &
BIODIVERSITY OF THE GUNUNG LEUSER NATIONAL PARK. WE ARE DEVOTED SINCE OUR
BEGINNINGS TO PROTECT THE ENDANGERED SUMATRAN ORANGUTANS AND OTHER WILDLIFE AND
RAISE AWARENESS AMONG THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. OUR ECO-FRIENDLY DAY TOURS AND
ACTIVITIES AIM TO SUPPORT LOCAL PEOPLE & TRADITIONAL HANDICRAFTS. OUR
OFF-THE-BEATEN-TRACK EXPEDITIONS AIM TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN MORE RURAL
AND REMOTE AREAS BY DISCOVERING UNTOUCHED SPOTS.


OUR COMMITMENT IS TO PRESERVE THE RAINFOREST AND PROTECT ITS AMAZING WILDLIFE
WHILE BENEFITING POSITIVELY TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES. WE ARE DEVOTED TO HAVE A LOW
IMPACT ON THE RAINFOREST BUT A GREAT IMPACT ON THE LOCAL COMMUNITY OF BUKIT
LAWANG AND OTHER REMOTE AREAS (THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS, SUPPORT OF LOCAL
ASSOCIATIONS AND INITIATIVES, WOMEN EMPOWERMENT, FAIR WORKING CONDITIONS AND
HIGHER REMUNERATION LEVEL). LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COMMITMENTS AND ACTIONS.



Our team of experienced English-speaking guides, certified by the Indonesia
Tourist Guides Association (ITGA-HPI Himpunan Pramuwisata Indonesia) will be
glad to share their knowledge with you. They strictly follow the Gunung Leuser
National Park guidelines, our own ethical jungle rules and do their best to keep
the jungle clean and the wildlife safe!


CHOOSING A TREK OR A TOUR WITH US IS YOUR WAY TO PROTECT & PRESERVE OUR AMAZING
BUT ENDANGERED RAINFOREST, ITS AMAZING WILDLIFE AND ITS INHABITANTS!





The small riverside village of Bukit Lawang is located at the entrance of the
Gunung Leuser National Park, one of the richest

tropical rainforests in South East Asia ! Its unique location makes it the
perfect place to stay
to discover the amazing rainforest of North Sumatra and its unique wildlife. 



Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and placed on a list of world
heritage sites in danger in 2011,

the Gunung Leuser National Park covers 1,095,000 ha in northern Sumatra and has
amongst one of the most diverse

biodiversity in the world  by housing thousands species of indigenous animals,
insects and plants.
This amazing rainforest provides also a home for endangered and protected
species like the Sumatran Tiger, Rhinoceros, Slow Loris, 

Elephant and of course the wonderful people of the forest, the Sumatran
Orangutans ("orang" means people and "utan" forest)

The Gunung Leuser National Park is one of the 2 only places in the world where
you can observe Orangutans in the wild.  
 

Trekking through the Sumatran rainforest will take you into a breathtaking and
unforgettable experience! 


SO JOIN US & LET'S BEGIN YOUR AMAZING & RESPECTFUL JUNGLE ADVENTURE!

OUR MISSION




SHAPING A BETTER FUTURE FOR OUR RAINFOREST, ITS AMAZING WILDLIFE AND THE LOCAL
COMMUNITY OF BUKIT LAWANG

1 CHARITY SUPPORTED
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

10% OF OUR BENEFITS donated (on treks & tours)

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AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE AWAITS!


Jungle Treks


OUR ETHICAL JUNGLE TREKS



3 HOURS ETHICAL TREK



This short half day trek is the perfect option for families with young children,
people who don't feel like they're fit enough for a long trek or those who are
on a tight schedule. This trek will take you at the entrance of the rainforest
and gives you chances to spot semi-wild Orangutans and other wildlife if you're
lucky. Watch them and their babies swinging in the trees. After some fresh
tropical fruits, enjoy the way back by tubing down the river!

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1 DAY ETHICAL TREK



If you don't have enough time ahead but feel like you wanna explore all the
wilderness of the Sumatran jungle, this trek is made for you! Enjoy a 6 to 7
hours trek through the Gunung Leuser National Park and discover its amazing
fauna and flora. Meet the amazing Orangutans but also all the other species that
live amongst them. After a jungle lunch and a few more walking hours, enjoy a
raft ride to go back to Bukit Lawang

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2 DAYS ETHICAL TREK



Experience a night in the rainforest and feel the jungle vibes with this 2 days
trek! After an amazing first trekking day full of discoveries, relax on our
campsite near the river or the waterfall. Refresh yourself and take a swim
before having a homemade dinner. Then enjoy a entertaining evening chatting and
playing games with your guides around a bonfire. Fall aseep with jungle sounds.
The next morning, enjoy a yummy breakfast and go deeper in the jungle to see
more wildlife before going back to Bukit Lawang by tubing! 

