Back in Berastagi you'll explore the famous fruits market and assist to an amazing Karonese dance demonstration! The next day we went back to bukit lawang. 
I guarantee you that this is a life changing experience. Then enjoy a entertaining evening chatting and playing games with your guides around a bonfire. Choosing a trek or a tour with us is your way to PROTECT & PRESERVE our amazing but endangered rainforest, its AMAZING WILDLIFEand its inhabitants! Dos and Donts while jungle trekking in Bukit Lawang.
This half day tour takes you into a cultural trip to discover traditional activities and to meet local people. This experience is showcased by Viator and has met our quality standards. EXPLORE THE SURROUNDINGS OF BUKIT LAWANG & THE AMAZING SPOTS THEY HAVE TO OFFER. Our friend Bodong, owner of a local art gallery, will help you to design your own on-the-go cutlery! On the west coast, white-sand beaches stretch to the horizon, offering incredible surfing and sea life just off shore. Prepare your own piece of art, from nature to fabric. After the jungle trek I was lucky to be accompanied by Imran again on my further journey. For nature lovers a real adventure ! All profits go directly to rainforest and wildlife conservation initiatives, as well as local community development projects. This is the mantra of our trekking tours intending to leave nothing non-organic behind. This refreshing activity is perfect for hot days! We felt very comfortable. The flora and fauna of Bukit Lawang Mountain and lowland forests are breath taking. Experience a night in the rainforest and feel the jungle vibes with this 2 days trek! Enjoy the invigorating fresh water coming from the mountains! 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! Youll enjoy fresh local passion fruit and travel between a traditional Karo Batak village and the Sipisopiso waterfall, where you can cool down in natural pools, withoutworrying about navigation. Thank you very much! With him we had a two-day jungle tour, it was the highlight of our Sumatra holiday. The love of nature, respect and sustainability. 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. 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 amazing rainforest provides also a home for endangered and protected species like the Sumatran Tiger, Rhinoceros, Slow Loris. After a jungle lunch and a few more walking hours, enjoy a raft ride to go back to Bukit Lawang. Experienced tour guides all born in Bukit Lawang.
It was a great experience. The hidden and restful area is a unique place in the world! If you feel like you want to explore more the jungle and look for unique wildlife, the 3 days 2 nights suits you well! Surrounding it on all sides are the cool rainforest-covered mountains and volcanoes of the. Thanks for this great experience, I recommend it and would do it again, but next time longer than 3 days! 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! Observe Sumatran orangutans in the wild on a privately guided rainforest trek through Gunung Leuser National Park. Let's shape together a better future for the rainforest, its WILdlife and the, Discover all the wilderness of the Sumatran jungle IN AN ETHICAL WAY, At Sumatra Orangutan Explore weorganizeuniqueand unforgettable ethical. Copyright 2018 by Sumatra Orangutan Explore. Enjoy a fresh herbal drink and some local snacks while preparing your eco print.
Our guides are all licenced by the Nationalpark office and in love with nature, culture und wildlife of Sumatra. > Experience the authentic Sumatra jungle holiday you won't forget with us. We booked a 3 day trekking tour through the Sumatran rainforest, inclusive camping. Located at around 3 hours from Bukit Lawang, Berastagi which means "rice store", is a town located in the Barisan mountains. Watch them and their babies swinging in the trees.
