Let us tailor your ethical trek to your interests. 

educational orangutan hike trek in sumatra

Bukit Lawang is our home. We love to spend our days in the jungle and help you explore our wild backyard. We have extensive flora and fauna knowledge, are passionate about conservation, and have deep respect for wildlife. By knowing every trail, we can track animals, go to less -traveled areas, and seek out the best of the jungle for you.

Read about our trek options below and call or email us today to schedule your jungle adventure! Scroll down to see treks for 2,3,4-days and more.

Jacky the mother and baby orangutan

1-Day Treks
Orangutan-Focused

Sumatran Orangutans are critically endangered, with only ~7,000 left in the wild. Join us to visit them in their natural home. We will start our trek with a 1-hour hike high up into the jungle to observe orangutan up close. Stay and watch them glide through the branches, care for their babies, and feast on fruits. We will have a snack of fruits ourselves along the route, and can enjoy a cool and fun river tubing ride back to town! 

Apes, Monkeys, & Birds

The jungle is a rich ecosystem with so much to explore. See the magical and endangered orangutan, but also look for white and black gibbons and Thomas Leaf monkeys. Let us know what animals you're interested in, and we will guide you to see hornbills, terrapin turtles, monitor lizards, and more. Learn about the critically endangered Sumatran tigers, rhinos, sun bears, and flying fox bats. We can discussedways to help save these species while exploring their beautiful habitat.

2-Day Treks
Orangutan-Focused

Sumatran Orangutans are critically endangered, with only ~7,000 left in the wild. Join us to visit them in their natural home. Plus, you get the unique and wonderful opportunity to spend the night in the jungle! You may see an orangutan make their nest for the night. We will start our trek with a 1-hour hike high up into the jungle to observe orangutan up close. Stay and watch them glide through the branches, care for their babies, and feast on fruits. Lunch is provided on the trail and a warm dinner is waiting when you get to camp. Finish day two with a fun river tubing ride back to town! 

Wildlife Diversity

The jungle is a rich ecosystem with so much to explore. See the magical and endangered orangutan, but also look for white and black gibbons and Thomas Leaf monkeys. Let us know what animals you're interested in, and we will guide you to see hornbills, terrapin turtles, monitor lizards, and more. Learn about the critically endangered Sumatran tigers, rhinos, sun bears, and flying fox bats. We can discuss ways to help save these species while exploring their beautiful habitat. Lunch is provided on the trail and a warm dinner is waiting when you get to camp. Listen to the animals and watch the stars at night. Finish day two with a fun river tubing ride back to town!

3-Day Treks
Orangutan-Focused

Sumatran Orangutans are critically endangered, with only ~7,000 left in the wild. Join us to visit them in their natural home. Plus, you get the unique and wonderful opportunity to spend the night in the jungle! You may see an orangutan make their nest for the night. We will start our trek with a 1-hour hike high up into the jungle to observe orangutan up close. Stay and watch them glide through the branches, care for their babies, and feast on fruits. Lunch is provided on the trail and a warm dinner is waiting when you get to camp. Listen to the animals and watch the stars at night. Finish day three with a fun river tubing ride back to town! 

Wildlife Diversity

The jungle is a rich ecosystem with so much to explore. With this longer trek option, we can sit and spend time with your favorite animals. See the magical and endangered orangutan, but also look for white and black gibbons and Thomas Leaf monkeys. We will guide you to see hornbills, terrapin turtles, monitor lizards, and more. Learn about the critically endangered Sumatran tigers, rhinos, sun bears, and flying fox bats. We can discuss ways to help save these species while exploring their beautiful habitat. Lunch is provided on the trail and a warm dinner is waiting when you get to camp. Listen to the animals and watch the stars at night. Finish day three with a fun river tubing ride back to town!

The Jungle at Night

Explore the ways the jungle comes alive at night! Hike and listen to the hum of the nighttime world around you. Under the stars you will find everything from artful orangutan nests to sparkling insects. We can even look for tiger tracks if you're brave! During the day, we will see orangutans and search for other rare and beautiful Sumatran animals. Let us know what you would like to try and see. Each day we eat lunch on the trail, and a warm dinner is waiting when you get to camp. Finish three two with a fun river tubing ride back to town!