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EXPLORE THE SUMATRAN RAINFOREST IN AN ETHICAL WAY, SPOT ORANGUTANS & AMAZING
WILDLIFE, DISCOVER ALL THE SECRETS OF THE JUNGLE, ITS FAUNA & ITS FLORA WITH
RESPECT!

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3 DAYS ETHICAL TREK



If you feel like you want to explore more the jungle and look for unique
wildlife, the 3 days 2 nights suits you well!  
Go deeper in the Gunung Leuser National Park and get more chance to discover the
8 species of primates living in here. Experience 2 nights in the jungle and
enjoy two different campsites at the riverside and near a waterfall. On the last
day, a three hours walk will take you to the river bank to enjoy a last jungle
lunch before a raft ride down Bohorok River will bring you back to Bukit Lawang.

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4 DAYS ETHICAL TREK



Go into the wild with this 4 days 3 nights trek. Explore all the richness of the
jungle, secrets about medicinal plants and get the chance to meet rare wildlife
such as wild Peacocks, Hornbills, Giant Squirrels and traces of Sun Bears. Every
night experience a new campsite or even a 2 or 3 hours night trek to observe
nocturnal species. Every day you will enjoy a fresh and homemade breakfast,
lunch and dinner made by your guides ! The last day relax on the way back to
Bukit Lawang thanks to an amazing tubing ride!  

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5 DAYS ETHICAL TREK



Feel like a real jungle adventurer ? Opt for a stunning 5 days trek and discover
all the secret places of the Gunung Leuser National Park: walk through rivers,
explore caves, swim in waterfalls... You will even have the possibility to do
night trekking to spot nocturnal species. Get the chance to spot wild Elephants
& see foot prints of the Sumatran Tiger. You will also get all the jungle
survival tips. End the trek with a relaxing raft ride down Bohorok River that
will bring you back to Bukit Lawang. You will remember this unique experience
your whole life!  

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Tours & Activities

BAT CAVES TOUR & BBQ AT LANDAK RIVER 



Explore the unique bat caves of Bukit Lawang. These huge caves hide many
stalagtites and stalagmites but also amazing species of insects, snakes, bats
and swallows. Then walk through the palm oil plantations to go to the amazing
Landak River. Relax, chill out and take a swim in this beautiful river while
your guide will prepare a chicken & fish barbecue. Veggie or vegan ? Just tell
us and we will cook something yummy for you!

If you are lucky you can even see  Orangutans and other wildlife on the way! 

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OUR ECO-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES & DAY TOURS




IN ORDER TO FULFILL OUR MISSION ALL OUR DAILY TOURS FOCUS ON COMMUNITY-BASED
TOURISM! EXPLORE THE SURROUNDINGS OF BUKIT LAWANG & THE AMAZING SPOTS THEY HAVE
TO OFFER, DISCOVER THE EVERYDAY LIFE IN THE VILLAGE, MEET LOCAL PEOPLE & SUPPORT
LOCAL ACTIVITIES.

ALL OUR ACTIVITIES CAN BE COMBINED IF YOU WISH TO DO 2 OF THEM IN ONE DAY!


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BUKIT LAWANG ECO VILLAGE TOUR



This half day tour takes you into a cultural trip to discover traditional
activities and to meet local people. Take a traditional becak and go through the
wonderful rice fields. Have a look at the everyday village life and stop by to
observe homemade production of tofu and brown sugar. Learn more about
traditional crafting such as attap roof thatching made with palm leaves and
bamboo walls (tepas). On Friday & Sunday you can also visit traditional markets!
At the end of the tour enjoy a fresh drink or a freshly harvested coconut water
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REFRESHING TUBING
TOUR & BBQ



This refreshing activity is perfect for families or group of friends during
sunny days! Float down the Bohorok River for 15 km while sitting in big rubber
tubes. The river is perfect for a 3 hours tubing as there are a few fun white
water parts where you bump over rocks and more nice and quieter parts where you
can enjoy the amazing green surrounding scenery. During your trip stop on the
river bank to relax, take a refreshing swim and enjoy a yummy barbecue! You will
stop tubing in Bohorok where a local bus will pick you up! Enjoy the beautiful
landscape on the way back to Bukit Lawang.

