4 Days Expore Sumatra Orangutan
Join us on an extraordinary journey to Bukit Lawang, a world-renowned habitat for the endangered Orangutans. Nestled in the heart of Gunung Leuser National Park, Bukit Lawang offers you the rare opportunity to meet with these gentle giants of the rainforest. On guided treks through lush jungle trails, you’ll witness Orangutans swinging gracefully from tree to tree, playing freely in their natural habitat. Whether you're a passionate wildlife enthusiast, a curious cultural explorer, or someone seeking a unique adventure, this experience promises to be truly unforgettable.
With our experienced guides, comfortable accommodations, and the breathtaking beauty of the rainforest, you’ll immerse yourself in a journey of wonder and discovery.
Strong points of the experience
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Encounter Orangutans in their natural habitat
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Wildlife observing in Sumatra
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Encounter interesting flora and fauna in Sumatra
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Discover the jungle of Sumatra
​​​Trip Summary
Day 1: Pick up from Medan City or Kualanamu Intl Airport, Medan – transfer to Bukit Lawang
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A day before the trip starts, the guide will come and pick you up at the airport,
and travel straight to Bukit Lawang village,4 4-hour drive to be expected. -
Arrival in Bukit Lawang, check in to our ecolodge
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Dinner and Overnight in Bukit Lawang
Day 2 to 3 Bukit Lawang Orangutan jungle trekking
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After breakfast at the Guest House, we will start our journey trekking to Leuser National Park, crossing the deep jungle to explore Orang Utans, Thomas's Leaf monkeys, Black Gibbons, Masques, lizards, Siamang, birds (Hornbill)
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There will be a maximum of 3 hours of trekking before lunch.
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Lunch will be provided in the jungle ( we will have a brief stop and make a hut on the trek )
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After lunch, we will continue trekking for another 1-2 hours.
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Before Sunset, we will build a hut ( overnight at camp) next to a river, where you can take a refreshing bath in the river.
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Overnight in the jungle
Day 4 Rainforest Trekking, back to Bukit Lawang
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After breakfast, we will continue trekking to see and observe more animals, flora, and fauna.
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Lunch will be provided in the jungle.
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Back to our eco-lodge with tubing, arrive at our accommodation ( free activity )
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Dinner and evening / Tour end
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Explore Orangutan
Practical Information
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Sumatra, an area covered with rainforest and located right on the equator, has a tropical climate, and the weather is hot and humid all year round. The driest season typically begins in May and lasts until September, although sporadic rains may occur during this period. Rains are abundant between November and January. The average temperature is 30 °C on Siberut Island. Be ready for hot, humid, and hasty conditions.
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To respect the culture of every local community, for example, local wisdom, their law order, their way of living, the way they dress up, bringing methods, different life perspectives, and views of the world and local environment in the community, (in every villages area it is recommended to wear trousers below knee length and a T-shirt to cover shoulders. This applies to both men and women, especially when we visit some villages or local communities please do not wear shorts, sleeveless shirts, shirts showing cleavage, and skirts above the knee, also mind that looser clothes help fight the heat, compared to tight clothes), you will be free to wear those, or swim in bikini or shorts in the river when we are doing a trip in the jungle.
Things to know during the Orangutan trekking
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Wildlife viewing and safety information during visiting Gunung Leuser National Park
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ORANGUTANS BEHAVIOUR
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Wild orangutans spend most of their time high in the forest canopy and rarely come into contact with humans, but ex-captive orangutans in Bukit Lawang frequently walk on the ground and often come into close contact with humans.
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Their behavior and the behavior of human visitors are making them sick
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WHY ORANGUTANS CAN GET SICK AFTER CONTACT WITH HUMANS
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Orangutans are genetically very close to humans ( 97%) and catch many of our diseases
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Measles, TB, pneumonia, and influenza are spread when you cough, sneeze, or even spit. Shigella, hepatitis A, herpes, scabies, and worms are carried in human feces.
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THINGS TO CARRY DURING ORANGUTAN TREKKING
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Please bring adventure equipment, you will survive in the Sumatra rainforest, such as
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Trekking shoes, it will be muddy and we.t
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Small backpack (we can leave some stuff at the previous place we stayed in (hotel/hostel)
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Long trousers, long sleeves, t-shirt, fresh underwear (there will be sweating going on)
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Rain clothes
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We recommend bringing a dry bag/pocket (waterproof) to protect your camera and any other important documents and equipment you need to take care of
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A sleeping bag, mosquito repellent, high protection sunscreen, a headlamp, toilet paper, a sun hat/cap, sunglasses, a water bottle, and flip-flops
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First aid, such as paracetamol, painkillers, anti-diarrhea, disinfectant, and all other medications you would usually take
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Do not overpack! Keep it simple
Insurance
We strongly recommend that you will have to take responsibility for your travel insurance during the trip with us, or as soon as you book this tour. And do not forget to bring all those important documents and information with you
