2-Day Jungle Trekking in North Sumatra

Medan, Indonesia
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Our 2 day trek is made for people who are curious to go further into the rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park and who would like to experience sleeping for 1 night in our camp under an impressive leaf roof of the jungle giants. In our rainforest discovering trek you will spot wild Orangutans, gibbons, up to 4 different monkey species, turtles, peacocks, lizards and a lot more incredible wildlife! Enjoy a traditional Indonesian dinner and a night full of interesting talks and playing games, while you are surrounded by the wonderful jungle sounds. A second day in North Sumatra’s rainforest is awaiting you…

Highlights:
- Our contribution to the jungle: We plant a tree on every trek!
- See Orangutans in the wild
- Enjoy stunning views over jungle mountains
- Observe the wildlife of Indonesians rainforest
- Swimm in a rainforest river or take a shower under waterfalls
- Sleep under the jungle sky for 1 night and let yourself be carried away by the special sounds of the jungle...

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Start your adventure

Stop At: Gunung Leuser National Park, Gunung Leuser National Park, North Sumatra, Sumatra
Around 9 am your guide will pick up you at your guesthouse. Follow him along the river and uphill to the entrance of the National Park. Here you will have a great chance of spotting Bukit Lawang’s semiwild Orangutans and the lovely Thomas Leaf monkeys. Meet up to 4 different monkey species, gibbons, turtles and the melodious peacock on your way through the densely wooded mountains. Stop for a refreshing tropical fruit snack and hike up to an unforgettable viewpoint from where you can overlook the river valley and the mountains of Gunung Leuser. Restore your energy with a yummy lunch and continue trekking. Around 4 pm you will arrive at our campsites close to the river. Relax and refresh yourself in the clear water or under a waterfall. Have some tea/coffee while watching Orangutans building their nests before nightfall if you're lucky. The day ends with a homemade dinner and chatting or playing games with your guides and trekking mates. Fall asleep surrounded by magical jungle sounds.
Duration: 15 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Free breakfast before your trek if you stay in Wisma Leuser Sibayak (tea/coffee + pancake/toast with egg/omelette)
• Lunch: Tropical fruits + Nasi goreng (fried rice) with fried egg and/or vegetables
• Dinner: Wide range of traditional Indonesian meals & specialties: Curry, Sambal, potato cakes, Rendang, ... (vegan friendly)
Accommodation included: Night at our campsite in the jungle: large wooden frame covered with waterproof sheets, mattress, mosquito net & blanket

Day 2: Returning home as jungle explorers

Stop At: Gunung Leuser National Park, Gunung Leuser National Park, North Sumatra, Sumatra
Wake up in the morning together with the wildlife of Gunung Leuser National Park. After you enjoyed a beautifully decorated breakfast, you can choose between relaxing and walking around at the campsite or trekking for a few hours to see more inhabitants of the wonderful Indonesian rainforest.
After lunch your jungle trek will end at the Bahorok River, from where you will raft back to Bukit Lawang on big rubber tires which are knotted as a boat. That promises a lot of fun! With our traditional “jungle taxi” you will arrive in Bukit Lawang between noon and 2 pm where your guide will accompany you back to your guesthouse.
Do some more activities in the afternoon or just relax in a hammock and let the impressions of the last 2 days sink in…
Duration: 14 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Jungle Sandwich (toasts, cheese, vegetables & egg), vegan option available on request
• Lunch: Noodles soup with vegetables & eggs + fresh tropical fruits (vegan option available on request)
No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • All entry permits
  • Tree planting
  • Guide + assistant certified by HPI (Indonesian Tourist Guide Association)
  • Camping equipment: tent, mattress, blanket & pillow, mosquito net
  • Tea/coffee & cookies + water refill at camp site
  • 2x Breakfast
  • 2x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 1 night
  • 1x Dinner

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Private arrival can be organised on request.
  • We recommend the trek with children from 5 years of age or older. If you would like to do the trek with younger children, our guide & team will support you in carrying them!
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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