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ORGANIC SOAP WORKSHOP IN THE RICE FIELDS



Looking for a fun & educational activity for the whole family? Immerse yourself
in the Sumatran botanicals & delightful scents with this tour combining walk and
workshop. Walk through the village for about 40 minutes with the lovely Aini
(woman entrepreneur producing soaps) until reaching beautiful house in the rice
fields. Stroll among her lush organic garden to pick the needed ingredients and
learn more about plants, herbal properties & uses. Enjoy a fresh herbal drink
from the garden before learning how to make natural soaps using natural oils and
selected plants from her garden. For children a fun little toy will be included
in the soap! At the end of the workshop enjoy a traditional meal all together in
the rice fields!

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TRADITIONAL
COOKING CLASS



If you are a food lover then this activity is made for you! Taste the authentic
and yummy Sumatran food by enrolling in a cooking class with locals! Go to the
market in the morning and buy all the things you need to cook. Local women will
then welcome you into their kitchen, share their cooking experience and teach
you how to cook traditional Indonesian dishes. You will cook 2 starters and 2
main meals to choose between a large selection of local food (curry, rendang,
sambal, sate, tempeh goreng...). Enjoy the meals you cooked all together! 

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BOTANICAL DYE & ECOPRINT WORKSHOP



Unlock the superpowers of the Sumatran botanical & discover all their secrets
thanks to this unique workshop in the rice fields! Prepare your own piece of
art, from nature to fabric. Learn all the techniques of natural dyeing and eco
printing. Design your bandana and create your own pattern using leaves and
flowers freshly picked in a beautiful organic garden. Thanks to the magic of
nature each creation is unique! Enjoy a fresh herbal drink and some local snacks
while preparing your eco print. This workshop supports our women empowerment
policy as it is in close collaboration with APES Eco Print which is locally
owned and operated by women from the village.

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AEROBICS, YOGA OR RUNNING AT BUKIT LAWANG TRUST



Want to get jungle fit? Go to Bukit Lawang Trust in Gotong Royong and join one
of their fitness classes on the rooftop offering a beautiful view on the Gunung
Leuser mountains! Bukit Lawang Trust is a Charitable Trust working to enhance
the education and employability of the local community here in Bukit Lawang, and
it's one of the charity we are directly donating to! They are offering free
fitness activities every week in exchange of a donation for the School and you
can even get a visit of the School! Aerobics takes place on Monday and
Wednesday, Yoga & Flexibility on Thursday and Running sessions are organized on
Friday! Get in touch for the exact hours. 

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COCONUT CUTLERY CARVING WORKSHOP



Want to travel in a sustainable way?Join our carving workshop to carve your own
coconut cutlery! Our friend Bodong, owner of a local art gallery, will help you
to design your own on-the-go cutlery! Why we have chosen cutlery instead of the
traditional jewelry carving workshop? As a sustainable tour-operator we'd like
our guests to get a useful and eco-conscious asset that you could take anywhere
with you (while traveling or working)! Made with coconuts harvested in the
village, it is the perfect eco-friendly duo to replace the plastic cutleries you
might be given in take away restaurants! One more way to fight the overwhelming
plastic pollution!

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ECO-TRAILS BY
PROJECT WINGS



Embark on one of the eco-trails organised by Project Wings, a german NGO which
is currently building the world´s biggest recycling village  from 250 tons of
plastic waste. Explore the different NGO departments and sustainable initiatives
thanks to the different half day eco-trails. Each eco-trail is ending with a
fun, creative and enriching workshop. If you have time opt for the full day tour
to explore each department and learn how to become a real eco-warrior.  You can
also opt for a personalized to compose on your own with your selection of 2
half-day eco-trails (lunch included). All benefits are going to the Project
Wings association to support their great initiatives. 

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CANYONING, NATURAL POOLS & PANORAMIC CAMPING 



This 2 days tour takes you into an refreshing adventure to discover secret
places on the way to Berastagi. A 2 hours drive will lead you to 5 secret
waterfall spots. Take a refreshing plunge in these natural swimming pools! Then
you will head to Rumah Pohon Habitat. This amazing wooden structure in the trees
will offer you a wonderful viewpoint while enjoying your drink. Then you will
head to your panoramic camping site for the night. Perfect spot for sunset and
sunsrise! The place also offers many selfie spots with stunning view on the
Gunung Leuser and North Sumatra (until Medan!). The next morning wake up and
enjoy your breakfast with the sounds of Siamangs. On the way back, take a break
and relax at a swimming pool in the middle of the jungle. Enjoy the invigorating
fresh water coming from the mountains!
 