It went from Medan via Lake Toba, to Berastagi and finally to the paradisiacal Bukit Lawang. Before I started my backpacking trip through Indonesia, Sumatra was not on my agenda at first. Had a great time on our two-day trekking! Adventurous, active travelers will love this four-day jungle trip, which includes two days of trekking. After some very pleasant phone calls with Christine in December 2018 she sent us a schedule. Christine from Discover Sumatra was very helpful in organising my days in Bukit Lawang including two day jungle trek. Besides the flowers, you will have great chance to observe gibbons and siamangs while trekking. Meet the amazing Orangutans but also all the other species that live amongst them. Highlights were the jungle trekking, the orangutans and the visit of the volcano Sibayak. Safrool and his assistant explained a lot about the jungle, the orangutans, life on Sumatra and personal experiences. At the nicest places a break was regularly taken in order to fuel new energy with delicious food. New impressions. Our activities are based in Bukit Lawang on the edge of the Gunung Leuser Ecosystem, but we can also offer tours to other destinations in North Sumatra. I can only recommend the trip! The Gunung Leuser National Park is one of the 2 only places in the world where you can observe Orangutans in the wild. Thank you very much! New food. Stroll among her lush organic garden to pick the needed ingredients and learn more about plants, herbal properties & uses. Bukit Lawang is probably the best place in the world to see orangutans in the jungleand you can experience these mesmerizing primates on just a 2-night tour. The next morning wake up and enjoy your breakfast with the sounds of Siamangs. The trek was fantastic, saw lots of wildlife and the scenery was great. Go deeper in the Gunung Leuser National Park and get more chance to discover the 8 species of primates living in here. Especially Safrol took good care of us. I have celiac disease and I am vegetarian. How to find a good trekking guide in Bukit Lawang. In Bukit Lawang Safrol met me a couple of times to check in with me and make sure everything was ok. It's cooler weather makes it the perfect place to harvest many things hence it's lush green surroundings! 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! We met many crazy insects we have never seen before, many colorful birds, turtles and monkeys and apes. That was very adventurous too, because we drove with a tube the big river down. A successful conclusion was the rafting over the river back to the village on the third day. You will find wonderful hand crafted jewelry and wood carved sculptures. The homemade nasi goreng as well as the fresh fruits were fantastic. Moose Keliat Designs is located in Bukit Lawang but the carvings are made in the village by their family. Discover the hidden paradise of Tangkahan! 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! Your guide will teach you about the wildlife and help you spot animals such as macaques, gibbons, hornbills, and maybe even orangutans. Just tell us and we will cook something yummy for you!
The path led across mountains and valleys across the green rainforest. From the two we always got little things like a wonderfully prepared fruit plate or great photo stops. Also during our stay she regularly checked if we were doing well and gave us tips for food and other activities. The guides loved telling jokes and it was a great atmosphere! Also they are very entertaining! I had heard a lot of negative things in the run-up and was now not sure if it was a good idea to fly there as a solo travelling woman. See orangutans, monitor lizards, snakes and other wildlife on one of our treks in Bukit Lawang. On Friday & Sunday you can also visit traditional markets!
Lunch and Gunung Leuser National Park entry is included, while you can opt to return by tubing the river. In the middle of March 2019 our two-week adventure began. Taste the authentic and yummy Sumatran food by enrolling in a cooking class with locals! We specialize in tours and travel around North Sumatra. We are committed to support local community, hence we decided to promote a brand new jewelry and carving gallery. The general organization, the choice of the travel destinations and the special life-affirming nature of Christine, let us only come to one conclusion absolutely recommendable. Terrific!
Take the pain out of transfers and check off the jungle and volcano highlights on this convenient 5-night guided tour.
If you feel like you want to explore more the jungle and look for unique wildlife, the 3 days 2 nights suits you well! Walk through the village for about 40 minutes with the lovely Aini (woman entrepreneur producing soaps) until reaching beautiful house in the rice fields. 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. During the trip there is a jungle trekking activity in Bukit Lawang to see the Orangutan in their wildlife, visit Brastagi the Karo highland where we can see two active volcanoes Sibayak & Sinabung, Lake Toba the largest crater lake in Southeast Asia and visit safari Barumun Nagari Wildlife Sanctuary.
Simolap is part of the Gunung Leuser National Park and is located around 2 hours from Bukit Lawang. Have a look at the everyday village life and stop by to observe homemade production of tofu and brown sugar. They strictly follow the Gunung Leuser National Park guidelines, our own ethical jungle rules and do their best to keep the jungle cleanand the wildlife safe! Afterwards your group will start your trek through dense rainforest passing unforgettable scenic viewpoints overlooking the whole valley, the Bohorok River and the village of Bukit Lawang. One of the highlights for me was seeing a whole troupe of monkeys running down the river in the morning while we had the breakfast our guides prepared. Afterwards it was clear to me very quickly that I had to DEFINITIVE go to Sumatra. > Should you wish for more than 3-day trek, you still can book this and settle the remaining balance cash on arrival. > Experience the authentic Sumatra jungle holiday you won't forget with us. Youre picked up by private vehicle in Medan and driven to Bukit Lawang, the launching point for your approximate 6-hour round-trip hike. 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. Thanks to the magic of nature each creation is unique! The order in which you do the tour depends on your flight schedule. is to incite your epic adventure, while supporting conservation and communities in the wilds of Sumatra. Our guides Safrol and Dian spoke very good English and tried to explain as much as possible about the plants and animals in the jungle. Besides the most popular jungle trekking we offer other activities like white water rafting, village tours or a visit to an elephant park.
