3-Day Bukit Lawang Jungle Trek with Camping & River Tubing

Two nights in a jungle camp beside the river, waking to the sounds of the rainforest.

A 3-day, 2-night jungle trek through the Gunung Leuser rainforest near Bukit Lawang, where you trek with a local guide looking for orangutans and wildlife, sleep in a riverside camp, and return downstream by river tube. The tour includes all meals, guide, entrance fees, and either transport from a nearby hostel or transport from Medan airport with accommodation before and after, depending on the option you choose at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Jungle Trek and Camping

• Enter Gunung Leuser rainforest
• Trek and spot wildlife
• Learn about rainforest
• Camp beside jungle river

Day 2: Deep Jungle Exploration

• Trek deeper into rainforest
• Explore wildlife and plants
• Enjoy local meals
• Camp at riverside jungle site

Day 3: Final Trek and River Tubing

• Complete final jungle trek
• River tubing downstream
• End near Bukit Lawang village

The experience

The trek starts in the Gunung Leuser ecosystem, one of Southeast Asia's oldest rainforests. Your local guide leads you through the canopy looking for orangutans, monkeys, gibbons, and hornbills while explaining the plants and animals around you. The first night you camp beside the jungle river, eating meals prepared on-site. Day two takes you deeper into the forest, following the same river and watching for wildlife in the quieter sections where animals are more active. You sleep at the same riverside camp, surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest at night.

On the final day, you complete a last trek before the river tubing begins. You float downstream on a tube through the rainforest, moving with the current back toward Bukit Lawang village where the adventure ends. The whole experience is built around what you do (trekking, camping, spotting wildlife, and tubing) rather than watching from a distance. Meals are freshly prepared in the jungle, and bottled water and snacks come with you each day.

Two options are available at checkout: one includes transport from a hostel near Bukit Lawang, and the other adds transport from Medan airport plus accommodation before and after the trek. Both cover the guide, entrance fees, all meals, and the river tubing. You'll need a moderate level of fitness for the trekking. The trek is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.

What’s included

• Entrance fees to the Gunung Leuser ecosystem.
• local English-speaking guide for all three days.
• breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day.
• bottled water and snacks.
• two nights camping at the riverside jungle camp.
• river tubing on the final day back to Bukit Lawang.
• either pickup from a hostel near Bukit Lawang or transport from Medan airport with one night's accommodation before and one after the trek, depending on your option at checkout.

Options for this experience

2 options

A three-day, two-night jungle trek08:30Pickup is included

Transport and hostel are included08:30Hostel in Bukit Lawang for 2 nights: one day before the trek and day 3 after the trek. Transportation: airport pickup and drop-off, round trip. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (10 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupUp to 10

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 24 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Tinggal Jalan Indonesia Tours

Is this one for you?Book with airport pickup and accommodation if you're flying into Medan. Choose hostel-only if you're already based in or near Bukit Lawang.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

What wildlife will I actually see on the trek?

Orangutans, monkeys, gibbons, and hornbills are the animals your guide will look for throughout the three days. The rainforest is home to many species, though sightings depend on the time of day and season. Your guide knows where animals are most active and will position the trek accordingly.

Where do I sleep on the two nights in the jungle?

You camp beside the jungle river both nights, in a riverside camp set up within the Gunung Leuser rainforest. The camp is your base for both days of trekking, so you don't move locations or carry heavy gear between camps.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The tour includes entrance fees, guide, all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), bottled water, snacks, river tubing, and either hostel pickup or airport transport with accommodation depending on your option. Bring sturdy hiking shoes, lightweight clothing that dries quickly, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a headlamp or flashlight for the camp.

How do I get to Bukit Lawang, and is transport included?

If you book the option with transport and accommodation, pickup from Medan airport is included, along with a night's stay before the trek begins and another after it ends. If you book the trek-only option, you arrange your own way to a hostel near Bukit Lawang, where the guide will meet you on day one.