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RAFFLESIA & TITAN

FLOWER TOUR



This daily tour takes you to Batu Katak, a small village along the Berkail River
and about 40min from Bukit Lawang. This authentic and peaceful area, still
preserved from tourism, is an undiscovered jewel waiting to be explored! The
hidden and restful area is a unique place in the world! Indeed the jungle of
Batu Katak hides the biggest  and the highest flowers of the world, the
Rafflesia Flower and the Amorphophallus Titanum! Your local guide will explore
the jungle with you and lead you to these amazing flowers which are very rare to
see as they only bloom for 4-5 days after a gestation period of 9 months.
Besides the flowers, you will have great chance to observe gibbons and siamangs
while trekking. Enjoy a yummy lunch listening to the stunning gibbon songs and
take a refreshing swim in the river!

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DISCOVER UNSPOILT AREAS FAR FROM TOURISM & ENJOY A NEW WAY TO EXPLORE THE BEAUTY
OF SUMATRA. OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE SECLUDED AREAS & LOCAL PEOPLE TO BENEFIT
FROM THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF  ECO-CONSCIOUS TOURISM. JOINING ONE OF THESE TOURS
IS YOUR WAY TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES.


OUR OFF THE BEATEN PATH TOURS



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CAVES, HOT SPRINGS & WATERFALLS AT SIMOLAP



If you are looking for unspoilt nature and downtime in the wild to revitalize,
this tour is made for you! We offer several adventurous all inclusive tours to
Simolap from 1 to 3 days, with different activities, according to your wishes!
Simolap is part of the Gunung Leuser National Park and is located around 2 hours
from Bukit Lawang. The unspoilt area is full of secret places which are yours to
explore! It is especially famous for it's incredible hot springs facilities and
its caves. Opt for a trek through the jungle to see wildlife, explore several
caves,  secret waterfall spots and take a plunge in these natural swimming
pools! End the tour with a relaxing and revitalizing swim in the hot springs! If
you stay a few days you can experience a 2D/1N trek with camping in a cave. You
can also spend another night at the guesthouse of our lovely friends. 

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TANGKAHAN DISCOVERY, JUNGLE & WATERFALL



Discover the hidden paradise of Tangkahan! At only 2,5 hours from Bukit Lawang,
Tangkahan is an eco-tourism destination famous for the CRU association which is
fighting against illegal logging. But this area is also offering the possibility
to explore its wonderful lush green surroundings. Start your day by exploring
the jungle and chase wonderful waterfalls. Tube down the river in big tires
before lunch. After a freshly cooked lunch at a local restaurant at the
riverside take a refreshing swim in the Buluh river, enjoy the hot springs and
relax at the riverbank! It's possible to  spend a night in this wonderful place
if you'd like us to ! Contact us to organize your tailor-made adventure and know
the fare!

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BERASTAGI DISCOVERY, VOLCANO, NATURE & CULTURE 



Explore another must-see of North Sumatra! Located at around 3 hours from Bukit
Lawang, Berastagi which means "rice store", is a town located in the Barisan
mountains. It's cooler weather makes it the perfect place to harvest many things
hence it's lush green surroundings! 
During this overnight tour you'll explore Berastagi and it's highlights! You'll
climb the volcano by sunrise and enjoy lunch with the panoramic view of
Gundaling Hill! During the afternoon you'll discover Lumbini garden the famous
boudhist temple, enjoy the hot springs and chase waterfall! Back in Berastagi
you'll explore the famous fruits market and  assist to an amazing Karonese dance
demonstration!
This tour will take you into a culture trip to discover more about North
Sumatra.
 

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WE HELP YOU TO ORGANIZE YOUR TRIP


Our lodge & rooms

WHERE TO STAY

We'd be glad to welcome you in our ecolodge at the riverside and overlooking the
amazing jungle!


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TRANSPORT

HOW TO GET HERE

All the travel options and tips about your flight to Medan and the way to Bukit
Lawang! 


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Trip preparation

WHAT TO BRING

All the information you need! We give you all the tips to prepare well your
trip!


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OUR PACKAGES

Spare time and make the most of your trip by choosing one of our eco-conscious
tour packages.


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