2-day Bukit Lawang jungle rafting with orangutan trekking

Two days hunting eight monkey species, then floating the river home

A 2-day jungle trek in Gunung Leuser National Park near Bukit Lawang where you hike with certified guides, camp overnight by a river, and return by tubing the Bohorok River. The trek targets eight monkey species including Sumatran orangutans, gibbons and slow lorises. The deeper forest on day two raises your odds of spotting rare birds like the great argus and rhinoceros hornbill. Pickup from Bukit Lawang is included, and the guide speaks English.

The experience

The trek starts at 9 a.m. from Bukit Lawang and heads straight into Gunung Leuser National Park with a guide and assistant both certified by the Indonesian Tourist Guide Association. You move through the rainforest looking for eight monkey species (the Sumatran orangutan, long-tailed and pig-tailed macaques, Thomas leaf monkeys, silver leaf monkeys, white-handed gibbons, siamangs and slow lorises) watching them in their natural habitat rather than behind glass. The first day ends at a campsite pitched near a river or waterfall, where you swim, eat dinner and play games before sleeping in a tent with a mattress, blanket and mosquito net.

On day two you push deeper into the forest where the rarer bird species live (the great argus, rhinoceros hornbill and others), then trade the trail for the Bohorok River. You tube back to Bukit Lawang on oversize rubber rings, floating through jungle views with a rafting captain and porter managing the equipment. Breakfast, lunch both days, dinner, coffee and tea come with the trek. Bottled water and fruit breaks keep you going between meals. All entrance permits are included in the price.

What’s included

• Certified English-speaking guide and assistant.
• camping equipment including tent, mattress, blanket and mosquito net.
• all meals (breakfast and lunch both days, dinner night one).
• coffee, tea and fruit breaks.
• bottled water.
• tubing on oversize rubber rings with rafting captain and equipment porter.
• all entrance permits to Gunung Leuser National Park.
• pickup from Bukit Lawang.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (6 to 70 years) · Child (2 to 5 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 16 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Wonderful orangutan sumatera

Is this one for you?The trek leaves from Bukit Lawang at 9 a.m. with pickup included, so you don't need to arrange transport or a car to reach the trailhead. Book from your hotel or guesthouse in town and the guide collects you. The overnight camp means you're in the forest for the full two days instead of rushing back the same afternoon, which doubles your chances of spotting the rarer monkeys and birds deeper in the rainforest.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 5 years).

What monkeys will I actually see on the 2-day Bukit Lawang trek?

The trek targets eight species: Sumatran orangutans, long-tailed macaques, pig-tailed macaques, Thomas leaf monkeys, silver leaf monkeys, white-handed gibbons, siamangs and slow lorises. Spotting depends on the day and the forest section, but the guides know where to look and the overnight camp gives you two chances to find them.

Where do I sleep on the overnight trek in Gunung Leuser?

You camp by a river or waterfall inside the national park. The operator provides a tent, mattress, blanket and mosquito net. You bring your own clothes and sleep in the gear they set up.

How do I get back to Bukit Lawang on the second day?

You tube the Bohorok River on oversize rubber rings, floating downstream with a rafting captain and porter who manage the equipment. It's the return leg after the morning hike deeper into the forest.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to start the trek?

Pickup from Bukit Lawang is included, so you don't need a car or separate transfer. The trek begins at 9 a.m. from the town.

What's included in the meals during the 2-day trek?

Breakfast and lunch on both days, dinner on the first night, plus coffee, tea and fruit breaks throughout. Bottled water is provided to keep you hydrated in the heat.