2-day jungle trek Bukit Lawang with overnight camp

Walk into the national park at dawn, sleep in a jungle shelter, wake to river sounds and monkeys.

A 2-day jungle trek in Bukit Lawang takes you into Gunung Leuser National Park with a local guide, starting at 8 am on day one and ending with a tube raft float back to the village on day two. You hike through uneven terrain and creek crossings, camp overnight in a tent with mosquito net inside a jungle shelter, and return by midday after a short optional trek and waterfall swim. Breakfast and dinner are included. Pickup from your Bukit Lawang accommodation is arranged.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Jungle trekking and wildlife observation

• Prepare for trek after breakfast
• Start jungle trek at 8 am or 8:30 am
• Ascend into Gunung Leuser National Park
• Observe wildlife and jungle scenery
• Cross creeks and navigate rugged terrain
• Have lunch with nasi goreng and tropical fruits
• Continue hiking at own pace
• Settle overnight in jungle tent with mosquito net
• Enjoy dinner with Indonesian dishes

Day 2: Morning trek and river tube rafting

• Wake up to jungle sounds
• Have light breakfast with pancakes and fruits
• Optional short trek and swim at waterfall
• Return to camp for lunch by the river
• Pack and prepare to leave jungle
• Tube rafting down Bohorok River
• Arrive and drop off at Bukit Lawang village

The experience

The trek starts early on day one once breakfast is ready, usually around 8 am. You'll ascend into the national park, walking at your own pace through jungle with roots, muddy patches, and steep climbs and descents. The guide stops whenever wildlife appears (monkeys, birds, other creatures), so you can watch. Lunch is served during the trek, usually nasi goreng with tropical fruit and snacks. By afternoon you reach Camp 1, a jungle shelter where a tent with mosquito net and simple mattress is set up for the night.

Day two starts with jungle sounds: the river, monkeys calling, birds. Light breakfast (pancakes, fruit, coffee) is served at the camp. A short optional trek of one to two hours lets you explore more of the park and swim at a nearby waterfall if you want. By midday you're back at the campsite for lunch by the river, then everything is packed. The return journey is a tube raft float down the Bohorok River, taking 30 to 40 minutes and ending back in Bukit Lawang village where the guide drops you at your accommodation.

The terrain is demanding: roots, uneven ground, muddy surfaces, and plenty of ascending and descending. You'll cross creeks and move at your own pace, so take the time you need. Storage is available for bags you don't want to carry. The operator works with the national park to keep the trek ethical and safe, maintaining distance from wildlife and leaving no waste behind.

What’s included

• Jungle trek with local English-speaking guide.
• overnight tent accommodation in the jungle shelter with mosquito net and mattress.
• breakfast and dinner.
• lunch and snacks during the trek.
• tube raft return down the Bohorok River.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Bukit Lawang.
• bag storage while trekking.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (5 to 75 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

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 23 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sumatra tour and travel

Is this one for you?This trek suits anyone with moderate fitness who can handle steep terrain, muddy ground, and creek crossings over two days. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, leg or knee problems, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnant travelers. The overnight camp is basic but immersive. If you want a full jungle experience without a hotel bed, this is the format that delivers it.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the jungle camp like for sleeping?

Camp 1 is a jungle shelter with a tent set up inside, equipped with a mosquito net and a simple mattress. You sleep in the shelter overnight and wake to the sounds of the river, monkeys, and birds.

How difficult is the hiking on day one?

The trek involves plenty of ascending and descending, muddy and rugged surfaces, roots, uneven terrain, and creek crossings. You hike at your own pace and take as much time as you need when you spot animals, so the difficulty is manageable if you have moderate fitness and no leg, knee, or spinal issues.

What happens on the return journey?

On day two after a short optional trek and waterfall swim, you tube raft down the Bohorok River for 30 to 40 minutes back to Bukit Lawang village, where the guide drops you at your accommodation.

What meals are included in the two days?

Breakfast and dinner are included. Day one lunch is usually nasi goreng with tropical fruit and snacks served during the trek. Day two breakfast is pancakes, fruit, and coffee at camp, and lunch is served by the river before departure.

Is pickup from my accommodation arranged?

Yes, pickup from your Bukit Lawang accommodation is included. Let the guide know where you're staying and you'll be collected at the start and dropped off at the end.