I guarantee you that this is a life changing experience. Then enjoy a entertaining evening chatting and playing games with your guides around a bonfire. Choosing a trek or a tour with us is your way to PROTECT & PRESERVE our amazing but endangered rainforest, its AMAZING WILDLIFEand its inhabitants! Dos and Donts while jungle trekking in Bukit Lawang.
This half day tour takes you into a cultural trip to discover traditional activities and to meet local people. This experience is showcased by Viator and has met our quality standards. EXPLORE THE SURROUNDINGS OF BUKIT LAWANG & THE AMAZING SPOTS THEY HAVE TO OFFER. Our friend Bodong, owner of a local art gallery, will help you to design your own on-the-go cutlery! On the west coast, white-sand beaches stretch to the horizon, offering incredible surfing and sea life just off shore. Prepare your own piece of art, from nature to fabric. After the jungle trek I was lucky to be accompanied by Imran again on my further journey. For nature lovers a real adventure ! All profits go directly to rainforest and wildlife conservation initiatives, as well as local community development projects. This is the mantra of our trekking tours intending to leave nothing non-organic behind. This refreshing activity is perfect for hot days! We felt very comfortable. The flora and fauna of Bukit Lawang Mountain and lowland forests are breath taking. Experience a night in the rainforest and feel the jungle vibes with this 2 days trek! Enjoy the invigorating fresh water coming from the mountains! 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! Youll enjoy fresh local passion fruit and travel between a traditional Karo Batak village and the Sipisopiso waterfall, where you can cool down in natural pools, withoutworrying about navigation. Thank you very much! With him we had a two-day jungle tour, it was the highlight of our Sumatra holiday. The love of nature, respect and sustainability. 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. 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 amazing rainforest provides also a home for endangered and protected species like the Sumatran Tiger, Rhinoceros, Slow Loris. After a jungle lunch and a few more walking hours, enjoy a raft ride to go back to Bukit Lawang. Experienced tour guides all born in Bukit Lawang.
It was a great experience. The hidden and restful area is a unique place in the world! If you feel like you want to explore more the jungle and look for unique wildlife, the 3 days 2 nights suits you well! Surrounding it on all sides are the cool rainforest-covered mountains and volcanoes of the. Thanks for this great experience, I recommend it and would do it again, but next time longer than 3 days! 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! Observe Sumatran orangutans in the wild on a privately guided rainforest trek through Gunung Leuser National Park. Let's shape together a better future for the rainforest, its WILdlife and the, Discover all the wilderness of the Sumatran jungle IN AN ETHICAL WAY, At Sumatra Orangutan Explore weorganizeuniqueand unforgettable ethical. Copyright 2018 by Sumatra Orangutan Explore. Enjoy a fresh herbal drink and some local snacks while preparing your eco print.
Our guides are all licenced by the Nationalpark office and in love with nature, culture und wildlife of Sumatra. > Experience the authentic Sumatra jungle holiday you won't forget with us. We booked a 3 day trekking tour through the Sumatran rainforest, inclusive camping. Located at around 3 hours from Bukit Lawang, Berastagi which means "rice store", is a town located in the Barisan mountains. Watch them and their babies swinging in the trees.
