6-Day Bukit Lawang & Berastagi Tour: Jungle Trek & Volcano Hike

Trek the rainforest for a couple of nights, then climb a volcano at sunrise

A 6-day tour from Medan combining two nights of jungle trekking in Gunung Leuser National Park with a sunrise hike up Mount Sibayak in the Berastagi highlands. The route includes village visits, a bat cave, hot springs, and Sipiso-Piso waterfall. ITGA-HPI certified local guides lead the trek. Pickup from Medan airport or hotel is included, and 10% of tour profits support local schools and conservation projects.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Bukit Lawang

• Pick up from Medan airport or hotel
• Drive 4-5 hours to Bukit Lawang
• Check in and relax at accommodation

Day 2: Start 2-day jungle trekking

• Breakfast around 7-8am
• Begin jungle trek, search wildlife
• Learn jungle medicines and foods
• Overnight camping in jungle

Day 3: Return from jungle and village tour

• Return from jungle trek
• Afternoon village tour and bat cave visit
• Overnight stay in Bukit Lawang

Day 4: Travel to Berastagi highland

• Breakfast
• Drive 4 hours to Berastagi
• Stop at Sinabung Volcano ghost town
• Overnight stay in Berastagi

Day 5: Sunrise hike and local visits

• Breakfast
• Climb Mount Sibayak volcano (3 hours)
• Visit hot springs
• Visit Sipiso-Piso waterfall
• Stop at fruit market
• Overnight stay in Berastagi

Day 6: Transfer back to Medan

• Breakfast
• Private car to Medan airport or hotel
• Drive 3-4 hours

The experience

The tour starts with a 4–5 hour drive from Medan to Bukit Lawang, where you stay overnight before the jungle trek begins. After breakfast, you set out on a two-day, one-night trek through Gunung Leuser National Park, walking 6–7 hours or more each day to search for wildlife, learn about jungle medicines and food sources, and camp overnight under a dome tent. The trek is led by a licensed local guide who knows the forest and its inhabitants closely.

On the return from the jungle, you tube-raft back and spend an afternoon visiting a local village and bat cave before a final night in Bukit Lawang. The next morning, you drive 4 hours to Berastagi in the highlands, stopping at the base of Sinabung Volcano to see the Ghost Town and eruption damage. In Berastagi, you wake early for a three-hour sunrise hike up Mount Sibayak, then visit hot springs and Sipiso-Piso waterfall on the way back. A stop at the local fruit market rounds out the day before your last night in the highlands. On day six, a private car returns you to Medan airport or your hotel in 3–4 hours.

The tour is built around responsible travel: your guide is trained and certified, and the operator directs 10% of profits to village schools and community projects. Accommodation ranges from ecolodges in Bukit Lawang to hotels in Berastagi, and dinner is included throughout.

What’s included

• Accommodation in ecolodges and hotels throughout the six days.
• dinner each night.
• jungle trekking with a certified English-speaking guide.
• camping equipment (dome tent) for the overnight jungle stay.
• tube-raft return from the jungle.
• village and bat cave visits.
• Mount Sibayak sunrise hike.
• hot springs and waterfall visits.
• all transport from Medan airport or hotel to Bukit Lawang, Berastagi, and back.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (7 to 75 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 6

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 7 pickup points.

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

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Sumatra Orang Utan Treks

Is this one for you?This tour suits travelers with moderate to good fitness who want to spend real time in the rainforest and are ready for multi-hour daily walks and a night camping in the jungle. The fixed itinerary and certified guide mean you don't arrange the route or navigate yourself, but you do the trekking and climbing. It's not a vehicle-based tour. If you prefer shorter walks or accommodation only in hotels, look for day trips or less intensive options in the same region.

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Top questions

What is the jungle trekking like on this tour?

The trek covers two full days and one night in Gunung Leuser National Park, with walks of 6–7 hours or more each day. You camp overnight in the jungle under a dome tent, search for wildlife with your guide, and learn about jungle medicines and food sources. On the return, you tube-raft back to Bukit Lawang.

How fit do I need to be for this tour?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The jungle trek involves long daily walks and camping overnight, and the Mount Sibayak hike takes around three hours. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.

What happens in Berastagi after the jungle trek?

In Berastagi, you hike Mount Sibayak volcano at sunrise (around three hours), then visit hot springs and Sipiso-Piso waterfall. On the way back to your hotel, you stop at the local fruit market. You stay two nights in Berastagi before returning to Medan.

Who are the guides on this tour?

Guides are licensed local professionals certified by ITGA-HPI (Indonesian Trekking Guide Association). They speak English and share deep knowledge of the jungle, wildlife, and local culture.

Is pickup from Medan airport included?

Yes, pickup from Medan airport or your hotel is included. The drive to Bukit Lawang takes 4–5 hours. On the final day, a private car returns you to Medan airport or hotel in 3–4 hours.

How does the tour support local communities?

The operator directs 10% of tour profits to village schools and community projects, supporting education, conservation, and sustainable jobs in the region.