Five-Day Jungle Trekking
Price: €320 per person
Minimum booking: 2 people
Includes: River tubing
Difficulty level: Moderate to Challenging
Start time: 09:00 AM
FIVE-DAY TREKKING ITINERARY
This five-day journey is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It offers you an incredible opportunity to enter the habitat of wild elephants. Our experienced guides will lead you along the riverbanks, where you may spot elephant footprints and feeding areas. If you are lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of a herd of wild elephants coming down to drink from the river.
This trek is designed for those with a good level of fitness who are looking for a real adventure and physical challenge.
Your English-speaking guide will meet you at your hotel at 8:30 AM, and departure is at 9:00 AM. The trek begins on the edge of Bukit Lawang as you hike uphill through local plantations before entering the rainforest. During the first few hours, you have a very high chance of seeing semi-wild and wild orangutans. You will continue trekking through the rainforest, walking up and down hills and crossing small streams with clear water. After a few hours, you will stop for a break while your guide prepares a plate of fresh tropical fruit. Take this opportunity to rehydrate, relax, and enjoy the sounds of the jungle.
As you venture deeper into the forest, your guide will introduce you to various plant species and explain more about the ecosystem of Gunung Leuser National Park. Depending on availability, you may also have the opportunity to try traditional jungle foods such as wild ferns, fresh river fish, young bamboo shoots, and banana tree stem.
Around 3:30 PM (or later), you will arrive at your campsite, located near a clean river or natural swimming spot perfect for cooling off and refreshing yourself.
Dinner will be prepared by our camp chef. Meat, vegetarian, and vegan options are available.
Our tents are designed for comfort and include thick foam mattresses, mosquito nets, blankets, and bed sheets.
The next morning, you will wake up to sunlight shining through the trees and the sounds of birds calling. The campsite area offers opportunities to spot hornbills, other bird species, monitor lizards, and butterflies.
Your chef will prepare hot coffee or tea along with breakfast before you begin another 5–6 hours of trekking.
Each day you will venture deeper into the jungle, increasing your chances of spotting more wildlife, including wild orangutans and black or white-handed gibbons. As you progress further into the forest, you will sleep on the inflatable mattresses we provide.
On the final day, you will return to town by traditional jungle raft. Get ready for an exciting and adventurous ride and don’t forget to watch for wildlife along the riverbanks!
The raft is made from rubber tires, and your guide will steer it down the river using a long pole.
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ANIMALS YOU CAN SEE
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Sumatran wild and semi-wild orangutan
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Thomas leaf monkey
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Long and short tailed macaques
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Sun Bear marking
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Amazing plant diversity
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King Fishers
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Hornbills
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Great Argus (Sumatran Peacock)
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Water monitor lizard
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Silvery lutung
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Siamang ,black gibbon
*Sumatra white-hended gibbon
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Sunda slow loris
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Wild boar
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Asiatic softshell turtle
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Smaller mouse deer or large deer
What cloth to bring
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Comfortable hiking shoes
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Long trousers
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Quick-dry t-shirt
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Lightweight raincoat
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Long-sleeved jacket or sweater
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Mosquito repellent
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sun cream
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Swiming clothes
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Towel
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A dry change of clothes
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Toilet ppaper.
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Medication (if needed)
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Spare camera battery
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Flip flops for at tcamp
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Water shoes for river crossings
6-day jungle trekking
Price: €400 per person
Minimum Participants: 2 people
Included: Rafting trip
Difficulty Level: Moderate / Challenging
Start Time: 09:00 AM
This trek is also recommended as a six-day journey for those who want to experience the jungle more deeply and make the most of the adventure. Over the course of six days, you will explore different areas of the jungle, trekking further into remote locations rarely visited by other travelers. Along the way, you will pass through areas where wild elephants occasionally return to the same spots to rest or feed.
This six-day expedition offers a special appeal for visitors who want a truly immersive jungle experience.
You will learn basic jungle survival skills from your guides and camp cook, including how to live in harmony with the jungle, use natural resources, and better understand the surrounding ecosystem.
Part of the journey includes two days traveling along the river, where you may spot a variety of wildlife and enjoy the peaceful rhythm of the jungle waterways. If you are lucky, you may also pass through areas where elephants sometimes come to relax by the riverbanks.
On the final day of the six-day journey, you will return with unforgettable memories—having experienced the rainforest in a deeper, more meaningful way while reconnecting with nature.
6-Day Jungle Trek Experience Itinerary
Your adventure begins with a trek into the lush tropical rainforest.
As you leave the village behind, your guide will introduce you to the jungle environment, teaching you about local plants, wildlife, and the delicate ecosystem. Along the way, you may encounter monkeys, exotic birds, and other forest animals before arriving at your first jungle campsite near a river.
Today you travel further into the forest, exploring areas rarely visited by tourists. The trail winds through dense jungle, hills, and hidden clearings. Your guide will share knowledge about medicinal plants and survival techniques used in the forest. In the evening, enjoy a freshly prepared meal by the camp cook under the sounds of the jungle.
This day focuses on learning practical survival skills. You may learn how to identify edible plants, start a fire naturally, build simple jungle shelters, and understand how to navigate through the jungle. This is a day to slow down, observe nature, and truly connect with the rainforest environment.
The journey continues along the river, where you travel through beautiful jungle landscapes. The riverbanks are often rich with wildlife activity, giving you opportunities to observe birds, monkeys, and other animals in their natural habitat. Relax by the water in the afternoon and enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest.
Today you pass through deeper parts of the jungle, including areas where wild elephants occasionally travel or rest. While sightings are never guaranteed, the possibility adds excitement to the trek. This section of the jungle feels especially untouched and offers a powerful sense of wilderness.
On the final day, you begin your journey back toward civilization Gunung Leuser National Park. After breakfast, the group will travel along the river before completing the trek and returning to the village Bukit Lawang. The adventure ends with incredible memories, new skills, and a deeper appreciation for the rainforest and its natural beauty.