It went from Medan via Lake Toba, to Berastagi and finally to the paradisiacal Bukit Lawang. Before I started my backpacking trip through Indonesia, Sumatra was not on my agenda at first. Had a great time on our two-day trekking! Adventurous, active travelers will love this four-day jungle trip, which includes two days of trekking. After some very pleasant phone calls with Christine in December 2018 she sent us a schedule. Christine from Discover Sumatra was very helpful in organising my days in Bukit Lawang including two day jungle trek. Besides the flowers, you will have great chance to observe gibbons and siamangs while trekking. Meet the amazing Orangutans but also all the other species that live amongst them. Highlights were the jungle trekking, the orangutans and the visit of the volcano Sibayak. Safrool and his assistant explained a lot about the jungle, the orangutans, life on Sumatra and personal experiences. At the nicest places a break was regularly taken in order to fuel new energy with delicious food. New impressions. Our activities are based in Bukit Lawang on the edge of the Gunung Leuser Ecosystem, but we can also offer tours to other destinations in North Sumatra. I can only recommend the trip! The Gunung Leuser National Park is one of the 2 only places in the world where you can observe Orangutans in the wild. Thank you very much! New food. Stroll among her lush organic garden to pick the needed ingredients and learn more about plants, herbal properties & uses. Bukit Lawang is probably the best place in the world to see orangutans in the jungleand you can experience these mesmerizing primates on just a 2-night tour. The next morning wake up and enjoy your breakfast with the sounds of Siamangs. The trek was fantastic, saw lots of wildlife and the scenery was great. Go deeper in the Gunung Leuser National Park and get more chance to discover the 8 species of primates living in here. Especially Safrol took good care of us. I have celiac disease and I am vegetarian. How to find a good trekking guide in Bukit Lawang. In Bukit Lawang Safrol met me a couple of times to check in with me and make sure everything was ok. It's cooler weather makes it the perfect place to harvest many things hence it's lush green surroundings! 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! We met many crazy insects we have never seen before, many colorful birds, turtles and monkeys and apes. That was very adventurous too, because we drove with a tube the big river down. A successful conclusion was the rafting over the river back to the village on the third day. You will find wonderful hand crafted jewelry and wood carved sculptures. The homemade nasi goreng as well as the fresh fruits were fantastic. Moose Keliat Designs is located in Bukit Lawang but the carvings are made in the village by their family. Discover the hidden paradise of Tangkahan! 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! Your guide will teach you about the wildlife and help you spot animals such as macaques, gibbons, hornbills, and maybe even orangutans. Just tell us and we will cook something yummy for you!
The path led across mountains and valleys across the green rainforest. From the two we always got little things like a wonderfully prepared fruit plate or great photo stops. Also during our stay she regularly checked if we were doing well and gave us tips for food and other activities. The guides loved telling jokes and it was a great atmosphere! Also they are very entertaining! I had heard a lot of negative things in the run-up and was now not sure if it was a good idea to fly there as a solo travelling woman. See orangutans, monitor lizards, snakes and other wildlife on one of our treks in Bukit Lawang. On Friday & Sunday you can also visit traditional markets!
Lunch and Gunung Leuser National Park entry is included, while you can opt to return by tubing the river. In the middle of March 2019 our two-week adventure began. Taste the authentic and yummy Sumatran food by enrolling in a cooking class with locals! We specialize in tours and travel around North Sumatra. We are committed to support local community, hence we decided to promote a brand new jewelry and carving gallery. The general organization, the choice of the travel destinations and the special life-affirming nature of Christine, let us only come to one conclusion absolutely recommendable. Terrific!
Take the pain out of transfers and check off the jungle and volcano highlights on this convenient 5-night guided tour.
If you feel like you want to explore more the jungle and look for unique wildlife, the 3 days 2 nights suits you well! Walk through the village for about 40 minutes with the lovely Aini (woman entrepreneur producing soaps) until reaching beautiful house in the rice fields. 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. During the trip there is a jungle trekking activity in Bukit Lawang to see the Orangutan in their wildlife, visit Brastagi the Karo highland where we can see two active volcanoes Sibayak & Sinabung, Lake Toba the largest crater lake in Southeast Asia and visit safari Barumun Nagari Wildlife Sanctuary.
Simolap is part of the Gunung Leuser National Park and is located around 2 hours from Bukit Lawang. Have a look at the everyday village life and stop by to observe homemade production of tofu and brown sugar. They strictly follow the Gunung Leuser National Park guidelines, our own ethical jungle rules and do their best to keep the jungle cleanand the wildlife safe! Afterwards your group will start your trek through dense rainforest passing unforgettable scenic viewpoints overlooking the whole valley, the Bohorok River and the village of Bukit Lawang. One of the highlights for me was seeing a whole troupe of monkeys running down the river in the morning while we had the breakfast our guides prepared. Afterwards it was clear to me very quickly that I had to DEFINITIVE go to Sumatra. > Should you wish for more than 3-day trek, you still can book this and settle the remaining balance cash on arrival. > Experience the authentic Sumatra jungle holiday you won't forget with us. Youre picked up by private vehicle in Medan and driven to Bukit Lawang, the launching point for your approximate 6-hour round-trip hike. 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. Thanks to the magic of nature each creation is unique! The order in which you do the tour depends on your flight schedule. is to incite your epic adventure, while supporting conservation and communities in the wilds of Sumatra. Our guides Safrol and Dian spoke very good English and tried to explain as much as possible about the plants and animals in the jungle. Besides the most popular jungle trekking we offer other activities like white water rafting, village tours or a visit to an elephant park.